Monday, July 11, 2011
Former students, officals lament Governor's School cut
As state school superintendent June Atkinson recommends that funding for the N.C. Governor's School be cut at next month's state Board of Education meeting, past local students are weighing in on merits of the program. Since its introduction, funding...Published: Jul 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Tri-County Electric sends trio on Washington, D.C. tour
Michaela Smith of Princeton, Travis Cuddington of Goldsboro and Alan Keathley of Mount Olive were among the more than 1,600 high school students nationwide who attended the 2011 Rural Electric Youth Tour June 11-17 in Washington, D.C. Tri-County Electric...Published: Jul 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
"Living Legends" recognized by EOS
Four area women will be honored as "living legends" later this weekend for outstanding community service. "A Taste of Italy," featuring a dinner, entertainment and a fashion show, will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. at Rebuilding Broken Places on...Published: Jul 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County officials think maps will pass
The chairmen of Wayne County's Democratic and Republican parties agree that the proposed voting district lines for the Board of Education and Board of County Commissioners are acceptable and should pass muster at the local and federal levels. County commissioners...Published: Jul 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
City Flight Part II - Is it really the schools?
Performance rates at Goldsboro's inner city schools have long been a subject of discussion, not only in the county, but at the state level as well, as graduation rates at Goldsboro High School have lagged behind some of the...Published: Jul 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Light fixture catches fire at Goldsboro YMCA Saturday
The actions of an observant patron at the Goldsboro Family Y might have prevented extensive damage when a fire broke out Sunday afternoon. Gregory Brown, a reading teacher at North Drive Elementary School, said he was on the upper walking...Published: Jul 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Girl Scout cookie sendoff
A stack of boxes under each arm, Ariana Anderson approached a few of the men who had, moments earlier, gathered in an auditorium on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Saturday afternoon. "Here you go," the 6-year-old said, smiling as...Published: Jul 11, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story