Wednesday, January 19, 2011
First photo exhibit opens
U.S. Army combat photographer David Anthony Jackson spoke to visitors at Wayne Community College about a small exhibit of his images of Afghanistan. The photos will remain on display in the Administration Building through the end of February. Photographer...Published: Jan 19, 2011 2:02 PM Full Story
Subdivision plats approved
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday held an abbreviated session that lasted less than an hour. However, their day included a luncheon program at the Farm Bureau and visits to Norwayne and Eastern Wayne middle schools. Three minor subdivision plats were...Published: Jan 19, 2011 1:58 PM Full Story
Hospital fights for reimbursement
The board of directors at Wayne Memorial Hospital on Tuesday joined 52 health care systems in the state and passed a resolution calling for state legislators to enact a plan to help correct inequities in payments for Medicaid and uninsured...Published: Jan 19, 2011 1:58 PM Full Story
Commissioners visit Norwayne and EWMS
Major renovation and construction projects at Norwayne and Eastern Wayne middle schools could be ready to bid by May -- and the county could by September be selling the $15 million in federal bonds that will finance the work....Published: Jan 19, 2011 1:58 PM Full Story
Duplin schools elect board chairman ... finally
KENANSVILLE -- The third time was the charm for the Duplin County Board of Education. After two failed attempts to elect a leader, and amid discussion of racial division, the board members voted 4-2 appointing Chuck Farrior of District...Published: Jan 19, 2011 1:58 PM Full Story
City gets approval to pursue funding for park
Goldsboro's Parks and Recreation Department moved one step closer to submitting an application for funding that would bring even more amenities to Stoney Creek Park during the City Council's pre-meeting work session Monday evening. The board unanimously approved the Stoney...Published: Jan 19, 2011 1:58 PM Full Story
Calypso firefighters seek community help
CALYPSO -- During the Calypso Fire Department's recent Ladies Night Banquet, fire officials appealed to the community to help restore some of the items that had to be cut from the fire station's renovation project. While many of those needs...Published: Jan 19, 2011 1:58 PM Full Story