Monday, November 29, 2010
MPO to look at U.S. 70 growth
The state's decision to expedite construction of the U.S. 70 Bypass, while welcomed by local leaders, has brought with it a whole new set of issues -- not the least of which is ensuring that the highway is built. On...Published: Nov 29, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
December blood drive
Want to donate blood? Following is the December blood drive schedule for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross: * Dec. 2: Wayne County employees at the Red Cross chapter house, 600 N. George St., from 10:30 a.m....Published: Nov 29, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County receives grants to improve energy efficiency in county buildings
Wayne County has received $273,941 in federal stimulus money that will be used to improve energy efficiency in several county-owned buildings. Work is under way to draft the specifications for the projects that could be ready for bid by...Published: Nov 29, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Injury drives home need for blood
Teresa Williams knows how to respond in a crisis -- with calm, quiet strength. It's worked for the 22 years she has been with the Wayne County Chapter of American Red Cross, first as a volunteer and later as emergency...Published: Nov 29, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 20, killed in Pine Level Saturday
PINE LEVEL -- A Smithfield man was shot to death early Saturday morning at a home on E. Pine Street, according to published reports. Devin Barber, 20, is the town's first homicide victim in memory, authorities said. Stefan Gudac, 23,...Published: Nov 29, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Clothing drive helps women start over
Academic Abundance, a local non-profit organization, recently joined with more than a dozen local businesses and groups to help victims of domestic violence get off to a fresh start with a "Dress for Success" clothing drive. The organization, which...Published: Nov 29, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Public records
Shots fired into occupied home *Two Goldsboro men face multiple charges after shots were fired into an occupied dwelling on South George Street. On Nov. 26 Goldsboro Police Cpl. Michael Sweet observed a black male fire a handgun into the...Published: Nov 29, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story