Thursday, October 22, 2009
Fremont targets trash dumping in town ditches
Fremont will be taking a closer look at trash in the ditches around town. At Tuesday night's Board of Alderman meeting, board members addressed concerns about trash in ditches around the Fremont Rest Center. Ann Lewis, who lives near the...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
'Buzz' picked to patrol bee Tuesday
At this year's spelling bee, the playing field is wide open. Contenders from The Pines, which won in 2006 and 2008, and came close in 2007, will not be back this year, Georgia Dees said. "We just haven't been able...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
No new leads in Duplin murder
KENANSVILLE -- The apparent shooting death of an Albertson teenager Sept. 25 is still being investigated by the Duplin County Sheriff's Office but no concrete motive for the homicide has been established, Sheriff Blake Wallace said this week. The victim,...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Board of Health re-evaluates 4-day workweek
The four-day workweek as it relates to Health Department services might need revamping, the Board of Health conceded Wednesday. The abbreviated hours of operation came under fire on several levels at the board's monthly meeting, not the least of which...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
City eyes new rules for rental properties
With his eye on a cleaner, safer city, Goldsboro's chief building inspector remains committed to making significant changes to the way he and his staff approach dilapidated rental property. Ed Cianfarra this week reiterated that adopting the Rental Unit Certificate...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro firefighters posing for Habitat for Humanity
Melanie Easto isn't afraid to admit that some women's taste for a man in uniform played a role in selecting the subject of her calendar -- Goldsboro's firefighters. Mrs. Easto, an assistant manager of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore shops,...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Eureka VFD gets grant
The Eureka Volunteer Fire Department has received a $9,600 grant from the North Carolina Volunteer Fire Department fund to buy new equipment. The equipment is purchased using matching funds and must be approved by the Department of Insurance Office of...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Volunteers to be honored
Five Wayne County people will be honored for their service at the annual Outstanding Volunteer Service ceremony Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at WAGES multipurpose room. One North Carolina Medallion winner will also be announced. The medallion is the highest...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Unused pills to be destroyed
Outdated and unwanted pills -- both prescription and over-the-counter -- will be collected and destroyed during the Pills Can Kill Campaign on Saturday. The event is being sponsored by the 4-H Prevention Program, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and...Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story
Free dental clinic needs volunteers
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is hosting a free dental clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21, at St. Andrew's, 901 Harris St. The Colgate bus also will be on location for free dental screenings on Saturday....Published: Oct 22, 2009 1:46 PM Full Story