AP-US-NEWPORT-HEIRESS-DEATH-WITNESS 1966 death of Doris Duke employee an accident, review finds The city manager in Newport, Rhode Island, is standing by the city police department’s review of the 1966 death of an employee of wealthy heiress Doris Duke. The city manager in a statement Tuesday said there is no new evidence that would suggest that…… read more »
(GDN) — The holiday season arrives in Downtown Goldsboro. As is now tradition, the Center Street area was illuminated for the holidays during the annual Downtown Lights Up event on Tuesday evening. The switch was thrown at approximately 5:30 PM setting the downtown area alight with the Christmas spirit. Free horse-drawn carriage rides were offered…… read more »
Meet Ivey! She is about 8-years-old. This sweet and curious girl is an interesting mix of treewalker and coonhound. Ivey is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the…… read more »
Sheriff Larry Pierce states “the holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers will be crowding retail and other discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals. This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours. These factors and the…… read more »
(GDN) — It’s the largest unrestricted gift in Wayne Community College’s history. The estate of Williams S. “Bill” and Melda B. Lamm has left over $1 million to the Foundation of Wayne Community College. The Lamms’ nephew Don Pittman made the announcement Tuesday at WCC. Mark Hale, the attorney for the Lamm estate, says the…… read more »
The University of Mount Olive through the Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center is working with leaders on its campus and across eastern North Carolina to complete an economic development analysis survey for the local Mount Olive area. This project will inform local leaders about strategies and opportunities to impact economic development in the region. The…… read more »
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is suspending most construction activity along major highways to keep lanes open for holiday travel. The work along interstates, U.S. routes and key N.C. routes is expected to shut down from the morning of Nov. 23 through the evening of Nov. 29. Work that does not impact travel lanes…… read more »
– From the office of Gov. Roy Cooper – MasterBrand Cabinets, one of the largest cabinet manufacturers in North America, will expand its operations in Lenoir County to create more than 450 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday. The company will invest more than $13.5 million to expand production capacity at…… read more »
(GDN) — Not everyone is able to spend Thanksgiving with friends and family. Others just don’t want to do all of that cooking for the feast, and some may not have the means for a holiday meal. This year’s HopesGiving meal in Goldsboro gives everyone the opportunity for fellowship and plenty of food on Thanksgiving. …… read more »
The State Highway Patrol is preparing for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across our state. During the coming weeks, the Patrol will proactively target dangerous driver behaviors to include speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 48 million people…… read more »
