Wednesday, August 12, 2009
UPDATED: 'Puppy mill' trial begins
The trial of a woman charged with animal cruelty for an alleged 'puppy mill' operation began today. Virginia Thornton, owner of Thornton Kennel near the Wayne-Sampson county line, faces 12 misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty for conditions at the breeding...Published: Aug 12, 2009 3:08 PM Full Story
Mmm good: Tasting the best in Wayne
The delicious smell of everything from buffalo wings to pizza to barbecue filled the air Tuesday night during the annual Taste of Wayne County event held at Wayne Community College. Armed with a plate and a fan, courtesy of...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning Board meeting denied
Wayne County Planning Director Connie Price twice Tuesday night declined to identify the official who instructed him not to schedule community meetings to discuss zoning, as had been ordered by the county Planning Board. Board members did not press...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Man dies Friday in motorcycle wreck
A man who was killed Friday night on Starcrest Drive was riding a stolen motorcycle with fraudulent registration, a Highway Patrol sergeant said today. Maurice Daniel Lawson, 33, of Starcrest Drive, was riding the motorcycle on his home street...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
'Barney' and 'Ernest T. Bass' unveil new stamps in Fremont
FREMONT -- Fremont residents welcomed visitors from one of the state's most famous "towns" Tuesday afternoon as actors posing as members of the cast of "The Andy Griffith Show" entertained at the post office. About 2 p.m., Officer Barney...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Economic recovery workshop held today
One of a series of statewide workshops sponsored by the North Carolina Office of Economic Recovery and Investment is being held this morning at Rebuilding Broken Places CDC on North William Street. "Linking Small and Historically Underutilized Businesses" is the...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
'Stay in School' rally Tuesday at St. Mark Church
The STOP the Funeral Initiative Covenant partners, friends and community leaders are inviting the Wayne County community to join their third annual NAACP "Back to School, Stay in School Rally." St. Mark Church at 700 W. Ash St. will...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Recycled goods make pop art
Macey is dressed in pink. She has accessorized with a yellow bracelet on her right arm and one on her left ankle. A red flower bead necklace hangs around her neck. She is making her own fashion statement. But you...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
I-795 corridor protection to be discussed Thursday
Protection of the proposed Interstate 795 South corridor will be discussed Thursday morning during a meeting of the Goldsboro Metropolitan Planning Organization. It will be the first of several transportation meetings of the day. All of which are open...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Man arrested for exposing himself at Berkeley Mall
A Fayetteville man was charged Tuesday by Goldsboro police with allegedly exposing himself to a woman at Berkeley Mall. Jason Maurice Williams, 31, of South Ridge Road in Fayette-ville, was seen leaving a restroom near a rear entrance of...Published: Aug 12, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story