Wednesday, March 27, 2013
College to face spending freeze
Despite the possibility of further budget cuts, Wayne Community College President Dr. Kay Albertson remains resolute about the coming year, she told trustees Tuesday night. That is due, in part, she said, to the population served by the institution. The...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
The circus is in town
Workers set up the Cole Bros. Circus of Stars' "Big Top" early this morning at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The circus will feature a performance tonight at 7:30 p.m., and performances on Thursday at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Ticket...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
House: Permit records will be secret
RALEIGH -- The North Carolina House has voted to bar the public from reviewing the detailed records of concealed weapons and pistol permit holders issued. The House voted 97-20 on Tuesday in favor of making confidential lists of people...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Holding discusses budget cuts, immigration and gun control
Allowing some federal agencies, particularly the Department of Defense, flexibility in implementing sequestration cuts should help them continue to fulfill their mission by targeting specific areas instead of making across-the-board cuts, freshman Congressman George Holding said during a Tuesday morning...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Farm workers' rights
Jean Chapman holds a sign in support of better pay for farm workers during the Pilgrimage for Peace and Justice in Goldsboro. Members of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee took to the streets on Tuesday demanding better wage and...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Doctor recommends colonoscopies, says process is improving
Mention the word colonoscopy and many grimace at the prospect. But not just about the procedure itself. It's also the "prep." Getting an accurate reading requires completely emptying the colon, and that means drinking hefty amounts of a liquid...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners planning another round of departmental reports
Wayne County commissioners Thursday morning will hold their third and final special session to hear presentations by county department heads as the county moves toward coming up with a budget for fiscal year 2013-14. However, the special session won't be...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Benefit concert to be held for Floydie
Three popular gospel groups will perform at a benefit concert Friday night in Goldsboro for Floydie Harris, the Dudley man whose right leg was partially amputated last month after an accident at his home. The 45-year-old father of four...Published: Mar 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story