Tuesday, August 31, 2010
LaGrange woman killed in crash on Salem Church Road
Anecia Neal, 25, of West James Street, LaGrange, died from injuries sustained during a car crash this morning. Ms. Neal was the passenger in the car driven by bail bondsman Michael McGee, 35, also of West James Street, LaGrange. She...Published: Aug 31, 2010 3:59 PM Full Story
Jobless rate decreases in Wayne, surrounding counties
Wayne and surrounding counties' unemployment rates decreased in July. Wayne County's unemployment rate decreased from 8.8 in June to 8.4 in July, according to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. This continues a decreasing trend in the county that was...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire lines are getting new look in county
Proposed new fire service district lines will clear up confusion over existing fire protection and insurance district lines without any additional tax burden, Wayne County Fire Marshal Bryan Taylor said this week. Most people will not even notice the...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Coach's new objective: more diplomas at SWHS
When the idea for a graduation coach in Wayne County Public Schools was first introduced last year, Raymond Cochise Clark felt he would be a good candidate. Growing up in a single-parent home where education wasn't encouraged, he understood...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Teen, 17, charged with city shooting
The Goldsboro Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division arrested a 17-year-old Monday in connection with a shooting that took place last week. Larry Maurice Saunders, 17, of Day Circle, was arrested while at a residence on Miller Avenue and charged with...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Kinston turkey plant damaged by fire
KINSTON -- On Monday, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Kinston Department of Public Safety, along with the North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a report of a structure fire at the Carolina Turkey plant at 4125 Berkley...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Norwayne alumni to hold reunion this weekend
Norwayne Alumni & Friends will meet this weekend for its 38th high school reunion. This year's theme will be "Ordering Our Steps." Activities will begin with a social at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Norwayne Alumni & Friends Community...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Red Cross promo winner announced
Angelia Gray of Mount Olive has won a $1,000 gift card in the American Red Cross' Cruise Into Summer promotion, which was held April through June. Ms. Gray has been a blood donor for more than 30 years. She was...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Fall art classes offered
The Arts Council of Wayne County is offering these art classes this fall. Call 736-3300 to register. CHILDREN Mixed Media for Munchkins Sept., 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 2-3 p.m. Ages 4-5. Cost: $50. Instructor: Becca Scott Reynolds. Country,...Published: Aug 31, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story