Sunday, May 31, 2015
WATCH backers: Program deserves funding
In the years since Wayne Action Teams for Community Health began providing health care for the uninsured in Wayne County, its director has seen the program grow beyond the mobile van to a satellite clinic at the YMCA and...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Community gathers for a Saturday of fun
Katy Brewer lined up the shot with her bow and arrow -- the deer was in her sights. Kim Knight, a sergeant with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in Johnston County, helped her hold the bow steady to...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Second suspect arrested in rash of thefts
The second suspect identified in a series of motor vehicle break-ins that took place in January has turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department, according to a press release. Deshawn Lamont Rowe, 22, is charged with two counts of...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
County reviews budget proposal
Wayne County's proposed 2015-16 budget of $177,854,151 reduces the property tax rate from 66.65 cents to 66.5 cents per $100 of property value, eliminates several positions but then adds 28 employees for the new jail. It provides for 2...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Eastern N.C.'s champion
John Kerr III towered over the Wayne County political scene for more than two decades. A state representative and later a powerful senator, Kerr never met a stranger. A man who loved to talk, he was friendly and truly interested...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Fourteen Faith Christian seniors turn tassels
The Rev. Christian Powell gripped a baton during the commencement speech he gave to the 2015 Faith Christian Academy graduating class Friday night. That baton, he said, represented the education and the upbringing the graduates have. He said that...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Paddle party
Becky Winslow lined up her canoe at the bottom of the boat ramp, sliding half of it into the water. She eased down into the craft and prepared herself for three hours of paddling. Then, as she started to move...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Commission to hear budget comments
Wayne County's proposed 2015-16 budget of $177,854,151 will be open for public comment Tuesday during a hearing before the county board of commissioners. The public hearing will start at 9:15 a.m. The meeting will begin with an agenda briefing...Published: May 31, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story