Friday, September 28, 2012
Getting the fair's entries in line
A woman sets an unusual-looking plant down in front of Rachel Rawls. Intrigued by the odd-looking specimen, Mrs. Rawls begins examining it from all sides. She rubs one of the leaves, which releases a foul odor, one Mrs. Rawls won't...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
A pig and a poke: 4-Hers do best at Market Hog Show
Gideon Linton stomped and scowled. Sarah Scott starting crying. The 6- and 7-year-olds had only been in the ring for a few minutes, but they were losing control. Their pigs were taking over. But the novice showmen were not the...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday fair winners
Best of Shows * Food conservation: Julie Hales, Goldsboro * Prepared food: Virginia Tarcani, Goldsboro * Apparel and Textile: Marisa Linton, Grantham * Needlework: Rebecca Sutton, LaGrange * Crafts: Bruce Greene, Smithfield * Art: Lewis Braswell, Goldsboro * Photography: Cathy...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Police cruiser hit during funeral procession
A Goldsboro police officer was escorting a funeral procession south along U.S. 117 Thursday, when his cruiser was struck by another driver. Officer Michael Machamer, 33, was hit about 1:15 p.m. as he entered the intersection of U.S. 117...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
McLaurin murder suspects have first appearance
A first appearance was held in Wayne County Superior Court Monday for all four suspects charged in the murder of Kennedy McLaurin Jr. Leonard Joyner, Jerome Butts, Kevin Smith and Curtis Etheredge each appeared via video conference from Wayne County...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Funds aimed at fixing Dudley street
Wayne County has been awarded a $500,000 N.C. Catalyst Community Development Block Grant that will be used to help revitalize the Love Drive area of Dudley. The county will provide a $30,000 local match. The project will include housing rehabilitation...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Driver OK after George Street accident
The driver of a Ford Explorer lost control of her vehicle on George Street at 8 p.m. Thursday, and crashed into a roadside ditch. Patricia Wilson Newkirk, 59, 1706 Laura Street, told emergency responders that she fell asleep at...Published: Sep 28, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story