Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Boys and Girls Homes want adoptive, foster parents
Boys and Girls Homes of N.C., a non-profit organization working to promote awareness of the devastating effects of child abuse and neglect in Southeastern North Carolina, is looking for foster and adoptive parents who are dedicated to assuring that...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
AgCarolina grant requests now accepted
AgCarolina Financial announced that they have begun accepting grant applications through their corporate-giving program, The Fund for Rural North Carolina. Grants are available up to $5,000 per organization for programs that specifically benefit farmers and rural residents. Applicants may...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin fair seeking vendors
KENANSVILLE -- Vendors are needed for the Duplin Agribusiness Fair that will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Duplin County Events Center. Duplin County Events Center Director Lacey Ekberg said that 72 vendors spaces...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public hearing Sept. 6 on school bonds
The public will have the opportunity next month to weigh in on the county's plans to sell $15 million in federal Qualified School Construction Bonds to help finance a $16.4 million building and renovation project at Norwayne and Eastern...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Changes made at WCC to improve services to students
Two personnel changes were made recently at Wayne Community College with one goal in mind -- to improve services and accessibility to students. As officials ready for the start of another semester Thursday, there are certain traditions they have...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Man charged in stabbing James Moore, 56, of Green Valley Drive, has been arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. Moore was taken to the Sheriff's Office after deputies...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
LaRoque addresses allegations about business dealings
KINSTON -- Looking to tell his side of the story, state Rep. Stephen LaRoque held a press conference open to the public at the Kinston/Lenoir County Visitors Center Tuesday to address allegations that he was improperly managing two economic...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive still working on water improvements
MOUNT OLIVE -- A feasibility study of planned improvements to the town of Mount Olive's water system on Northeast Church Road has been submitted to the state and the town has been granted authorization to construct the project. The...Published: Aug 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story