Sampson gets biofuel plant

Wayne County appears to have lost out to Sampson County in the competition for a $90 million pioneering technology ethanol biofuels plant that would create 65 new and mostly local jobs with average salaries of $48,415. According to the U.S....

Published: Nov 1, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story

Drug seizure money assists police

The Goldsboro Police Department can thank drug forfeitures for its newest four-legged employee. Elvis, a German shepherd, can credit his employment as a police dog, which began in early August, to federal and state tax remittance money received by...

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Big toys will help CIS raise money for graduation coaches

Communities in Schools is hoping getting a chance to see some "big toys" will help raise funds for a program to encourage students to graduate from high school. The organization will sponsor Big Toy Day from 10 a.m. until 4...

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This time, they're the ones being helped

GRANTHAM -- Sherrill and Lois Aman say they are humbled by the response of their neighbors in the Jordans Chapel/Grantham community -- a community known for rallying behind their neighbors in times of need. Normally the Amans would be...

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