Monday, October 17, 2011
Grant to fund services for teen mothers
Wayne County is one of five counties that has received a state grant to educate and service young mothers. Officials say the number of teen mothers, and the growing rate of subsequent additional births, have prompted a greater need for...Published: Oct 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
City pushes letter campaign
Goldsboro city government's online campaign against the implementation of a state annexation law now includes sample letters for concerned citizens to use when writing to the Department of Justice about the proposed deannexation of the Phase 11 area. Meanwhile,...Published: Oct 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County to vote on budget change
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will consider making a $1,906,847.64 amendment to the county budget for a new 911 center. The $1.9 million consists of 911 revenues and $953,423.82 in local matching funds. The county already has budgeted for its...Published: Oct 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
State internships available
North Carolina residents attending a college, university, technical institute or community college have until Monday, Dec. 5, to apply for one of up to 55 paid state government internships available for summer 2012. The 2012 State Government Internship Guide describing...Published: Oct 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
A firsthand view of county history
Jewel Sauls, right, dressed in period costume, goes over the history of the Harriet Cobb Lane memorial in Willowdale Cemetery on Sunday, part of a tour of the historic cemetery sponsored by the Wayne County Museum. A series of...Published: Oct 17, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story