Wednesday, January 8, 2014
County weighs deal on fix for radios
Wayne County commissioners spent more than two hours Tuesday dissecting a $3 million contract to fix the county's troubled radio system. But other than voting down a motion by Commissioner Steve Keen to require a change in how radios...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
City might make snow
The cold weather this week was not unwelcome for everyone in Goldsboro. Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department employees took advantage of the frigid temperatures to test a homemade system to create snow, much like ski resorts do in the...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC one of most diverse community colleges in nation
Four area community colleges have made the list of institutions awarding the most associate degrees to minority students in the nation. For several years now, the publication "Diverse: Issues in Higher Education" has compiled data for the Top 100...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC announces spring events
A stellar lineup of entertaining programs and activities are featured on the Arts and Humanities calendar at Wayne Community College in the coming months, said Jack Kannan, executive director the college's Foundation. "I must say, I'm the most excited...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Dec. 13, the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Squad and Selective Enforcement Unit conducted a search warrant at the residence at 429 Atlantic Ave. in Goldsboro. Officers recovered more than 600 grams of marijuana from the residence. Warrants were secured...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Staying warm
With temperatures barely in the 20s, Eddie Lewis, left, and Jason Lane spent Tuesday afternoon splitting firewood -- both red and white oak, along with hickory. The pair are selling the firewood and offer a delivery service. The wood...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
No local winners in US Cellular contest
For the first time since US Cellular introduced its Calling All Communities campaign five years ago, Wayne County was not represented on the latest list of schools receiving money for education. The 2013 contest came to an end before...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
AKA to hold America's Sunday Supper Jan. 19
America's Sunday Supper will be held Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. room of the Neal A. Stitt building at 801 Poplar St., sponsored by Epsilon Phi Omega chapter. Community members will come...Published: Jan 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story