County graduation rate drops

Wayne County Public Schools' four-year cohort graduation rate dropped 2.5 percent for 2012-2013, from 80.1 percent to 77.6 percent, according to the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. By contrast, the state has shown improvement, with more than eight out of...

Published: Aug 9, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Budget cuts hurting elderly

Ms. Arntsen said that the reductions had been expected by Ms. McAuliffe, who decided to take the money out of the transportation and in-home aide programs -- two areas where funds were available. Services on Aging has money in the...

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Center Street Jam series down to one more show

After a summer of music, dancing, food and fellowship, downtown Goldsboro's Center Street Jam series is nearing its end. Local residents only have one more chance to attend the event -- the Embers will perform Aug. 22. City officials...

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Local bees brought to their knees

The bee was paralyzed. Bob Kemper watched as it dragged itself out of the bottom of the hive -- its back legs motionless. Suffering from acute paralysis virus, the insect did what any bee would do -- it got...

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