Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Duplin ponders tax hike
KENANSVILLE -- With a $3.4 million budget deficit for the coming year, Duplin County officials said their only options are to raise taxes or reach into the county's shrinking savings account. After reviewing a budget proposal for 2011-12 at...Published: May 25, 2011 1:52 PM Full Story
Officials: Pink water safe to drink
Southern Wayne Sanitary District water customers whose water appeared pink in color have nothing to be concerned about according to water superintendent Mike Garris. Garris said the discoloration was due to a slightly higher concentration of potassium permanganate in...Published: May 25, 2011 1:52 PM Full Story
Memorial Day closings announced
Local, state and federal government offices, along with most banks, will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday, including the following: * Wayne County Public Schools * Wayne County government offices * The city of Goldsboro (All...Published: May 25, 2011 1:52 PM Full Story
WCC trustees discuss impact of state budget
Wayne Community College officials discussed the state budget and its possible impact on the school Tuesday night at a meeting of the school's Board of Trustees. Word came out earlier in the day that the state Senate budget was being...Published: May 25, 2011 1:52 PM Full Story
Public record
Two charged in Mar Mac assault and robbery The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested a man and woman May 19 on charges of assault and robbery. Alec Christopher Grant, 27, of Sandhill Drive, and Adeline Marie Reeves, 25, of Ridge...Published: May 25, 2011 1:52 PM Full Story