Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Bell makes case to commissioners
The 60-plus Rosewood residents who created a standing-room-only environment at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting this morning followed the board's rules for the first 10 minutes of developer John Bell's presentation -- remaining quiet while their opponent spoke...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Arrest made in shooting, murder of city woman
One of two men accused in connection with the shooting of Barbara Bandy as she sat in her car outside her North Leslie Street home has been caught. Goldsboro police said Anthony Dwayne Jackson, who also lives on North...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Maritime historian shares stories of female pirates
Historian and storyteller Connie Mason of Morehead City told a Wayne County Reads audience Monday night that female pirates were just as colorful, and dangerous, as their male counterparts. And despite a widely held belief that women at sea brought...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Former teacher in court on charge
A former Mount Olive Middle School teacher facing a sexually related charge with a former student made his first appearance in court Monday. In a short appearance before a District Court judge, former keyboarding instructor Jerry Dortch was represented by...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Concern raised on closures; city seeks stimulus
Concerned citizen and parent Charles Wright asked the Goldsboro City Council Monday night to consider carefully the proposed school reorganization that would mean merging Belfast and Southern Academy alternative schools into the same facility. "I find that unacceptable for several...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
CSX working on railroad crossings
Several Wayne County railroad crossing will be closed starting today as work crews for CSX Railroad continue their swing through the county working on intersections The crossings are Outlaw Road, Sleepy Creek Road, Arrington Bridge Road, Old Mount Olive...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to seek comment on school plan
A public hearing will be held to discuss Wayne County Public Schools' proposal to reorganize four of its schools, a move expected to save the district $945,000. The Board of Education set March 16 as the meeting time to hear...Published: Mar 3, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story