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Into the future -- Wayne Christian School

The Class of 2014 at Wayne Christian School only has 14 students -- 14 seniors who have grown up together, who have celebrated successes together and who have lamented failures together. And on Friday at the Academy's graduation ceremony...

Into the future -- Wayne School of Engineering

When Taylor Morawski's name was called during the Wayne School of Engineering graduation ceremony Friday night, classmates, teachers and parents stood and applauded her wildly. And with good reason. Taylor had five brain surgeries this year, and it was...

Memorial Day 2014: Honoring those who 'gave all'

Richard Rindy of Boy Scout Troop 8 places a flag on the grave of Private First Class Harvey Wells, who fought in the U.S. Army during World War II. Scouts placed the flags on the graves of veterans at...

City police use Taser three times on suspect

A Goldsboro police officer responding to a call of an intoxicated man outside the Sheetz gas station on North Spence Avenue ended up having to use a stun gun on the suspect three times to subdue him. Donnie Cox,...

Into the future -- Faith Christian Academy

The 2014 graduates of Faith Christian Academy didn't just have their parents and teachers to thank for their celebrations Friday. They thanked God, too. As they accepted their diplomas most of the graduating seniors acknowledged the role faith has played...

Suspect arrested in Friday shooting

A Goldsboro man has been charged and another suspect is on the loose following two shootings on William Street in Goldsboro Friday morning and early Saturday morning. The two shootings happened a block away from each other at the...

County ready to discuss budget

Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will take the wraps off a $136 million budget proposal that maintains the current tax rate of 66.65 cents per $100 of appraised property value, provides a $500 bonus for most full-time county employees...

Store breaks ground; two up in air

Dick's Sporting Goods is coming. Panera Bread might be. And there is even speculation that PetSmart will find a home in Goldsboro. Site work began Wednesday on a Dick's Sporting Goods that will be constructed off of Mall Road...

Annual Visual Arts Awards recognize students, teacher

The Mount Olive Middle School art teacher was named Art Educator of the Year for 2013-14, and student artists in Wayne County Public Schools were recognized at the annual Visual Arts Awards recently held at Herman Park Center. Karen...

Church sets sights on healthy homes

To help eliminate some of the many toxins that are in the environment, members of First African Baptist Church's health ministry are sponsoring a toxin-free event June 11. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the...

Red Cross sets date for 'Ride for the Red'

The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a community day May 31 from 1 until 6 p.m. The free event will be held at Wayne Community College. The college will also be the starting point...

Branch manager takes reins at Steele Memorial Library

MOUNT OLIVE -- Jerilyn Lee, former regional human resources manager with UniFirst, has been named as the new Steele Memorial Library's branch manager. Mrs. Lee, formerly retired, had applied for a page position at the library, but when she...

Cougars, Tigers recall 'the old days'

School spirit was not in short supply this year. The tradition of class participation by the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends continued at the alumni weekend this year as the Class of 2009 entered the parade for the first time...

Central Heights/Eastern Wayne alumni enjoy parade, picnic, tradition, fellowship

For those attending the Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni and Friends celebrations Saturday, the excitement was not just in the annual parade. It was what came after. After the parade, which kicked off at noon, was the annual homecoming picnic held...

Aycock site to celebrate 'Saturday on the Farm'

FREMONT -- The Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace will celebrate North Carolina's 19th century farm heritage during "Saturday on the Farm" 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The program will feature vintage farm equipment displayed by the Eastern...