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Thursday, February 23, 2012

County weighs lifting limits

For the second time this month, Wayne County commissioners have confronted their five-year-old policy that spells out how the public comments section of their meetings will be conducted. For Commissioner Steve Keen, who raised the issue at the board's...

916th chief to join mission

Watching young men and women board aircraft bound for war has become a part of his routine. Telling them their families will be taken care of while they are in harm's way -- that they are prepared to meet the...

Students get glimpse of career possibilities

A high school student's goal is ultimately more than just accepting a diploma -- it's about having a well-paying and satisfying career. And in that regard, it's never too early to make them aware of emerging or currently available...

Suspect caught in store robbery

SNOW HILL -- Police in Snow Hill have arrested a man in connection with the armed robbery of a Bojangles restaurant Wednesday morning. Justin Tyson, 22, was charged with armed robbery. A car also believed to be involved in the...

Public record

Theft at auto shop Billy Holland, owner of Holland Auto Parts, reported the theft of oxygen and acetylene tanks from his business, located at 2063 U.S. 117 S. The theft occurred between 8 p.m. Monday and 8:15 a.m. Tuesday,...

Sheriff's deputies still searching for kidnap victim

A 48-year-old Goldsboro man remains missing after he was kidnapped Jan. 29 in eastern Wayne County. Sheriff's Office detectives are continuing to investigate the abduction of Geniro Jamis, who was allegedly forced out of his car by seven masked...