Sunday, June 17, 2012
Goldsboro High School graduates make it
Monique Shelton had tears in her eyes when Kariana Taylor started singing the national anthem -- when the 6-year-old girl standing next to her starting humming along. But it was not pride in her country that evoked such an...Published: Jun 17, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Fremont hoping to kickstart economic development
FREMONT -- A community-wide celebration is being planned for August to help launch Fremont's participation in a state program that local leaders hope will kickstart economic development. A local delegation led by outgoing Mayor Leroy Ruffin was in Raleigh...Published: Jun 17, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Public Schools teachers of year announced
Thirty-one exemplary educators from Wayne County Public Schools have been named "Teacher of the Year" at their respective schools, officials announced last week. The recipients will now prepare to compete for the districtwide honor, which will be announced in the...Published: Jun 17, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Princeton teen dies in traffic accident
One Johnston County teen is dead and another is at WakeMed in fair condition after a single-car accident Thursday night. Sarah Elizabeth Earp, 16, was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2004 Chevrolet SUV she was driving ran...Published: Jun 17, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Seyboro Cyclists take on 'Double Century' loop
"Saddle up!" The command bellows across the Eastern Wayne High School parking lot Saturday morning as dozens of brightly clad cyclists mount their road bikes to begin the next leg of their 200-mile ride. It's the 10th year of...Published: Jun 17, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Grand jury indictments handed down
The Wayne County grand jury has handed down 58 true bills. The indictment list includes: *Matthew Raynard Cooper, 18, 710 National Drive, breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods. *Brian Alan Williams, 33, 1300...Published: Jun 17, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Rezoning across from Olive Garden back before City Council
A once-denied rezoning request for a neighborhood business on North Berkeley Boulevard will get a second shot beginning at the Goldsboro City Council meeting Monday, where the public is invited to speak out once more concerning the request. The...Published: Jun 17, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story