Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Wayne Community College offering business training
After a lengthy career in manufacturing, Steve Herring now finds himself providing education, training and support services for local business and industry. As director of the Customized Training Program at Wayne Community College, his role ranges from assisting local industry...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ex-dental assistant charged with prescription fraud
A former dental assistant at Immediate Dental Care, 1208 E. Ash St., has been charged with using stolen prescription pads to obtain drugs. Goldsboro police say Tiffany Nicole Nelson, 30, of 1125 Bryson Drive in Greenville, will face two counts...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools announce snow make-up days
Make-up days for those missed last week due to snow have been announced, without having to go to a Saturday schedule or infringe on the upcoming spring break. Director of communication services Ken Derksen said this morning that a change...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Father pleads no contest to abuse charge
Brendan Pemberton, 22, pleaded no contest in Wayne County Superior Court today to second-degree murder in the May 2012 beating death of his 4-month-old son, Jaylin Maurice Pemberton. He could serve up to 40 years in prison. Jaylin Pemberton died...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County commissioners talk about new schools
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday said they are ready for the Board of Education to proceed with $12.3 million in renovation projects, but balked at the idea of spending more than $50 million for two new schools. One commissioner, Joe Daughtery,...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Reacher elected new recorder for Sudan Temple
Goldsboro resident George Raecher was elected as the new recorder for the Sudan Temple at the Sudan Winter Ceremonial on Jan. 25 in New Bern. He is only the 11th Shriner to hold this position in the 98-year history of...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Poet laureate helps Wayne Reads kickoff
Wayne County Reads selection, "The Things They Carried," is a seminal work of fiction, North Carolina's poet laureate said Tuesday night, and one of the best war novels ever. Joseph Bathanti spoke before a gathering at Wayne Community College as...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville town board changes meeting time, discusses administrator role
PIKEVILLE -- The Pikeville Town Board changed its regular meeting time from 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month to 5:30 p.m. The board's action came at its meeting Monday night. The issue of changing the meeting day...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Director of Partnership for Children of Wayne County chosen for state honor
Charles Ivey, executive director of The Partnership for Children of Wayne County, has been chosen one of 12 early childhood leaders to participate in a statewide program. The Leaders Collaborative prepares local executive directors in Partnerships for Children to improve...Published: Feb 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story