Sunday, October 2, 2011
Officials say lamb show fair's most competitive
The sound a lamb makes when someone slides a hand underneath its neck and lifts upward is difficult to put into words. "I sure as, you-know-what, can't spell it," said Maria Santos, one of the dozens who filled the...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Fair queen follows in her mother's footsteps
Belting out the lyrics to "Don't Rain on My Parade," Charlotte Kornegay ignored the torrential downpour outside the entertainment arena Friday night as she claimed the title of 2011 Queen of the Fair. Clutching her crown to her head,...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
For the Lintons, goat showing is a family affair
As the rain poured down on the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Friday night, Suzy Linton was sitting on the front row of the Livestock Arena while organizers scrambled to bring the Open Junior Meat Goat Show inside. Fairgoers had...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Showmen show hearts as big as their heifers
Hannah Ferrell tried to keep her composure when her large, black heifer pinned her up against the gate. She winced when the animal rammed its head, repeatedly, into her stomach. And when the cow finally overpowered its handler --...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro Civil Air Patrol looking for members
The Goldsboro Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary, will conduct a membership drive for both cadet and adult members throughout the month of October, with events planned at local schools throughout the Wayne...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Downtown businesses speak out against streetscape
City officials have spent the past month reviewing the bid tabulations for the Center Street streetscape renovations project, but when it comes to the business owners involved in what's planned to be the first of five blocks of street...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Mayor's Committee still looking for luncheon sponsors
The Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities will hold its annual awards luncheon on Oct. 20 at noon at Herman Park Center at 901 East Ash Street and needs more sponsors for the events. The costs of sponsorship $300 and...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
Voting to begin later this month for some municipalities
Goldsboro, Mount Olive and Fremont municipal offices will not be included when one-stop voting gets under way later this month in advance of the Nov. 8 election. The elections in those municipalities have been postponed until next spring because...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
McCrory campaigns at fair
Republican Pat McCrory hasn't officially announced that he will run for governor in 2012, but to anyone watching him at the Wayne Regional Fair on Friday night he sure appeared to be in full campaign form as he introduced himself...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story
City Council set to put streetscape project back out to bid Monday
The City Council will hear a twice-postponed recommendation from the staff concerning the Center Street renovation streetscape project during Monday's meeting at the council chambers. The opening of bids was postponed one week to Sept. 3, when the recommendation...Published: Oct 2, 2011 1:50 AM Full Story