Thursday, May 12, 2011
New rules for municipal annexation approved
The state House voted overwhelmingly to approve new rules for municipal annexation today. The primary change would be to allow property owners to block an involuntary annexation if 60 percent of them formally oppose it. A final vote will...Published: May 12, 2011 2:32 PM Full Story
Debate continues over Park Avenue closure decision
Despite some discussion of the continued mystery as to how Herman Park's Park Avenue thoroughfare was closed and remained closed for more than a year, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission answered City Council's call Wednesday for ideas on...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Get diploma: WCC commencement was culmination of years of hard work
Deborah Carter may have looked slightly out of place in the lineup at Wednesday evening's Wayne Community College graduation, being the only one not outfitted in the traditional cap and gown. But she didn't mind a bit, as she...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Mail carriers picking up food Saturday
The local chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers and Rural Carriers, in partnership with United Way of Wayne County, will be conducting a food drive Saturday. The local drive is part of a national effort by more...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Grocer gets scammed A report was filed Tuesday with the Goldsboro police accusing an unknown person of switching price tags on grocery items at Carlie C's. The report states that a $4 price tag was removed from an item...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Shooting victim taken to Pitt Memorial
A Goldsboro man was airlifted to Pitt Memorial Hospital after being shot at his home early this morning. Decarlos Andre McNair, 38, was shot in the head and arm around 3:30 a.m. during an altercation with three unknown men,...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Bike tour of gardens set for Friday
A "movement" that has been gaining momentum across Goldsboro for several years will take another step forward Friday, as members of the Wayne Food Initiative host a bike tour of local community gardens. And event organizers hope to draw a...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin notifies 210 of possible layoffs
Duplin County school officials announced Wednesday plans to cut 210 positions for the 2011-12 year, including teachers, teacher assistants and other employees. This morning, school Superintendent Dr. Austin Obasohan explained that the Duplin Board of Education, which approved the...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
K-9 team tracks down burglary suspect
A 19-year-old LaGrange man was arrested last week following two morning break-ins earlier this month in the Dudley area. Casey Reberto Maddox, of Piney Grove Church Road, was charged by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office with two counts of...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Butterball gives turkeys to storm victims
Butterball, the nation's largest turkey producer, donated more than 18,000 pounds of turkey to charitable organizations in North Carolina and Alabama that are supplying food to victims of the severe weather that struck the Southeast several weeks ago. "Our...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Girl recovering after bite by neighbor's dog
A 9-year-old Rosewood girl underwent surgery on her arm Sunday night following an attack by a neighbor's dog. Wayne County Animal Control Director Vicki Falconer said girl's injuries were severe. Falconer said the dog is a mixed breed and...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wilson speaking at Mitchell Community College
Former Wayne Community College President Dr. Ed Wilson will be the commencement speaker at Mitchell Community College on Friday evening. Wilson retired in 2007 after having served as WCC president since 2002. He currently serves on the boards for...Published: May 12, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Injured airman identified
The 4th Fighter Wing Security Forces airman who was injured earlier this week in Afghanistan has been identified by the Air Force. Staff Sgt. Ben Seekell is currently being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for injuries sustained when...Published: May 12, 2011 1:10 PM Full Story