Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Lost woman is located in Herman Park
Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department located a woman Tuesday, less than 12 hours after she was reported missing. Leslie Bobbie-Renee Watkins was found in Herman Park around 10:10 a.m. by authorities. She was reported missing by her caretaker,...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Dillard Academy sets sights on 25-book reading goal
Just outside the main office at Dillard Academy is a tall glass trophy case. Instead of awards and trophies, it is filled with something far more precious -- books. "We do books instead of trophies because that's what we're...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Water district change prompts mass shut-off
Wayne Water Sanitary District customers who have leaned heavily on grace periods in recent months might no longer have that luxury now that the company has begun cutting off water to homes the day after payment becomes past due....Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Boat stolen Donnie Wiggs reported the theft of his 18-foot boat and trailer from his home in the 500 block of Ebenezer Church Road on Sunday. The boat was a 2009 G3 1860 center console with a 90 Yamaha...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Making a joyful noise
Northwest Elementary School chorus students take their cue from their choral director, Sharon Cauthron, right, Tuesday night during Wayne County Public Schools' holiday showcase at Goldsboro High School. This was the second of three performances for the annual district...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Johnston County bus overturns
Firefighters from Nahunta, along with law enforcement, work at the scene of a single school bus accident Tuesday afternoon on Old Kenly Road just inside the Wayne County line. Johnston County Public Schools bus No. 275 was carrying 13...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Energy assistance requests accepted Thursday
Beginning Thursday, Wayne County residents can apply for help with their energy bills through the state's Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Applications will be taken through Jan. 31, 2012, or until the funds are exhausted. In Wayne County applications...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Sixteen to get Golden Leaf scholarships
Sixteen students from Wayne Community College have been chosen to receive scholarships next fall through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the N.C. community college system. Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation and even child...Published: Nov 30, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story