Thursday, October 6, 2011
Talent takes stage at fair's competition
There was an impressive pool of talent among the elementary school set at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Wednesday night -- from the typical singers and dancers to martial arts demonstrators and hula hoopers. Amanda Sarvis stood in the...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
United Way's Taste of Wayne set for next week
Hungry? Officials at the United Way are banking on it. More than 20 local restaurants have already signed up to participate in the organization's "biggest event of the year" -- one that offers Wayne County residents a chance to help...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Junior Miss Pageant Saturday at WCC
The Wayne County Junior Miss Pageant will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College. Eleven girls, all high school seniors, will compete in the scholarship event, which is a preliminary for the Distinguished...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Arrests made in morning Mount Olive raid
MOUNT OLIVE -- Police used a "flash-bang" grenade to disorient residents of a mobile home early this morning to signal the start of a pre-dawn roundup of suspected street-level drug dealers in the town. Assisted by Wayne and Duplin county...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Hearing set for grants for company expansion
The public will have the chance next month to be heard on a request that the county provide $157,400 in matching funds for a $157,400 One North Carolina Fund grant for Cooper Standard Automotive. County commissioners Tuesday morning scheduled...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Fair winners
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners WEDNESDAY Vocational Competition Auto Mechanics: Evan Powell, Southern Wayne Cheerleading Contest Varsity 1st: Charles B. Aycock High; 2nd: North Lenoir High; South Lenoir High Junior Varsity 1st: North Lenoir High: South Lenoir High; East Duplin...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Fire Report The Goldsboro Fire Department responded to 33 calls during the week of Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. Of all the fire calls, 15 were assists to Wayne County Emergency Medical Services, 12 were false alarms and three...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Fair schedule
THURSDAY, OCT. 6 *4 p.m. Gates open to all exhibits *4 p.m. Tractor Operators' Contest *4:30 p.m. Grades 6-8 Talent Contest *5 p.m. Powers Great American Midways open *5:30 p.m. Vocational Competition, Bricklaying/Blocklaying *5:30 p.m. Almost Amazing Rex & Dana...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Emergency Services Day Saturday
Wayne County Emergency Services and the Goldsboro Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will hold their annual Emergency Services Day at the Wayne Executive Jetport on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to see...Published: Oct 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story