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Two die in head-on collision Monday

SNOW HILL -- A traffic accident in Greene County on Monday afternoon claimed the lives of two people, one an 18-month-old toddler, as well as an unborn child. The accident happened on U.S. 258 north of Snow Hill near its...

Board asks to deny Internet cafe sites

The Goldsboro Planning Commission recommended the denial of two requests from applicants to open Internet cafes in the city during its Monday meeting, while suggesting.approving two site and landscape plans and granting an ordinance variance as the Board of...

Laurean denied appeal by top court

The state Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal by ex-Marine Cesar Laurean, who was convicted in 2010 of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach. According to a spokesman for the state Supreme...

Czech visitor enjoys travel, and barbecue

A Czech visitor who spent part of the summer in Goldsboro leaves this week with not only some good memories and improved English, but a deeper appreciation of the culture and a newfound love of barbecue. Michal Nemethy, 21, is...

Bringing meetings to the community

PIKEVILLE -- No new issues surfaced Monday at a night meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, with more time taken up by comments from the commissioners themselves than by the seven people who spoke at what was...

Wayne Community College to offer WordPress Web design class

Wayne Community College Continuing Education will teach Web design using WordPress, a leading tool of the industry. This course provides the skills needed to use one of the most popular free Web design programs available. Topics covered include downloading templates,...

Wayne Community College to offer tire manufacturing course

Wayne Community College Continuing Education will offer a tire manufacturing course that could lead to a job at the Bridgestone plant in Wilson. The "Introduction to Basic Tire Manufacturing" prepares individuals for entry-level operator jobs at a tire manufacturing...