Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Pikeville sore over rates for electricity
PIKEVILLE -- Members of the Pikeville Board of Commissioners expressed frustration over the town's contract with electric service provider ElectriCities at Monday night's board meeting. The issue, which has some Pikeville residents upset over what they consider steep rates for...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Planning Board has to delay effort to rename road
A deadline requirement in the county's secondary road naming ordinance has, at least for the time being, halted efforts to have a northern Wayne County road renamed. It could get back on track, however, if county commissioners agree to amend...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Lottery funds uncertainty worries county
It could be another two months before Wayne County learns the fate of state lottery funds that it has banked on to cover the principal payments on $15 million in federal bonds for major renovation projects at Eastern Wayne and...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Is springtime in the air?
Lynn Smith swings with her son, Keandre Newsome, at Herman Park. Temperatures reached near 60 on Monday and were expected to be in the 60s today, with rain possible tonight. Spring is toying with eastern North Carolina these days, bringing...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
The key to their futures
Lutfiyya Portier lifts her arms towards the Kiwanis Key Club "K" while performing with the Goldsboro High School Ensemble during Key Club Night at Wayne Community College on Tuesday. This week has been proclaimed as Key Club Week in Goldsboro...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
School board discusses suspensions, bus stops
The Wayne County Board of Education tackled several issues at its Monday night meeting, including student suspension rates, bus stop safety in rural areas and potential drainage problems at Eastern Wayne Middle School. Since joining the board in the fall,...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Johnston takes aim at some gunfire
SMITHFIELD -- Johnston County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that will restrict the use of firearms in an attempt to shield county residents from stray gunfire. The law applies to areas outside municipal boundaries but includes extraterritorial jurisdictions....Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
First ever Miss WEMCHS pageant to be held Thursday in Moffatt Auditorium
Moffatt Auditorium will be the site of the first annual Miss Wayne Early Middle College High School Pageant on Thursday at 7 pm. Nine juniors and seniors will compete. The theme for the event is "Simply Irresistible." Elizabeth Rowe...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Ready to swing into spring
Despite the cloudy skies earlier this week, Billy Hales hits the driving range for the first time this season at Lane Tree Golf Club. With the official start of spring only two weeks away, golfers and other outdoor enthusiasts are...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive College, local churches hosting women's conference March 19
Speakers, displays and special music will all be part of special day-long program later this month to help women be the best they can. The HOPE Women's Conference will be held March 19 at Mount Olive College. Sponsored by...Published: Mar 9, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story