Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Salvation Army to take applications for help with Christmas Oct. 27-30
The Salvation Army will take applications for Christmas help Oct. 27-30 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at its building at 610 N. William St. But anyone who received Christmas assistance last year must have...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
A crust above
Melody Thomas did not get a birthday cake this year. Instead she got a pie -- nine nut pies, to be exact. Mrs. Thomas celebrated her birthday at the fair as she does every year. She and her husband are...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspects steal 73 guns
A $15,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of the suspects responsible for a Saturday break-in at a local gun shop. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said 71 handguns and two...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Volunteers still needed for Big Sweep
Get out your boots and gloves and get ready to help clean up Wayne County Saturday. Big Sweep 2014, a nationwide watershed cleanup, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and volunteers are still needed. Anyone can...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Cherry dairy is still site for ag center
The former Cherry Hospital dairy property remains Wayne County's top choice as the site for its proposed $12 million regional agriculture center. The property acquisition was the topic of a Tuesday afternoon closed session of a subcommittee of the...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC student discovers machining and turns classes into a career
Bailee Daniels didn't have a clue what she wanted to be when she grew up. "When I was a little girl, actually I wanted to play the piano for a long time. I liked doing something with my hands,"...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday in the Park will be this weekend
The last Sunday in the Park of 2014 will be held Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Herman Park. The event is a partnership with Goldsboro Parks and Recreation and the Arts Council of Wayne County. There's a variety...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ministry helps needy in Dominican Republic
Goldsboro resident Betty Evans began celebrating her 80th birthday by serving soup and sandwiches to Haitian refugees in the Dominican Republic. Mrs. Evans was part of a recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic, sponsored by Blessed2BlessU Ministries out...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair winners
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Tuesday Salute to Senior Citizens Oldest senior citizen: Winston Best, LaGrange Youngest grandparent: Norita Swinson, Goldsboro Most recent grandparent: Dianna Thomas, Goldsboro Most grandchildren: Marjorie Hines, LaGrange Most great-grandchildren: Louise Holland, Dudley Married longest to each...Published: Oct 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story