Sunday, August 16, 2009
Wayne mails regional fair catalogues
The 2009 Wayne County Regional Agricultural Fair is in the works with schedule catalogues mailed out Saturday, and this year promises the return of old favorites and the introduction of a few new attractions. The first-ever Lego competition will feature...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
County sales tax revenue drops modestly
Wayne County has experienced a slight slowdown in the hemorrhaging of sales tax revenues. However, County Manager Lee Smith said he is not ready to celebrate yet, and continues to advise that the county live within its means. April's...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Freshmen move in at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- One of the biggest freshmen classes in Mount Olive College history arrived on campus Saturday to settle in before the semester gets underway later this week. The Class of 2013 is so big, in fact, that...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Local legislators say session's success was mixed
With the 2009 General Assembly adjourning Tuesday, local legislators left Raleigh with mixed feelings about how the session went. It was, they said, a difficult seven months as the state's budget hardships overshadowed many of the other issues, such...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
County's crime index rate drops
The North Carolina Department of Justice State Bureau of Investigation's recently released 2008 uniform crime reporting data shows a slightly lower index crime rate in Wayne County. The index crime rate includes the total number of violent crimes and...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Vandals strike Tri-County power supply
Some 2,400 Rosewood households were left in the dark for the better part of Friday afternoon after vandalism caused a Tri-County EMC substation to automatically shut down. It was the second time within the past year that the substation...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Travel spending increases in Wayne County
Travel and visitor spending in Wayne County and surrounding counties saw an increase in 2008. Wayne County brought in about $120.26 million in visitor spending in 2008, an increase of about 6.4 percent from 2007. Betsy Rosemann, director of...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Baby sitters today, better parents later
There's more to baby-sitting than getting paid to watch TV while the parents are out. In fact, it just may be preparing youth for the responsibilities that lie ahead. "Better sitters today, better parents tomorrow" is the motto of...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Fedelon Trail remains identified
The Goldsboro Police Department has identified a body found on July 4 as Ricky Glenn Person, 46. The medical examiner's office used dental and medical records to determine it was Person. The report also said there is no indication...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
City names new Parks and Rec director
Nearly a year after hiring Gail Charles as interim director of Goldsboro's Parks and Recreation Department, City Manager Joe Huffman announced a permanent replacement for the 30-year city employee. Former Wake County Parks and Recreation Director David Carter will...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Firefighters help Jerry's kids with boot campaign
More than 65 local firefighters took time out this weekend to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The annual Fill the Boot campaign began Friday and runs through 6 p.m. today. Members of the Goldsboro Fire Department and...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Duplin Schools still awaiting final state budget
Gov. Beverly Perdue signed the state budget into law a week ago, but it could be another nine working days before officials with the Duplin County school system know how many teachers they can hire for the upcoming school year....Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Days of Caring campaign off to solid start
United Way kicked off the Days of Caring Wednesday and is already seeing positive results. The event consists of a week of volunteer opportunities for community members to get a chance to give back and learn more about United...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story
Public hearings dominate City Council agenda
Three public hearings on zoning requests dominate a light agenda for Monday's Goldsboro City Council meeting. The first involves property on the northwest corner of North Berkeley Boulevard and Lisa Lane. Property owner Glenn Barwick is requesting the Council...Published: Aug 16, 2009 2:00 AM Full Story