Wednesday, January 21, 2015
County tables funding vote
Wayne County commissioners were quick to say Tuesday that they support the Special Olympics. But they refused a request to provide financial support for the organization, at least for the time being. Instead, they said, the organization and the...Published: Jan 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Council votes to repair sewer system
Goldsboro will begin implementing a rehabilitation plan to repair trouble spots in its sanitary sewer lines throughout the city after City Council approved the project Tuesday night. Instead of entering into an agreement with the engineering firm of McKim...Published: Jan 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC Small Business Center marks 30th anniversary
For 30 years, the Small Business Center at Wayne Community College has been providing support and assistance to start-ups and fledgling entrepreneurs, with the director crediting its longevity to partnerships between the college and community as well as economic...Published: Jan 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect caught in traffic stop
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team stopped a Wilson man traveling through the county Sunday and found marijuana in the vehicle, according to a press release. Joshua Michael Jordell Nelson, 30, of 3716 Lear Court NW...Published: Jan 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont in good financial shape
FREMONT -- The Fremont Board of Aldermen Tuesday night received a clean bill of health regarding the town's financial statements from 2014. Andrew Harris, auditor for the town of Fremont for the previous six years, said the books were...Published: Jan 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Nov. 21, 2014, and Dec. 5, 2014, occupied residences located in the 100 Block of East Smith Street in Pikeville were intentionally set on fire. Both fires resulted the structure sustained minimal damage. The Pikeville Police Department and the...Published: Jan 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Arts Council makes push to raise funds
The Arts Council of Wayne County is halfway to its goal of $45,000 for its annual fund drive, which ends June 30. Director Sarah Merritt said the nonprofit has an annual operating budget of $290,000, and the fund drive...Published: Jan 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story