Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Representing his county: Patrick Smith to add voice at youth summit
FREMONT -- Patrick Smith has practically grown up at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Wayne County. The 16-year-old has twice been chosen Youth of the Year at the Fremont club. And, in August, he will add another...Published: Jul 24, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Allen keeps seat by 3 votes
It wasn't official, but Mayor Pro Tempore Chuck Allen said he would sleep a little more soundly Monday night after he overheard he had survived a recount in the race for the District 5 Goldsboro City Council seat. After...Published: Jul 24, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Special blood drive to be held Aug. 14
Donors will have the opportunity to not only give the gift of life at a blood drive Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Chevrolet of Goldsboro, but they will also be able to direct a $5...Published: Jul 24, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive native earns Coast Guard command
MOUNT OLIVE -- When Billy Sasser of Mount Olive was in high school, his mother, Susie, remembers getting a note from a teacher telling her that her son likely wouldn't amount to much. The note came to mind recently...Published: Jul 24, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Perdue expected to make two stops in Wayne County
Gov. Beverly Perdue was expected to arrive in Wayne County late this morning to help a local restaurant owner celebrate 50 years in business -- and to sign into law a piece of legislation that would benefit military families like...Published: Jul 24, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Council accepts plan for corner
The Goldsboro City Council gave its blessing Monday to a property owner who first filed a rezoning request for his property at the corner of North Berkeley Boulevard and Ridgecrest Drive more than four months ago. The City Council...Published: Jul 24, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Addiction counselor facing drug charges
A substance abuse counselor has been charged with drug violations. Kenneth Faison, 53, of 609 S. Madison Ave., was arrested Monday on 16 counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. Faison, a member of the Drug and Alcohol Recovery...Published: Jul 24, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story