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Monday, November 8, 2010

Chamber searching for new president

Less than a week after Wayne County Chamber of Commerce President Steve Hicks announced his plans to retire on Dec. 31, the board of directors has already begun the search for his replacement. "We definitely appreciate the job Steve's...

Hospice center on schedule for early 2011 opening date

Construction on the Kitty Askins Hospice Center expansion project is expected to be completed prior to Christmas, and the facility should be ready to accept residents by late January or early February. Fundraising efforts on the $4 million project...

Books chosen for 2011 reading project

Wayne County Reads will kick off its 2011 season with a wine-tasting fundraiser Saturday at Herman Park Center to help raise money for and to generate interest in the 2011 Wayne County Reads project. Organizers have chosen two books...

Public record

Charges These people were charged by the Goldsboro Police Department: *Troy Kintu Godwin, 28, Scriven Lane, larceny by employee, $1,500 secured. *Jay Jackson, 18, possession of marijuana up to half an ounce, West Seymour Drive, released on a written promise...

Giving Wayne County's language a 'G' rating

Think before you speak. And when you say anything, make sure to choose your words carefully. That's the message students at Charles B. Aycock High School are promoting through a "No Cussing" campaign. The campaign started out as a class...

Fifth GlenCare resident dies

MOUNT OLIVE -- A fifth resident of GlenCare has died of complications related to hepatitis B, while findings have been released from one of the earlier deaths by the state's medical examiner's office. Last month, the state announced that since...

Broadway fascination gives life to production, graduation project

Heath Radford has always had a fascination with Broadway. He's made it as far as New York City, but has yet to see a Broadway show. "Since I was younger, I have always liked music and stuff," he said....