Friday, April 29, 2011
Junior Livestock Hog Show held Thursday
Perhaps they were rattled by the possibility of having to flee the ring quickly to avoid the severe weather making its way toward Wayne County. Or maybe they were stricken by the nerves that can accompany performing in front of...Published: Apr 29, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Police take to roof for Special Olympics
Dwayne Bevell of the Goldsboro Police Department has worked to raise money and support for the Special Olympics for nearly eight years by participating in the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. This year Bevell is for...Published: Apr 29, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Festival lineup includes a little bit of everything 'pickle'
MOUNT OLIVE -- There will be so much to dill-light in during this weekend's 25th annual North Carolina Pickle Festival that people might not have any idea as where to start. But here's a clue: "You are never too old...Published: Apr 29, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Hog show winners
Senior Hog Showmanship: * First Place -- Marisa Linton * Second Place -- Alec Linton * Third Place -- Avery Faulkner * Fourth Place -- Dylan Jacobs * Fifth Place -- Madisen Barwick Junior Hog Showmanship: * First Place --...Published: Apr 29, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
MS Walk to be Saturday at Herman Park
Organizers are expecting more than 250 people to take part in the Goldsboro Walk MS on Saturday at Herman Park. The walk, which begins at 10 a.m. with registration at 9 a.m., raises money for the National MS Society,...Published: Apr 29, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
100-mile cancer walk starts Saturday
Dr. Jim Atkins is prepared to walk more than a mile in his cancer patients' shoes this weekend, if it means raising money that will benefit them. Atkins, who opened Southeastern Medical Oncology Center in Goldsboro in 1990 and has...Published: Apr 29, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wayne County Livestock Association Junior Livestock Show and Sale
SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS Senior Goat Showmanship 1st Place - Marisa Linton, 17 2nd Place - Elizabeth Rowe, 18 3rd Place - Avery Faulkner, 18 4th Place - Alec Linton, 14 5th Place - Amanda Wheaton, 15 Junior Goat Showmanship 1st Place...Published: Apr 28, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts grant rides on city's decision
The $200,000 grant the city received to bring the Arts Council of Wayne County downtown may hinge on another city decision: whether to buy the Arts Council's current building. The city signed a provisional contract to buy the building...Published: Apr 28, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County youth show off best at annual livestock show
Keep eye contact with the judge. Stay relaxed. Know your animal. These fundamentals were drilled into the young exhibitors who showed their goats and calves during the 63rd Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale Wednesday evening. Nearly 40...Published: Apr 28, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for a number of central and eastern North Carolina counties, including Wayne, until 2 p.m. A strong band of thunderstorms is making its way northeastward from the Fayetteville area....Published: Apr 28, 2011 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Eaters to be in Mount Olive Saturday for Big A Challenge
MOUNT OLIVE -- This weekend's 25th annual North Carolina Pickle Festival may belong to the pickle, but for a brief time -- possibly less than four minutes -- center stage on Saturday will belong to massive cheeseburgers and the...Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Kinston also benefits from downtown grant
Downtowns are getting a facelift in the county seats of Wayne and Lenoir counties thanks to the Main Street Solutions Fund. The Pride of Kinston, Kinston's downtown development organization, will receive $200,000 to revitalize its downtown area through renovations...Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Libraries to sell books Friday through Sunday
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library Spring Book Sale will be held Friday through Sunday in the Gertrude Weil Auditorium at the main library, 1001 East Ash St. Sale hours Saturday will 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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$7,000 in damage and theft of A/C A resident of the 300 block or Bright Street reported to Goldsboro police that unknown subject(s) broke apart an outside central heating and air condition unit and removed the motor valued at $2,000,...Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Planning Board hold special meeting to approve plat
It took the Wayne County Planning Board less than five minutes Wednesday afternoon during a special session to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for 19 lots on Dollard Town Road in New Hope Township. It was the second...Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Annexation pushed to back burner
The budget battles being fought in Raleigh have pushed deliberation on a number of other bills to the backburner, including House Bill 196 which, if approved, would de-annex the Fallingbrook and Buck Swamp areas, known as Phase 11, from...Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts Council gets $200,000 grant
In November 2010, the Arts Council of Wayne County made public its intentions to find a new home. A month later, the Department of Commerce announced it would again be offering grants to member institutions with ideas on how...Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Who closed Park Avenue?
In contrast to Councilman Chuck Allen's explanation at the City Council's April 18 meeting, former Parks and Recreation Director Ruben Wall said not only did he not request that the Park Avenue roundabout be closed, but that the gates...Published: Apr 27, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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An officer with Goldsboro police was dispatched to AAA Mini Storage on Industry Court around 7 p.m. Saturday in reference to a 40-year-old woman living in a storage unit. According to the report, the officer arrived on the scene...Published: Apr 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale
The Wayne County Livestock Association will sponsor its annual Junior Livestock Show and Sale this week at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. On Wednesday, events will start at 8 a.m. with the weigh-in of animals to be shown. A livestock...Published: Apr 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Brothers team up for annual Junior Livestock Show and Sale
Brothers Dylan and Cole Jacobs have more than 20 years experience showing animals in the Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale, which makes the boys veterans at the ripe ages of 18 and 12, respectively. Older brother Dylan...Published: Apr 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Special Olympian bowlers reach nationals
Special Olympics Wayne County has had its first unified bowling team attend a national competition. For years, the organization has operated an impressive program that prepares athletes to compete locally right up to state, national and worldwide events. This year,...Published: Apr 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Donations sought for WWII veterans trip to D.C.
A local group working to provide a trip to Washington, D.C., for older veterans to visit the World War II monument is looking for donations to help with expenses. The Wayne County Hub of Triangle Flight of Honor is...Published: Apr 26, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, April 25, 2011
Family Y to be part of health initiative
Goldsboro Family Y, partnering with the Wayne County Health Department, has been chosen to participate in Pioneering Healthier Communities, an effort to promote healthier lifestyles in the community. The YMCA was one of 16 in the nation, two in...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Pickle parking rules change
MOUNT OLIVE -- People attending this weekend's 25th annual North Carolina Pickle Festival who don't want to end up in a pickle are being reminded of new parking restrictions. With more limited parking than in the past, people are...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tobacco time
Wayne County farmer Shelton Lewis, left, walks behind his eight-row tobacco planter Saturday morning in a field off Emmaus Church Road. Shelton and his father, Butch Lewis, tend the farm together. Tobacco remains one of Wayne County's chief crops,...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Jackson & Sons recognized by state for civic involvement
DUDLEY -- Jackson & Sons has been recognized at the state level for its outstanding partnerships with Wayne Community College and the local community. The "Distinguished Partners for Excellence" award was presented during the N.C. Community College System's annual "Excellence...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Archer named North Carolina's top volunteer director
Donna Archer didn't start out with aspirations to be responsible for a group of volunteers, but it's turned out to be her calling. Mrs. Archer was recently named first recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Director for North Carolina by the...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Career Day
Cody Adams, left, and Benita Campbell, students at Wayne Middle High Academy, talk with Ray Batten of Wayne Community College about educational programs and career opportunities Monday during a career exploration day at the school. The Continental Society hosted...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Goldsboro police have investigated several incidents of thefts: *On the 600 block of Pine Street, Shelton Sutton reported the theft of a $100 cell phone, $80 GPS, $200 radio and 4180 tool set from an unsecured vehicle. *Copper tubing valued...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
2011 Pickle Pageant court
The members of the 2011 Pickle Pageant court are, front row, from left, Mini Miss True Carmichael, Junior Miss Devin Whillhite, Mini Majestic Gabriella Grudier, Overall Magestic Kyndall Westerbeek, Little Miss Cassie Scott and Tiny Miss Blair Sarvis. On...Published: Apr 25, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Architect hiring for library is delayed
MOUNT OLIVE -- Selection of an architect for a new library here has been halted, at least for the next 30 days, while the county awaits word on local legislation that would allow the use of design/build for the library...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Prize hunt
Hannah Elizabeth Dawson, 7, of Goldsboro, struggles to pop open an Easter egg she collected during the Eggstravaganza Saturday morning in Herman Park....Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Joe (and Michael's) gift
PIKEVILLE -- It has been eight years since Sandi and Mike Lugo lost two of their three children in a car accident. They still miss them every day. While the tragedy of losing their children will never be erased from...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Health Department program receives honors
Wayne County Health Department has been recognized for its efforts to promote a healthier start for babies and mothers -- breastfeeding. Two awards were recently received from the N.C. Breastfeeding Coalition, the Breastfeeding Friendly Business Award and Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Jail number dropping
The inmate population at Wayne County Detention Center recently dropped to 180 inmates, a remarkable low point, county officials say, since the population climbed to 250 in early February. Superior Court Judge Arnold Jones said the population decrease is...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Farm equipment will be on display at fairgrounds as part of show
The days of small tractors tilling and plowing the land might be gone, but the Eastern Carolina Vintage Farm Equipment Club aims to keep the tractors running and the memories fresh. Club President Larry Lassiter said reminding the public...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
City report keeps tabs on water
When the city sends its drinking water report to its water customers each year along with their monthly bill, it's often just tossed aside as trash. With more than half a dozen tables and words like "turbidity" and "trihalo-methanes"...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners decide against changing name of local roadway
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning declined to change the name of Harper Ham Road after members of the Ham family spoke against the change during a public hearing. No one spoke in favor of the change. The county had...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive College sets date for 57th Spring Commencement
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College will graduate approximately 350 students at its 57th spring commencement on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena. Commencement speaker will be the Dr. Kay Albertson,...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Southern Bank's Gipson recognized
Dene Gipson, customer service representative in Mount Olive, was honored as Division I CSR of the Year at Southern Bank's Annual Best Bankers Event held in Myrtle Beach, S.C., recently. Mrs. Gipson is a graduate of Rosewood High School. She...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Pickles take center stage at festival
MOUNT OLIVE -- Residents are preparing for what could be a six-fold increase in the town's population this Saturday as the town pays homage to all things pickle during the 25th annual North Carolina Pickle Festival. Sponsored by the...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Strawberry plucking
Shaakira Newkirk, 11, helps her cousin Keronwie Leftdwrige, 13, pick strawberries Saturday at the Elroy Farm Market on U.S. 70 East. Warm temperatures have led the plants to ripen and fields not damaged by recent hailstorms are full of...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Tree planting
Representatives from Meadow Lane Elementary School fourth-grade classrooms Mason Britt, Anansi Stephens, Anthony G. King Jr., Sojourner Young, Taylor Gaspard and Zyru Webb plant a shrub, adding to a garden outside the school building. The shrub was planted to...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Junior Livestock Show and Sale this week
The Wayne County Livestock Association will sponsor its annual Junior Livestock Show and Sale this week at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Pens will be set up Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, events will start at 8 a.m. with...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
GATEWAY weighs moving personnel
The Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority is asking county commissioners to take on GATEWAY personnel as county employees as another step in not only restructuring the transit system, but making it a quasi-county department. If commissioners go along with the plan,...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Daniels and Daniels, architect Hobbs honored for work at Fort Macon
The North Carolina Department of Administration and the State Construction Office awarded the Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Project Implementation for projects over $5,000,000 to Daniels and Daniels Construction Co., and Hobbs Architects, P.A. The awards were presented at...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Diapering for the record books
Kate Burt from Rhode Island was in Goldsboro this weekend to spend some time with her grandchildren before their dad is deployed to Korea next week. "I came down to visit and go to an Easter egg hunt," she said....Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Central HS/EWHS alumni homecoming May 27-29
Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni & Friends will observe its 39th annual homecoming May 27-29. Central classes of 1941, 1951 and 1961 and the Eastern Wayne classes of 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011 will be honored. The banquet will be held...Published: Apr 24, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, April 22, 2011
Three men sought in scams
Warrants have been issued by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for three men believed to have been involved a vinyl siding scam. A videotape of the men at the home of an 86-year-old woman has been circulating and lawmen said...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Schools announces district's 2011 Volunteer of the Year
Jerome Tan sat quietly and politely as Wayne County Public Schools' Superintendent Steve Taylor prepared Thursday afternoon to introduce the district's volunteer of the year. He had already received his plaque for the individual honor at North Drive Elementary School...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Rosewood honors military children
Lt. Col. Ron Stallings may have been decorated with some of the Army's highest awards, including the Bronze Star and numerous commendations, but as a father he is also keenly aware of the effects that deployments and multiples moves can...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Charges added in credit card fraud case
The three people charged earlier his month for credit card fraud have been charged with more offenses by Goldsboro police. Joanta Scarlett, 22, Duane Anderson, 21, and Anessa Niranjan, 18, all from out of state and, at times, working...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Reward offered The U.S. Postal Service is putting up a reward of up to $25,000 following an attempted armed robbery and a armed robbery of a Wayne County postal carrier. The same carrier was involved in both incidences that occurred...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Woman wins $50,000 in lottery
ShaQuanya Hutcherson became Goldsboro's newest big winner in the North Carolina Education Lottery when she claimed her $50,000 prize from playing "Jumbo Bucks," an instant scratch-off game. The area's big winner remains David Gurley who claimed $129,902 when he matched...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
LaGrange native is Meredith president
After an "exhaustive, deliberate and inclusive" nationwide search for the next president of Meredith College, the choice came down to a LaGrange native and alumna of the college. Officials earlier this week named Dr. Jo Allen, 53, the eighth president...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Host families sought for foreign students
STS Foundation, a non-profit student exchange organization based in Scottsdale, Ariz., is looking for families in the Goldsboro area to host international high school exchange students who would like to study here during the 2011-2012 school year. The program is...Published: Apr 22, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Eight high-schoolers headed to Governor's School this summer
Eight Wayne County high school students have been accepted to attend the 2011 Governor's School of North Carolina sessions this summer. Governor's School, founded in 1963 by former Gov. Terry Sanford, is the oldest statewide summer residential program for...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Jail cost bill advances
Legislation that would push inmates serving time for misdemeanors into local jails instead of state prisons has passed its second reading in the state House and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee. Local officials have said the move...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Vehicles broken into during HS baseball game Five vehicles were broken into while parked at Southern Wayne High School during an evening baseball game. The vehicles were broken into between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. by the suspect or suspects...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
City considers downtown recruiter
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation mission of bringing businesses downtown might take on a more deliberate approach if plans continue for a new business recruiter position that was discussed at the City Council's April 4 meeting. The position has...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Police Department foils stolen credit card ring
Three people have been charged by Goldsboro police for using stolen credit card numbers to make purchases of more than $12,000 at area retailers. Jaonta Scarlett, 22, of New York, and Kevin Duane Anderson, 21, of Delaware, have each...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont approves new bingo hall
FREMONT -- The Fremont Town Board of Aldermen approved rezoning and a permit for a beach bingo business at its meeting Monday. The bingo hall would be located at 101 Wilson St. in downtown Fremont. Town Administrator Kerry McDuffie...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Reads not worried about effect of controversy
Organizers with Wayne County Reads are watching closely as the book the group's 2010 campaign was based around has come under fire following a "60 Minutes" report Sunday. However, Matt Shaw, a member of the organizing committee since Reads...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Water for Japan
Teachers Kim Thomas and Darrell Williams and students Kaylie Baker, Mical Mooring, Gerardo Isla-Lopez and Macie Cuddington count water bottles collected at Northwest Elementary School. Ms. Thomas' second grade class spearheaded an effort to collect donations of water bottles...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Voting opens for Obama speech
Online voting begins today to help determine whether Wayne Early/Middle College High School moves closer to getting President Barack Obama as its graduation speaker next month. The school is the only one from N.C. and one of six nationwide finalists...Published: Apr 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wayne eyes changes in population
Wayne County's population growth of 9,288 and shifts in what areas of the county they live in means that three of county's six voting districts will have to give up residents, while the other three will need to add more...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Local volunteers honored for contributions to county
Caroline Bone didn't know much about Alzheimer's, but she could see how it changed people at the nursing home where she volunteers, especially one older man she would push up and down the halls for hours on end and coax...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Red Cross asking for donations
The storms that ravaged eastern North Carolina over the weekend left a path of destruction that spared much of Wayne County, and that, Chuck Waller of the local chapter of the American Red Cross, is why residents in Goldsboro...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Memory tree
The last time Midge Linnevers and Tommy Gibson met near the intersection of Center Street and Spruce, they left a willow oak half their size on a nearby green. "It was just a seedling," said Gibson, who, back in 1973,...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Teen tackles social issues at high school
DUDLEY -- Robert Boyette has always had a passion for making a difference. After watching the MTV program, "If You Really Knew Me" -- a reality show about teen subcultures and cliques in high school -- and attending a...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
City sets date for hearings on proposed redistricting map
Goldsboro City Council determined a date for the redistricting public hearing during its work session Monday evening. The hearing will be during the May 2 council meeting in City Hall at 7 p.m. and will allow for public input into...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Government offices closing for Easter
Federal offices, the post office and banks will not close for the Easter holiday, but state, county and municipal offices will. The city of Goldsboro will observe the Good Friday holiday this Friday. All services, including trash pickup, scheduled...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Group out to set mass diaper change record
If you're a baby in Wayne County and show up at Herman Park Center on Saturday, rest assured -- a change is gonna come. At noontime, the Real Diaper Circle of Wayne County will attempt to break the Guinness...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Children's center gets icy reception
Two children's entertainment complexes have been proposed within the city limits as two land owners have filed for conditional use permits with the Planning Commission. The commission will make its recommendations at the May 2 City Council meeting, but...Published: Apr 20, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Cherry Hospital thanks its volunteers, hands out awards
Despite the announcement earlier this month that Cherry Hospital again faces federal sanctions, its director said he remains very proud of the hospital's efforts and progress. Director Philip Cook chose to share some of his sentiments during the annual...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Citizens gather to speak on street closing
When Mayor Al King pounded the gavel to begin Monday's City Council meeting, the chambers were packed with nearly 70 additional citizens who turned out for public hearings on issues ranging from the proposed Park Avenue closing to the...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Network is open to take donations for victims
The North Carolina Community Foundation has activated its statewide Disaster Relief Fund to support relief efforts related to the April 16 tornadoes and storms that created devastation in more than 20 counties in the central and eastern regions of...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts Council building needs many repairs
A preliminary report given to the City Council at Monday night's work session indicates the building the city was considering buying for its proposed Air Force museum will require extensive repairs to windows and the overall structure of the...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Stolen, loaded firearm found at convenience store A stolen .40 Smith and Wesson firearm was found at Madison Meat Market in the 600 block of North Madison Avenue Sunday night. The handgun was loaded and found in box of...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Students charged with Southern Wayne threats
DUDLEY -- Two female students at Southern Wayne High School have been charged by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for making bomb threats at the school between April 7 and April 15. Deja Monique Dyson, 16, and Brittany Magalene...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Members of elite corps gather to remember, celebrate brotherhood
They have watched history unfold -- standing at attention next to the president of the United States. And this past weekend, four members of the Presidential Honor Guard reunited in Wayne County to remember their service as part of...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tornado aftermath: Greene County battles back
SNOW HILL -- A community that had been looking forward to groundbreaking ceremonies this Thursday for a new intermediate school is now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding a school destroyed by a tornado that left an estimated...Published: Apr 19, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, April 18, 2011
Wings Over Wayne Sunday
After a delay due to weather on Saturday, thousands came to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Sunday for Wings Over Wayne 2011....Published: Apr 18, 2011 2:28 PM Full Story
Episcopal bishop holds services in Newton Grove
The Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori was in the most humble of venues yesterday as she presided over a Palm Sunday Service at Iglesia Episcopal La Sagrada Familia outside Newton Grove. Ms. Schori's visit to the congregation, whose sanctuary...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
What happened to the jet?
Sunday's air show crowd was treated to an extra performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds after an in-flight emergency cut their act short. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials confirmed that one of the jets was forced to land --...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County to hold public hearing on codification
Wayne County commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on their plans to codify the county's ordinances -- a first step to making the ordinances available online. Currently each ordinance stands on its own and codifying simply means they...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Take 2: This time with sun
Addison Marsh was caught off-guard when four members of the Air Force Thunderbirds streaked overhead from behind her. "It scared me," the 7-year-old said, searching the skies for the air show headliners with one hand blocking the sun. "They snuck...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Boy's body found near local bridge
The body of 10-year-old drowning victim Henry Javregui was found by a search team around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, ending a six-day search. The boy drowned while fishing April 10 with his father and brother near Hardy Bridge over the...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne dodges worst of Saturday storm
Wayne and Duplin counties appear to have escaped the worst of Saturday's tornado-producing storms, with only minor damages and no injuries reported. However, Greene County suffered major damage to a number of buildings and 10 people were taken to the...Published: Apr 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Thunderbirds perform special show for Make-A-Wish guests
His eyes and mouth wide open, Dimitri Streit slapped the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line and began to laugh. "Thunderbirds. Thunderbirds," he screamed, pointing toward the sky. "Go. Go. Yay." The 4-year-old was among dozens of children who,...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
WCC student helping clean up after quake, tsunami in Japan
Amber-Jolene Parish won't be attending her graduation ceremony at Wayne Community College next month because she's busy with clean-up efforts after the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It's been an "interesting last few weeks," said the student in the...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Residents watched clouds swirl, hail, but no real damage in county
Local officials used words like "lucky" and "blessed" Saturday night after a line of storms moved through North Carolina causing a trail of damage, but largely leaving Wayne County untouched. "I've got some reports of tornados, but nothing confirmed yet,"...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Making his wish come true
Katie Henry remembers when teachers used to worry about her little boy. "They called me and said he wouldn't talk -- that all he would do is make these sounds," she said. "They really thought something was wrong with him."...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Winds shut down show
Marisa Polk only had a few seconds to make a critical decision. "I didn't know whether to hold my hair to keep the wind from blowing it in my face or cover my ears," the 11-year-old said, moments after an...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Leap of Faith
"Do you mind if I curse?" It was my only response after United States Army Golden Knight Joe Abeln finished his final instructions for our tandem skydive Friday. We'd already gone over what to expect and how everything was going...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk to be held downtown May 4
The 15th annual Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk, sponsored by Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilies, will be held Wednesday, May 4, starting with registation at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 204 E. Chestnut St. at 9:30 a.m. The...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Grantham fifth-grader preparing for career in show biz
When Rayce Gibson was barely a toddler, he was already showing signs of becoming a performer. The fifth-grader at Grantham School remembers when his taste for the arts began. "I watched a musical called 'Cats.' I was interested in,...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Pickle Festival planning continuing
MOUNT OLIVE -- The first of several pre-events leading into the 25th annual North Carolina Pickle Festival to be held April 29-30 and May 1 got under way Friday. The Mount Olive Rotary Club/Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Man shot during fight at strip club
A Mount Olive man is recovering at Pitt Memorial Hospital after being shot at a Wayne County strip club this weekend. Officials said Brandon Casey Manuel is in fair condition after he was involved in an altercation inside Teasers...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Indictments released by Grand Jury
The Wayne County Grand Jury handed down 103 true bills in April. Of the true bills, 62 individuals were indicted, including nine habitual felons. Of the charges, 96 were theft, burglary- or fraud-related; 45 were drug-related; and at least 19...Published: Apr 17, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Golden Knights Jump
Chief Photographer Michael Betts jumps with the United States Army Golden Knights....Published: Apr 16, 2011 10:26 PM Full Story
Tornados touch down in Wayne County
Raw footage of the thunderstorm and reported tornado that touch down in Wayne County outside of Mount Olive....Published: Apr 16, 2011 8:27 PM Full Story
Friday, April 15, 2011
916th refuels jets that are bringing Thunderbird pilot back home
When the 916th Air Refueling Wing rendezvoused with the Air Force Thunderbirds somewhere over Arkansas Thursday afternoon to refuel the jets on their way to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, the crew likely didn't realize they were also escorting...Published: Apr 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Acts will fly when weather allows
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials will not cancel the first day of the Wings Over Wayne Air Show and Open House due to the threat of severe thunderstorms, but should the rain start falling, acts will likely be kept...Published: Apr 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Fish fry day
Owen Jackson, left, and George Woods prepare the batter for frying at the Wayne County Shrine Club's fish fry this morning at Herman Park Center. The event is designed to raise money for the club's charitable causes, including the...Published: Apr 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Teacher of the Year gets ride with famed Thunderbirds crew
Scott Hardy has had quite a year. From being named Wayne County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, the Spring Creek High School history teacher and his wife, Skyler, are expecting their third child in August and have just learned...Published: Apr 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials hope for new bus routes in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- A bus route linking key locations throughout town and to existing GATEWAY stops here is a major concern as work continues on a comprehensive transportation plan for the town, officials said this week. While the finished plan...Published: Apr 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wings Over Wayne schedule
* 8 a.m. -- Gates Open to the Public * 10:30 a.m. -- Aerial Performances - Golden Knights/Star Spangled Banner - 4-Ship Fly-by - Matt Chapman - Sky Soldiers - Combined Arms Demo - Rob Holland - MIG-17 Demo -...Published: Apr 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Mexican eatery broken into El Korita on Berkeley Boulevard was the scene of breaking and entering between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday. Over $700 in property damaged occurred and the suspect(s) made off with $300 in cash, according...Published: Apr 15, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Aerobatic flier will perform feats at weekend's Wings Over Wayne
EDITOR'S NOTE: Staff writer Gary Popp actually took a flight with Rob Holland, one of the pilots scheduled to perform in this weekend's Wings Over Wayne Air Show. Before stepping into the rather smallish-looking MX-2 airplane, I was given a...Published: Apr 14, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Copper removed from home Approximately $1,000 worth of copper piping from beneath a home on Andrews Drive. According the police report filed Tuesday, the suspect(s) gained access by entering through a crawl space. Kentucky fried theft More than $400...Published: Apr 14, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne receives three bomb threats in week
Three bomb-threat hoaxes have stopped classes at Southern Wayne High School in the past week. Classes were interrupted, and the school was evacuated following each of the threats made on April 7, 12 and 13. The break in class...Published: Apr 14, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Two city pools get thousands in repair work
Goldsboro residents could soon have two pools available for their use. City Council approved contracts for renovation and rehabilitation of the Mina Weil Park and Peacock Park pools during a special meeting of the council at noon on Tuesday....Published: Apr 14, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
New lines are drawn
A week after informing the Goldsboro City Council that the 2010 census indicated that the city's election districts would need to be redrawn, Planning Director Randy Guthrie presented a first draft of the new maps to the council. Guthrie's...Published: Apr 14, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Circus delights
The Cole Bros. Circus is at the Wayne Regional Fairgrounds today. The circus, which features Guatemala's Flying Poonce's, dog acts, tiger acts, a brigade of clowns and much more, will hold shows today at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Elephant rides,...Published: Apr 14, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Have you seen this suspect in town?
Officials with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's cooperation in providing information on the whereabouts of suspects of a recent robbery at the residence of an 86-year-old Rosewood woman. Photos and video were captured by...Published: Apr 14, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Student Voices
The Elementary School Chorus performs Tuesday night during the All-County Choral Festival at Goldsboro High School. The students were selected to perform based on their talent and work ethic. Nearly 300 students from across Wayne County represented their schools...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:50 PM Full Story
Kindergarten registration Friday
Wayne County Public Schools will hold its kindergarten pre-registration day on Friday at all 15 elementary schools from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. A child must be five years old on or before Aug. 31 to register for kindergarten...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Mother worried about runaway son
Lashonda Whitfield is searching for her 14-year-old son who left their home on April 4. Her son, Montico Whitfield, is a seventh-grader at Dillard Middle School. Ms. Whitfield said she has not seen or heard from Montico in the...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Teens urged to drive safely
A program to promote safe driving will be presented at several area high schools as a preventive measure against teen deaths in car accidents. VIP for a VIP program -- Vehicle Injury Prevention for a Very Important Person --...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC student artwork in exhibit for community colleges in Raleigh
Artwork from three Wayne Community College students has been chosen as part of the 2011 North Carolina Community Colleges Art Exhibition, now on display in Raleigh. The pieces and their creators are "It's What You See," a black and...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Applications are in for new city manager
The city made progress toward hiring a permanent city manager Tuesday during a special noon meeting of the City Council. Following its regular business, including discussion of the initial draft of the city's election redistricting, the council moved into...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Girl, 11, hit by car while waiting for bus
An 11-year-old girl was listed in good condition at Wayne Memorial Hospital this morning after being hit by a car while waiting for a school bus. Christina Wade, a fourth-grader at Northeast Elemen-tary, was standing in the front yard...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Author shares 'hometown' stories
Although most of her stories are not set in Goldsboro or eastern North Carolina, author Moira Crone says she relies heavily on her memories of growing up here when she writes. Growing up on the corner of Beech and...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
City is moving forward on new sewer
Even though a de-annexation bill sits in committee at the General Assembly, Goldsboro is following through on its commitment to provide sewer service to the region known as Phase XI, which includes the Buck Swamp and Fallingbrook areas. House...Published: Apr 13, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Reported copper thefts *A man reported to authorities on Thursday that 30 feet of copper gas lines were cut from gas tanks to bulk barns on his father's property on Van Smith Road in Seven Springs. *A man on...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
New Bern homeschool group looking for balloon
A group of students from the Riverbend Baptist Homeschool co-op are looking for help from people in Wayne County. The New Bern area students launched a weather balloon this past Thursday into near space as part of a science...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Search continues for missing boy swept away by Neuse River water
KINSTON -- Authorities continued to search today for the body of 10-year-old Henry Javregui after the boy drowned Sunday in the Neuse River in western Lenoir County. Search teams from several counties are involved in the search, using sonar...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Two local blood sponsors recognized at regional luncheon
Charles B. Aycock High School and Wayne Memorial Hospital were two local blood drive sponsors recognized at an awards luncheon last week in Wilmington. They were among eight sponsors who received awards for their blood drives in 2010. The...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
United Church Ministries holds annual Walk for Hunger
The 28th annual Walk for Hunger was held by United Church Ministries on Sunday. More than 200 walkers and runners came from 19 member churches. Lee Lamb of Salem United Methodist Church ran the distance in 36 minutes. Mark and...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Burger restaurant changes name to prepare for national expansion
MOUNT OLIVE -- Andy's Burgers Shakes and Fries, known for its unique mixture of 1950s decor and employees who run to open the doors as they greet customers, will get a new name as the company moves outside the borders...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Early fire destroys Belfast building
Fire destroyed the old Belfast school gymnasium on U.S. 117 North early this morning. The gym has not been occupied since 2009, when it served as Belfast Academy. The Wayne County Public School system had been using it for storage....Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Dancing with Stars brings in $77,000
By all accounts, Dancing Stars of Wayne County was a huge success. Judges' scores and both online and in-person votes the night of the March 26 event were all tallied, with Tyler Barwick, president of Mount Olive Area Chamber of...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Mayor defends $50,000 for air show
Mayor Al King knows there are those who have scoffed at the city's decision to contribute $50,000 toward the Wings Over Wayne Air Show scheduled for this weekend. But King says the investment will bring long-term payoffs for the...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
A message for the president
A few weeks ago, Stormie Holish and Ashton Tygart were content to be on the sidelines at Wayne Early/Middle College High School. That was before their video -- aimed at getting President Barack Obama to speak at graduation ceremonies next...Published: Apr 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, April 11, 2011
Church offers service members place for fellowship, and help
Bishop Terry Hayes' years of military service have left him with a deep understanding and appreciation of what places like a Christian Servicemen's Center can mean to military personnel who are far from home. "It is as important as it...Published: Apr 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County says cost shift will force tax increase
Wayne County taxpayers could see their tax bills almost double in one year should state lawmakers go along with financial shifts as detailed in the governor's budget proposal that would force counties to raid their fund balances to survive that...Published: Apr 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Medical complex planned for area
A new medical office complex has been approved for construction, with Wayne Memorial Hospital preparing to recruit and staff the facility with primary care doctors and psychiatrists. Early last month, the city council approved the site landscape and building elevation...Published: Apr 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Price named to Journalism Hall of Fame
CHAPEL HILL -- For a moment, it was as if Gene Price had been transported to the corner office where he hosted thousands of conversations with neighbors, colleagues and community leaders -- like he was back in his element, among...Published: Apr 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Search, rescue groups hunt for missing child
KINSTON -- Authorities were still searching early today for the body of a 10-year-old boy who apparently drowned Sunday in the Neuse River in western Lenoir County. Henry Javregui, a student at West Greene Central Middle School, was fishing...Published: Apr 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville looks to trim costs
PIKEVILLE -- Johnny Weaver is a lifelong resident of Pikeville who became its mayor in 2009. He says operating a small town is complicated but that Pikeville's elected officials work hard to satisfy the people who put them in...Published: Apr 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 10, 2011
WEMCHS finalist in bid for Obama
Wayne Early/Middle College High School is one of six public high schools in the country vying for the chance to have President Obama speak at graduation. The White House and the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday its list of...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Churches question Mount Olive College practices
Faced with a resolution that would split their denomination over the policies and practices of Mount Olive College, a group of area Original Free Will Baptist ministers is holding a series of meetings beginning Monday to address the issues...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Pig in the Park
The Kearney family of Rosewood, with their Haulin' Hog Catering team, might have taken first place at the second annual Pig in the Park on Saturday, but the real winners were the youth of Wayne County. All of the...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Building permits up so far in Goldsboro for 2011
Building permit and inspection totals have increased from their 2010 levels, which Building Inspector Ed Cianfarra said could mean the city is shaking off its recession hangover. Totals through the first three months of this year were well ahead...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
County Democrats hold their convention
Wayne County Democrats vowed Saturday to rebound after last year's resounding defeats at the polls and chose a new chairman to lead the local party for the next two years. Stephanie Kornegay was unanimously elected chairman of the party,...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
916th airman chosen to jump with Golden Knights at air show
If only for the next few days, AnneTaylor Hand likely won't be thinking too much about her upcoming stint in Afghanistan with members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing's Security Forces detail. The airman has something else weighing on her...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Students to carry safe driving message
With high schools across Wayne County either in or about to enter prom season, the state Highway Patrol is making its annual push to promote safe teen driving. This year, though, troopers in Wayne County are taking a unique...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
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That's not what friends are for A 28-year-old man filed a report with Goldsboro police on an armed robbery on Thursday, saying the man who robbed him had pretended to want to be his friend. The victim told police...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Sychtysz new Walnut Creek manager
The board of directors of the Walnut Creek Country Club has announced the employment of David Sychtysz as general manager. Sychtysz comes to Wayne County from Cavalry Golf and Country Club in Syracuse, N.Y., the largest private golf club in...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Jaycees are accepting nominations for awards
The Goldsboro Jaycees are currently accepting nominations for outstanding citizens in several categories. The nominees selected will be recognized locally at the Jaycees Annual Distinguished Service Awards Banquet on May 23. The nominees for Outstanding North Carolinian should demonstrate exemplary...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Disability Walk to be held May 4
The 15th annual Hall Plonk Disability Awareness Walk, sponsored by Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities, will be held May 4. The event will start with registration at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 204 E. Chestnut St., beginning...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Farmers market opens
George Glisson holds his granddaughter Addie Olson, 15 months, while talking to Tim Norris about composting using earth worms during the first Farmers Market of the year at Plum Tree Marketplace on George Street in Goldsboro. Norris is one...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Thirteen Wayne students awarded Teaching Fellows Scholarships
Thirteen students from Wayne County Public Schools have been awarded North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarships. Each year, 500 scholarships are presented to outstanding students with aspirations of becoming educators. The $26,000 scholarship loan from the state is broken down...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
All-county chorus Tuesday
The Wayne County Public Schools will hold its annual All-County Choral Festival this week, featuring approximately 280 choral members in the showcase. It will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Goldsboro High School, with 29 schools represented. Choral...Published: Apr 10, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wayne's jobless rate down for February
Wayne County, along with 93 other North Carolina counties, saw its unemployment rate decrease in February. The county's jobless rate dropped from 8.8 percent in January to 8.5 percent in February, according to the state Employment Security Commission. The...Published: Apr 8, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro needs more gas money
Goldsboro officials have had to ask for more money to keep their fleet of cars and trucks on the road because of rising gas prices. City Council approved the reallocation of $230,000 from the unappropriated fund balance to the...Published: Apr 8, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Heritage Bank set to open city branch
The Heritage Bank, headquartered in Lucama, will open a new branch in Goldsboro at the former location of First Citizens Bank at the corner of Wayne Memorial and West Lockhaven drives. The City Council approved site and renovation plans...Published: Apr 8, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Student found with gun in car
A 17-year-old Rosewood High School student has been charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and possession of drug paraphernalia. Steven Trent Walston, of Talton Road in Princeton, was charged Thursday after K-9 deputies of the Wayne...Published: Apr 8, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Veterans memorial
Architect Jim Davis' vision for the Wayne County Veterans Memorial is quickly taking shape across from the County Courthouse. Contractors from D.S. Simmons will be working until the project is finished, which is projected to be this summer. The...Published: Apr 8, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Week of events to celebrate library planned
The Wayne County Public Library has a number of activities planned starting this Sunday to celebrate National Library Week during April 10-16. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association...Published: Apr 8, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Teacher needs online votes to win grant
Like on any good reality show, Gregg Brown, reading specialist at North Drive Elementary School, is relying on online voting to help him win a mini-grant. Brown and his school are the only representatives from Wayne County, and one of...Published: Apr 7, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Teacher Job Fair Saturday at Goldsboro High School
The Wayne County Public Schools will hold its annual Teacher Job Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the gymnasium at Goldsboro High School. Principals from across the district will be at the job fair to...Published: Apr 7, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Town will get water study funds
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town officials remain mum on rumors that the town has attracted the attention of a new industry that is interested in locating here. However, the timing of a decision to study the town's water system needs and...Published: Apr 7, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Memorial names top volunteers
Nearly four years ago, Pam Lawhon called the hospital to volunteer her time and talents. "She said, 'Look, I'm a hairdresser and I have got some time -- I would love to come out to the hospital and make the...Published: Apr 7, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tree planted in honor of slain 3-year-old girl
The loved ones of Princess Shelby Diamond King gathered under the warm glow of a setting sun Wednesday evening to plant a tree at the spot where the 3-year-old was fatally shot Feb. 27. Princess was killed by a...Published: Apr 7, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Last of planes back from Bagram
A handful of F-15E Strike Eagles returned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Wednesday afternoon after their seven-month tour to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The return was delayed due to limited in-flight refueling support....Published: Apr 7, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
City sets sights on cleaning up route
Goldsboro's Inspections Department has approved the demolishing of a condemned building on Slocumb Street -- partly in preparation for the Wings Over Wayne Air Show. The dilapidated house, listed as 506 A and B Slocumb, was inspected in February...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County rejects federal stimulus grant to redo controls
The county has rejected a $200,000 federal stimulus grant for building improvements because it is ensnared in red tape and not cost-effective. County Manager Lee Smith told commissioners during their Tuesday meeting that even while he was explaining to federal...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital takes on laundry, and adds staff, efficiency
Wayne Memorial Hospital is taking in laundry. In addition to providing the service in-house, it has recently added Carteret General Hospital and Wilson Medical Center as well as two nursing care facilities from those areas. The move has not only...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County hosts state sheriff's chaplain meeting
Nearly 40 chaplains from sheriff's offices across the state were in Goldsboro on Monday and Tuesday to continue their training through the North Carolina Sheriffs' Chaplains Association. Sessions during the semi-annual meeting included topics ranging from ethics to gangs to...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Alleged Pa. murderer found in Wayne County Randy John Suber Jr., 30, of Cadel Lane, was taken into custody by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on a charge of fugitive warrant first-degree murder. Officials with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Pastor receives presidential honor
When he was 11, Apostle Lawrence Bogier Jr. says he heard God tell him that He had a special job for him later in life. But when God came calling again while he was in early 30s, Bogier said...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Firefighter training
Goldsboro firefighters, Capt. Bernard Patterson, left, engineer Gigi Eason, Capt. Joe Johnson and firefighter Alton Lewis, operate an attack line during a recent training session. The session was held for those firefighters who want to learn to drive the...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Stoney Creek Church journeying to the cross
Stoney Creek Church will perform an outdoor drama, "Journey to the Cross," on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 8-10 and April 15-17, with performances starting nightly at 7:30 at the church. The drama, which will include 20 different sets,...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County switches on new communications system
Wayne County emergency officials say they are nearly 95 percent through the process of converting the emergency communication system from analog to digital. Wayne County Fire Marshal Bryan Taylor said the only agencies left to make the switch are...Published: Apr 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
It's a small world
The annual Second Language Competition filled the Goldsboro High School auditorium with students, many first-time English speakers, who participated in performances of song, dance and poetry. Meadow Lane Elementary School students perform "Free to Be -- Me."...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Council approves $20,000 to check Arts Council building
Members of the Goldsboro City Council approved a request Monday evening that will result in the withdrawal of more than $20,000 from the Occupancy Tax Fund -- a coffer also known as the Civic Center Fund -- to perform a...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive will proceed with $2.2 million sewer project
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Local Government Commission has given the town permission to proceed with construction of its $2.2 million Phase IV sewer project. The approval cleared the way for the town board to approve the issuance of $729,000 in...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
City will have to redistrict
The Goldsboro City Council approved a framework Monday night that will be used, in the coming weeks, to redraw the district lines for electing council members -- a process that will likely mean no city elections this year because...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Explorer scouts raising money, helping out this weekend
The Goldsboro Police Department's Boy Scouts Explorer Post 209 will sponsor a flapjack fundraiser Saturday, April 9 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee's, 901 N. Spence Ave. The cost is $7 for a stack of pancakes, sausage...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Greater Goldsboro Road Run to be Saturday
Sunrise Kiwanis Club and Q97 Radio will sponsor the 33rd Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run on Saturday, April 9. The event features a 10K run (6.2 miles), a 5K run or walk (3.1) miles and a one-mile Fun Run....Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Vocational academy will open at Spring Creek High School
The Board of Education Monday night approved a new vocational academy at Spring Creek High School, along with a memorandum of understanding agreement with Wayne Community College to provide college level courses and faculty members to teach them. The CTE...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Student assaulted on school bus Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating an assault on a 14-year-old girl that happened on a Southern Wayne High School bus while it was on Linen Street at Dudley. According to the bus driver,...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin will not reclassify jurisdiction
A proposal by the Duplin County Sheriff's Department to reclassify its jurisdiction areas and to increase the salaries of its deputies was denied by the county Board of Commissioners at a recent meeting. When Sheriff Blake Wallace first discussed...Published: Apr 5, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, April 4, 2011
Officials figuring logistics for station
There is plenty of blame to spread around for lapses in planning for GATEWAY's new transfer station, Wayne County Manager Lee Smith says. The discussions over the station failed to adequately address not only where its administration will be housed,...Published: Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Hospital's Wound Care Center scheduled to receive honor
When Brenda Williams of Goldsboro developed complications from diabetes, resulting in an open wound on her foot, she was referred to the Wound Care Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital. The series of treatments in the center's hyperbaric chamber has...Published: Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Student earns second term as Key Club district governor
Brinson Mitchell's first association with Key Club was based upon curiosity. "I just decided to check it out with my friends," the Wayne Early/Middle College High School junior said. That was three years ago, when the school first introduced the...Published: Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County to hear air show update
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will be briefed by Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials concerning the Wings Over Wayne Air Show to be held April 16-17 at the base. An agenda briefing will start at 8 a.m. followed by...Published: Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Teenager missing, possibly runaway The Mount Olive Police Department is investigating a missing person/runaway. Teirra Lashay Williams, 15, who is also known as "TT", of 212 Dogwood Lane, Mount Olive, was reported missing on Monday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m....Published: Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Bee roundup
Bob Kemper, right, and Beverly Keen, members of the Neuse River Beekeepers Association, collect a swarm of honeybees from the yard of Trey Kilpatrick on North Church Street in Mount Olive Sunday. It took them about a half-hour to...Published: Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Suspects arrested in March murder
Two Goldsboro residents, including one who had fled to Philadelphia, have been charged with murder and jailed without bond in connection with the shooting death of a disabled Goldsboro man last month. Natasha Monet Bonaparte, 22, of North Jefferson...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Pride fight: Mixed martial arts fighters are warriors and gentlemen
Kevin Kenna had been to war before, but this was different. It wasn't Iraq where he served with the Army for a year at Combat Outpost Mead, 20 miles outside of Baghdad. "I stood behind a gun and that was...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Habitat hike raises funds to help build county homes
Participants in Saturday's second annual Hike for Humanity at Stoney Creek Park may have thought they were just having a good time on a breezy spring day, but they were actually working to help build a new home for...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Cherry Hospital again facing federal sanctions
Cherry Hospital is once again facing the prospect of serious sanctions from federal officials after a March incident in which a teenager ran away from the facility. State Department of Health and Human Services spokesman Mark Van Sciver announced...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne January jobless numbers up
Unemployment in Wayne County rose in January from 8.2 percent in December to 8.9 percent, still more than a percentage point below the state average for the month. Increases in winter unemployment are not uncommon, particularly after the holidays...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Steve Baddour to perform in WCC piano concert
Goldsboro native Steve Baddour will be featured in a piano concert at Wayne Community College this week. "Latin Passions" will be presented in Moffatt Auditorium on the college campus Thursday night at 7 p.m. The free program is sponsored...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Center Stage collects shoes for needy
In addition to giving Wayne County a good musical with their production of "Cinderella," members of Center Stage Theatre wanted to do more. So they are having a shoe drive called "Shoes for the Soul." The drive was the brainchild...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
MOC is changing student activities department
MOUNT OLIVE -- Growing the on-campus student population is one of Mount Olive College President Dr. Philip Kerstetter's top goals, and as part of that, he believes the school needs to focus not just on academics and athletics, but...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Officials to examine list of architects for library
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Steele Memorial Library Steering Committee this week is expected to begin interviewing architects who are interested in designing the town's new library. Committee members will sort through architects' proposals Friday, narrowing the field to an...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Air Force Thunderbirds to make wishes come true for Make-A-Wish children
The public won't be in attendance when the Air Force Thunderbirds run through the "highlight" of their Goldsboro performance. The thousands who show up to see the team headline Wings Over Wayne 2011 will miss out on the most...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
County Health Department dental clinic changes fee schedule
Effective May 1, all dental patients at the Health Department will be charged based on Medicaid rates. The Board of Health recently approved the change, creating the same fees for insured and uninsured patients and eliminating the sliding fee...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
News-Argus names new advertising director
Freemyer, 50, is a native of Oklahoma and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He was formerly advertising director for the Courier-Tribune in Asheboro before coming to Goldsboro. A former publisher and advertising director of several newspapers in Oklahoma...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
New four-way stop coming this week at N.C. 55, 111
The intersection of N.C. 111 and N.C. 55 just west of Seven Springs this coming week will be converted to a four-way stop. The intersection, located about 12 miles southeast of Goldsboro, currently has stop signs in place on...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Chamber looks to get back to basics with members
Chamber of Commerce President Marian Mason wants the Chamber to get back to the basics. Through a new program she aims to put on quarterly, Chamber 101, she hopes new members of the Chamber will be better informed about...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
916th air refueling crew flying in mission in Libya
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following interview was conducted with the deployed 916th crew by Maj. Shannon Mann, 916th Air Refueling Wing's chief of public affairs, and the information about the mission was collected by her as well. As responsibility for the...Published: Apr 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, April 1, 2011
Cherry Hospital faces sanction
Officials from the federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare were on the campus of Cherry Hospital this week to investigate an incident involving an adolescent who left the campus without authorization in March. As a result, the state psychiatric...Published: Apr 1, 2011 2:03 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day project expected to double size of school
Wayne Country Day School is preparing for its third generation of students by rolling out a capital campaign and three-phase expansion project that will double the size of the private school. The $5 million project is expected to take 24...Published: Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin will seek new company for tickets
KENANSVILLE --The electronic ticketing company Ticketmaster will not renew its contract with the Duplin Events Center in Kenansville, citing the facility's lack of online traffic. Ticketmaster notified the county that it was not going to extend its contract, which...Published: Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
In tune
Zach Harrell, a member of the all-county high school honor band, plays the tuba during the All-County Band Festival at Dillard Middle School on Thursday. Nearly 120 middle and high school students from across the county participated in the...Published: Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
His dedication, courage earned him Bronze Star
Victor Snyder had no idea his mission was so critical. "The way we like to put it is we're a jack of all trades, master of nothing," he said. "Whenever there's something that needs to be coordinated with transportation, anything...Published: Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
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Lawn and garden equipment stolen More than $8,000 in property was stolen from ProTurf Lawn and Garden Center on the 2000 block of U.S. 70 West. The theft occurred between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 7:25 a.m. Thursday. The suspects accessed...Published: Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont chooses chief of police
FREMONT -- Paul Edward Moats Jr. was sworn is as the town of Fremont's new police chief Thursday evening, ending a search of four months. Moats, who has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, said open...Published: Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Fill the Boot
Goldsboro firefighter Rob Loreman was one of many firefighters standing outside the Spence Avenue Walmart to Fill the Boot to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Firefighters will be outside the Goldsboro store, as well as the Rosewood...Published: Apr 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story