Sunday, October 10, 2010
Three killed in wreck on N.C. 222
FREMONT -- Three people died early Sunday in a single-vehicle accident on N.C. 222 near its intersection with Airport Road, according to investigators with the state Highway Patrol. A fourth person was taken to Pitt Memorial Hospital for treatment.The three...Published: Oct 10, 2010 3:31 PM Full Story
Fire department plans to restore 1919 fire truck
Not many people can claim to have a nearly 100-year-old vehicle that's still rolling, but the Goldsboro Fire Department's 1919 American LaFrance fire truck still cranks up. However, it also needs a new radiator and a coat of paint, and...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
County fair ends with great weather, big numbers
With a warm, sunny day and one of the biggest demolition derbies in recent years closing out the 2010 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Saturday, fair manager Milton Ingram was optimistic that attendance this year would be comparable with the...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Demolition derby, ugly truck contests draw large crowds
The sound of revving engines and the smell of exhaust filled the air Saturday afternoon at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Demolition Derby. More than 40 drivers competed in the annual competition, which consisted of three heats, a consolation...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Salvation Army accepting applications for holiday help
The Salvation Army will take applications from Wayne and Sampson county residents who need help with food and/or toys for Christmas, Oct. 25 through 28 at the Salvation Army, 610 N. William St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Salvation Army preparing for annual Christmas stockings
The Salvation Army is preparing for its annual Christmas help program by asking businesses, civic groups, church groups and individuals to help stuff stockings. The stockings are a highlight of the charity's Toy Shop. They will be ready for...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
County youth's talent on display at fair show
Morgan Gurley adjusted her black wig of cascading curls as she prepared to perform "Beauty and the Beast" in the Wayne County Fair talent contest Wednesday night. The third-grader at Meadow Lane Elementary School said she had gotten her...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Progress Energy warns of recent scam attempts
RALEIGH -- Progress Energy is warning customers to be aware of a telephone-based scam that has increased in frequency recently. More than a dozen Progress Energy customers have reported since Sept. 28 that they have received telephone calls from...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Following is the October Bloodmobile schedule for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross: Oct. 11: Eureka United Methodist Church from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12: Red Cross chapter, 600 N. George St., from 1:30 to...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
History in miniature
Miniature model enthusiast James Rohrbach begins the process of rebuilding the diorama that features the Goldsboro Bridge Battlefield at the Wayne County History Museum. Rohrbach is volunteering his time after visiting the museum and seeing a need. He has studied...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Sasser 'always' fire princess to her grandfather
Monica Sasser was visibly shocked when her name was announced as the 2010 Wayne County Fire Princess Saturday night. Her shocked expression quickly turned into smiles and tears as she accepted her crown, flowers and bouquet, and cheers filled the...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Big Lots moving from U.S. 70 up to Goody's on North Berkeley
More space and more customers are why Big Lots is moving from its old store on U.S. 70 West to the old Goody's home on North Berkeley Boulevard. The new location will open Oct. 20, but a grand opening...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Southern Bank donates to Mount Olive College's fine arts village
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Southern Bank Foundation has a made $100,000 donation to Mount Olive College for its planned fine arts village. Planning for the facility is in the preliminary stages so a price tag and construction timetable have...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Partnership backs funds for child care teachers/staff
By the time the average child enrolls in first grade, he may have spent more than 10,000 hours in child care. So it's vital to have qualified and compensated early education teachers, say officials at the Partnership for Children...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Junk or treasure -- antique appraisal today
MOUNT OLIVE -- Most people probably have had hopes of discovering valuable treasures as they sifted through attics and basements full of boxes. Today's third annual Antiques Appraisal Afternoon at the David John Aaron Teaching and History Museum will...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
SWHS students show diesel know-how
DUDLEY -- Westly Cerullo shrugs off the injured right thumb hidden under swath of white gauze. "I kind of smashed it driving to put the camshaft in," he said. "It will be fine." It was a small price for...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Duplin names teacher, principal of year
KENANSVILLE -- Amy Powers, an English teacher at Wallace-Rose Hill High School, was named Duplin County's Teacher of the Year for 2010-11, while Debra Hunter, principal at North Duplin Junior/Senior High School, received the top honor as the county's...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story
Duplin explores business incentive
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County commission extended Monday a hefty tax incentive to a local company that is considering expanding its business. Precision Hydraulic Cylinders manufacturers cylinders for the material handling and mobile equipment industries. The company operates a...Published: Oct 10, 2010 1:50 AM Full Story