Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Talton to run for commission seat
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem Kenny Talton, 41, has announced his candidacy for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat held by Democrat J.D. Evans of Dudley. Talton is a Republican. Filing for the May...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Supporters plan park's next steps
The Stoney Creek Park Alliance's failure to get Parks and Recreation Trust Fund money to pay for its intended plan for Stoney Creek Park in its first few years of existence sharpened its members' resolve and gave it experience...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Another tree lit
Alexis Agius, right, sits on Santa's lap Monday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's Christmas tree lighting. Alexis asked Santa for a kitten under the Christmas tree. After the tree-lighting many children anxiously waited in line to tell Santa...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Town approves 2.5 percent pay increase
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town workers will receive a raise effective Jan. 1, the Mount Olive town board decided at its meeting Monday. Members passed a 2.5 percent increase, which will cost the town an additional $42,000 annually, and will...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 29, charged in chase, break-in
A vehicle chase involving the Goldsboro police and a suspect believed to be in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash Monday night. Mitchell Jay Hardison, 29, of 415 Kingston Circle, was taken into custody around 10:15, after he...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Radford takes over as new school board chairman
Veteran educator Eddie Radford took over the reins as school board chairman Monday night, with John P. Grantham named vice chairman. Radford commended outgoing chairwoman Thelma Smith for her service to the board, both this past year as its leader...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Committee proposed to weigh Air Force museum
An unscheduled work session item that was added to the Goldsboro City Council agenda Monday morning involved a presentation of potential members of an Air Force museum exploratory committee to decide how best to transition the city's newly acquired...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Robbery near Herman Park Michael Cross, 44, reported that he was robbed while in the 800 block of Argo Street around 10:50 a.m. Friday. He told police that while he was walking, a burgundy Dodge Caravan pulled up next to...Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story
Raising funds for local children
Jill Oaks prepares pancake batter during the Boys and Girls Club of Goldsboro 33rd annual Pancake Day Saturday. The club served 1,500 pancake plates which is equal to close to 5,000 pancakes....Published: Dec 6, 2011 1:46 PM Full Story