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    Summaries and scores  Nov 21, 2009
    (2) Goldsboro 41, (7) Southeast Halifax 8. (4) Pender County 56, (5) Ayden-Grifton 13. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Friday's high school football playoffs schedule  Nov 17, 2009
    Southeast Halifax at Goldsboro. Murphy at Albemarle. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Overdue library books returned half century later  Nov 15, 2009
    The Goldsboro middle school had planned to allow students to buy 20 test points for a $20 donation. Shepherd says she approved the idea after a parent advisory council presented it as a way to raise money for new technology for the school. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Saturday Thumbs  Nov 14, 2009
    Thumbs down: Unlike the candy buyback, there s not much good that can be said about a Goldsboro, N.C., middle school s out-of-the-box fundraising idea following a disappointing chocolate sale. According to The News & Observer of Raleigh, a parent advisory council at Rosewood Middle School took it back to the basics with a plan to sell higher test scores. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    N.C. principal leaves after cash-for-grades flap  Nov 14, 2009
    GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) A North Carolina principal is retiring after school district leaders halted a cash-for-grades fundraiser she approved. Wayne County Public Schools said Friday that Rosewood Middle School principal Susie Shepherd has gone on leave for the rest of the month and will retire at the beginning of December. (USA Today -- News)

    NC School Sells Test Points for $20 to Raise Money  Nov 12, 2009
    GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- A middle school in North Carolina is selling test scores to students in a bid to raise money. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Wednesday that a parent advisory council at Rosewood Middle School in Goldsboro come up with the fundraising plan after last year's chocolate sale flopped. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    NC school officials nix cash-for-grades fundraiser  Nov 12, 2009
    GOLDSBORO, N.C. -- Administrators have nixed a North Carolina middle school's cash-for-grades fundraiser. The News ver of Raleigh reported Wednesday that Wayne County school administrators have halted the plan at Rosewood Middle School in Goldsboro. (Fresno Bee)

    Danis buys North Carolina builder  Oct 30, 2009
    which has more than 400 employees and annual revenue of more than $300 million last year, has purchased Goldsboro, N.C.-based Inc.. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)

    From the field  Oct 29, 2009
    The largest flounder was caught by Team E-Z Tackle of Goldsboro. The 3. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Morgans seek mental-health improvements  Oct 20, 2009
    According to Morgan, those facilities include Caswell Developmental Center in Kinston and Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro. Operation Santa Claus distributes new clothing, personal-care items and such notions as pencils and pads to the clients. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    James Jim F. Barden Jr.  Oct 17, 2009
    He was born July 22, 1918, in Goldsboro, to J. Floyd and Mabel Edgerton Barden. He grew up on his family s farm and attended Goldsboro Public Schools ... Jim grew up worshipping at Goldsboro Friends Church and later became a member of Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church in Tarboro, First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke Rapids, and Englewood Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Jesse Franklin Pittard Sr.  Oct 16, 2009
    GOLDSBORO Mr. Jesse Franklin Frank Pittard Sr., 69, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 ... He was the proud father of one son and daughter-in-law, Jesse Jay and Gina Pittard of Goldsboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Christie and David Rawlings of Jarratt, Va ... In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Rosewood First Baptist Church Building Fund, 562 N.C. 581 South, Goldsboro NC 27530 or the National Parkinson s Association. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Signs of recession ending across the U.S.  Oct 16, 2009
    North Carolina (4 out of 15): Goldsboro, Greenville, Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News (Virginia-North Carolina), Winston-Salem. North Dakota (3 out of 3): Bismarck, Fargo (North Dakota-Minnesota), Grand Forks (North Dakota-Minnesota). (MSNBC -- Business)

    Woodlands top cop retires  Oct 10, 2009
    Nine applicants were narrowed down to two candidates Stevens and an officer from Goldsboro. The town unanimously chose Stevens. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Statewide scores  Oct 10, 2009
    Goldsboro 68, North Duplin 23. Hendersonville 40, Avery County 7. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Get out and go  Oct 9, 2009
    Goldsboro at North Duplin ... Goldsboro Rosewood at Ayden-Grifton. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Whitfield gets nod to lead NCHSAA  Oct 9, 2009
    He attended Rosewood High near Goldsboro and played football and baseball there. After graduating in 1988 from Rosewood, he played baseball at East Carolina for two years before transferring and playing for two years at North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Mary Rue Stansbury Bell  Oct 7, 2009
    She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Newsom and her husband, David; her sons, James and William Bell; her grandchildren, James Bell ll, Stephanie Bell, Crystal Bell, Suzanne Forte and Sam Bell; four great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Hazel Bell of Roanoke Rapids; her sisters, Katherine Faison and her husband, Marlyn, of Roanoke Rapids, Lovelle Bell Gray of Roanoke Rapids and Bessie Bennett of Goldsboro; her sisters-in-law, Jean Stansbury of Roanoke Rapids, Dorothy Bell Matthews and her... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Mr. Butterball talks turkey  Oct 3, 2009
    Prior to the completion of our headquarters, we were working throughout our seven plant locations, as well as in Goldsboro and the Chicago area. The new location is specifically designed for our needs and to improve internal communication across all of Butterball s operational facilities. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Seahawks win second straight  Sep 26, 2009
    Goldsboro 26, Washington 14. Farmville Central 59, D.H. Conley 12. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Tonight's games  Sep 25, 2009
    Southern Wayne at Goldsboro. Southside at Camden. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Area school holds safety day  Sep 18, 2009
    Daily Herald Print Edition. By Roger BellDaily Herald Staff Writer Published/Last Modified on Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:40 PM EDT. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Panthers cant keep up with Pam Pack  Sep 12, 2009
    Both teams have a bye next Friday, but after that Washington will return to action the following week against Goldsboro on the road, while Northside will travel to Four Rivers Conference foe Roanoke. Northside Washington. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Thursday's UNC Links  Sep 11, 2009
    He scored 35 points for Laney in one half and the quarters were only eight minutes long. He poured in 40 points on Goldsboro his junior season. You get the point. (InsideCarolina.com)

    Pirates Ready For Instructional League  Sep 11, 2009
    DSL Pirates Gourley , John% 3B 6-0 185 R/R 6/28/1991 Goldsboro, NC GCL Pirates Irvine, Patrick 3B 6-0 197 L/R 1/27/1986 Boston, MA State College. Shortstops (4) POS HT WT B/T D.O.B BIRTHPLACE 2009 CLUB Barrios, Jhonathan SS 5-10 165 R/R 12/1/1991 Cartagena, Colombia VSL Pirates Bishop, Jorge SS 5-10 150 R/R 3/12/1991 Colon, Panama VSL Pirates Holt, Brock SS 5-10 165 L/R 6/11/1988 Fort Worth, TX State College Ngoepe, Mpho'10 165 B/R 1/18/1990 Pietersburg, South Africa GCL Pirates. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)

    Festival fun for everyone  Sep 7, 2009
    We come in from Goldsboro every year, said Nichole. This is little man s second year, said Mark. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Progress Energy plans to shut down coal plant, build $900M gas-fueled facility  Aug 19, 2009
    plans to shut down a coal-fired power plant the Lee Plant near Goldsboro and build a $900 million natural gas-fueled facility at the site, the Raleigh-based utility announced Tuesday. The new natural gas-fired facility is expected to begin operations by 2013. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    This season's outsiders  Aug 18, 2009
    With starter Dedrick Epps recovering from knee surgery, the 6-foot-8 Goldsboro native may see some significant playing time, even though he hasn't played football since high school. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Ex-Pack star Clark trails by one stroke  Aug 8, 2009
    Raleigh's Murray qualifies for U.S. Amateur: Grayson Murray of Raleigh fired a 5-under 139 to finish second and earn a berth in the U.S. Amateur Championship at the sectional qualifying tournament on Friday at the Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro. Hamlet's David Watkins won the tournament with an 8-under 136 total. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Video: Teens Address Community Technology Need With Global Ambition  Aug 7, 2009
    Where: Wayne School of Engineering at Goldsboro High School - 700 N. Herman Street, Goldsboro, North Carolina ... Wayne School of Engineering - Goldsboro H. S., Goldsboro North Carolina. (PR Newswire)

    Monday Morning Golf Report  Aug 4, 2009
    will also try to qualify for the Amateur this week as he will be playing at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, N.C., on Thursday and Friday. This week is the US Women's Amateur at Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis, Mo. (Wakeforestsports.com)

    Spurgeon Ricks Jr.  Aug 1, 2009
    He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lena Johnson Ricks of the home; three sons, Spurgeon Ricks III and his wife, DeeDee, Thomas Ricks and his wife, Amy, and Ricky Ricks and his wife, Stephanie, all of Roanoke Rapids; two brothers, Jimmy Ricks and his wife, Annette, of Littleton and Michael Ricks of Goldsboro; his grandchildren, Allison, Maggie and Dianna Ricks, Draper, Chase and Justin Mitchell; and his devoted pet, Doodle. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, July 24,... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Mr. Elvine Preston Harris (3)  Jul 29, 2009
    His family includes his wife, Judy Tetterton Harris of Roper, N.C.; sons, Michael D. Harris and Terry D. Harris of Roper, N.C., Preston Harris, Jr. of Williamston, N.C., Stacy Boyce of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; daughters, Debra A. Worley of Camden, N.C. and Lori A. Roberson of Plymouth, N.C.; sisters, Patricia H. Kiewert of Goldsboro, N.C. and Doris H. Leedom of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, Donnie Harris and Bobby Harris of Elizabeth City, N.C.; sixteen grandchilden and ten great-grandchildren.... (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Elva A. Voliva 1925-2009 (8)  Jul 22, 2009
    Surviving are sons, Hubert Dale Voliva, Sr. and wife, Dora of Columbia, Timothy Allen Voliva of Asheboro; daughters, Lynn V. Davenport and husband, Tommy of Columbia and Joyce Pearl White and husband, Michael of Goldsboro; brothers, Jay Allen and Paul J. Allen both of Pantego, Sam Allen of Washington; sisters, Nell Harris of Pinetown, Shirley Chesson of Manassas, Va. grandchildren, Jason Davenport, David Davenport, Christina Coleson, Hubert Voliva, Jr. and Greta Meadows; great-grandchildren,... (Washington Daily News, NC)

    I-795 repair will cost $13 million  Jul 17, 2009
    In 2003 and 2004, Johnson urged DOT honchos in Raleigh not to scrimp on the thickness of pavement when they built Interstate 795, an 18-mile route from Goldsboro to I-95 at Wilson ... But now there are cracks visible on the entire length of I-795, from Goldsboro to Wilson, Johnson said Thursday. (News & Observer)

    CHART:  Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas  Jul 15, 2009
    Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)

    Aretta Frances Yarbrough Mason  Jul 15, 2009
    Goldsboro, NC 27534-1768. Condolences may be sent to the family at. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Explosion survivor in recovery  Jul 11, 2009
    Martez Holland, 27, of Goldsboro, was injured the morning of July 4 ... Killed in the explosion were Hollands uncle, Terry Holland, along with Lisa Simmons, Mark Hill and Charles Kirkland Jr. All were from the Goldsboro area ... Meanwhile, The Lords Table, the Goldsboro church attended by several of the victims, and the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department have established memorial funds to support the victims survivors. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Death toll rises in Ocracoke explosion  Jul 8, 2009
    The dead have been identified as Mark Hill, Terry Holland, Charles Kirkland Jr. and Lisa Simmons, all of the Goldsboro area. The fifth victim, Marquez Holland, remains hospitalized at the burn center, where he is listed in fair condition in press reports, with burns on 20 percent of his body. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Where Are They Now?  Jul 5, 2009
    (Cheerleading, 1998-2000) Owner, Bridal Shop (Goldsboro, N.C.). LaGrange, N.C.. (Charlotte49Ers.com)

    Roberts: Public faces information crisis  Jun 20, 2009
    Hes been either a reporter or an editor at such newspapers as The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and the News-Argus in Goldsboro. He received a Pulitzer Prize for history for his book The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of a Nation. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Foreclosure auction set for 27 local homes  Jun 19, 2009
    210 Hardingwood Drive, Goldsboro. 12351 Honeychurch St., Raleigh. (Triangle Business Journal)

    Round-by-round results  Jun 16, 2009
    Pittsburgh Pirates -- John Gourley, SS, Eastern Wayne HS, Goldsboro, N.C 386 ... San Diego Padres -- John Wooten, 3B, Eastern Wayne HS, Goldsboro, N.C 595. (ESPN -- Baseball)

    McCarter Looking to Stay In-State  May 30, 2009
    By Pack PrideDate: May 29, 2009 After playing much of the spring with the North Carolina Gaters, Goldsboro (NC) Wayne Country Day standout Reco McCarter switched to Carolina Flight for the 2009 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. to read the rest of this story. (StateFans.com)

    Steven Earl Gwaltney  May 20, 2009
    in the fellowship hall of Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Goldsboro, with his funeral service beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the sanctuary. The Rev. Christian Powell, the Rev. Fred Carraway and the Rev. Bradley Dixon will officiate. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Practice leads to Hall of Fame  May 15, 2009
    Odom, a Goldsboro native, was themen's basketball coach at Wake Forest from 1992 to 1997. He is first collegiate head coaching job was at East Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Blows start to fall on auto dealers  May 15, 2009
    Goldsboro Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Goldsboro. Moore Motor, Washington. (News & Observer)

    Harrow earns fifth star  May 14, 2009
    Wing of Goldsboro (N.C.) Wayne Country Day rounds out the rankings of NC State targets at No. 147. SUBSCRIBE. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Banquet features NAACP leader  May 4, 2009
    Barber is pastor of the Greenleaf Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Goldsboro, N.C. Barber also chairs the Rebuilding Broken Places Community Development Corp., which has played a role in $7 million in community development, including a 41-unit low-income senior citizen complex and 42 single-family homes. Tickets for the West Volusia banquet cost $40 for adults and $15 for children. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Tide of illegal immigrants ebbs  Apr 15, 2009
    "People have dug in and are holding on," said the Rev. Paul Brant, a Goldsboro pastor who has worked with Latino immigrants in Eastern North Carolina for more than a decade. "And I still see people coming in. This time of year, it's planting season, there will be work.". (News & Observer)

    McCarter ready for the summer  Apr 7, 2009
    The lanky 6-foot-7, 180-pound southpaw junior from Wayne Country Day High in Goldsboro, N.C., claims an offer from the Pack as well as rides from Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    New director at NC mental hospital hired  Apr 3, 2009
    A former hospital executive and mental health therapist with roots in North Carolina has been named to run troubled Cherry state mental hospital in Goldsboro. . (Herald Sun)

    Biden: Small towns getting stimulus aid  Apr 2, 2009
    Before leaving the state, Biden made an unscheduled visit to a fitness center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. He shook hands and visited with airmen who were going through mandatory physical training, and spoke with children attending an after-school program for military families. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Darrow III closes dealerships  Mar 28, 2009
    Honda in Goldsboro, N.C.; Hyundai in Goldsboro; Nissan in Kinston, N.C.; Suzuki in Kinston; Chrysler/ Jeep/ Dodge in Kinston; and Kia in Schaumburg, Ill. Reader Comments. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Baddour's Contract Extended Three Years  Mar 28, 2009
    The Goldsboro, N.C., native has worked at his alma mater since 1967. During his tenure as director of athletics, the Tar Heels have won 10 national championships, 60 Atlantic Coast Conference championships - 11 more than any other school - and finished first among ACC schools in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Directors' Cup nine times (The Directors' Cup measures National Collegiate Athletic Association post-season success for all sports). (Tarheelblue.com)

    NCRR study to assess commuter-rail demand  Mar 20, 2009
    The plans to conduct a commuter rail ridership and market study for the 140 miles of the NCRR rail corridor that runs from Goldsboro to Greensboro. The study, which will take six to nine months to complete, will be a follow-up to a commuter rail cost study completed by NCRR in 2008. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Barbecue, North Carolina style  Mar 18, 2009
    EASTERN STYLE: Dennis Monk checks on pork cooking in the pit of Wilber's Barbecue in Goldsboro, N.C.Jim R. Bounds/AP. Wilber's serves a vinegar-based barbecue sauce. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Driven to a new job  Mar 17, 2009
    Donnie Lanier, 22, of Goldsboro got laid off from his electrician's job in White Oak. Every help-wanted ad they see wants a driver with a Class A commercial license. (News & Observer)

    Authorities look into death at care center  Mar 13, 2009
    RALEIGH -- Four employees at a state home in Goldsboro for people with severe developmental disabilities have been placed on leave following the death of a resident Wednesday night. Brad Deen, a spokesman for the state Department of Health and Human Services, refused Thursday to provide any details of why the resident at the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center died, citing the agency's interpretation of medical privacy rules. (News & Observer)

    Lester Red Gordon Strickland  Mar 11, 2009
    Mr. Strickland was a native of Goldsboro, the son of the late Isaac Isaiah Strickland and Myrtle Watkins Strickland. Mr. Strickland was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country in World War II. He was retired from Weldon Veneer as plant supervisor with 47 years of service. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    DHHS head: Arrests show we're serious  Mar 5, 2009
    Three employees at Cherry Hospital, a state mental facility in Goldsboro, are arrested on felony charges resulting from the beating of a patient in 2006 ... At a November trial where two former health-care technicians from Cherry Hospital were convicted of punching and kicking a patient with bipolar disorder, an assistant attorney general said employees at the Goldsboro psychiatric facility thought they could "do anything and get away with it.". (News & Observer)

    Moses Joyner  Mar 3, 2009
    He is survived by his son, Jerry Leggett of Gaston; granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Beth Leggett of Roanoke Rapids, Julie Troxler and her husband, David of Clayton, and Kristy Wright; grandsons, William Bill Jonathan Leggett and wife, Paulette of Goldsboro and Brandon Wright and wife, Kelly of Sanford; four great-grandchildren, Billy Leggett, Nicholas and Kylie Leggett and CadeTroxler; one sister, Hazel Daniels of Roanoke Rapids and a number of nieces and nephews. The family received friends from... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Dozens of animals found dismembered  Feb 25, 2009
    Classification: Mutilation/Torture, Neglect / Abandonment. Animal: dog (non pit-bull), reptile, rodent/small mammal (pet). (Pet-Abuse.com)

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    True freshman Zach Wright (Goldsboro, N.C.) will also be in the mix to see action behind the plate. FIRST BASE. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)

    METRO LIST: December unemployment rates for 369 metro areas  Feb 9, 2009
    Unemployment up in 98% of metro areas; state-by-state list - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)

    Recovering: Freed dogs start the journey to homes of their own  Feb 8, 2009
    2009 Goldsboro News-Argus, all rights reserved. (Goldsboro News Argus)

    More reports on Friday's high school basketball  Feb 7, 2009
    Sunday, February 8, 2009. Select your Sport then Team: lect. (News & Observer -- Sports)


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