Sunday, August 5, 2018
Hurricane property acquisition meeting set
An informational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday for property owners whose property was flooded during Hurricane Matthew and who have been approved for the federal buyout program.It will be held in Hall C at the Maxwell Center,...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Purple Heart heroes recognized for valiant service
Col. Donn Yates had planned an elaborate speech full of quotes in hopes of entertaining the crowd at Friday night's Purple Heart Banquet."But I actually threw it in the trash as I drove off base because I had a really,...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Church sustains damage in grease fire
Goldsboro firefighters responded to a grease fire at a local church Friday.Just after 9 a.m., firefighters responded to the blaze at Pentecostal Holy Church, located at 600 E. Pine St. The fire began when two church members, Thomasina Lewis and...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
'It's possible to have your dream house'
FREMONT -- David, Yumali and their son Alejandro Arrieta-Hernandez hammered the final nail into their new home on Norwayne School Road to celebrate the completion of their new Habitat for Humanity home.The family celebrated the end of a long building...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Goldsboro High School Class of 1948
The Goldsboro High School Class of 1948 celebrated its 70-year reunion on June 30. Standing, from left, is John Kleinert, Earline Griffin Easo and Bob Hill; seated, from left, is Addie Pilkington Blackburn, Tootsie Crocker Adderholdt, Ann Houser Court, Lillian...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Carver Alumni and Friends Association elects national board officers
The Carver Alumni and Friends Association Inc. has elected officers for its national board. Seated from left are Linda Pigford, treasurer; Carletha W. Langley, financial secretary; Amanda H. Johnson, parliamentarian; and Comatha B. Johnson, publicist. Standing from left are James...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Community picnic in the works
Planning is underway for a community picnic in northern Wayne County on Aug. 18.In an effort to bring together area residents, churches and people from all walks of life, 14 different organizations, primarily churches, are organizing the event set that...Published: Aug 5, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story