Monday, October 12, 2015
BPW members decide they will disband
The Wayne/Duplin Business and Professional Women's Club will cease to exist in April after 50 some years of championing causes for business and professional women. At one point there were BPW clubs in Mount Olive and Goldsboro. The clubs...Published: Oct 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tasting for a cause
Several hundred people came out to Sunday's 25th annual Taste of Wayne County, and after more than two hours of tasting everything from twice baked mashed potatoes to coffee sweet potato puree, the winners were crowned. Carl and 'Chelle's...Published: Oct 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Jet is now in place
The newly restored F-86 fighter jet was placed on its stand behind the Air Force wings at the roundabout downtown on Sunday evening. In this shot, Marty Batura puts the final bolts in place to secure the plane in...Published: Oct 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
City eyeing design rules
Changes to the city's design guidelines for commercial businesses in downtown's historic district are being developed by urban designer and Historic District Commission chairman Allison Platt. Ms. Platt has been working with an informally named Design Guidelines Steering Committee...Published: Oct 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Security tightens at county courthouse
Security at the Wayne County Courthouse has increased significantly over the last six months, largely at the request of Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce. In addition to more deputies being assigned to the facility, upgrades in communication capabilities and...Published: Oct 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Tiffany Creech named Alliance's existing industry manager
Tiffany Creech has been named the existing industry manager for the Wayne County Development Alliance as of Oct. 1. Ms. Creech steps into this new position following the retirement of Mike Haney who served as the existing industry specialist...Published: Oct 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College offers WorkKeys testing throughout October
The WorkKeys(r) tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate will be offered several times this month at Wayne Community College. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success program will provide testing sessions at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Oct. 27;...Published: Oct 12, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story