Thursday, October 28, 2010
Man, 25, arrested in county for Pitt murder
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office provided a K-9 unit and dive team ito assist with the investigation of a Pitt County murder that led to the arrest of one suspect in Goldsboro. Hue Sutton, 77, of Leary Bills Road in...Published: Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Knowing when to stop
North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers have been on the lookout for drivers who don't think the rules about stopping around school buses apply to them. Operation Stop Arm, a statewide campaign aimed at getting drivers to make better decisions when...Published: Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Bell defends seat against challenger Poirier
The contest for the state House District 21 seat has been a fairly low-key race pitting five-time incumbent Democrat Larry Bell of Clinton against Republican newcomer Deann Poirier of Mount Olive. Bell is a retired educator, having served as superintendent...Published: Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
GE plant closing
Employees at the GE Lighting Carolina Products plant learned Wednesday that before this time next year, they will likely have to find new jobs. According to a company press release, the plant, which has operated in Goldsboro since 1946, employs...Published: Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Public Record
Mowers stolen A pair of commercial, John Deere mowers were stolen from Quality Equipment, LLC located on U.S. Highway 70 on Tuesday. The combined valued of the 2010 Z925 zero turn mower and the 2009 Z860 zero turn mover is...Published: Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Utility rate hike, hotel use boost city revenues
Goldsboro has seen a dramatic increase from last year in revenues collected through the first quarter, Finance Director Kaye Scott recently told members of the City Council. And the additional funds, she said, came in, mainly, for two reasons: residents...Published: Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Clothing drive a 'success'
Non-profit organization Academic Abundance, Inc. is all about offering people a chance to work toward a better life, and is helping victims of domestic violence improve their chances for success. Academic Abundance is sponsoring a "dress for success" clothing drive...Published: Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story