Sunday, June 15, 2014
Battle for the crown: Miss Greater Sampson County 2014 Beth Stovall
Goldsboro will be represented by two contestants in this year's Miss North Carolina 2014 pageant. In addition to the reigning Miss Goldsboro, Emily Tucker, her predecessor, Beth Stovall, makes a return bid for the state title as Miss Greater...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Man killed in crash on U.S. 70 West
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday on U.S. 70 West when he lost control of his bike and crashed near Community Drive about 6 p.m. Ahmad Sharrieff, 34, of 3509 Court, Raleigh, was traveling east on U.S. 70 in Johnston...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Battle for the crown: Miss Goldsboro 2014 Emily Tucker
Were it not for an interruption in her education plan, Miss Goldsboro 2014, Emily Tucker might never have entered a pageant. The 2009 graduate of Eastern Wayne High School was already familiar with the Miss American organization and its...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Veterans cemetery plans near
Final construction drawings for a state veterans cemetery on Long's Plant Farm Road could be completed by late this month or early July, officials say. The state has appropriated $600,000 for the project that could range in cost between...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
The Monitors to perform at Snow Hill outdoor concert
SNOW HILL -- The Monitors, a legendary jazz and rhythm and blues band from Wilson, will be the featured musicians at the Concert in the Courtyard on Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. in downtown Snow Hill. The event is...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Public schools announce Teachers of the Year
As another school year draws to a close, Wayne County Public Schools announced its 2014-2015 Teachers of the Year for each of the 31 schools in the district. The educators will serve as representatives for their respective schools, in preparation...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Poteat named Merrimack College Teacher of the Year
Vance Eugene Poteat, formerly of Goldsboro, was presented the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award during Merrimack College's 64th commencement last month. Merrimack is located in North Andover, Mass., about 30 miles north of Boston. Poteat is a professor in...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Pikeville to vote on beer again
PIKEVILLE -- Pikeville residents will have another opportunity to decide if the stores within town limits will be allowed to sell beer. In the November general election, Pikeville voters will be able to vote on a referendum, which would allow...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Down on the farm
Ashley Robbins, left, and John Bertlshofer talk about the good old days at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace historic site during the "Saturday on the Farm" program. The program featured vintage farm equipment displayed by the Eastern Carolina Vintage...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
McDaniel releases book
Dorothy McDaniel, the founder of Miracles of Faith Ministries, has written and published her second book, titled "Wake Up the Sleeping Giants." The book was written to motivate both men and women. It can be purchased online through Amazon.com, Barnes...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro to host state cornhole championship
Goldsboro has been chosen as the battleground where the state's first team and singles cornhole champions will be crowned Saturday, June 28. The city will host the inaugural state tournament for the American Cornhole Organization at the Goldsboro Family...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Free movies offered at Cliffs state park
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park will have Movies by the Lake during July and August. Movies will be shown outdoors at the lake beach. They will start at dusk, about 8:30 p.m. and are free. During the movie, the...Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
City Council to discuss loan Monday
The Goldsboro City Council will discuss taking a $637,000 loan from Wayne County to help fund the Berkeley Boulevard widening project at its meeting Monday night. The Council will discuss the move during the work session beginning at 5:30 p.m....Published: Jun 15, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story