Sunday, September 22, 2013
College kicks off campaign, picks distinguished instructors
Wayne Community College kicked off the annual fundraising campaign for its Foundation student scholarships Thursday afternoon -- and honored two instructors with Distinguished Chair awards. The more dignified portion of the assembly of faculty and staff in Moffatt Auditorium was...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Park marks milestone
Five years after the creation of the Goldsboro Parks and Recreation master plan, construction at Stoney Creek Park is wrapping up, with an official ceremony Thursday and a set of sand volleyball courts slated to go in next week....Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Man takes plea in child's death
Keefe Decarlos McPhail, charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2010 death of 21-month-old Kamari Bryant, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Wednesday in Wayne County Superior Court. Judge John E. Nobles sentenced McPhail, of 605 W. Queen St., LaGrange,...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Ready, set, fair
DUDLEY -- Seeing the colorful carnival rides starting to go up at the Wayne County Fairgrounds this past week is building excitement for Thursday's opening of the 65th annual Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, Manager Eddie Pitzer said. "They start...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
DGDC honors friends, patrons
There was plenty to celebrate at the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration in the wake of the news that Goldsboro had been chosen to receive a $10 million transportation grant for work in downtown, a...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Schools' success coaches set sights on graduations
One of the biggest aspects of a success coach's job is giving time to a student. Sometimes even 15 minutes can make a difference, said Mary Kay James, a retired principal who recently took over the reins as success...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Man shot outside Goldsboro restaurant
A Goldsboro man shot outside the Huddle House at 2600 U.S. 117 South at 12:40 a.m. Friday is in fair condition at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, hospital officials say. The lone suspect is in custody. The Wayne County...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Spots sought for trees for needy
Christmas trees will soon start popping up all over Wayne County, and some of them will have a special purpose -- helping needy children. The Salvation Army is looking for places to put up Angel Trees this year. Here's...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Run for Fallen nets more than $10,000 for Wounded Warriors
The For the Run for the Fallen held at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base last week raised more than $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. The half marathone run and the 5-kilometer run brought out 275 runners to raise...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
National Business Women's Week to be observed Oct. 21-25
The Wayne-Duplin Business and Professional Women's Association and its Foundation announce that the National Business Women's Week will be held Oct. 21-25. The organization offers communities, companies and organizations an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of working women and companies...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Hillbilly Hike raises money for troops, Waynesborough, Habitat
Tim Smith of Mount Olive wasn't worried about crawling on his belly through the thick, sucking muck of a Neuse River mud pit, but he couldn't shake the feeling that the smell reminded him of something. And as he...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Officials: Caution helps in avoiding West Nile
On the heels of the year's first reported West Nile virus death in the state, Wayne County Health Director Davin Madden stressed the need for residents to be educated and to take preventive measures. State health officials on Thursday...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Fremont starts working on STEP grant strategies
FREMONT -- With a November deadline looming, the Fremont Small Town Economic Prosperity program committees met individually Tuesday to work on pulling together strategy statements. The purpose is to attract business to and to retain business in Fremont, to...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Electric company warns of bill scam
DUDLEY -- Tri-County Electric Membership Cooperative officials are warning county residents about a scam in which thieves, posing as electric utility representatives, continue to prey on unsuspecting consumers across the country including Tri-County members. A typical scam scenario happens...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story
Bethel Church sponsoring run to help orphanage in Haiti
Bethel Church of 2308 N. William St. funds, runs, and operates an orphanage in Haiti that clothes, feeds, and houses 35 orphans. This orphanage relies 100 percent on Bethel Church for their funds. The earthquake in 2010 demolished the orphanage...Published: Sep 22, 2013 1:50 AM Full Story