Thursday, October 15, 2009
Pilot laid to rest in service at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. -- A burial service was held this morning for one of two 4th Fighter Wing officers who died in Afghanistan July 18. 336th Fighter Squadron Capt. Mark McDowell was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery as his...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning board eyes changes to county's rules for mobile homes
The Wayne County Planning Board Tuesday night recommended only one change to proposed alterations of the county's mobile home park ordinance that will be discussed by commissioners when they meet next week. The board wants commissioners to state, in...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Early voting starts
One-stop early voting began today for the Nov. 3 municipal elections and will continue through Oct. 31 at the Wayne County Board of Elections office at 209 S. William St. Hours will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 15...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Strike up the band
Lt. Col. Alan Sierichs, the commander and music director of the United States Air Force Band, leads the group during its performance at Mount Olive College's Kornegay Arena on Wednesday night. The band played a variety of classical pieces, along...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Kitty Askins breaks ground on 12-bed expansion project
Groundbreaking for the long-awaited expansion of Kitty Askins Hospice Center was set for Wednesday and no amount of rain could dampen the spirits of those gathered for the ceremonies. Officials simply moved the hour-long festivities under a large tent, where...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
State's form change delay could affect tax payments
Businesses, beware. The monthly or quarterly ritual of reporting state sales tax might be more complicated this month due to an unexpected change in paperwork. When state legislators approved a tax increase that raised combined state and county taxes to...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Arson attempted at courthouse, again
A toilet paper arsonist struck the Wayne County Courthouse for the third time in recent months Tuesday morning, authorities said Wednesday. Housekeeping staff stumbled onto the fire just after 8 a.m., when a housekeeper entered the first-floor bathroom, according...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Seasonal flu clinic set for next Friday
The Wayne County Health Department will hold a mass seasonal flu clinic on Friday, Oct. 23, from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. It will be open to the public. Flu shots will be provided on a first come, first...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Missing person
Shauna Hayes, 31, has been missing since Sept. 30. She was last seen at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Goldsboro Police Department Investigator Paige Learnard confirmed that Ms. Hayes was released from the hospital on that date. Investigators and hospital staff will...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin cancer fundraising festival set for Saturday
KENANSVILLE -- Volunteers are needed for the "Hogs n' Hens" barbecue cook-off and festival at the Duplin County Events Center Saturday. "Hogs n' Hens for Hope" is the first major fundraiser for the recently launched North Carolina chapter of...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Aycock birthplace showing 'Anatomy of a Murder'
FREMONT -- Fifty years ago, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy was running for president, it cost as little as a quarter to see stars like Elizabeth Taylor or Jerry Lewis light up Goldsboro's Paramount movie theatre, and the Gov. Charles...Published: Oct 15, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Capt. Mark McDowell laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
Hundreds of family members and comrades of Capt. Mark McDowell gathered on Fort Meyer at the Old Post Chapel earlier this morning before making their way to Arlington National Cemetery where they paid their final respects to the fighter pilot...Published: Oct 15, 2009 11:12 AM Full Story