Sunday, September 11, 2011
Rosewood volunteers will soon have piece of World Trade Center
When the towers of the World Trade Center were struck 10 years ago, firefighters from around New York City headed to what would become known as ground zero after the towers fell. Rescue workers continued to stream in from...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Mission accomplished
It could have been a simple march -- a group of service members carrying a flag to a destination located somewhere within the country they signed up to defend. But when members of the Air Force's Security Forces community set...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
They are riding for Jacob
As motorcycles rolled into Shelton's Harley-Davidson Saturday morning and leather-clad men and women filled the parking lot, Allen Floars saw his nearly year-long effort come to fruition. Since the first of the year, Floars has been organizing Jacob's Run,...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Wayne county girl scouts kick off new year
The Wayne County Girl Scouts are preparing to kick off a new year with a series of recruitment and new member meetings. Also, the Wayne County Girl Scouts are looking for leaders. For more information about what it takes, visit...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Legislators: Year of key decisions
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Breakfast Friday drew a full house of spectators, but only three legislators -- including one drafted from the audience. Sen. Louis Pate, R-Wayne, and Rep. Efton Sager, R-Wayne, who were joined by Rep....Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Jaycees to hold wine-tasting fundraiser Sept. 29
The Goldsboro Jaycees will be hosting a wine-tasting on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6-9 p.m. at the Lotus Asian Bistro & Lounge on John Street at to raise money for different community events and the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
First Responders Week marked by 'Thank You' card campaign
Wayne County is celebrating First Responders Appreciation Week, Sept. 11-17, by participating county-wide in a 'Thank You' card and letter-writing campaign for local firefighters and rescue workers. Gov. Beverly Perdue has officially declared the week of Sept. 11-17 as...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
NCDOT examines closing crossings
From staff reports A study by the N.C. Department of Transportation is expected to recommend the possible closure of Mulberry, Virginia, Bryant, Bain and Lionel streets where they cross the railroad tracks. An informational workshop will be held Sept....Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Goldsboro mom didn't rest until she heard from her son in New York City
Norma Griffin did not know her son, Alfred, was five blocks away from the twin towers in New York City when the terrorist attacks brought them down 10 years ago. She had started the day on a tour of a...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Disaster recovery centers open
Disaster recovery centers have been opened in Greene and Lenoir counties to help those with property damage and other setbacks from Hurricane Irene. The Greene County center is located at the Snow Hill Fire Station, 201 Carolina Drive, Snow...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Coming Back to Give Back
A trio of Goldsboro High School graduates who made their mark in the military returned to Wayne County last week to "give back" to the community. Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin D. Gerald, 46, Master Sgt. Marshall Watson, 43, and...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
9/11 --eyewitness account
Amita Shreenath was supposed to be in the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. "I had a meeting with a client in the World Trade Tower that morning at 8 o'clock," she said. "I was...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Sept. 11's children
Turning 10 years old is a big deal. Double-digits. Moving toward young adulthood. But for the generation of children born around 9/11, the 10-year anniversary looms large and in some cases, has overshadowed what should be a celebratory time. "I...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story
Seymour Johnson AFB airmen deploy for tour of duty
Jesus Caballero sat with fellow airmen on wide wooden bleachers with a relaxed, confident expression on his face. The 22-year-old airman first class was one of the 270 servicemen and women who filled two large processing rooms at Seymour Johnson...Published: Sep 11, 2011 12:58 AM Full Story