Commissioners to meet with lawmakers

Wayne County's state legislative delegation will meet Friday at 8:30 a.m. with Wayne County commissioners at the Goldsboro Country Club. The meeting is open to the public. State Sens. Louis Pate and Don Davis and state Reps. John Bell, Larry...

Published: Apr 4, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story

Volunteers sought for cancer prevention study

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to participate in a Cancer Prevention Study 3. The purpose of the study is to try and find links between cancer and lifestyle and environment. Volunteers between the ages of 30 and...

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County board to start meeting in evening

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday tentatively made good on another campaign promise when they agreed to start holding evening meetings, at least on a trial basis. Commissioners, by a 6-1 vote, agreed to try the evening sessions...

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Junior Livestock Show held Wednesday, today

Isaac Young was too focused on handling his goat to smile. Even when the judge at the Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale joked with the 8-year-old while asking him questions, Isaac maintained a serious demeanor as he...

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Legislation aimed at protecting military bases

With the threat of a recently proposed coastal wind energy farm receding into the past, Wayne County legislators are working to prevent any similar projects from again sneaking up on the state's military community. A bill in the House,...

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