Sunday, May 10, 2015
City's west end slated for new look, less crime
Goldsboro's West End neighborhood could look very different five years from now. The area, which is bordered by Elm Street, William Street and U.S. 117, was recently designated by the Goldsboro City Council as a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area....Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Courage, shared
Growing up, Shilo Harris could sense that he had a calling. He just didn't know what it was. It took his Christian faith and journeys through two doors separated by thousands of miles, time, agonizing suffering and recovery to...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Traffic stop ends in arrest for robbery
A traffic stop conducted by a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Wednesday led to the arrest of a man wanted for armed robbery. Brandon Lamar Jacobs, 25, 1575 Old Grantham Road, is charged with robbery with a...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
New superintendent pick close
The search for a new schools superintendent is wrapping up, with plans to name the district leader soon. "The negotiations are ongoing. Hopefully, we will have an announcement in the next 7 to 10 days," board chairman Chris West...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Students receive Duke University awards
Two students from Wayne County have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin N. Duke Memorial Scholarship at Duke University. The award covers full tuition, room, board and mandatory fees for eight semesters. Students from the Carolinas who have demonstrated high...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Career, technical teachers honored
Wayne County Public Schools announced two Career and Technical Education teachers of the year, for the middle and high school levels. Ginger Holland, chairperson for the middle school Family and Consumer Sciences Education program in the district, was named...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Optimist computer camp scheduled
The Optimist Computers4Students Summer Camp will provide students with the skills necessary to refurbish and build their own functional computer systems from parts obtained from used computers. Students will also learn how to install the Edubuntu operating system. The...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Entries sought for annual Health Department essay contest
Wayne County teens are asked to weigh in on some of the health concerns in their community, by participating in an essay contest sponsored by the Health Department. The 2015 Teen Public Health Essay Contest is sponsored by the...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Battlefield classroom
Children's screams echoed across the battlefield long after the smoke of the cannon faded. They cheered as Kerry Thompson and his friends reloaded it for another demonstration. On Friday, Tommy's Road Elementary's fourth-grade and St. Mary Catholic School's sixth-grade...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Central/Eastern Wayne High alumni homecoming set
Central/Eastern Wayne High School Alumni & Friends will observe its annual homecoming May 22-24. Classes ending in 0 and 5 will be honored. The banquet will be held on Friday, May 22 at Best Grove MB Church at 7 p.m....Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
BBQ contest carries $10,000 top prize
DUDLEY -- A $10,000 cash prize is waiting for the person who can cook up the best-tasting barbecued pork in Wayne County. The second-place winner will receive $1,000 and third-place, $500. Sponsored by Greater St. John Free Will Baptist...Published: May 10, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story