Sunday, April 11, 2010
Barbecues squeal for Boys and Girls Club
They're not just good at fighting crime. At Saturday's "Pig in the Park" barbecue cook-off, the Goldsboro Police Department team won first place out of 13 teams that participated in the event at Old Waynesborough Historical Village. At first, it...Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
WCPS kicks off stay in school effort
With about eight weeks to go before the school-year ends, officials are working to inspire students to give it their best. After a week-long spring break, students in Wayne County Public Schools return to classes on Monday. In the coming...Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Relay for Life, Cancer Society to hold meeting
The American Cancer Society and the Relay For Life of Wayne County will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 13, from 6-8 p.m. at First Pentecostal Holiness Church. The meeting is open to the public and is an...Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Silver Tappers have tappy feet
Chug-chug-chug. Tap-tap-tap. Choo-Choo! Pardon me, boy Is that the Chattanooga choo choo? Track twenty-nine Boy, you can gimme a shine I can afford To board a Chattanooga choo choo I've got my fare And just a trifle to spare ......Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Kitty Askins Fundraiser held
Carl Kasell, one of National Public Radio's most trusted voices, talks to the audience at the Kitty Askins fundraising performance Saturday night at the Paramount Theatre. The Goldsboro native was home to emcee "Along the Way: A Homecoming." Proceeds from...Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Help needed to make wishes come true
You don't have to fancy yourself a fairy godmother to make wishes come true. Make-A-Wish foundation is in great need of wish-granting volunteers in the Eastern North Carolina region including Wayne and its surrounding counties. "We all read fairy tales...Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Girl Scout leader honored
Lillie Thompson was recently awarded the Leading the Way award at the Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines 3rd Annual Meeting. The award recognizes a Girl Scout volunteer who provides significant support to the Girl Scout leadership development program....Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Corrections officer promoted
A Wayne County woman has been named female command manager for the North Carolina Division of Prisons, a move that will solidify the department's operational structure. Annie Harvey previously served as warden at the state Correctional Institution for Women....Published: Apr 11, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story