Stocking the shelves

The Job: Sorter and stocker The Company: Carlie C's IGA The Location: Goldsboro Usually I can tell when I'm not needed. In fact, practically every job I've tried for this column, I haven't been needed. But working as a sorter...

Published: Aug 9, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story

Driver's extra effort helps save woman

Ricky Carr might not look like an angel, but to Estelle Shepherd, 70, that is exactly what he is. Carr, a part-time driver for GATEWAY, might have saved Mrs. Shepherd's life recently when he noticed something wrong when he...

Published: Aug 9, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story

Officials: Center has cost Duplin taxpayers

KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to put Duplin County Events Center Advisory Committee chairman Stephen Williamson in charge of the facility. Williamson will take over the job vacated several months ago by former...

Published: Aug 9, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story

Live from the courtroom: Laurean Trial: Day 1

Jury selection for the case against accused murderer Cesar Laurean is likely to start Tuesday. Today, the first day of the high-profile case was short, and spent primarily in pre-trial motions. The concerns over security and a clogged courthouse did...

Published: Aug 9, 2010 9:36 AM Full Story