Sunday, November 26, 2017
A Christmas Carol
Portraying Bob Cratchit's wife, Emily, in "A Christmas Carol" will be difficult for Linda Sampson as she has to endure her youngest child, Tiny Tim's death in the play. But it will be even harder for Linda because Tiny Tim...Published: Nov 26, 2017 6:22 PM Full Story
Command terminated, return to family.
Gary Whaley always wanted to be a firefighter. He developed a fascination with the fire service at an early age. And he wasted no time breaking into the field. At 17, he joined the Polly Watson Fire Department. Then...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Investing in the entrepreneurial spirit
The entrepreneur spirit and before-her-time vision of Janice Whisenhunt turned a plot of farmland on Royall Avenue into a magical place known as the Victorian Village. Even she could not have envisioned the transformation that started out with the 1983...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Triathlon group, Trifectas, goes the distance to bring Christmas to kids who might otherwise miss out
Christmas is a magical season for children as they eagerly await Santa's arrival with a bag full of toys. But for some children, Christmas may be just another day, no tree, no fancy holiday meal and no toys. To...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Registers ring on Small Business Saturday
"Hot chocolate," squealed 4-year-old Emma as she took the cup from her older sister, Alex. "It's good," Emma said -- good enough to momentarily distract her from the colorful hair streamers on the table at The Peach Boutique. Emma...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Officials talk use of pepper spray in schools
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce and Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West were on hand at the Wayne County Board of Education's Monday work session, to discuss under what circumstances their school resource officers would use pepper spray to quell...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Woman parlays her husband's career into a business she now runs
For Jan Metzler, starting a new business began with a simple suggestion. In October, Metzler began selling discontinued and limited edition items from Park Designs and its child company Split P, two design companies which produce a wide variety...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
County facilities master plan put on hold
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday tabled action on a proposed facilities master plan after questions were raised about some of the cost estimates. Concerns were expressed as well that the full board had not been privy to the planning process....Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
A.C.E. Team makes arrests
Traffic stops by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team resulted in drug charges against three different people. The first stop was Friday, Nov. 24, on North Herman Street close to the Light House Mart. The driver,...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Save room at the top for either an angel or a star
Several Christmas tree lots are fully stocked and prepared to offer a variety of Fraser firs for the holiday season. Traditionally, most people seek out their favorite tree the day after Thanksgiving, even though two area lots were already...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story