Monday, December 6, 2010
Red Cross honored for blood collections
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross was recently recognized by the Carolinas Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross for the chapter's percentage of growth in blood collections. Honored at the region's annual Celebration of...Published: Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville parade
Santa Claus makes his way down the parade route during the annual Pikeville Christmas Parade on Sunday. Hundreds withstood the chilly temperatures to attend the event. The area is in the midst of its busy parade season, with Parkstown's at...Published: Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Willie Ray Starling dead at 70
Willie Ray Starling, known to many in Wayne County for his annual portrayals of Santa Claus, died Sunday evening after a long bout with cancer. Starling, 70, also was known for his activism in the county Republican Party and...Published: Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
County to choose chairman Tuesday
Wayne County commissioners have a brief agenda for their Tuesday morning meeting that includes election of new leadership and a large consent agenda. The board traditionally chooses a new chairman and vice chairman for the coming year during its...Published: Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Police offer tips on break-in prevention
With breaking and enterings to homes and vehicles continuing to be a problem, the Goldsboro Police Department is reaching out to citizens and asking for help in reducing the problem. The department is encouraging residents to take steps of their...Published: Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Thefts *Ann Matzger, 33, of Country View Drive, told Goldsboro police she left her pocketbook in a shopping cart at Walmart and when she returned, several items had been taken. Among them, she was missing $378 in cash, a credit...Published: Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire damages Uchiyama equipment
Three fire departments responded to a fire at a manufacturing plant at 494 Arrington Bridge Road late Sunday. The Arrington Volunteer Fire Department received a call around 7:45 p.m. from a passer-by about a fire occurring at Uchiyama America Inc....Published: Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM Full Story