Sunday, January 26, 2014
In memoriam
Some wanted to post something, but couldn't bring themselves to write more than a few words. Others shared quite a bit about the man they knew -- and loved. The following is a selection of the comments that have appeared...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Design firm closing in on contract for cemetery
A design firm could be under contract as early as next week to create the plans for the new state Veterans Cemetery planned for the Long's Plant Farm Road area just east of Goldsboro. Those construction designs could be...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Greenfield will take on duties until appointment
Wayne County Sheriff Carey A. Winders died suddenly Friday morning after apparently suffering a massive heart attack at his home in Pikeville. He was 57 years old. Wayne County EMS responded to a call of an unresponsive person at...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Fremont officers find drugs, guns in car
FREMONT -- Fremont police officers recovered illegal drugs and a stolen handgun Thursday while executing a search warrant on a vehicle in the 800 block of Martin Street. Police recovered 30.7 grams of crack cocaine, 13 bags of high...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Father to face charges in son's murder
A court-martial for the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base senior airman charged in connection with the death of his 15-month-old son is scheduled to begin as early as Monday at Langley Air Force Base, military officials confirmed. Matthew Theurer...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Looking for a Valentine's Day gift? Raise money to fight cancer, too.
Relay for Life often focuses on celebrating more birthdays, but this Valentine's Day, several teams are offering opportunities for people to show their sweeties just how much they love them. Of course, all the efforts are fundraisers for Relay...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
N.C. Poet Laureate set to speak Tuesday
North Carolina Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti will review this year's selection for the Wayne County Reads campaign on Tuesday night at Wayne Community College. Bathanti will speak on "The Things They Carried" at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium. The...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Still frozen
The statues at the bottom of the Lady in the Park fountain are hidden behind ice on Saturday after several days of below freezing temperatures created a scene from a winter wonderland in Herman Park. People stopped to look...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Eight contestants to compete for Miss Spring Creek
The seventh Miss Spring Creek Scholarship Pageant will be held at Byrd Assembly Hall in Mount Olive on Saturday night, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. Eight contestants are vying for the title of Miss Spring Creek 2014. Tickets are...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Funding available for some projects
Anyone interested in borrowing a slice of the $576,923 in Wayne County's Eastern Region Trust Fund is going to have to provide Wayne County commissioners with specific project details. People will have the opportunity to do so during a...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Case Farms donates $5,000 to Calypso VFD
Poultry processor Case Farms recently donated $5,000 to the Calypso Volunteer Fire Department. This year, the annual donation is designated for the department's building renovation and expansion payments. The fire department, located at 103 SE Center St. in Calypso, is...Published: Jan 26, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story