Wednesday, May 16, 2012
SJAFB not among first three to get tanker
They still believe Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will be the home of a fleet of KC-46As one day -- that the 916th Air Refueling Wing is well-postured to be a recipient of the military's newest tanker. But now that...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Commission sets specific time for public comment
Wayne County commissioners, with little comment among themselves, agreed Tuesday to devote a specific time during their meetings for public comments. Currently, a public comment period is tacked onto the end of the board's agenda. But now, rather than having...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Yes, another Walmart
PIKEVILLE -- Plans to erect a Walmart Express in Pikeville are in the works, officials say. The mega retailer is expected to begin construction of the store, which will include a fueling station and pharmacy, in June at a...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Still in God's hands
He believes in Heaven, but still sheds tears. He has faith in God's plan, but couldn't stop himself from imagining how his family would go on without him. Even pastors have their moments. So when a phone call revealed that...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
City is asking about museum
Cold interviews with citizens concerning Goldsboro's proposed Air Force museum will wrap up tonight as the consultant firm's public survey period of the project comes to a close after a 7 p.m. meeting with the Goldsboro Youth Council at...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
WCPS recognizes art teacher of year
Forty-three student artists and an outstanding art educator from Wayne County Public Schools were recognized during the recent annual visual arts awards reception. Merle Elam, an art teacher at Rosewood Elementary, was named Zeno Spence Elementary Art Educator for...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Vocational teacher honored by county
A masonry instructor at Southern Wayne High School has been named the 2011-12 outstanding high school career and technical teacher of the year for Wayne County Public Schools. Durrell Coley is also part of the school's construction academy. He...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Two local students win singing awards
Two Goldsboro vocalists attending University of North Carolina School of the Arts received high marks in the Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions, held recently in Maryland. Madeline Edwards, a high school junior, placed first in her...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
County plans to add two new emergency response vehicles
Population growth is straining the ability of Wayne County's emergency medical services to maintain the eight-minute average response time county commissioners set 10 years ago when a countywide EMS system was established. On Tuesday, commissioners agreed to buy two quick...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
B&Es and larcenies *John Wellington reported the theft of a pair of false teeth valued at $800. The teeth were taken from his home in the 200 block of North Hereford Drive Friday or Saturday. Wellington said several people were...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Fourth-graders help kindergartners read
A cross-age reading program that paired kindergarten students with fourth- or fifth-graders has received high marks from UNC-TV and PBS. For six weeks, students at Meadow Lane Elementary School participated in the Martha Speaks Reading Buddies Program, becoming the...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Coldwell Banker merges with Houser Associates
Coldwell Banker announced Tuesday the merger of the real estate company with Houser Associates Real Estate of Goldsboro. The merger will strengthen both businesses, said Gary Rabon, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Advantage in Raleigh. Representatives of Coldwell...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Battling cancer? You are not alone
The American Cancer Society provides free services to cancer survivors and their caregivers. Following are programs and services available in Wayne County: * Reach to Recovery. Volunteer breast cancer survivors do one-on-one visits with women with breast cancer who will...Published: May 16, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story