Sunday, January 31, 2010
Snow Day - This Papa John's driver had no fear Saturday
When Brandon LeClerc's phone rang early Saturday morning, he didn't hesitate. "(My boss) called me up at 9:30. ... I said, 'I'm getting dressed. I'll be there,'" Brandon said. "He said, 'Yeah, I figured you're one of the only...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Snow Day
After a day full of near misses and minor accidents, the dangers of the aftermath of Saturday's winter storm became apparent Saturday night when a North Carolina Department of Transportation truck with a plow attached struck and killed a...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Snow Day - Some business open despite the weather
While many people hunkered down in their homes Saturday to avoid the snow and ice, some Goldsboro businesses opened their doors for the customers who ventured out despite the winter storm warning. Among the first to open was Mickey's...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Snow Day - Children enjoy the snow
For children across Wayne County, the only bad part about waking up Saturday morning to see their yards covered in snow and ice was that it was a Saturday morning. "I just wish it was a school day," said...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Goldsboro continues search for Parks and Recreation director
Less than a month after Parks and Recreation director David Carter submitted his resignation to pursue a more lucrative offer in Chesapeake, Va., City Manager Joe Huffman said progress is being made toward finding a worthy replacement. But despite...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
ALE agents issue citations at Willie Nelson concert
KENANSVILLE -- Willie Nelson wasn't on the road again Thursday night, but state Alcohol Law Enforcement agents were, and they cited members of the famed singer's band for drug and moonshine possession. Nelson was a no-show for his scheduled...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Tax counseling available
The AARP Tax-Aide service will offer free tax counseling and simple income tax preparation help for senior citizen taxpayers and low-income taxpayers on Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning Monday through April 13. Senior taxpayers, 50 years old and older, will...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
New professional group launches in Wayne County
PULSE, a new young professionals group in Wayne County, was launched in August 2009 by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and its Business Development Committee. The committee saw a need in the community to lead Wayne County's young...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Optimist Club issues essay challenge
The Optimist Club of Goldsboro is encouraging area students to contemplate the question "The Internet: Today's Evolution or Tomorrow's Menace?" as part of the Optimist International Essay contest for 2010. The Optimist Club will judge the local students' essays,...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Student lists
Mitchell Arendell Parrott Academy middle school student Maryanna Mitchell of Goldsboro, an eighth-grader, is one of three APA students selected to by the American Choral Directors Association as members of the Middle School Honor Choir. More than 5,000 middle school...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Caswell Center Scholarships
The Caswell Center Foundation is announcing the availability of five $1,000 scholarships for the 2010-11 academic school year. To qualify, applicants must be working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in: occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story
Beekeeper school at LCC
The Neuse Regional Beekeepers' 2010 Spring Bee School begins Thursday at the Lenoir County County Cooperative Extension Service office at 1791 N.C. 11 south of Kinston. The class will meet from 7-9 p.m. for six consecutive Thursdays. The course is...Published: Jan 31, 2010 2:30 AM Full Story