Saturday, September 28, 2013
Local SAT scores drop; school officials not concerned
Wayne County School officials are taking a close look at why the district's average SAT scores dropped four points this past year and what can be done to better prepare students for the college placement test. The state Department...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
WCDS student a semifinalist for prestigious scholarship
A student leader at Wayne Country Day School has been named a semifinalist in the 2014 National Achievement Scholarship program, determined by scores on the 2012 PSAT test. More than 160,000 high school juniors from all over the United...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
43-year-old man killed by train
PIKEVILLE -- A Pikeville man was discovered dead Saturday morning at approximately 4 a.m. after he had been struck by a train in between Fremont and Pikeville, Wayne County Sheriff's Office Detective Rick Farfour said. James Smith, 43, was...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Salvation Army needs bell ringers
The Christmas season doesn't get into full swing for another month or two, but the Salvation Army is already looking for people to volunteer to be bell ringers. Bell ringers are needed from Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, Monday...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Pikeville Legion seeking donations for tribute
PIKEVILLE -- Christmas is still three months away, but American Legion Post 541 members are hopeful that area residents will get into the spirit of the season early and help them pay tribute to deceased veterans. The post is...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities sets awards luncheon for Oct. 17
The Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities will hold its annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 17 at noon at Herman Park Center. The organization will present five awards: Employee of the Year, Employer of the Year, Committee Member...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Father set to appear in court
A hearing in Wayne County Superior Court is set for Oct. 1 in the first-degree murder case against Brenden Jamarin Pemberton, charged in the death of his 4-month-old son, Jaylin. The hearing, initially set to monitor the release of...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Mary had a little ...
DUDLEY --It's a bumper crop year for the Rosewood High School Agricultural Department, with 16 students entered into the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair lamb show Saturday. Advisor Allison Jennings has been bringing her students to the farm animal show...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Parks and Rec to ask for funds
Goldsboro voters might be looking at a bond referendum on the May ballot to pay for city Parks and Recreation projects. The Goldsboro City Council is considering placing an $18.9 million bond referendum on the ballot. The money would...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Here she is ...
DUDLEY -- Sylina McKinney performed a lithe and agile contemporary dance Friday night to the popular Kelly Clarkson song, "Because of You," in the Entertainment Arena at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. But it was the passion with which she...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Nearly 100 goats take to fair ring Saturday
DUDLEY -- When 17-year-old Amanda Wheaton doesn't feel well, she goes out into the pasture at her home and sits. Her goats can sense something is not right and they come up to her and love on her. That's...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story
Bark in the Borough
Less than a year ago, Hope was living under a boarded up house on George Street with her other siblings. Then she met Rochelle Harrower. And now, she is the "cutest dog in Wayne County." "She is such a...Published: Sep 28, 2013 10:34 PM Full Story