Sunday, December 4, 2016
Fleeing Cuba: Local woman recalls Castro's rise
When Fe Finch learned of the passing of Fidel Castro, she spent most of the day crying. But not because he died. Memories of her early life in Cuba -- where her father and uncle had both been appointed by...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
WCC recognizes students
Wayne Community College's Adult High School Program has honored three students for outstanding academic achievement. Bailey Jewel Evers and Manuela Braach Kenny were named to the honors list for the fall session. To be included on this list, students must...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Wayne County DOT workers honored
RALEIGH - Three employees from Wayne County Maintenance were recognized with the N.C. Department of Transportation's Extra Mile Award for rescuing trapped motorists during Hurricane Matthew. Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson presented the award to Clifton Merritt, Roger Peeden and Luther...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Wendy Snow Walker to be new leader at county's arts council
As the new director of the Arts Council of Wayne County, Wendy Snow Walker wants to really grow and increase the classes and other activities the group is now offering. The 47-year-old took over the position last month from Sarah...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Little Bank and Union Bank merge
The Little Bank and Union Bank have entered into a definitive agreement to merge and will operate under the Union Bank brand name, with headquarters in Greenville. The combined bank will have about $665 million in total assets and...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
City council to hold public hearings on incentive grant and property fees
The Goldsboro City Council will hold public hearings Monday for a proposed economic incentive grant and property assessment fees for residents living at Balsam Place. City officials are considering a $25,000 economic incentive grant for Alta Foods, which plans...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Gingerbread creations: Annual contest entries include a barn, carousel and even one of downtown Goldsboro.
Creating a gingerbread carousel wasn't easy for Karin Thompson. While baking some of the dough into a cylinder shape, it turned into one big blob instead. The very last horse didn't want to stick to the carousel and kept falling...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Spirit in the streets
Chilly weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of the hundreds who turned out for Christmas parades in Goldsboro, Fremont and Mount Olive Saturday, as people gathered along the streets to celebrate the season with their communities. The day...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
FEMA centers begin to close
Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery centers closed Friday afternoon in Johnston and Lenoir counties. However, people can still call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 or download the ReadyNC and FEMA mobile apps. Meanwhile FEMA officials say that volunteers...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
* Gail and Mike Lancaster, $200, in memory of Bobby Lancaster, Ruby Beamon and Brenda Beamon * Barbara Davis Howard, $50, in loving memory of my husband, J.D. Howard * Ann Thornton, $100, in memory of Mark H. Parks, Edwin...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
DOT customer survey
RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Transportation has opened the department's second annual customer survey. All citizen feedback will be collected online. Citizens wishing to participate can visit go.ncsu.edu/customerservice2016. The survey takes 15 minutes to complete and the survey...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Hearing to be held on events ordinance
The public Monday morning will have the opportunity to comment on a proposal before Wayne County commissioners to establish a special events ordinance for the county. Should the ordinance be approved, commissioners are also expected to adopt a fee...Published: Dec 4, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story