Sunday, August 12, 2012
Classes starting at Wayne Community College on Thursday
Officials at Wayne Community College anticipate a strong enrollment this year as they welcome not only students and staff but announce a few changes going into the fall semester, which kicks off Thursday. "We have had lots of activity in...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Tew says he will not challenge for Allen Council seat
Write-in challenger Jerome Tew said he will not be taking an appeal to the state Board of Elections Friday, meaning the final member of the Goldsboro City Council can now be sworn in. Tew put together a late campaign...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
It was still Don's day
Saturday morning was supposed to belong to a florist and his customers -- to firm handshakes, long embraces and tearful goodbyes. But when Don Worley couldn't make it out of bed -- when his wife, Patti, was forced to call...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Health survey identifies problems
With 10 focus group meetings held over the summer and responses to a community survey having been received, county health officials are now sifting through the data to determine how to make Wayne County a healthier place. In January,...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
WCC instructor speaks at national conference
Angela Wall, Industrial Systems and Sustainability Technologies instructor at Wayne Community College, was a presenter at the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference held in Denver in July. Mrs. Wall joined San Francisco State University doctoral faculty and students in...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Purple Heart recipients honored
It wasn't in their nature to go into detail about the circumstances that brought them to Walnut Creek Country Club Friday evening -- to unwrap the firefights and explosions that earned them the Purple Heart and a seat inside...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Volunteer award nominations now accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this program that showcases North Carolina's most dedicated volunteers. Each county selects five individuals, businesses, groups/teams, and one director of...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Move-in day
Tim Woodard, director of admissions at Mount Olive college, said the incoming Class of 2016 is one of the college's largest and academically strongest. He also noted that among the incoming students -- including 100 transfers -- are 60...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Preparing for a wedding? Don't forget to prepare for the marriage
Sometimes, couples spend more time preparing for their wedding than the marriage that will follow. Scott Jennings, pastor of marriage and family life at The Bridge Church, who also does counseling with his wife, Sherry, sees evidence of this...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Dillard grad honored by Virginia high school
Goldsboro native Ronald Wilson, a 1964 graduate of Dillard High School, has been honored by the Fairfax County, Va., School District. The district's board has named the gymnasium at J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls Church, Va., the Ronald Wilson...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro native to lead Alabama State University
Goldsboro native Dr. Joseph Silver Sr. has been named the 13th president of Alabama State University. The provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clark Atlanta University since January 2010, he will assume his new duties Sept. 17....Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Public record
Break-in in Dudley Unknown suspects kicked in the back door of a residence in Dudley. A .32-caliber revolver was stolen along with a 19-inch television and a DVD player. Investigators surveyed the home and yard and found a plywood cover...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
New resource group aims to connect services
A new resource networking group is starting in Goldsboro -- Wayne County Community Resource Connections. This group is designed to allow agencies that provide services to older adults, their caregivers and adults ages 18 and older with disabilities the...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
County gets $400,000 to fix substandard housing
A $400,000 scattered site housing grant will give county officials the opportunity to improve several substandard dwellings in the county. Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning cleared the way for the project to get under way when they formally accepted...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
Cliffs opens first handicapped campsite
People who use wheelchairs or motorized chairs will now find it easier to camp at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park with the completion of the facility's first handicapped campsite. The campsite features a fire pit that is built...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story
City, county to produce morning TV show
"WGTV Today," a morning show co-produced by the city of Goldsboro and Wayne County, will debut Sept. 10 and will air on Time Warner Cable's Channel 10 from 7 a.m. until 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. Portions of the...Published: Aug 12, 2012 1:50 AM Full Story