Sunday, July 3, 2011
Students float in classroom
Rachel Sauls has an avid interest in marine biology. When she learned about the weeklong Advanced Floating Classroom Program, held this past week at Wayne School of Engineering, it held an immediate appeal, not to mention that it would...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Vote to affect museum, Arts Council, downtown
With the Goldsboro City Council poised to vote on buying the Arts Council of Wayne County's East Ash Street building, the decision is likely to have to impact beyond a potential Air Force museum. It could also have implications for...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
A Fourth 'to remember'
For Monica Taylor, the Fourth of July means more this year than a trip to the beach -- a three-day weekend culminated by the skies over Wilmington lighting up with a series of colorful bursts. There is more, she...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Reserve at Bradbury Place bought
Tenants at the Reserve at Bradbury Place may not have noticed any changes at their housing development on New Hope Road, but that's exactly how Matthew Rankin would like it. Rankin, the executive vice president and chief executive officer...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne alumni enjoy second reunion
There were clouds of smoke and the thick scent of warm barbecue sauce wafting throughout Westwood Park in Mount Olive Saturday, but not necessarily because of the marinade on the three dozen chicken wings Reginald McKinney was grilling. The...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Pastor's song picked as new Methodist hymn
Adam Seate uses music to change lives and connect people to God in new and different ways. But through the new United Methodist supplemental hymnal, one piece of his music will affect people for generations to come. "Covenant Prayer"...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Rhodes sworn in
Brian Rhodes, left, is sworn in as Mount Olive's new police chief by Mayor Ray McDonald on Friday. Rhodes, 46, has been acting chief since March, following the retirement of Ralph Schroeder. Rhodes is the town's 29th chief of...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Helms: BPW State Woman of the Year
Joanna S. Helms, president of the Wayne County Development Alliance, has been selected by the N.C. Federation of Business & Professional Women's Club as its 2010-11 State Career Woman of the Year. Mrs. Helms was selected by a group...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Band of Oz Center Jam not rescheduled
The June 16 Center Street Jam featuring the Band of Oz will not be rescheduled, Lara Landers of the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. said Friday. The band couldn't work out a make-up date to fit into the bi-weekly concert...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Sentencing delayed for Duplin man pleading guilty to dogfighting
MOUNT OLIVE -- Sentencing has been delayed until Aug. 1 in the case of a 76-year-old Mount Olive man who in March pleaded guilty to selling, delivering, possessing, training and transporting dogs for the purposes of animal fighting. Harry Louis...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Duplin extending early college concept throughout whole county
KENANSVILLE -- Some might say college isn't for everyone, but Duplin County school officials are at least going to make their students test the waters first. Starting this fall, all five Duplin County high schools will implement an "early...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Public record
Copper taken from A/C unit Copper components were reported stolen from an air conditioner at a home in the 700 block of East Walnut Street between Thursday night and Friday morning. The value of the stolen copper from was listed...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Council likely to vote Tuesday on opening Park Avenue
When the City Council meets Tuesday night for the first time in the 2011-12 fiscal year, it will make decisions on many items it considered for much of 2010-11. A decision is expected concerning the council's next step toward...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Carver reunion all about catching up with old friends
In the Carver Cultural Center cafeteria, Mrs. Beulah Pearson Brewington's chair faced away from the door, but she rarely did. Twisted around in her chair, the Carver High School class of '51 alumna scanned the faces coming through the...Published: Jul 3, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story