Sunday, October 15, 2017
Not bad for first: 2017's Wayne County Fire Princess is her department's first ever entry
For the first time in the 43-year history of the Wayne County Fire Princess pageant, Northeast Volunteer Fire Department's contestant won the crown. Abigail Allen, a junior at Charles B. Aycock High School, was named the 2017 Wayne County Fire...Published: Oct 15, 2017 3:45 PM Full Story
A healing paw: Mickey the therapy dog visits patients in the hospital to cheer them up
Alice Croom is still grieving for her beloved terrier, Molly, who died a few weeks ago. On top of that, the 71-year-old recently ended up in the hospital for cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection. But just for a little while,...Published: Oct 15, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
Youngs Auto Center announces new corporate division
From staff reports Young's Auto Center recently announced its new corporate division Carolina Reman and a new line up of remanufactured transmissions by Certified Transmissions. Carolina Reman will be the distributor of the new line of Certified Transmissions from Young's...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Tasty competition highlights Taste of Wayne
One of the community's favorite events got back underway this year after it was canceled in 2016 due to Hurricane Matthew. The 27th annual Taste of Wayne drew hundreds to the block of Center Street in front of City Hall...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Residents look at the possibilities for Seven Springs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- A few local residents left Saturday morning's interactive disaster recovery workshop early, clearly disappointed the meeting wasn't about dollars and cents. But for most of the 20 or so in attendance, the meeting offered an opportunity to...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
American Red Cross announces November blood drive schedule
Following are the November blood drives for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross: * Nov. 7 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at the chapter house, 600 N. George St. * Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Annual Paws-n-Pumpkins pet adoption event draws pet lovers to Waynesborough Park
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Major League Barbershop opens on Ash Street
After 25 years in the barbershop business, Rico Cox has set out on his own. Cox, with fellow barber Otis Anderson, opened Major League Barbershop at 2419 E. Ash St., suite three in April. Having spent his entire career at...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Lidl store on hold
Plans to build a new Lidl grocery store along Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro are now on hold. James Rowe, Goldsboro planning director, recently received notice that the plan to construct a 36,170-square-foot building is delayed, indefinitely. "We just...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Jade Restaurant offers a variety of cuisines from China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam
The Jade Restaurant offers a variety of cuisines, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese. And the new business uses healthy ingredients to make the dishes even better. "We don't prepare ingredients in advance to cook meals with," said assistant manager...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Wayne County Humane Society offers tips on how to keep pets safe during Halloween
Ghosts and goblins will be out in full force on Halloween for some scary good fun. But it may not be so much fun for your pet. To keep your pet safe on Halloween, the Wayne County Humane Society offers...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Sudan Mini-Rigs to sponsor fundraising golf tournament
The Sudan Mini-Rigs unit is sponsoring a fundraising golf tournament Monday, Oct. 16, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Lane Tree Golf club The team entry fee is $200 and hole sponsorship fees are $100. Entry forms are available...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Early voting starts Oct 19
Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 19, and continues through Saturday, Nov. 4, for the handful of municipal and sanitary district elections to be decided on Nov. 7. The only early voting site will be located at the Wayne County Board...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Meeting to address funding, resources for those struggling to recover from Hurricane Matthew
Residents still struggling to recover from Hurricane Matthew are being encouraged to attend a Wednesday workshop that will cover some of the various resources, including funding, housing and legal assistance, available to them. The Hurricane Matthew Recovery Workshop will be...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Really Chili Challenge to support Community Soup Kitchen
The 11th annual Really Chili Challenge will bring together local cooks, prize-winning recipes and residents from across Wayne County for the Oct. 28 charity event. The chili challenge will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the John Street...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Basket Treats offers something sweet for all
To experience a party in your mouth, stop by Basket Treats Bakery. Then new business is located at 119 N. Center St. and has been open since Oct. 1. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m....Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Downtown gets new art
Center Street has a new look after several new pieces of art were installed Friday, followed by an official art installation ceremony at City Hall. Three pieces went into place Friday -- Hanna Jubran's Midsummer, Bob Doster's July Leaves...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
APC Automotive Technologies acquire assets of DuraFit
APC Automotive Technologies, LLC, has acquired the complete assets of the DuraFit brand for its AP Emissions Technologies (AP Exhaust) division from Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. The acquisition will not affect operations at the local AP Exhaust plant, company officials...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story
Alzheimers Walk
pmoore@newsargus.com The 15th Annual AlzNC Walk is coming up later this month, with organizers hoping the effort will serve as a reminder of the importance of education and support for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The Duplin/Greene/Wayne event will take...Published: Oct 15, 2017 1:45 AM Full Story