Sunday, March 4, 2018
Family, fun and education
Melissa Hall recalled driving past the section of Wayne Memorial Drive where the anticipated Maxwell Center was being constructed. Her children would regularly ask "when they could come in," she said with a smile. So when the March 1 grand...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
High Court denies Lane
The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled against convicted murderer Eric Glenn Lane's appeal to allow for DNA testing of evidence in the 2002 slaying of 5-year-old Precious Ebony Whitfield. Lane was convicted in 2005 of the kidnapping, rape...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
On the battlefield
History marched into Wayne County over the weekend as the sound of muskets and cannon blasts could be heard from the Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield in Dudley. Close to 150 re-enactors, some traveling from as far as Canada, took to...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
County looks at Waylin Fire District tax hike
Wayne County commissioners will be asked on Tuesday to increase the Waylin Fire District tax by 2.5 cents. The Waylin Fire District serves the rural area around Mount Olive. The increase would raise the rate to 7 cents per...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
WorkKeys test dates set for March
The WorkKeys(r) tests for the National Career Readiness Certificate will be offered at Wayne Community College four times this month. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions on March 13 and 20, 8:30 a.m.-12:30...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Goldsboro High School alumnus lands role in record-breaking 'Black Panther'
Goldsboro High School graduate Stanley Aughtry never set out to land a role in a blockbuster superhero movie -- but he's ended up with two so far nonetheless. After first appearing in 2008's Batman film "The Dark Knight," Aughtry...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Education is the roadmap to safety
Anyone who drives could stand to learn a bit more about the care and safety of a vehicle. CCOG, Chevrolet Cadillac of Goldsboro, is holding a free community education event on Saturday, March 17, at the dealership on U.S....Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Case Farms sets safety record
Case Farms, a fully-integrated poultry farming and processing group, recently achieved a major safety milestone after working 3 million hours without experiencing an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable lost time accident at its Goldsboro processing facility. This...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Second annual car show will benefit students
Daniels Memorial United Methodist Church will hold its second annual car show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10. It will be hosted by Ground Level Car Club at the church, 2802 E. Ash St. There is...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive recital to feature Dr. Alan Armstrong
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dr. Alan Armstrong will be featured in a recital at the University of Mount Olive at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in the Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall, 207 Wooten St. The recital is entitled "Welcome...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Boutique credits success to persistence
Anna Jacks Children's Boutique is officially open for business. The clothing store, which stocks both children's clothes and some adult wear, held its grand opening Wednesday. For the Rackley family, who own and operate the boutique, getting to this...Published: Mar 4, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story