Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Father, 20, charged in death
Goldsboro police on Tuesday arrested a man accused of abuse that caused the death of his 6-month-old daughter, a police spokesman said. Ronald Everette Smith, 20, took Diamond Nicole Smith to Wayne Memorial Hospital the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 14,...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
County OKs new rules for planning
By a 5-2 vote, Wayne County commissioners Tuesday gave themselves the final say-so on all preliminary and final subdivision plats effective Nov. 1. It was the second vote on the proposal. The first was taken at the board's Oct....Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners question rules for removing board member
At least two county commissioners want a kinder and gentler way of telling future Planning Board members that they can be removed from office at any time with or without cause. The first crack at that wording will go...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Working on the railroad
TRACKS TO BE REPLACED: Corey Lyden, left, and Marion Bradford, Goldsboro Parks and Recreation maintenance supervisor, work on digging up a section of track at the Kiwanis Train at Herman Park on Tuesday afternoon. The Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro is...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Five arrested on meth charges in Duplin
Five people were arrested Saturday on methamphetamine charges after a Duplin County sheriff's deputy on another call discovered a meth lab near Mount Olive. Sheriff Blake Wallace said Deputy Joseph Kennedy, who was checking a suspicious vehicle report, saw something...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont, Pikeville to target drugs on I-795
In an effort to combat drug trafficking in northern Wayne County, area police departments are considering forming a new drug interdiction team. Fremont police Chief R.K. Rawlings and another member of the Fremont Police Department, along with members of the...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents can apply for help with bills
The Wayne County Department of Social Services next month will take applications for the Low-Energy Assistance Program. Applications will be taken Monday through Thursday, Nov. 2-12 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The exception will be Nov. 11 when...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Writers group hosting memoir discussion
Three North Carolina writers will be featured in a panel discussion at Wayne Community College next month. "Me and My Memoirs," sponsored by the college's foundation, will be held on Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in Room 101 of...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Theft victim just wants personal photos back
Lee Stowe, owner of Trinity Auto Body, runs a small but honest business. He tries to do right by his customers, and trusts the same will come his way. Because of the small staff, he normally secures the office...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools holding career fair for seniors
More than 1,200 high school seniors from Wayne County Public Schools will attend the second annual career fair, planned for Thursday at Goldsboro Family YMCA. The event gives students a chance to see businesses in Wayne County and become...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Cold ... but warming back up
Ralphfred Robinson, of Dudley, plays with his 3-year-old son, Tyshown Robinson, Monday morning at Herman Park. They were out early enjoying a cool brisk day in the park. The week's early cool weather brought a bit of frost to some...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Fire Department holding open house Sunday
On Sunday the Mount Olive Fire Department will be holding an open house from 2 pm until 4 p.m. The open house is being held in conjunction with fire safety month. Fire apparatus from today and yesterday will be...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Library to present Southern cooking program
Southerners know food -- from shrimp and grits to fried green tomatoes -- the South has a rich history of diverse culinary delights. The Wayne County Public Library invites the public to celebrate the good food of the South...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
'Give a Child a Smile' day is Saturday
Strong Able Youth Speaking Out -- the group also known as SaySo -- will hold its annual "Give a Child a Smile" project for USA Today's 19th Annual Make a Difference Day on Saturday. SaySo's goal is to collect...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Brogden films U.S. Cellular commercial spot
Brogden Primary principal Wendy Hooks, along with several students, recently got a taste of Hollywood as they were filmed for a national commercial spot promoting U.S. Cellular's 2010 "Calling All Communities" campaign. "It was 'lights, camera, action' for our...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
State awards contracts for repair work on I-795
Contracts totaling almost $12 million have been awarded to two companies to repair pavement damage along the 18-mile section of Interstate 795 between Goldsboro and Wilson. The contracts require that the damaged asphalt in the outside lanes be removed...Published: Oct 21, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story