Friday, January 10, 2014
NCHP: Driver won't be charged
PIKEVILLE -- The driver of the vehicle that struck a Norwayne Middle School student at a bus stop on Rose Road near Pikeville on Thursday will not be charged, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said this morning.However, Wayne County School...Published: Jan 10, 2014 2:03 PM Full Story
City collects trees; turns them into mulch
Just because the official end to the Christmas tree pickup is scheduled for today doesn't mean procrastinators will not be able to get rid of their last remnant from the holidays. The Goldsboro Public Works Department has picked up more...Published: Jan 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Traffic stop ends with drug arrest
A Princeton man is in the Wayne County Jail today under a $100,000 bond on charges of trafficking in opiates by possession and transportation, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Joseph Clifton Johnson,...Published: Jan 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Here comes the sun
Wayne County commissioners have scheduled a Feb. 18 public hearing on proposed zoning of solar energy facilities despite concerns by several board members that the initial rules are too restrictive and would infringe on the rights of property owners....Published: Jan 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Even more solar farms looking to come to area
A Canadian solar farm supply company working with NARENCO, a solar developer out of Charlotte, announced plans this week for three new solar farms for Wayne County. Two are to be located near Goldsboro and the third in Mount...Published: Jan 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Board split on radio repair
Wayne County commissioners by a 4-3 vote Thursday night approved a $3 million contract for work they hope will cure the county's radio system woes. Thursday's meeting continued a seven-hour marathon session Tuesday. Unable to reach a decision after...Published: Jan 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC job training scholarship deadline is Jan. 17
Applications for scholarships for job-related training through Wayne Community College Continuing Education will be accepted through Jan. 17. The college will award up to $750 for spring semester courses that lead to state-regulated or industry-recognized credentials. The scholarships are provided...Published: Jan 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin agribusiness dinner set for Jan. 30
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Agribusiness Council will hold its annual dinner meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Lois G. Britt Agricultural Center at Duplin Commons south of Kenansville. Guest speaker will be Dr. Steven Lommel,...Published: Jan 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story