Gov. Bev Perdue

August 29, 2009 - GOLDSBORO - 

Want to let your voice be heard?  Last Tuesday, Governor Perdue convened the first meeting of the Budget Reform and Accountability Commission and launched a new Webpage, brac.nc.gov, so that citizens may make recommendations to the commission. Perdue established BRAC in January via Executive Order #5 to locate and eliminate wasteful expenditures while increasing efficiency in government. In the short term, the commission is expected to come up with ideas that can be enacted quickly to help the state save money.  Its goal will be to have recommendations in time for next year’s legislative short session.

August 29, 2009 - GOLDSBORO - Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has resolved last week’s incident where an individual was reported trying to get children into their vehicle. Detectives were able to locate the individual and determined that the incident was a large misunderstanding. Sheriff Winders said, “Thankfully this matter was innocent, but the children and citizens all should be commended in reporting what they considered suspicious activity. We would much rather investigate something that proves to be innocent than to learn about it after a tragedy.”

August 28, 2009 - RALEIGH - Governor Perdue is hoping for a boost in the film industry in North Carolina. Yesterday, she signed Senate Bill 943 allowing production companies a 25 percent tax credit for film projects in North Carolina, up from the previous credit of 15 percent.  The bill also sets minimum spending and hiring requirements for qualifying film companies working in the state. Companies must spend a minimum of $250,000 on production costs in the state to be eligible for the tax credit.  The bill, sponsored by Sen. Linda Garrou of Forsyth County, also requires companies to meet hiring requirements for North Carolinians and other criteria to qualify for the incentive. SB 943 helps ensure North Carolina remains a strong competitor for film production dollars, which totaled $91 million in direct spending in 2008.  The industry employs more than 2,500 statewide. For more details on the North Carolina Film Office, go to NCFilm.com.

August 28, 2009 - GOLDSBORO - Someone is attempting to have children get in his car. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has received two reports of a suspicious male attempting to have children get in his car while they were waiting at a bus stop. The incident was reported to have occurred at approximately 7:15 am on Monday in the 3000 block of Stevens Mill Road. The vehicle was described as a navy blue, possibly a Trailblazer with a wheel chair lift mounted on the back and a handicap placard on the rearview mirror.  The person driving the vehicle was described as a white male, 40 to 50 years of age with gray hair on top and a brown pony tail. Sheriff Winders stated, “We do not know what this person’s intention was nor do we have any criminal charges against him, but we would like to identify him and talk to him. I want to caution parents to talk to their children and warn them about ‘stranger danger’ and what precautions they need to take.” The Sheriff’s Office also request that if you notice suspicious activity of this nature, please notify them at 919-731-1481. Call 911 if the incident is urgent.

August 27, 2009 - GOLDSBORO - The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet September 8^th at Pizza Inn at 3009 East Ash Street in Goldsboro.  For more information, call Glen Allen at 919-965-6452 or Maxine Davis at 919-242-9641.

August 27, 2009 - GOLDSBORO -

Two subjects are now facing charges for Trafficking Cocaine after an investigation by the Goldsboro / Wayne County Drug Squad. The investigation netted approximately 28 grams of Cocaine along with the arrest of Carlos Daniel Medina of Mount Olive charged with 4 counts of Trafficking Cocaine. Also arrested was Sergio Tinoco of Winterville charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine. Medina received a $50,000 bond, and Tinoco received a $20,000 bond. The Drug Squad was assisted by the A.C.E. Team of the Sheriff’s Office.

Miss Universe

For the second contest in a row, a native of Venezuela won the Miss Universe award. Eighteen-year-old Stefania Fernandez, who plans to pursue a career in international relations, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by fellow Venezuelan and Miss Universe predecessor Dayana Mendoza during the two-hour, live telecast from Atlantis Paradise Island in The Islands Of The Bahamas. Stefania Fernandez can look forward to traveling the world in her official duties as Miss Universe 2009, as well as settling into the New York City apartment provided during her year of reign.

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ARTS COUNCIL OF WAYNE COUNTY

2009 OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Opening Reception:  Thursday, October 22, 5:00 until 7:00pm

Exhibit Dates:  October 22 - November 25

Lower Level Gallery

Requirements: 

Artists must be at least eighteen years old to participate and are invited to enter up to four pieces. Photography must have been created during the past two years and not previously displayed at the Arts Council. All photographs must be 8×10 inches or larger and must be matted, framed, wired (no saw-tooth hangers), and ready to hang. Entries should not exceed 60 inches in any direction. Photographs must be the artist’s own original images. Artwork that does not meet these requirements will not be presented in the show. All work must be for sale; there is a 30% commission on works sold.

Delivery:

Sunday, October 11 from 2:00 to 5:00pm

Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Gallery and office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Call 919-736-3300 for additional information or visit artsinwayne.org.