Sunday, June 1, 2014
A new flight plan
Jeannie Leavitt will always be the little girl at an air show -- watching, awestruck, as various aircraft streak through the sky overhead. The F-15E will forever be a part of her story -- a tale of barriers broken,...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
WATCH plans to add third clinic this fall
A state award and a grant will allow Wayne Action Teams for Community Health the chance to add a third location to provide community health services, but only for a year, officials say. The $225,000 grant from Golden Leaf...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Second charge added in meth arrest
A Wayne County woman arrested May 13 by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on charges of possession of methamphetamine faces new charges of possession of a meth precursor following a second arrest Thursday. Jennifer Howell Bannorra, 41, 1717 U.S....Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Dudley man faces marijuana charges
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, Aggressive Crime Enforcement Team and investigations division helped arrest a suspected marijuana dealer in the Dudley area Thursday. George Randolph Sutton Jr., 807 Ruskin Road, is charged with possession with intent to...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Council to eye budget, plans for two eateries
The Goldsboro City Council is expected to approve the city's 2014-15 fiscal year budget at its meeting Monday night -- and to review plans for two proposed new restaurants in the city. Council held a public meeting on the...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
College: Finance program success
The new payment option for students at Wayne Community College appears to be a positive alternative to the direct loan program, the college's board of trustees said. The active management payment plan, which allows students to have funds automatically...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College chem instructor speaks at conferences
Ashton T. Griffin, lead chemistry instructor at Wayne Community College, presented at two chemistry conferences recently. He spoke on "What Is New in the Teaching of Chemistry with Social Media at Wayne Community College?" at the 204th Two-Year College...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
School financing on county agenda
Financing up to $41.5 million for construction of two new schools will be the topic of a Wayne County commissioners' hearing. State law does not require a public vote on the financing, but the public hearing, which will be...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Until every child finds a home
When you start a triathlon, you make a decision -- a decision that no matter how hard, no matter how painful at times, you won't quit. That's the way it is for Scott Johnson and Ray Fields. "If you...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Riding for the Red
Felicia Voegele and Paul Ticas prepare for the "Ride for the Red" beginning at Wayne Community College Saturday. The husband and wife riders were among the dozens who took part in the ride that kicked off a community day...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Senate's plan offers teachers two options
The Senate budget recommendations establish two basic teacher pay scales. * The Professional Status Teacher Schedule is for teachers who voluntarily surrender their tenure status and claims to longevity pay for continuing services. With the acceptance of this pay...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
School district eyes free lunch program
The Wayne County Board of Education's finance committee has agreed to send a recommendation to the full board to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, which would allow for 12 schools in the district to offer free lunch and breakfast...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Fremont ready to start work on STEP plans
FREMONT -- After a nearly six-month wait, the Fremont Small Town Economic Prosperity team can now move forward with a list of projects meant to improve the town. The mayor signed contracts between the town and the state Department...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
College to offer variety of occupational, computer classes
Wayne Community College Continuing Education will offer a variety of computer and occupational classes this summer. Computer courses include: *Introduction to Computers, 6-9 p.m. on Mondays in Room 220 of the Magnolia Building *Introduction to Microsoft Office 2013 -...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Five seniors tapped for scholarships
Five graduating seniors from Wayne County Public Schools have been chosen to receive Emmet and Mary Robinson Trust Fund scholarships. The trust fund was set up by the couple for students in the district who intend to further their...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Five Wayne Community College students honored
Wayne Community College's Adult High School Program has honored five students for outstanding academic achievement in the second session of the spring 2014 semester. Tiffany Alvarado, Taquanda Bynum, Abigail Ezzell, Natalie Uzzell and Keyana Ward were named to the honors...Published: Jun 1, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story