Wednesday, January 6, 2016
United Way nears its 2015 goal
Although the 2015 United Way of Wayne County campaign was due to end Dec. 31, it has been extended to include pledges that haven't come in yet. United Way director Steve Parr said the campaign is at 98.6 percent of...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sen. Burr bullish on future of economy
The United States can take the dominant role in reviving the global economy, provided the leadership in Washington will lead, Sen. Richard Burr told Goldsboro Rotarians on Tuesday. That leadership will need to include cutting capital taxes and easing...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County adopts salary plan
A new job classification plan that will mean salary increases for employees in the Sheriff's Office received unanimous approval Tuesday from Wayne County commissioners. And commissioners promised that other departments will be reviewed to ensure that the county pays competitive...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City approves resurfacing portion of Mulberry Street
During its work session Monday night, the Goldsboro City Council approved a measure that will allow resurfacing of Mulberry Street from Center Street to James Street. It will cost more than $20,000 and will be rolled into the city's...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
School board rejects Skype policy
The Wayne County Board of Education on Monday night rejected a new policy allowing board members "remote participation" in board meetings, similar to the Skyping policy it enacted in the fall, and approved a plan to relieve traffic congestion...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Becoming a leader
As a poverty-stricken youth growing up in Florida, Chad Evans did not envision himself becoming a leader one day. "My parents had problems of their own," the 37-year-old recalls. "Raising kids was not on their to-do list." When he...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Program schedule finalized at Wayne Community College
The Arts and Humanities program at Wayne Community College has finalized its spring schedule, with officials recently announcing its plans for the program to become regional. Adrienne Northington, associate director of the WCC Foundation, said negotiations have begun with...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Family of three escapes fire unharmed
MOUNT OLIVE -- A woman, her two children and pet dog escaped injury Tuesday morning as they fled their burning home. They were taken to the police station to get them out of the frigid weather until the Red...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Rezoning request returns to board
MOUNT OLIVE -- A controversial rezoning request for county-owned property in the Mount Olive Industrial Park will be back before the public next month nearly a year after a contentious and at times heated discussion scuttled the original request....Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week: Authorities seek information in robbery at Family Dollar in December
On Dec. 10 at approximately 8:15 p.m., employees of the Family Dollar located at 1403 Wayne Memorial Drive reported an unknown, black male suspect came into the store with a knife visible and robbed them of an undetermined amount of...Published: Jan 6, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story