Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Money, space prompt plans for schools
The proposed reorganization of four Wayne County public schools in the fall was prompted by two things, officials say -- the faltering economy and better use of existing space. The school board was briefed on the possible changes at its...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Settled: Dogs will find forever homes
The 283 dogs seized from a puppy mill are now in Wayne County's custody, and will be sent around the country to adoptive homes. But how long the animals will wait before being adopted will depend on the amount of...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents will oppose low-income housing
Rosewood area residents are launching a petition drive against low-income housing in the county and in particular a 36-unit development proposed for their community. "We are trying to voice our opinion and we hope the county commissioners and others...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Nickens honored for work at Family Y
For more than two decades, visitors to the Goldsboro Family Y were greeted by the smiling face of J.R. Nickens. Nickens, 86, was the face of the Y, said many of the 80 or so friends who gathered at the...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin schools consider dumping lawsuit
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin Board of Education will ask for the county's permission today to start site preparation for a new school at Duplin Commons on the southern outskirts of Kenansville. Schools Superintendent Wiley Doby told the board members during...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Parks & Rec upcoming events
Here's what's coming up in the Parks and Recreation Department this month: *The Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Herman Park Center. Fathers can spend a special night out with their daughters...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
These students will compete in Southeast Regional Science Fair
Wayne County Public Schools recently held its annual districtwide science fair, with 12 award recipients now qualified to travel to the regional competition in Wilmington on Saturday. Approximately 50 projects were displayed from three divisions -- K-2, grades 3-5,...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
WCPS recognized for public outreach work
Wayne County Public Schools has been recognized for its public relations efforts, receiving awards for its 2008 annual report and the district Web site. During the annual N.C. School Public Relations Association's Blue Ribbon awards ceremony for effective communications,...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Student had marijuana A 15-year-old student at Charles B. Aycock was found with three small bags of marijuana in his possession on Friday, the Wayne County Sheriff's office reported. The Sheriff's Office reported on Tuesday that the 15-year-old was...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged for tossing stolen puppy out window
A 19-year-old accused of stealing nine pit bull puppies threw one of the puppies out of his apartment window as investigators closed in, Goldsboro police said. Jermel Shy'Kymn Jamison, 19, of Courtyard Circle was charged with animal cruelty, possession...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro named Tree City for 11th year
For the 11th year, Goldsboro has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. The recognition is given to honor the city's commitment to community forestry. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro to start flushing pipes Sunday
The city of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual uni-directional water line flushing program on Sunday. Crews will be flushing lines from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. daily except Fridays and Saturdays. The flushing program is expected to...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Museum exhibit shows county's path to equality
Wayne County Museum patrons have only a few more weeks to see the exhibit called "Black History: From Slavery to the Presidency." The exhibit, compiled by the museum staff, Linda Wilkins-Daniels and the Rev. James E. Williams, opened on...Published: Feb 11, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
VIDEO: Woman settles in 'puppy mill' case
Watch video as settlement is reached in the "puppy mill" civil injunction against Thornton Kennels owner Virginia Thornton. Thornton agreed to turn over her 283 dogs, some kept in cages for years, to county authorities. The U.S. Humane Society's state...Published: Feb 11, 2009 11:51 AM Full Story