Sunday, May 4, 2014
Her year
For years she has walked for those cancer has stolen from her -- for each grandmother taken by the disease. But this year, when Michelle Marks and the members of her Relay for Life team, Team M&M, take their...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Candidates for school board speak
The Wayne County Board of Education is expected to appoint someone Monday night to fill the unexpired term of the late Thelma Smith, who represented District 3 for 17 years prior to her death on Feb. 28. Five people...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Politicians, residents and community leaders gather
Money that otherwise could provide salary increases for teachers and other state employees is instead being diverted to plug massive budget holes created by Medicaid costs. That is just one of the reasons it is vital those costs be...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Five firms vying for county contract
Architectural firms vying for the contract to design Wayne County's proposed $12 million regional agricultural center will have the chance to convince the county they should get the job later this month. The Wayne County Agriculture Advisory Committee received...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
New beginnings
The University of Mount Olive, formerly Mount Olive College, graduated its first class under its new name during the institute of higher learning's 60th Spring Commencement in the George and Annie Dail Kornegay Arena Saturday. More than 300 degrees...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Group hosting event for military spouses
In an effort to honor the people who stand beside those who wear the nation's uniform, Support Military Spouses, a local non-profit, will host a "Shoebox Delivery" event at the North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union May 16 from...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Council will get first look at budget Monday
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a public hearing Monday at 7 p.m. to listen to the public's opinions about plans for how it will pay for various projects in downtown, including the $4 million match to pair with...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Local GOP urges 'no' vote
Goldsboro voters should reject a bond referendum Tuesday to pay for improvements to parks and recreation sites, says the chairman of the Wayne County Republican Party and a city property owner. City officials have said sale of the proposed...Published: May 4, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story