Sunday, September 14, 2014
Principals recognized for work on national education project
pmoore@newsargus.com Two Wayne County Public Schools administrators are among 150 nationwide recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for successfully completely work connected to a pilot and field study for National Board Principal Certification. Dr. Earl Moore, principal...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Pikeville cemetery addition expected to open soon
PIKEVILLE -- Town officials are in the process of determining prices for new lots in the expanding town cemetery. Town Commissioner Todd Smith, a member of the town board's cemetery committee, said a preliminary pricing plan has been developed. For...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
County replaces two directors at higher salaries
Wayne County Manager George Wood continues to fill holes in his management staff having hired new directors for the Wayne Executive Jetport and the county's emergency medical services. Both will begin work on Monday, Sept. 22. The final hire,...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
30 years of 'healthy'
Dr. Lee Adams, 89, had a smile and hug for everyone Saturday morning as he walked into the Goldsboro Family YMCA. After all, the people he meets there are like family, he said as he paused for another hug. And...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Board's expenses for travel 'worth it'
Wayne County commissioners have spent nearly $25,000 so far this year to travel to meetings in Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Asheville. The $12,187.15 that was spent on the Washington, D.C., trip was part of the 2013-14 fiscal year budget,...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Hospital approves 3 percent budget increase
How Wayne Memorial Hospital patients will be affected by an overall 3 percent rate increase in the coming year will depend on their insurance coverage as well as what services they receive, hospital officials say. But most patients covered by...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Settlement reached in employment case
MOUNT OLIVE -- A $35,000 settlement has been reached in a disability discrimination lawsuit filed against the SunBridge nursing home. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of Margaret Washington, who was...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Voting begins for local dancers
Voting has begun and tickets are on sale for the fourth annual Dancing Stars of Wayne County. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets are on sale at the Wayne County Chamber of...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story