Sunday, June 21, 2015
A father's footsteps
Wayne County sons learn about business from their fathers — and how to be the best person they can be. Fathers and sons are usually best friends. They both learn from each other. They count on each other through...Published: Jun 21, 2015 3:29 PM Full Story
74 employees ending school district careers
Seventy-four retiring employees were recognized by Wayne County Public Schools at the district's annual retiree appreciation reception, held recently at Walnut Creek Country Club. All total, the departing staffers had a cumulative 1,628 years with the district and a...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Standing on their own two feet
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp.'s business incentive grant program, and it is beginning to come under fire from the members of Goldsboro City Council. Several members of the council in recent budget...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Nonprofit squeaks by budget ax
Literacy Connections of Wayne County on Tuesday survived two attempts, one drastic, to slash its county funding. The first attempt, which would have reduced the county allocation to $85,000, was led by Commissioner Joe Daughtery who has championed the...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro attorney state bar president
ASHEVILLE -- Shelby Duffy Benton of Goldsboro is the new president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was installed Saturday evening, June 20, at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville. Mrs. Benton, who operates Benton Family Law, has...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
33 local educators nominated for WCPS Teacher of the Year honor
Wayne County Public Schools has announced its 2015-2016 Teachers of the Year for the 33 schools in the district. The winners will now compete for the districtwide honor in the fall. The individual teachers and their assigned area include...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
A stinky ogre's tale
The magic words are "apple strudel." Marissa Fosberg galloped around the Stagestruck building shouting the words. The 6-year-old takes her role as Shrek very seriously. Shrek is disgusting. He stinks. It was said he is uglier than both of...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Local credit union awards scholarships
Three recent high school graduates have been presented $750 scholarships to pursue higher education in the fall. Brittany Acree, director of marketing and public relations, said the credit union introduced a scholarship contest as part of its mission to...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
County supports governor's bond plan
Gov. Pat McCrory says he cannot commit to specific requests for Wayne County in his $2.85 billion state bond proposal, Wayne County Commission Chairman Wayne Aycock said last week. "But in my conversation with the governor, I feel confident...Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Beating the heat?
Caden Hamilton, 10, walked to the end of the diving board at Walnut Creek on Saturday afternoon. He paused at the end of the structure. He looked at his mother, Jessica, who was sitting poolside, and cracked a wide grin....Published: Jun 21, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story