Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Young entrepreneurs
News-Argus/Dennis Hill Lauren Rupentus, 4, and Nash Snitker, 11, decided to earn money for Father's Day gifts by selling lemonade on Cashwell Drive. Business was good Monday afternoon, they said. An intense advertising campaign and a reasonable price seemed...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Grace period declared over for mobile home park compliance
Wayne County plans to prohibit mobile home parks that don't meet minimum standards from adding or replacing homes. Beginning July 1, parks will need to be in compliance with the county codes before the Planning Department will issue new...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
No applicants yet for Goodman seat
Applicants for the vacancy on the Goldsboro City Council aren't exactly beating down the doors: No one has yet applied for the position. But there is still plenty of time for qualified candidates to surface, because the city is...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Farmers to get their day at Aycock
FREMONT -- Life was different when there were no grocery stores to buy soap or department stores to buy clothes. Visitors can learn more about farm life in the 1800s at the Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace on Saturday when...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Duplin County manager defends proposed budget
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County manager released a statement Monday defending his budget proposal, which calls for a tax increase and an annual fee to pay for emergency medical services. County Manager Fred Eldridge says people are confused about...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Calypso adopts budget
CALYPSO -- The town board adopted the new budget Monday night after an uneventful public hearing. Nobody from the public came. There was no increase in taxes or fees. The town's property tax rate remains at 47 cents on each...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Eureka holds budget hearing
EUREKA -- Town residents joined board members Monday as they discussed how to best balance the upcoming budget. The entire budget is $122,742 and includes a pay raise of $5 a month for commissioners and the mayor. Other expenditures...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Nyaho performs free concert
Pianist William Chapman Nyaho will perform in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on June 29 in the Hoffler Building Auditorium at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville. Nyaho, known for his neoclassic style, will perform again during the lunch...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Public records
Three hurt in wrecks Three people were injured and damages were estimated at $10,950 in three recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, the Highway Patrol reported. *A driver was injured and damages were estimated at $6,000 in a car-truck collision...Published: Jun 15, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story