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Friday, December 31, 2004
Missing in Thailand
Wife of Wayne native missing in Thailand
Little Bank robbed again
Dog on the roof...no law against it
Public records
Construction nearly complete on Duplin hangar
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Thursday, December 30, 2004
Judge denies 3rd magistrate another term
City wants extension of bond-sale deadline
Wayne will retain Winn-Dixie stores
Wayne residents can help tsunami aid effort
Watch Night services planned
Flu shots restrictions loosened
Public records
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Wayne Country Day students earn AP scholar designation
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Southern winter sunrise
Clerk of Court Minchew calls magistrate dismissals "unfortunate"
Annexation case still without judge's decision
County drug squad makes major arrest
KB Toys in Berkeley Mall closing
Wayne native to be inducted in Sampson County Hall of Fame
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Public records
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Mobile home destroyed
Mount Olive officer shot at during chase
Public records
Chamber adds new employees
Monday, December 27, 2004
Icy roads
Magistrates get Christmas Eve pink slips
Storm a day late for white Christmas
Cooper-Standard sale completed
Fire Department promotions
Public records
Commentary: Santa Starling
Leadership class officers chosen
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Wrecks kills former resident
Winter weather
Public records
Kannans & dog reunite after 18 months
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Friday, December 24, 2004
Boling Furniture closes for holiday
Lights on Slocumb
Public records
Church News
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Thursday, December 23, 2004
City to lose lots in failed Project Homestead housing plan
Tobacco farmers fear loss of income
Brieflies
Public records
ECU will hold programs for nonprofits
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
N.C. Guard soldiers to return
Violators of junk car rules may face financial penalties
Stocking Fund total nears $39,000
Boy Scout executive seriously injured in accident
Juror writes letter, pays fine, for causing problems in the Eric Lane trial
Fremont board denies zoning request
Public records
Wayne commissioners waive landfill fees for Memorial building demolition
Gateway reviews suggestions sites for bus shelters
Fremont board approves new sidewalks
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
In memory of Avery
Woman accused in Toys for Tots theft faces new charges
Residents oppose concrete plant
Parents bring gifts to hospital where daughter died
Director sought for Gateway system
Proffitt's to sell Goldsboro store to Belk
Goldsboro clerk retires, Daw to take her place
Kornegays donate 1 million dollars to MOC
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Public records
Neighbors fight Berkeley car lot
Monday, December 20, 2004
Baby, it's cold outside!
Christmas in a foreign land
Volunteers recognized for thousands of hours
Public records
County officials will hold a hearing on proposed changes to the junk car ordinance
OPINION -- Our friends (?)
WCC needs reading tutors
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Smiles abound at ESF party
ESF donation list
Mount Olive College graduation held Saturday
Officials hope biodiesel plant grows in Mount Olive field
WARM Hearts mentor matches tell their stories
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Goldsboro council to hold hearings
Volunteer Wayne
Wayne County Court News
Public Record
Lula Newkirk gets her day in Mount Olive
WCC recognizes top employees
Program distributes 2,400 free books
Mount Olive College considers expansion in New Bern
Friday, December 17, 2004
Biodiesel plant picks Mount Olive
New president to head Home, Health and Hospice
Money keeps coming in for Empty Stocking Fund party
Injunction keeps Doll House closed, at least temporarily
Couple accused of manufacturing methamphetamine
Friend of the handicapped dies of cancer
Public records
Coalition formed to ensure safety of children
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Thursday, December 16, 2004
Railroad to Wilmington may be completed
Fine, apology end juror's contempt case
Farmers gather to discuss life after the tobacco buyout
Concrete firm ready to starm construction
It's done! Empty Stocking Fund reaches goal
Wayne's roads 19th most dangerous in the state
Public records
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New program specialists hired by Smart Start
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
School issues lead to long session for Wayne boards
Goldsboro Milling's $2,000 gift, others, boost Stocking Fund
Wayne County sees record cotton yield but quality is only average
Kerr receives award for youth club service
U.S. 117 traffic light at Dudley meant to be temporary, overpass planned
King breakfast, other festivities, set for January
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Public records
Planning board recommends improving county's appearance through new housing rules
Correction
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Hickory Forge
Goldsboro hires city manager from Laurinburg
Man invites county to return to the 1800s
Stocking Fund still needs $7,500
County's vote keeps Cayton bypass moving
Hospital plans $1 million revamp
Car dealers' fund-drive boosts programs for military families
Kinston Proffitt's to sell to Belk
Judge, D.A. testify in tainted-jury case
Public records
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Entrepreneur class
College grant
Keeping it Clean -- Wayne's newest farm agent fights river pollution
It's about to get cold, so here are some winter tips
Monday, December 13, 2004
Parade day in Eureka
Church headquarters nears completion
Wayne expects to receive 6,000 more flu shots
Bob Jones speaks in Goldsboro
Public records
OPINION -- Encouraging terrorists
Hospital manager given state recognition
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Hollywood hooray planned for spring
Stoplight battle yields to push for overpass
United Way seeks to make goal before end of year
Gift given in gratitude for fund's impact
Two from Goldsboro to help president begin second term
Family Y's popular father-daughter dance returns in January
Public Record
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Store, motel blazes top monthly fire report
Friday, December 10, 2004
From Kinston to Atlanta
'I'm going to heaven ,,,' Avery Hackett, 6, left hope among tears
Delta deal will boost region, says GTP director
Community center raises $32,000 in one-day event
Santa wrapping gifts, filling stockings for Goldsboro party
Barkley summoned back to TV
Angles still needed
Help needed for Sara's Reguge battered-women's shelter
Students qualify in regional competition
Public records
Phylis Gurley picked to lead Eastpointe committee
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Food warehouse dedicated
Banks to host special blood drive
Thursday, December 9, 2004
Skiing Santa
Council cleared to move forward on new City Hall
Cities must embrace change, DGDC speaker says
Wayne and Duplin roads receive poor ratings in report
Weekend events set to bring hoiday cheer
Empty Stocking Fund can meet your gift-giving needs
Atlanta jet service to begin at Global TransPark
New equipment helps find, fight city fire
Public records
Duplin hires new Emergency Services director
Lane gets second lawyer
Meadow Lane students mourn for classmate
1914 map shows street designs
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Empty Stocking Fund donation
Authors of threats found
Two murder indictments handed down
Mike Allen new horticulture agent
Special number for mission fundraiser
With love from the North
Alleged house of prostitution shut down
Wayne woman among those charged in meth lab crackdown
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Wayne would far well with better rail service
Public records
Duplin borrows $1.5 million for courthouse repairs
An 1862 Christmas on hand at the River House
Duplin Democratic chairman asked to resign
Bell to lead Eastpointe
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Morning fog
Council approves plans for four new stores
Board hopes to put brakes on stoplight
City extends Slozak's contract
Council's vice-chairman vote angers Republican
Counciil bans aggressive begging
Empty Stocking update
Wayne man shot during alleged criminal act
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Public records
Students enterprising poinsettias
Jones named mayor pro tem of Seven Springs
City gets high marks on audit
Monday, December 6, 2004
Commissioners sworn in
Woman says she did not steal from Toys for Tots
Wayne to get hit with higher inspection fees
The flight of the butterfly
Commissioners choose Evans as chairman
Public records
III Century Singers give audience gift
Goldsboro Ballet's 'Nutcracker' keeps getting better
Governor's School nominees
OPINION -- What about moonshine?
Sunday, December 5, 2004
Woman charged, charity's toys recovered
Threat note at school investigated
City to consider Slozak extension and anti-begging law
How far should school anti-smoking rules go?
Parade day is a hit
Jackson donation heats up Stocking Fund
Community Crisis Center to hold fund-raiser
Volunteer Wayne
Court News
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Public Record
New county commissioner to be sworn in
Duplin school board appointment challenged
Mt. Olive runway closes in on road
Friday, December 3, 2004
LaGrange parade
Foreign students in Wayne beat test scores of state's other foreign students
Anonymous giver boosts Empty Stocking Fund
Salavation Army needs more angels flocking to its gift trees
Public records
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Payless helps provde shoes for children
Two more join Mount Olive College Foundation
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Schools agree to meet with commissioners
Rules being planned to boost housing standards in Wayne
Boling says it plans to keep operating
Speaker to focus on city preservation
County plans cooking oil recycling
Public records
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Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Voices raised in song
Retailers see strong sales for holidays
NAACP, Clergy group want input on proposed school committee
Charis Prep approved as a school
Group seeks to memorialize canine military service
Public records
Host families sought for students
Raper gives retirement speech
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