Friday, October 21, 2011
Obama: US troops coming home from Iraq by year's end
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials say they do not yet know whether local airmen are among those coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, but if President Barack Obama's announcement that all U.S. troops are on...Published: Oct 21, 2011 3:53 PM Full Story
AAR CEO: Training will help fill jobs
The announcement Thursday morning that 100 new employees will be added to the 379 already at AAR's Goldsboro facility was greeted by local leaders as welcomed news not only for the company, but for the community as well. What isn't...Published: Oct 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Candlelight vigil honors domestic abuse victims
The message of the first-ever candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims in Wayne County came alive Thursday with the testimony of a former victim, Michi. Tears streamed down her face as she told those gathered how she had grown up...Published: Oct 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Child care program gets grant
The child care center at Wayne Community College has been chosen a Model Early Learning Center, and will serve as a prototype for other centers around the county in promoting exercise and better nutrition among the preschool set. The $13,000...Published: Oct 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Bird-er patrol helps to protect air base's jet fleet
Molly and Topsie bided their time -- allowing a flock of ducks and geese to land, uninterrupted, on one of a handful of ponds located within Goldsboro's Constructed Wetlands. But as soon as the birds came into view, the mother...Published: Oct 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
County manager: Amendment has zero net effect on budget
A story published on the front page of Monday's News-Argus incorrectly listed the reason why Wayne County commissioners would be asked to make a $1.9 million amendment to the county budget. The amendment, which was approved at the board's Tuesday...Published: Oct 21, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story