Sunday, May 16, 2010
Local accident victim succumbs to injuries
MOUNT OLIVE -- A 77-year-old Mount Olive woman died Thursday after a Wednesday evening accident at the intersection of N.C. 55 and Indian Springs Road, the Highway Patrol reported. Veola Aultmon, of Nelson Street, Mount Olive, died of her injuries...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Sessions to gather views on equity in schools
Two community meetings will be held this week to allow the public to weigh in on the fairness of educational opportunities in the public school system. Staff from the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Department...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Generations of courage
Libby McLamb knows a mother has no choice but to be strong for days that stretch far beyond the one where she first hears a doctor say her little girl has cancer. She has to soak in the screaming of...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Community of graduates
As the sun blazed late Friday afternoon, the bleachers outside Wayne Community College began to fill for the commencement exercises. While some used paper fans distributed along with programs, others sought comfort beneath the shade trees nearby. Derek Brock of...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Piedmont Equipment Leasing now open
Piedmont Equipment Leasing, a recently opened business in Goldsboro, is looking to offer its help to area businesses. The business, located at 2424-E N. William St., finances other businesses for equipment purchases. "Primarily we're financing equipment to the average business,...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
School board member resigns her post
After more than 50 years being an education advocate -- 18 of those on the Wayne County Board of Education -- Shirley Sims will leave the board effective June 30. The District 2 representative, whose constituents include residents in...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Local legislative briefing to be held
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a legislative briefing featuring on Friday, May 21, at the Goldsboro Country Club from 8-10 a.m. State senators Don Davis and David Rouzer and state House of Representatives Larry Bell, Van Braxton...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
State EMS auxiliary names local women officers
The North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Auxiliary held its annual meeting in Greenville last month. New officers for the organization were elected for the next two years. Two of the new officers hail from Wayne County....Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
MPO approves smaller planning program
An amended and downsized Goldsboro Urban Area Planning Work Program was adopted Thursday morning by the Metropolitan Planning Organization. State and federal dollars account for the bulk of the $511,320 plan that outlines tasks, funding sources to continue transportation...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Monumental moments
Don Exum's eyes slowly scan the 58,261 names of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, his 62-year-old frame shifting its weight onto his brown cane as he searches for one name -- James E. Hopkins. Exum went on the Goldsboro...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Central/Eastern Wayne alumni announce homecoming festivities
Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends will observe its 38th annual homecoming May 28-30. Central High classes of 1940, 1950 and 1960, along with Eastern Wayne classes of 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010 will be honored. A banquet will...Published: May 16, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story