Saturday, June 11, 2011
Veterans Affairs rural health team coming to Goldsboro
Veterans in the Goldsboro area can enroll in the VA health care system, receive health screenings and health information, and find out about various services available to them through the Veterans Health Administration from representatives of the Fayetteville VA Medical...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Eagles' Class of 2011 soars
One of Kelly Best's parting memories of Rosewood as she prepared to graduate Friday night was far removed from academics. "My medal broke about 10 minutes ago," the valedictorian said as the seniors lined up in the gym. "Coach (Ryan)...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Gator grads ready to make a difference
MOUNT OLIVE -- James Beavers of Seven Springs and Ryan Viverette of Snow Hill have known each other since starting kindergarten together 13 years ago at Spring Creek Elementary. Saturday morning Beavers, valedictorian, and Viverette, co-salutatorian, clutched and glanced...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Mount Olive budget doesn't include explanation of 'tax increase'
MOUNT OLIVE -- Property owners here will pay more in town property taxes next year even though the $5.1 million budget approved Monday night by commissioners did not raise the town's current tax rate of 59 cents per $100 of...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Five Wayne high schools hold graduations
It was the perfect weekend for a graduation -- except for a few bolts of lightning and some thunder threatening during the final minutes of Rosewood's ceremony on Friday, the weather cooperated for the outdoor events and each went off...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Mother proves it is never too late
Crystal Cogdell has come a long way -- from being a drug addict to an honor graduate. But she is just as proud of the fact that three of her daughters are also graduates this spring. Ms. Cogdell, of Dudley,...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Cougars prepare for their future
A large crowd of family and friends cheered loudly Saturday morning as Goldsboro High School's Class of 2011 walked across the football field to take their seats near the 50-yard line to start the anticipated graduation ceremony. For the...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Homes still sought for foreign students
Families in the Wayne County area interested in providing a home for French and Spanish students visiting eastern North Carolina over the next few week are urged to contact Prof. Frederic Fladenmuller at East Carolina University. Several students are...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Warriors celebrate graduation day
The mood was palpable for Zsa'vae Phillips and Shantay Johnson at Eastern Wayne's commencement ceremony Saturday morning. The two friends stood between the bleachers on the home side of the Warrior Stadium, checking their programs occasionally before peering back...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Lack of rain takes toll on corn crop
Summer is ahead of schedule and the heat it has brought is wreaking havoc on the corn crop in Wayne County. Despite a light rainfall Friday morning, many farmers believe they could lose their crop within a week without...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners won't cut emergency services
KENANSVILLE -- After a storm of rebukes and pleas from Duplin County residents at a public hearing Monday night, the county commissioners voted not to make any cuts to Emergency Medical Services. The commissioners had originally proposed a budget that...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Constitutional seminars planned
Officials with the Wayne County chapter of Citizens for Constitutional Liberties, often called the "Tea Party" are sponsoring a series of seminars to assist local residents interested in learning of the primary purposes of the United States' Founding Fathers in...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Young Falcons take first flights
"Nothing but jubilation" is what Jarrod James felt Saturday morning as he stepped off Charles B. Aycock High School's football field in his white graduation gown. Hugging his family, the graduate said he is ready now to take everything he...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Mayor: New city manager is a good fit
Mayor Al King had already overseen the hiring of one city manager during his time as mayor, so when the process began again this spring, he foresaw a lot of discussion as he envisioned each of the seven voting...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story
Arrest made in city shooting
Tremayne Malik Lane, 18, of Royal Drive, Dudley, was arrested Friday by Goldsboro police and charged in the May shooting that sent six people to the hospital. Lane, of Royal Drive in Dudley, was charged with 10 counts of...Published: Jun 11, 2011 11:43 PM Full Story