Fourth-grader earns top score and $20,000 college scholarship

DeQuan Jefferson was so nervous Tuesday morning, he was afraid he would "bust out laughing" when his name was called. Instead, the 10-year-old beneficiary of a $20,000 scholarship to Appalachian State University maintained a broad smile on his face as...

Published: Jan 12, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story

Farmers can get disaster funding

Wayne County farmers who suffered crop losses because of Hurricane Irene are now eligible for federal financial assistance through low-interest Farm Service Assistance loans and Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) disaster assistance program. The county is among 35 in...

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Auditor: City is in 'great shape'

City officials received good news Monday night at the Goldsboro City Council meeting as they were informed the city once again received a certificate for excellence in financial reporting during an audit debriefing. Michelle Kiefer with Pittard, Perry and...

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New business set to open late January

A Wilson-based retailer is opening up a store on the 2500 block of East Ash Street in the former Hollywood Video building. Trade It!, a goods store specializing in buying, selling and trading consumer electronics, sporting goods and more,...

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Public record

Break-ins *Andy Thompson reported the break-in at his home in the 4600 block of Indian Springs Road that occurred Tuesday. Entry was made through a back door. Thieves removed a Wii game console, DVD player, prescription medication and other items....

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Fourth threat called in at Cherry

The scene that unfolded this morning at the new Cherry Hospital construction site is becoming all too familiar -- Air Force explosives experts roaming the grounds, workers talking among themselves instead of moving forward with the project. Another week ......

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