Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Graduation 2014: Southern Wayne High School
He characterized it as "bittersweet," but Southern Wayne High School senior class president Drew Shaw had been waiting for this day for a long time. So after he and 226 other members of the school's Class of 2014 entered...Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Roofing scams cheating seniors
Although Goldsboro police say there are no indications yet the two cases are connected, two elderly Goldsboro citizens told police they have been defrauded out of thousands of dollars by men posing as roofers. The reports were filed Tuesday...Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
The last bell
Wayne County public school students began their summer break Tuesday as schools across the county let out early. It was an emotional time for many, with students -- and teachers -- eagerly looking forward to vacation while at the same...Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Graduation 2014: Goldsboro High School
The girls were in gold, the boys in blue. High humidity threatened hairstyles and makeup, but each would hold. This day was too important. The Class of 2014 filed into the Goldsboro High School auditorium promptly at 6 p.m....Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Optimist Kids Fun Day Saturday
Wayne County Public School students Saturday can celebrate the end of the school year when the Optimist Club of Goldsboro hosts its second annual Optimist Kids Fun Day event. It will be held at Cornerstone Commons at the corner...Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Harvest time
David Rangel trims away the outer leaves of a fresh cut cabbage, getting it ready to be shipped to the market. He and other workers were harvesting in a large field of the greens on the Jon Raiford farm...Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
GATEWAY director moved to agency payroll; gets raise
The GATEWAY board voted to officially move its director onto the GATEWAY payroll from the county, as well as giving her a raise at its meeting Wednesday. Director Lynn Lamberth's salary was increased from $65,340.38 to $79,000 a year....Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Aycock Birthplace events Saturday
The Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace will celebrate North Carolina's 19th century farm heritage during a Saturday on the Farm program Saturday. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature vintage farm equipment. There will...Published: Jun 11, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story