Sunday, January 12, 2014
Shelter from the storm?
Jill Moore's umbrella collapses in the wind and rain on Saturday as she hurries her children Connor, 3, and Heather, 1, into Michaels. Mrs. Moore was already in her car running errands when she heard about the severe weather...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story
As death toll rises across state, local health officials urge avoiding the flu
With state officials reporting the death toll reaching 21 from the seasonal flu outbreak, Wayne County Health Director Davin Madden reiterated the need to take necessary precautions -- get vaccinated, adopt the habit of frequent hand-washing and stay home...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story
Smith could seek $1.4 million
Wayne County would owe suspended County Manager Lee Smith a $1.4 million severance package should he be fired, his lawyers say. Possible legal action by Smith and his attorneys comes on the heels of two closed session meetings called...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story
Teen jailed after man shot
A Goldsboro man narrowly escaped life threatening injuries after being shot multiple times during a failed robbery in the 1700 block of East Holly Street Thursday -- and the Wayne County teenager police say is responsible for the attack...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story
United Way close to its goal
Although the United Way of Wayne County did not reach its goal of raising $1.2 million in 2013, its campaign leaders are not calling the drive a failure. There is more to the campaign than just raising dollars, said...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story
Cuts hurt elderly
At a time when Wayne County Services on Aging has experienced a nearly fourfold increase in members, it has also had to contend with nearly $30,000 in state and federal budget cuts. Since the new Senior Center opened on...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story
Daddys, daughters will take the dance floor next month
Next month will mark the 10th year for the father/daughter dance at the YMCA, and organizer Alando Mitchell says each year it becomes more special. "A lot of dads and girls have expressed the memories that they get to...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story
Families in the market for new friends attend adoption event
Walking down the line of kennels and looking in at the hopeful faces outside of the Pet Supplies Plus on Berkeley Boulevard is a far cry from the artificial light of an animal shelter. At Diamonds in the Ruff...Published: Jan 12, 2014 12:06 AM Full Story