Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Yarboro receives BSA Distinguished Citizen Award
Former Tuscarora Boy Scout Council President Tom Yarboro received the council's Distinguished Citizen Award on Tuesday at a banquet held at the Walnut Creek Country Club. Yarboro, an executive with Goldsboro Milling Co., was lauded for his service to...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County buys buildings
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the purchase of three buildings at 2001 Ash Street to house the county's Services for Aging Department. The cost of the buildings, which are currently occupied by Sportsman's World, Nash...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Opening Park Avenue still on council's agenda
When Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Chairman Jerry Phillips presented his group's recommendations to the City Council on how to open up the portion of Park Avenue that runs through Herman Park while keeping park visitors safe, he noted...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Jaycee DSA nominations still open
Applications for the Goldsboro Jaycees annual Distinguished Service Award are still being accepted. The award will be presented at the organization's annual Awards Banquet on Monday, May 23. Tickets also are still available for the event by contacting Brantley...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Youth Council receives awards
Several local youths received awards at the spring convention of the State Youth Council at Carolina Beach. The convention was sponsored by the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office and hosted by the Cary Teen Council. The Goldsboro Mayor's Youth Council...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Relay for Life food list
Team No. 1 -- The First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Location: Campsite No. 83 to 85 * Ribeye sandwich * Barbecue pork sandwich * Grilled or fried chicken sandwich * Grilled or fried pork chop sandwich * Pizza * French fries...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Hanging in there
Breanna Summerlin, 8, strains to stay on the monkey bars at Herman Park. For people who want to hang out outdoors this week it may be a strain with thunderstorms in the forecast every day....Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Postal food drive
Postal employee Glendale Wiggins sorts some of the 12,850 pounds of canned goods and other non-perishables collected by mail carriers along their routes Saturday at the William Street post office. The food will go to help the Community Soup...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
MPO worrried about bill on U.S. 70 medians
Decisions involving highway safety and design are best left to local government and transportation organizations that are more involved and knowledgeable about local needs than state lawmakers, members of the Goldsboro Metropolitan Planning Organization said at a meeting last...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Junior Miss seeking entries
Wayne County Junior Miss is undergoing a name change, but is still looking for rising high school senior girls to compete in this year's scholarship program. The local affiliate is an official preliminary of America's Distinguished Young Woman national...Published: May 18, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story