Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Sweet 16 ends in battle of schools
A "Sweet 16" birthday party held at the Walnut Creek Country Club on Saturday ended abruptly when a fight between students of Eastern Wayne and Goldsboro high schools allegedly erupted in gunfire. According to Walnut Creek Village police Chief Ken...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
A day not to be forgotten
A jostling shopping cart crossed the Sam's Club parking lot this morning, its roar competing with the chords of "The Star- Spangled Banner." A sport utility vehicle passed by the loading shelter during a group recitation of the Pledge...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive looks at ordinance for Internet cafes
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town commissioners Monday night suggested that the town's first set of rules regulating Internet cafes, or electronic gaming operations, was not only unfair, but oppressive, and delayed action until they and the public could learn more about...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Princeton man dies in crash on U.S. 70
The state Highway Patrol has released the identity of a man killed in a car accident Thursday afternoon on U.S. 70 West. Lonnie Barnes, 44, of Princeton, lost control of his 2000 Mercury shortly before 2 p.m. near the Wayne-Johnston...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Board argues on need to meet
School board member Arnold Flowers wants to hold more work sessions. The majority of the board would support that, they said, if there is a reason to meet. "It hasn't felt like we have had enough time to talk," Flowers...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Missing person A 16-year-old Eastern Wayne High School student has not been seen in two days. Kennedy Fitzgerald Mclaurin was last seen at home Sunday at about 11 a.m. According to a Goldsboro police report, someone at the school has...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Swimming at Cliffs still open
The lake at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is still open. Days and hours are Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Swimming and boating are allowed during these hours. The lake will remain open through...Published: Sep 11, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story