Sunday, March 16, 2014
Murder trial set to start Monday
A man accused of being part of the plot to kill Kennedy McLaurin in September 2012 will go on trial for first-degree murder Monday in Wayne County Superior Court. A last-minute effort by the defense lawyer for Leonard Joyner...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
City looks into what to expect if Majesty wins
Majesty Rose just made the cut for the Top 10 on "American Idol" this past week, but the city of Goldsboro is making preparations for the possibility that she'll go all the way. If she makes it to the...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Airborne trash ignites New Hope auto shop
A fire that destroyed Unlimited Car Repair Service on New Hope Road Saturday began when burning trash from a fire barrel blew out of the barrel and ignited grass behind the auto shop, firefighters said. New Hope Fire Chief...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Council to weigh rezoning requests for new Walmarts
A public hearing will be held during the Goldsboro City Council meeting Monday night for comments on the annexation for the site of the proposed Walmart Express at the corner of Wayne Memorial Drive and Tommy's Road. The annexation...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
New local charter school on track for August debut
The county's newest charter school is on track to open in August, with a site secured and applications being accepted for both students and administrators. A series of community meetings are also taking place through the month to provide...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
County plans board retreat
Budget planning and laying the groundwork for finding a permanent county manager will be the focus of a daylong planning retreat Wayne County commissioners have scheduled for April 8. Some time will be set aside as well for commissioners...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Seminar will cover stepfamily concerns
Marriage is hard enough when it's just two people, just starting out, says Sherry Jennings, marriage and family life pastor at The Bridge. Add a couple of children on each side and a whole new set of challenges emerges,...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Their fish stories
Anglers lined the shores of the Neuse and Little rivers Saturday hoping to catch the biggest fish -- and a prize. There were plenty of categories to qualify for at the 2014 Shad Tournament, which is sponsored by EZ...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Student's efforts to continue; this time to build new school
Last June Katie Johnson held the first 5K for the people of the village of Kiruani in Tanzania with the goal of raising enough money to dig a well in the village. The first run was held in downtown...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Republican convention to be held March 29
The Wayne County Republican Convention will be March 29 at the Wayne Center at 208 W. Chestnut St. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for registration. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $4. Precinct meetings will start immediately...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Longtime educator honored with scholarship in her name
As a young girl Delores Simmons Johnson knew that she had a burning desire to attend college. But she knew as well that her resources were limited -- her main source of income came from picking cotton and working...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Red Cross sets blood drives
Here is the April blood drive schedule for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for city employees at the Public Works Maintenance Center. * April 8 from 9...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Country Day student earns honor
For the first time in the school's history, Wayne Country Day School has a National Achievement Scholar, a program that recognizes black American high school students. Senior standout Karis Hawkins recently learned that she is among the approximately 800...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Rabies clinics planned for April
The handful cases of rabies reported annually in Wayne County tend to spike in spring and summer when people and their pets are out more often, said Vicki Falconer, Wayne Country Animal Control director. To help better protect pets,...Published: Mar 16, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story