Sunday, February 13, 2011
Albertson ready for annual Fox Hunt
Good weather -- that's all Willie Rouse and the organizers of the 26th annual Washington's Day Fox Hunt in Albertson are hoping for. If the weather's good, Rouse said, then the crowds will usually follow. "We are looking forward...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Neuse Correctional superintendent Oates honored
Ennis Oates, superintendent of Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro, has been named Superintendent the Year for 2011 announced North Carolina Division of Prisons Director Bob Lewis. "Mr. Oates' experience and ability to handle one of the more complex institutions...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
School audit focused on procedures, not misuse
Wayne County Public Schools did nothing fraudulent, is not expected to have to pay back federal stimulus funds, and earlier reports by a Raleigh media outlet to that effect were erroneous, state and local officials said. Earlier in the week,...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Group works to improve Duplin County animal shelter
There is little expectation that a new animal shelter will be built in Duplin County within at least the next five years, said County Manager Mike Aldridge, but a group of volunteers is helping to make the current one...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Duplin County works to bring Events Center back in spotlight
By MATTHEW WHITTLE Assistant News Editor After a rough 2010, county officials hope they have the Duplin County Events Center back on track as commissioners voted Monday to pursue the re-acquisition of ABC permits for the facility. County Manager Mike...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Free tax return help available for seniors, low-income families
The AARP Tax Aide Service is offering free tax counseling and simple income tax preparation help for senior citizens and low-income taxpayers through April 18. Senior taxpayers, 50 and older, will receive priority. Assistance is being offered at the Wayne...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Longtime historian Charles Ellis dies
Wayne County lost one of the primary keepers of its history Friday with the death of Charles Ellis. Ellis, 81, suffered severe head injuries Monday as the result of a fall and had been in a medically induced coma...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Ava Gardner Museum ranked among Top 10
Visitors of the Ava Gardner Museum have long known that the Museum is one of North Carolina's most remarkable attractions and the one-of-kind venue is a outstanding tribute to one of Hollywood's most glamorous leading ladies. This claim was validated...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Hometown boy makes circus ring
"Mom, Dad, I'm joining the circus." When Andrew Hicks told his parents that, he was not clowning around. "I've been clowning my whole life, so it wasn't a surprise to my parents that I would want to go further,"...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Area chuches, Wayne County Reads partnership with Stop Hunger Now
Janette Thode went to fellow members of St. Francis Episcopal Church because she wanted to do a project to make a difference in the lives of starving children. Some of those church members happened to be affiliated with Wayne...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Andy's to expand franchise offers to 13 other states
MOUNT OLIVE -- Andy's Burgers Shakes and Fries, known for its unique mixture of 1950s décor and employees who run to open the doors as they greet customers, is poised to begin spreading into 13 other states starting next...Published: Feb 13, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story