Tuesday, September 7, 2010
United Way will kick off 2010 campaign Thursday
United Way of Wayne County will promote its annual campaign with a different message this year -- despite the gloomy economy, the community is filled with super heroes. The campaign kickoff will be held on Thursday evening at the Paramount...Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Anne steps out of pages onto college's stage
When 14-year-old Kristie Johnson took the stage at Moffatt Auditorium during last week's auditions, the character in L.M. Montgomery's book "Anne of Green Gables" came alive, the director of the upcoming play said. "Over 20 girls of all ages auditioned...Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Bringing in the corn
Ron Sutton of Seven Springs checks ears of corn as they are picked in a field off Piney Grove Church Road. Farmers are in the middle of harvesting corn, with the recent spate of dry weather giving them a chance...Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Teen, 17, sought in shooting found in Mount Olive attic
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 17-year-old sought in last month's shooting of another 17-year-old was found Monday hiding in the attic of an Oliver Street home. Ramil Marque Council was arrested without incident and charged in connection with the Aug....Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Council will eye ethics policy
The Goldsboro City Council will discuss a proposed ethics policy for council members at a work session today. The council will meet for a work session at 5 p.m. in Room 206 of the City Hall addition prior to...Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC Civil War series moving to larger venue
Overwhelming interest in a series of lectures on Wayne County's role in the American Civil War has led the Foundation of Wayne Community College to move them to a larger venue. The five free lectures that highlight different aspects...Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
City Fire Department mentoring program tonight at fire station
A new Goldsboro Fire Department program is taking steps to ensure future applicants are well-prepared. The Goldsboro Fire Department Mentoring Program is geared toward people 16 and older who are interested in a career as a firefighter. The program...Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Three girls attacked by dogs
Three Dudley girls were attacked by two pit bulls Monday afternoon, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Three girls, ages 11, 12 and 15, told Cpl. Kenneth Grice they were walking around the Mobile Circle neighborhood when two...Published: Sep 7, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story