Thursday, March 4, 2010
Duplin Events Center will lose manager
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County Events Center management company VenuWorks will serve out the remaining time on its existing contract with the county but will not seek to renew the deal. "We have withdrawn from the Request For Proposals process that...Published: Mar 4, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Grimes to challenge Butterfield for U.S. House
Jerry Michael Grimes II takes pride in his unusual route to politics. "One voter complimented me, 'You're an anti-politician.' I'm certainly anti-establishment," he said. Grimes, who lives in Goldsboro, is running for the opportunity to represent the Republican Party...Published: Mar 4, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Special Olympian will take part in U.S. competition
Wayne County native Dianne Jordan's favorite part of competitive bowling is round, shiny and golden. "I like it when I throw in the middle every time, and I win the medal," she said with a smile. As a Special Olympics...Published: Mar 4, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Health Department seeing increasing syphilis infections
There is a syphilis epidemic in Wayne County, Health Director James Roosen says -- one that if left untended, could become a widespread problem. "We have a very high rate of syphilis -- probably among the highest in the state,"...Published: Mar 4, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Pipeline under Spence forces repair
Staring some 15 feet down through one of several large holes along Spence Avenue near its intersection with Elm Street, City Engineer Marty Anderson said he did not feel comfortable even walking on the section of the popular thoroughfare closed...Published: Mar 4, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman in fatal wreck identified
A Mount Olive woman was killed when she ran into a tree on N.C. 403 just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, a Duplin County Highway Patrol sergeant said this morning. Falling snow may have played a role in the death, according...Published: Mar 4, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne student named 'Youth of the Year'
A Southern Wayne High School senior has been named Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County. Myron Roberts was recognized for his character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community, officials...Published: Mar 4, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story