Wednesday, August 31, 2016
School begins with few hiccups
Another school year got underway Monday without too much hubbub, with student numbers up at most of the schools and staff vacancies down, Wayne County Public Schools officials said. Twenty-nine schools resumed this week, with the remaining three --...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Multiple wrecks occur on Berkeley
There were three wrecks within four hours on Berkeley Boulevard Tuesday afternoon from just after 1 p.m. to just before 5 p.m. The first wreck occurred in front of McDonald's and involved three cars. A woman was taken to...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Cherry Hospital to open in September
The new Cherry Hospital will be welcoming patients by the end of September -- some four years past its original planned opening. But that delay and the problems contributing to it got only a glancing nod Tuesday morning as...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Rep. John Bell elected as majority leader
State Rep. John Bell of Goldsboro was elected Tuesday by the House Republican caucus to complete Rep. Mike Hager's unexpired term as the Republican House majority leader. And by Tuesday evening Bell was on his way to Holly Springs...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board approves plan for school
The Goldsboro Planning Commission approved site plans for the addition of a middle school at Wayne Preparatory Academy during its meeting Monday. The decision sends the plan to the Goldsboro City Council, which will review the charter school addition during...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
'Verses and Vittles': Smart things
"Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." -- Ephesians 5:17 I call myself stupid, crazy and my favorite one, dummy, all the time. Now I know I am not any of those things because my...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Classes scheduled at Rones Chapel Area Community Center
Several programs will be held in September at the Rones Chapel Area Community Center. A basic CPR class will be held on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11. Contact Connie Wells at RCACC@earthlink.net for details and to sign up or call 919-658-0476...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Baseball, agriculture share a history in Wayne County
MOUNT OLIVE -- Baseball fields and cucumber fields have more in common than what most people might realize, and at one time there were plenty of both in Wayne County. There were semi-pro and community baseball teams in Mount Olive...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Chamber to bake up new Cake Boss
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual reverse raffle fundraiser dinner at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Wayne Shrine Club in Dudley. In addition, the third annual "Cake Boss" competition will...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday in the Park to remember 9/11
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Unity organization's annual Sunday in the Park will remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Organizers decided that should be the theme for the ninth annual event since it will fall on Sunday, Sept. 11. It will be...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
A new age of graduates
MOUNT OLIVE -- Some wanted to further their careers. Some wanted to get an education after serving in the armed forces. And one graduate wanted to get a degree that would enable him to open up a Christmas store after...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Golden Agers enjoy fellowship
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dot Dearen looks around the tables in the back dining room at the Yummy Orient pointing out the few empty chairs. One by one she names who the missing members of the Golden Agers group are and...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 upgrade makes draft DOT plan
MOUNT OLIVE -- Upgrading U.S. 117 from north of Country Club Road to south of Genoa Road near the Wayne County Fairgrounds -- the future Interstate 795 South corridor -- is included in the state's next draft 10-year transportation plan....Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Johnston Ambulance Service to close tonight
Johnston Ambulance Service is shutting its doors and will no longer be accepting any transports after 7 p.m. today. Courtney Clark, facilities coordinator and repetitive patient coordinator for Johnston Ambulance Service, confirmed that the business would no longer be...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Supply drive helps Dillard students
For Goldsboro schools, every little bit helps. That was the idea behind a donation made to Dillard Middle School Thursday afternoon as part of a project by city councilman Mark Stevens. Stevens, along with friends, family and colleagues, donated...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Construction continues for future Deacon Jones Autoplex
Construction is moving forward at the future Deacon Jones AutoPlex slated to open in January near U.S. 70. The AutoPlex will house the Deacon Jones Nissan and Deacon Jones Ford and Lincoln dealerships, which will move from their current...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Aug. 28 a resident of Goldsboro reported leaving a wallet in the resident's unsecured vehicle in the 1600 block of East Mulberry Street on the evening of Aug. 27. On Aug. 28 the resident discovered the wallet had been...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Brewmasters expands with new city location
Brewmasters, a popular startup craft beer restaurant in Wilson, is expanding with plans to open its second location in Goldsboro this year. The business will locate in the former McDonald's restaurant building at 2402 E. Ash St. next to...Published: Aug 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
John Bell elected NC House majority leader
State Rep. John Bell of Goldsboro was elected Tuesday by the House Republican caucus to complete Rep. Mike Hager's unexpired term as the Republican House majority leader. And by Tuesday evening Bell was on his way to Holly Springs to...Published: Aug 31, 2016 7:11 AM Full Story