Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Memorial planned Tuesday for Capt. McDowell, Capt. Gramith
A memorial has been planned for the 336th Fighter Squadron officers lost in Afghanistan early Saturday morning when their F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in the country's Ghazni Province. Capt. Mark R. McDowell and Capt. Thomas J. Gramith will be remembered...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Princeton man, 71, dies after being hit by truck
GREENVILLE -- A Princeton man hit by a tractor trailer on July 6 has died, the Highway Patrol said. William Godwin, 71, had been in critical condition since a tractor trailer struck him while he was standing in the...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont will challenge outcome of sewer project
FREMONT -- Recent sewer projects are draining the patience of some Fremont officials. At Tuesday night's Board of Aldermen meeting, board members discussed in closed session their concerns about an engineering services contract with The Wooten Co. Kerry McDuffie, town...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Firefighters cannot find cause for house fire
PRINCETON -- Authorities say the cause of a fire that completely destroyed a Luby Smith Road home on Sunday is undetermined. Kevin Berube, 27, a former Princeton resident who now lives in Palm Springs, Fla., told police he had returned...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Coping with loss
Maj. Bill O'Sullivan is no stranger to tragedy. Helping people cope with loss comes with the territory when you're an Air Force chaplain. But his experiences have taught him that when the worst happens, anyone can be a shoulder to...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Police want help to ID body found in house
Goldsboro police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man found dead July 4 in an abandoned home. The unidentified body was found in a house behind Affordable Storage at 200 Fedelon Trail, off North William street,...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC fees going up for some courses
Fees for continuing education courses at Wayne Community College are going up this fall, reflecting recent changes outlined by the General Assembly and approved by the State Board of Community Colleges. The move set the rates for courses that...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Re-enacting Rome at VBS
Mike Palmer, right, tells the story of Paul's house arrest under Roman rule during the First Baptist Church of Goldsboro's Vacation Bible School. While under house arrest, Paul was still allowed visitors and continued his teaching....Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
14-year-old conservative author energizes Republican Party at rally
Jonathan Krohn, known to some as "Little Mr. Conservative," visited Goldsboro this weekend, espousing a message that trumpeted conservative ideals. In a 20-minute speech to a crowd of about 50 people, Jonathan, 14, invoked the words of Adam Smith,...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Library to host three-day 'Geeks and Gamers' event
The fourth annual "Geeks and Gamers" will be held next month at the Wayne County Public Library. The three days of games and books will be held Friday, Aug. 14 from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 15 from 12-5 p.m.;...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Licensing changes coming soon to DMV offices
Driver's license offices in Goldsboro and Mount Olive next week will be among the area's 16 offices that will be closed for half a day as the state changes driver's license offices in 14 eastern North Carolina counties from...Published: Jul 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story