Monday, February 21, 2011
Jury not back in Lewis case
After nearly seven hours of deliberation, the jury was still out today in the attempted murder trial of Mack Recardo Lewis. The jury deliberated for about three hours on Thursday and another four hours on Friday before Judge Arnold Jones...Published: Feb 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Airman remains in critical condition
A 4th Fighter Wing airman remained in critical condition this morning after a shooting at his home late Friday afternoon, a Pitt Memorial Hospital spokesman confirmed just before press time. Cody Hendrickson, a 23-year-old member of the wing's Component Maintenance...Published: Feb 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Burn notice
GRANTHAM -- Two Sunday afternoon fires fueled by the high winds, low humidity and unseasonably warm temperatures that cover much of the state damaged six Wayne County homes. A trash fire apparently fanned by a gust of wind damaged three...Published: Feb 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
More than $10,000 raised for transplant
GRANTHAM -- More than $10,000, including an anonymous donation of $6,500, was raised Friday night at Grantham School for Abby Keen, 14, who is on the waiting list for a liver transplant. Another $2,500 was donated by Mary Ann Futrell...Published: Feb 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Human Relations Banquet honorees
The City of Goldsboro Human Affairs Commission, along with the County of Wayne, held the 37th annual Community Affairs Awards Banquet on Saturday night at the Herman Park Center. The Mental Health Association of Wayne County won the Business Award,...Published: Feb 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County seeks legislation to speed up construction
A local bill is expected to be filed in the Legislature that would give Wayne County the option of using the design/build concept for future capital improvement projects. Commissioners last week authorized county attorney Borden Parker to contact state Rep....Published: Feb 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story