Monday, February 8, 2010
Officials: Rec Center key to plan downtown
Members of the Goldsboro City Council will discuss the potential construction of a new recreation center along Center Street during their three-day retreat later this week, but some members of the community are already speaking out against the design the...Published: Feb 8, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
River rising
The Neuse River, swollen by recent winter storms of snow, ice and rain, hit flood stage -- 18 feet -- early today and the National Weather Service said it is expected to crest Thursday at about 21 feet. According to...Published: Feb 8, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Former legislator to challenge for House seat
Stephen LaRoque announced Friday he will be running, once again, for the Republican nomination for the state House District 10 seat. LaRoque, who held the seat for four years, winning elections in 2000 and 2004, has lost his last...Published: Feb 8, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts Council is looking for docents for upcoming Smithsonian exhibit
The Arts Council of Wayne County is looking for local people to volunteer as docents during the upcoming traveling Smithsonian exhibit. They are needed from Aug. 7 through Sept. 18. Volunteers must be at least 16. They will lead visitors...Published: Feb 8, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Animal abuse call ends in death
MOUNT OLIVE -- The SBI is investigating the Sunday afternoon death of a Duplin County man who shot himself after a standoff with sheriff's deputies. Lawmen were at the home of Clifton Boyd Jacobs on Tram Road to respond...Published: Feb 8, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Makeup days announced for School of Engineering, Early/Middle College High School
Additional makeup days were announced for two Wayne County Public Schools following last week's inclement weather. The district canceled classes on Feb. 1 and 2. Makeup days for Wayne Early/Middle College High School and Wayne School of Engineering, which...Published: Feb 8, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Sharing a dance with Dad
Five-year-old Parker Faircloth dances with her father, Will, at the Family Y Father Daughter Dance on Saturday. Funds raised at the dance are donated to the Y's mentoring program....Published: Feb 8, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story