Monday, December 18, 2017
Foods from the Past
Children -- and even adults -- look forward to presents under the tree at Christmas time. But back in the 19th century, the stars of the holiday were sweet treats. "They didn't usually get sweets throughout the year," said Joshua...Published: Dec 18, 2017 4:42 PM Full Story
Mount Olive man charged for possession of meth
A Mount Olive man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office's Aggressive Criminal Enforcement team. As a result of an investigation by deputies, Garett Sterling Sutton, 23, of 309 E. Station St., Mount...Published: Dec 18, 2017 2:04 PM Full Story
WCC and county talk demographics
Wayne County has 13 ZIP codes. Curriculum students at Wayne Community College represent 160 ZIP codes, while students in the work force programs represent 601 ZIP codes. Enrollment figures, the college's demographics and the need for countywide broadband internet...Published: Dec 18, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Angels to 800 children
More than 800 Wayne County children will wake up Christmas morning this year with toys under their tree, thanks to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Distribution day was Thursday at the old Coca-Cola warehouse, which had been donated...Published: Dec 18, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Habitat Goldsboro-Wayne to dedicate 75th new home
With each house that Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne builds, a family experiences a milestone. Thursday, Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will celebrate a significant milestone of its own -- the dedication of its 75th new home. The house at...Published: Dec 18, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
On the agenda: grant dollars for recovery funding
Wayne County commissioners are expected to establish Tuesday a grant project budget ordinance for a $17 million 2017 Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery project. In a related action, they will also be asked to adopt compliance plans and policies for...Published: Dec 18, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story