Thursday, June 3, 2010
Food stamp rules changing this July
More people in Wayne County will qualify for nutrition benefits through the Food and Nutrition Services program beginning July 1. People who make up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level will meet the income requirement to receive food...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspects sought in meth lab blast
Three people are facing charges after a flash fire-type explosion at an alleged operating meth lab at a single-wide trailer in the 1300 block of Stevens Mill Road, authorities said early today. Authorities are searching for Brittany Ann Futrell, 20,...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Reading dog George hangs up his collar
George Pettypool has spent the last four years at Meadow Lane Elementary School helping students improve their reading and communication skills, simply by being a good listener. Quiet and attentive, he has enjoyed the weekly visits where each student spent...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
N.C. DOT worker dies in trailer truck crash
WARSAW -- A state Department of Transportation worker was killed Wednesday and two others were injured in an accident on Interstate 40 in Duplin County. Jonathan King, 21, of Autryville was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer truck while...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to review county budget
Wayne County's $156 million budget proposal was expected to be the subject of a morning work session for county commissioners today. The session was actually a continuation of the board's Tuesday meeting. A second workshop, if necessary, will be...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
DGDC chief speaks out on loss of rec center
More than a month after members of the Goldsboro City Council voted to not move forward with construction of a recreation center along Center Street, the loss is still being felt by those who have worked for the last...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Committee prepares to start work filling school board seat
With applications already being submitted, meetings should begin within the next couple of weeks for the nonpartisan committee charged with making a recommendation to county commissioners for someone to fill the unexpired District 2 school board term of Shirley...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Progress Energy to hold local vendor fair
Progress Energy is planning on having a vendor fair Monday for its upcoming power plant project in Wayne County. The fair is for local companies interested in learning more about possible work opportunities associated with the power plant. "The...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Rotary community service grant applications now being accepted until June 8
The Community Service Committee of the Goldsboro Rotary Club has opened a grant application period. Local non-profit organizations seeking funding are asked to complete an application form by June 8. These forms may be obtained from club President Fletcher...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville residents won't see rate hikes
Pikeville town commissioners moved forward with their proposed budget for 2010-11 Tuesday. The proposed budget doesn't have any tax or utility rate increases, but the monthly water tower maintenance fee will increase from $2 to $3 if the budget...Published: Jun 3, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story