Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Santa march
Larry Lane of Larry's Landscape and Design turns Santa cutouts to show the Santas to drivers on U.S. 117 South in Goldsboro. Lane says that cutouts are selling well this year, while tree sales have temporarily slowed. In fact, he...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Airman, 38, found dead in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE -- For the third time since October, members of the 4th Fighter Wing are having to cope with the loss of a comrade. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials confirmed this morning that Tech Sgt. Joshua Grotke was found...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Fundraiser planned for Kitty Askins expansion
The latest fundraiser for the addition to Kitty Askins Hospice Center is also a way to memorialize family and friends who spent time there. The "Fund-A-Foot" campaign is part of the public phase of raising money for the expansion,...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Health officials deny report of another death
Health officials today were unable to confirm a radio station's report of a sixth death related to the hepatitis B outbreak at GlenCare assisted living facility in Mount Olive. The station's report of a death surfaced Monday but was unsubstantiated....Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Bank robber slips by officers
Goldsboro police are searching for a bank robber who struck the RBC Centura Bank at 106 N. Spence Ave. about 4 p.m. Monday. Police would not say this morning how the man fled the bank, but a report said...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Teacher talks to Eastern Wayne students about dangers lurking online
When it comes to cyberbullying and online social networking, parents need just as much education as their children. Karen Garris, media coordinator at Eastern Wayne High School, said she would like to see more adults involved in a discussion of...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont Fire Department gets grant
FREMONT -- The Fremont Fire Department has been awarded a $20,256 grant through the North Carolina Volunteer Fire Department Fund. The money will be used to purchase new equipment. The grant funds must be matched by local funding. The...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Even sweet potatoes can make a difference
Late last month, Wayne County 4-H'ers got out in the hot field and gleaned sweet potatoes so others wouldn't have to go hungry as part of their Make A Difference Day project. They had a goal of donating 2,000...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Employer Support Freedom Award nominations due
ARLINGTON, Va. -- While Americans are reflecting on what they are thankful for, members of the Guard and Reserve and their families across North Carolina are encouraged to thank supportive employers this Thanksgiving by nominating them for the 2011...Published: Nov 30, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story