Monday, April 23, 2012
700 cast ballots in early voting
More than 700 people cast their ballots for the May 8 primary last week during the first two days of one-stop voting -- mostly at the voting site at the Wayne County Public Library on East Ash Street. A total...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Students share patriotic essays for DAR contest
Home-schooled high school senior Heather Aycock enjoys competing in the Daughters of the American Revolution's American History and Christopher Columbus essay competitions -- not just for the research as much as self-satisfaction of a job well done. "I like more...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Pup gets 'pickled'
MOUNT OLIVE -- Ollie Q. Cumber, the Mt. Olive Pickle Co. mascot, will not be the only pickle character trekking around the North Carolina Pickle Festival this weekend. Sonny, a 3-year-old poodle, will be sporting a pickle look of...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
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Teen shoots his own leg A Kenly teen reported to Wayne County sheriff's deputies that he accidentally shot himself in the leg with a .22-caliber pistol Saturday. James Hargrove, 17, of 2230 Piney Grove Church Road, told deputies that was...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Three face murder charges
Jury selection is expected to begin today in the first-degree murder trial of three men allegedly responsible for the death of the owner of a Goldsboro convenience store. Joshua Earl Devon Davis, Quentin Lamont Kenon and Rashard Vondarius Oliver...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Teddy Bear Picnic planned for Wednesday in city
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation invites the community out for a lunchtime filled with tall tales and adventures Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. This year's Teddy Bear Picnic will take place at Cornerstone Commons at the corner of Center...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Schedule set for local Bloodmobile
Following is the May blood drive schedule for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Democko Chiropractic Goldsboro. * May 5 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
City wants input on new plans
The city of Goldsboro, in conjunction with Wayne County and NCDOT, has employed a consultant to prepare a comprehensive plan for its Urbanized Area. As part of this plan, a study area of Wayne Memorial Drive/Herman Street running from...Published: Apr 23, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story