Friday, December 31, 2004
Missing in Thailand
Carol and Tim Massey fled as a tidal wave hit a resort in southern Thailand. Faye Massey of Goldsboro says her daughter-in-law has not been seen since then. For more information see Wife of Wayne native missing in Thailand....Published: Dec 31, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Wife of Wayne native missing in Thailand
Faye Massey of Goldsboro said she had a strange dream Christmas night. She awoke Sunday morning and told her husband, Chris Basden, that she dreamed she was driving a truck and couldn't stop it. She put her head out the...Published: Dec 31, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Little Bank robbed again
The Little Bank on Goldsboro's Center Street was robbed around 9:30 this morning. No one was hurt. Investigators from the Goldsboro Police Department spent the morning processing the scene, and were working to get fingerprints from the front door of...Published: Dec 31, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Dog on the roof...no law against it
Most people put their dogs out in the yard during the day, but the residents of 104 N. Virginia St. sometimes let their pooch patrol the roof. The brown and white dog perches on a roof point, acting as...Published: Dec 31, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
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Shooting A 20-year-old South Best Street man remains in Wayne Memorial Hospital after being shot while walking to his home Thursday night. Antron Hines, 20, of South Best Street, told police he was was on the 900 block of Carver...Published: Dec 31, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Construction nearly complete on Duplin hangar
KENANSVILLE -- Construction is nearing completion on a hangar that the county is building for Jet Techs LLC at the Duplin County Municipal Airport. It will have 10,000 square feet of hangar space for maintenance work on airplanes and an...Published: Dec 31, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
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Black History events The Wayne County Museum and the Community Affairs Office are still accepting artifacts, photographs and anything pertaining to Wayne County black history or black history overall. The museum will use the items in an exhibit in January....Published: Dec 31, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Judge denies 3rd magistrate another term
A third veteran magistrate, R. Allen Jones, was not reappointed for a new term that starts Saturday. Jerry Braswell, the resident Superior Court judge for Wayne County, told the News-Argus on Wednesday night of his decision. The judge earlier had...Published: Dec 30, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
City wants extension of bond-sale deadline
The public may get a chance next month to voice opinions on whether Goldsboro should ask the state to extend the life of its sewer bonds. On Tuesday, the City Council plans to set a hearing on extending from seven...Published: Dec 30, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Wayne will retain Winn-Dixie stores
The three Winn-Dixie stores in Wayne County are not included in the group of 156 stores that the company plans to sell or close by the end of April, according to Kathy Lussier, a company spokes-man. As of Oct. 19,...Published: Dec 30, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Wayne residents can help tsunami aid effort
People wanting to help victims of the tsunami may do so through the American Red Cross. The Wayne County Chapter has received several monetary donations already, said Chuck Waller, the director. It will continue taking donations as long as there...Published: Dec 30, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Watch Night services planned
Many churches will usher in the New Year with what is traditionally called a Watch Night service. The typical service begins around 10 and ends with prayer at midnight. It may include songs and a short message. Oftentimes a meal...Published: Dec 30, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Flu shots restrictions loosened
The state has loosened the restrictions on who can receive the flu vaccine. People 50 and older, normally considered high-risk for flu but prevented from getting the vaccine because of the limited supply, will now be considered eligible. State Health...Published: Dec 30, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
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Stolen property recovered The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Investigation's Division assisted by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office recovered over $10,000 worth of stolen property that was taken from Wayne County victims. Most of the property has been identified and the...Published: Dec 30, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
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Trapping beavers Ray McDonald, the Mount Olive town manager, says the town has trapped seven or eight beavers lately. He said it's a continuous effort, and they have to keep on top of it. The critters will back up the...Published: Dec 30, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day students earn AP scholar designation
Six students from Wayne Country Day School have earned the designation of AP Scholar for exceptional achievement on the college-level advanced-placement exams. Students took the exam in May after taking advanced-level courses. Amanda Knutson and Carolyn Ziemer, who is now...Published: Dec 30, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Southern winter sunrise
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit The sunrise today behind a stand of trees in front of a snow-covered field off N.C. 111 South supplies nature’s interpretation of the expression “fire and ice.”...Published: Dec 29, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Clerk of Court Minchew calls magistrate dismissals "unfortunate"
A decision to terminate two magistrates was both unfortunate and unnecessary, Wayne County Clerk of Court Marshall Minchew said Tuesday. Minchew had asked Judge Jerry Braswell to reappoint Chief Magistrate Remona McIver and Magistrate Sandra Castle, but Braswell notified them...Published: Dec 29, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Annexation case still without judge's decision
It's been over two months since a Wayne County Superior Court Judge began deliberating the city's annexation case, but he still hasn't made a decision. And the sign on the side of Salem Church Road that keeps annexation opponents informed...Published: Dec 29, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
County drug squad makes major arrest
The Goldsboro Wayne County Drug Squad has arrested four people on drug charges. Lisa Renae Grady, 37, of U.S. 13 South, was charged with possession of a precursor chemical, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling. Bond $50,000. Desiree...Published: Dec 29, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
KB Toys in Berkeley Mall closing
The KB Toys store in Berkeley Mall is on the final list of stores that are expected to close, according to a list on KB Toys' Web site. The list was updated in November. John Reilly, a spokesman at the...Published: Dec 29, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Wayne native to be inducted in Sampson County Hall of Fame
CLINTON -- The late Edna Amelia Brinson Gray, a native of Wayne County, will be inducted into the Sampson County Hall of Fame. Mrs. Gray will be inducted with living recipient David Franklin King during the annual banquet held on...Published: Dec 29, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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City sanitation schedule The city of Goldsboro will observe the New Year's holiday on Monday. All sanitation collection services scheduled for Monday will be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 5. This week's trash collection is on a regular schedule. Holiday closings...Published: Dec 29, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Missing Goldsboro police are looking for Takel M. Miller, 12, of North Lime Street. The Goldsboro Middle School student's grandmother, Linda Leggett, said the police were called to the house after a "physical altercation," and when the police arrived, Miller...Published: Dec 29, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Mobile home destroyed
Bobby Williams Arrington firefighter Bryan Stewart battles a mobile home fire that started around 10 a.m. Monday on Deaver Drive off Potts Road. Firefighters from Dudley and Arrington responded. The mobile home is owned by Jack Beaver. The family...Published: Dec 28, 2004 2:08 PM Full Story
Mount Olive officer shot at during chase
MOUNT OLIVE -- Robbers opened fire on the squad car of officer James Myers, who broke up an armed robbery on Christmas Eve, according to Mount Olive Police Department's Major Ralph Schroeder. Police are developing leads now, Schroeder said this...Published: Dec 28, 2004 2:06 PM Full Story
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Drug arrest Douglas Andrew Best, 44, of Goldsboro was charged Saturday with one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver methaphetamine, one count of possession with intent...Published: Dec 28, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Chamber adds new employees
Improving the communication between the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and its member businesses, and helping new county residents become familiar with the area are the goals of two employees who have joined the chamber within the last year. Amber...Published: Dec 28, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Monday, December 27, 2004
Icy roads
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit The U.S. 70 East intersection with East Ash Street has an icy glaze this morning. For more information see Storm a day late for white Christmas....Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Magistrates get Christmas Eve pink slips
The chief Wayne County magistrate and a two-term magistrate were notified Christmas Eve that they were being fired. Remona McIver, the chief magistrate for two years and a magistrate for almost 17 years, told the News-Argus on Sunday that she...Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Storm a day late for white Christmas
A winter storm left hundreds of travelers stranded on Interstate 95 in eastern North Carolina late Sunday, and contributed to hundreds of traffic accidents, at least two of them fatal. Many Wayne County roads and parking lots were slippery this...Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Cooper-Standard sale completed
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced Thursday that it has completed the sale of its automotive business, Cooper-Standard Automotive, to an entity formed by The Cypress Group and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners for approximately $1.165 billion in cash, subject to...Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Fire Department promotions
Two Goldsboro Fire Department employees have been promoted, Chief Bobby Greenfield has announced. Harold Isler Jr. was promoted from fire engineer to lieutenant, and Julian Whitley was promoted from firefighter to fire engineer. Isler joined the department on Jan. 22,...Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Accidents abound on icy roads Many people who got out on Wayne County roads Sunday ended up off them. The area's first snow and ice storm created plenty of work for auto body shops. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to...Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Commentary: Santa Starling
Santa Starling All brides are beautiful. And all Santa Clauses are good fellows. The following observations aren't to suggest any lack of appreciation for all the fellows who don the red suits, black boots and white beards to thrill the...Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Leadership class officers chosen
The 2004-2005 class of Leadership Wayne County has chosen its officers and a class project. The group elected Keith Westbrook, operations manager of Progress Energy, as class president and Darren Goroski, aquatics director of the Goldsboro YMCA, as vice president....Published: Dec 27, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Wrecks kills former resident
A former Goldsboro police officer and his wife were killed Friday in a hit-and-run accident on southbound Interstate 95 between Wilson and Rocky Mount. Delinwood Earl Pearson, 50, and Janet Johnson Pearson, 47, of Richmond, Va., died after their Corvette...Published: Dec 26, 2004 2:06 AM Full Story
Winter weather
A white Christmas is coming a day late for Wayne County. Today may be a good day to stay at home because the National Weather Service is forecasting snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches before it ends tonight. And...Published: Dec 26, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
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Wreck injures 2 Two people suffered minor injuries in an accident Friday afternoon in front of Berkeley Mall, Goldsboro police report. Around 2:45 p.m., a 1990 Honda rear-ended a 1995 Ford that was stopped on Berkeley Blvd. The Honda was...Published: Dec 26, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Kannans & dog reunite after 18 months
Jack and Beth Kannan say they'll never look at stray dogs the same way again. Not after spending nearly 18 months searching for one that belonged to them. "All stray dogs are not abandoned," Kannan said. "We need to pay...Published: Dec 26, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
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Bloodmobile The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a Bloodmboile Monday from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at McDonald's of Mount Olive....Published: Dec 26, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, December 24, 2004
Boling Furniture closes for holiday
MOUNT OLIVE -- Boling Furniture Co. has closed for an extended holiday break as company officials negotiate the plant's sale to a Mount Olive businessman. The shutdown has idled more than 40 workers, but some are expected to return to...Published: Dec 24, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Lights on Slocumb
The Christmas spirit is alive, well and glowing in several neighborhoods in Goldsboro. It's hard to know who started the light display throughout Highland Estates, Carver Heights and on Robinson Place because residents all say they were inspired by their...Published: Dec 24, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Teen charged with break-in A Goldsboro teen-ager was arrested Thursday by Goldsboro police and charged with two felony charges and a misdemeanor in two recent thefts. Jamarcus Donte Lennox, 17, of Edgerton Street was charged with felony breaking and entering...Published: Dec 24, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Church News
CHRISTMAS SERVICE Sharing and Caring Ministries in Dudley will have a Christmas service Sunday at 4 p.m. The theme is "Things Mentioned at Christmas." The speakers will be George Benton, Cheryl Daten, Dwight Swinson, John Williams, and Lashanna Larkins. NEW...Published: Dec 24, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Spirit of the Season So you think Christmas is too commercial and people only think about shopping? A look in today's Spirit of the Season section in the News-Argus ought to dispel that notion. Many Wayne County organizations have been...Published: Dec 24, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 23, 2004
City to lose lots in failed Project Homestead housing plan
It appears the city won't get back the undeveloped land in the Harris Street Estates project. The land was supposed to be used for first-home buyers and flood victims, but the nonprofit agency in charge of the project went bankrupt....Published: Dec 23, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Tobacco farmers fear loss of income
Wayne County tobacco farmers are facing the loss of money they had been counting on for this year, an official says. Rick Tharrington, executive director of the Wayne County Farm Service Agency, said that some farmers are on the verge...Published: Dec 23, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Thanks, school board! The Wayne County commissioners praised school board members Tuesday for their willingness to work together on racial imbalance, construction and other school issues. Commissioner Jack Best said he wanted to thank the school board publicly for its...Published: Dec 23, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Robbery arrest also yields drugs The armed robbery of a Dudley resident in a motel room Wednesday was cleared quickly with the arrest of another Dudley resident, Goldsboro police said. Domonic Lejune Royal, 28, told officers that a man entered...Published: Dec 23, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
ECU will hold programs for nonprofits
GREENVILLE -- The Division of Continuing Studies at East Carolina University will offer new programs for those in the nonprofit field. The spring series includes the following: *A Meeting With Funders -- Feb. 16, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m., $19 to...Published: Dec 23, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
N.C. Guard soldiers to return
Around 250 National Guard soldiers based in Goldsboro will be returning home from Iraq soon, although the exact day is unknown. The 230th Support Battalion is part of the 30th Heavy Separate Brigade, which sent nearly 5,000 soldiers to Iraq...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:07 PM Full Story
Violators of junk car rules may face financial penalties
The Wayne County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to toughen the junk-car ordinance with civil and criminal penalties. As of Jan. 1, the county will be able to issue citations to people who refuse to comply. The fines will start at...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Stocking Fund total nears $39,000
More than 600 children were treated to gifts of fruit, candy, toys and clothes at the annual Empty Stocking Fund party Saturday. It was the 93rd straight year that generous donations from the community have made the party possible. Santa...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Boy Scout executive seriously injured in accident
Thomas Millisor, the Wayne County Boy Scout district executive, was flown to Duke hospital Tuesday where he is listed in critical condition after a traffic accident on U.S. 70 East near Princeton. Millisor was traveling east near U.S. 70 Business...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Juror writes letter, pays fine, for causing problems in the Eric Lane trial
Wayne C. Harrison, 71, of Pikeville was fined $500 and ordered by the court to write a letter of apology for his actions during the Eric Lane murder trial. Harrison, a prospective juror in the trial, had spoken to other...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Fremont board denies zoning request
FREMONT -- The Fremont town board and Planning Board denied, in split votes Tuesday night, a rezoning request for a vacant building. The property owner complained and threatened legal action after the votes. "My civil rights have been violated, and...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
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Mistrial declared in house burning The Wayne County Superior Court trial of a man accused of burning down his home for insurance money ended Tuesday with a divided jury. The defendant, Kent Peter Larsen, 67, of Daughtry Lane, Pikeville, will...Published: Dec 22, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Wayne commissioners waive landfill fees for Memorial building demolition
The charred remains of the Wayne County Memorial Community Building could be heading to the landfill by mid-January. The county commissioners cleared the way Tuesday for the building's debris to be put in the landfill at no charge. The board's...Published: Dec 22, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Gateway reviews suggestions sites for bus shelters
The Goldsboro Wayne Transportation Authority received a list of proposed sites for bus shelters Monday, but still needs permission from some of the property owners. Paul Larson suggested the following locations: Seymour Homes public housing, Kmart, Piggly Wiggly on Lionel...Published: Dec 22, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Fremont board approves new sidewalks
FREMONT -- The Fremont town board has approved a new design for sidewalks in the first block of East Main Street at a $25,000 price increase. Town Administrator Kerry McDuffie said during Tuesday night's monthly meeting of the Town Board...Published: Dec 22, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
In memory of Avery
News-Argus/Phyllis Moore Gena and Joe Hackett leaf through a memory book of daughter Avery given to them by UNC Children's Hospital. The book includes hand and foot prints of their child as well as messages from hospital personnel who...Published: Dec 21, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Woman accused in Toys for Tots theft faces new charges
A woman -- accused of stealing items from a Toys for Tots collection box in Goldsboro -- now faces two felony fraud charges. Kimberly Dawn Crawford Riveros, 33, of Dunn was arrested Monday by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and...Published: Dec 21, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Residents oppose concrete plant
Citing concerns about traffic, dust and noise, two citizens urged the Goldsboro City Council on Monday to place stringent requirements on a proposed concrete plant. S&W Ready Mix Co., based in Clinton, submitted a plan for a concrete plant on...Published: Dec 21, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Parents bring gifts to hospital where daughter died
CHAPEL HILL -- While many families get ready for Christmas, Joe and Gena Hackett spent Monday returning to the hospital where, two weeks ago, their 6-year-old daughter died. "This is the first time we've been back," Mrs. Hackett said while...Published: Dec 21, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Director sought for Gateway system
The Goldsboro Wayne Transportation Authority decided Monday to advertise for an executive director instead of an administrator to run the public transit system. The bus and van system, known as Gateway, tried unsuccessfully for two years to hire an executive...Published: Dec 21, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Proffitt's to sell Goldsboro store to Belk
Saks Inc., the corporate owner of Proffitt's, has signed a letter of intent to sell its Goldsboro store to Belk. Julia Bentley with Saks Inc. said the agreement is not yet final and more details will be available within the...Published: Dec 21, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Goldsboro clerk retires, Daw to take her place
Sandra Justice received a standing ovation Monday night from the Goldsboro City Council for all her years of service. Mrs. Justice retires as city clerk at the end of December after working for the city for almost 20 years. Michelle...Published: Dec 21, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Kornegays donate 1 million dollars to MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- The George R. Kornegay Jr. family has donated $1 million to Mount Olive College. The donation will also bring a name to the campus' largest building, College Hall. It will now be named after the late George...Published: Dec 21, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Six airmen honored The local Kitty Hawk Flight of the Order of Daedalians bestowed honors upon six airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The Daedalians is an organization for military aviators from all branches of service. This year's winners...Published: Dec 21, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Man robbed A Goldsboro man was robbed Monday night of about $100, according to a Goldsboro police report. Martin Newsome, 75, told officers that a man entered his home on North John Street, put a silver handgun to his head,...Published: Dec 21, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Neighbors fight Berkeley car lot
Attempts to open another car lot on Berkeley Boulevard met opposition Monday from nearby residents and business owners. The city received a request from Jackson Builders on behalf of Steve Matthews to rezone the southeast corner of North Berkeley Boulevard...Published: Dec 21, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Monday, December 20, 2004
Baby, it's cold outside!
Wayne Countians who stayed up late Sunday night could see the season's first snowfall, but only briefly. Within a couple of hours, howling winds had pushed it quickly to the east. This morning the only evidence was a crusty residue...Published: Dec 20, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Christmas in a foreign land
Some folks can't go home for Christmas, because they might not be able to get back. Maria Guadalupe Montiel, president of AMEXCAN Duplin, went to Mexico for the holidays several years ago. Her family couldn't drive across the border because...Published: Dec 20, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Volunteers recognized for thousands of hours
Fourteen volunteers in WAGES' Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions programs have been honored for thousands of hours of service over the years. The programs' annual Christmas recognition luncheon was held Friday at O'Berry Center. June Monk, administrator of the two...Published: Dec 20, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Burglars strike homes in Dudley Burglars barged into two homes near Dudley, causing damage, but no property was stolen because alarms may have been activated at both homes, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported. A family in the 100 block...Published: Dec 20, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
County officials will hold a hearing on proposed changes to the junk car ordinance
Wayne County officials plan to start fining people who refuse to clean up junked cars. Fines would be $100 for first-time offenders, $300 for repeat offenders. The county commissioners have scheduled a public hearing Tuesday on proposed changes to the...Published: Dec 20, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
OPINION -- Our friends (?)
For the second time in recent weeks, The Associated Press has released findings of an international poll showing President Bush is held in disfavor by people in many of the world's major countries. The latest poll, which was conducted under...Published: Dec 20, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
WCC needs reading tutors
The Wayne Community College Literacy and Basic Skills Program needs volunteers to tutor adults in reading and life skills. Volunteers are asked to give two hours a week. The program will hold free training to certify volunteers as tutors. Training...Published: Dec 20, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Smiles abound at ESF party
A two-foot-tall child emerged Saturday morning from the movie theater on Berkeley Boulevard toting a "Triple Action Playset" that was as big as he was. A net Christmas stocking chock full of goodies was slung across his shoulder. Though his...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
ESF donation list
Latest Contributions: Shawnee Indian Guides Tribe of Goldsboro: Mason Bland, Adam Hudson, Victor Kokiko, Austin McLoud, Blake Poland, Hank Smitherman, Willis Underwood, Alex Welsh, Ty West, Jonathon Williams & Austin Willman 220.00 J.D. & Shirley Evans 50.00 Walter & Linda...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Mount Olive College graduation held Saturday
More than 300 students from all five Mount Olive College campuses had another reason Saturday to celebrate the season: Their graduation. Dr. Donald Ribeiro, a Pitt County physician, Mount Olive College trustee and ordained Free Will Baptist minister delivered the...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Officials hope biodiesel plant grows in Mount Olive field
MOUNT OLIVE -- People could have driven up and down Old Mount Highway every day and never thought, "Hey, that soybean field would be an excellent location for a biodiesel plant." But it is obvious to Earl Hendrix. "Are you...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
WARM Hearts mentor matches tell their stories
Cleo Trigones earned her college degree at age 58. At 72, she received a two-year degree in early childhood education at Wayne Community College, and she continues to take music classes there. Now, at age 75, she says her biggest...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
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Fishy reading project Still need a gift or stocking stuffer? Try a "Big Fish." Daniel Wallace's novel, chosen by Wayne County Reads as its 2005 selection, is now available at Books-A-Million and the book store at Wayne Community College. Other...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Goldsboro council to hold hearings
The Goldsboro City Council will hold seven public hearings at its meeting Monday night. The topics to be heard include the following: *A request from Sidney Barfield to rezone the west side of Wayne Memorial Drive between Best Avenue and...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Volunteer Wayne
Volunteer Wayne offers opportunities to serve Wayne County for all ages. This service is provided by Volunteer Wayne and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Wayne Community College. Contact Joy Pearce at 735-5151, ext. 336, or at www.volunteersolutions.org/uwwc/volunteer...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne County Court News
Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Marquis Lamonns Sheffield, 32, North George Street, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana (habitual felon), 60 to 81 months. *Anthony Robert Brewington, 47, Thoroughfare Road, indecent...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
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Homeless man steals pork chops A homeless man was charged with shoplifting at the Piggly Wiggly on Lionel Street after he hid a pack of pork chops in his clothes, according to a Goldsboro police report. Devon Darden, 54, was...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Lula Newkirk gets her day in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive residents know Lula Newkirk for her ability to help others when they need it most. Mount Olive Mayor Ruff Huggins joined the congregation of Gospel Light United Holy Church on Dec. 11 to declare "Lula...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
WCC recognizes top employees
Wayne Community College has named its employees of the year. Carlos Cotto, a program director in the Continuing Education Division, received the annual award in the professional staff category. He has worked for the college full-time for five years. Cotto's...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Program distributes 2,400 free books
Communities in Schools was recently given 2,400 books, which were promptly sorted and distributed to students in 15 elementary schools. Sudie Davis, director of Communities in Schools, said more than 70,000 free books were donated to 35 Community in Schools...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Mount Olive College considers expansion in New Bern
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College has received a $10,000 grant to consider expanding its New Bern operations to serve more students in Craven, Pamlico, Jones and surrounding counties. When it first began in 1993, the campus at New Bern...Published: Dec 19, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, December 17, 2004
Biodiesel plant picks Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- A multi-million-dollar biodiesel plant will be built in Mount Olive next year, state and county officials announced today. Atlantic Bio-Energy will employ about 24 people initially and would hire an additional 20 if and when a planned...Published: Dec 17, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
New president to head Home, Health and Hospice
Home Health and Hospice Care Inc. has appointed Nicholas "Dean" Lee as its president. Lee will be responsible for overseeing the management of 3HC, which includes the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Lee has nearly 20 years of leadership...Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Money keeps coming in for Empty Stocking Fund party
"Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow will find it hard to sleep tonight. They know that Santa's on his way ... " to the annual Empty Stocking Fund Party. Santa and the children will be guests at the party...Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Injunction keeps Doll House closed, at least temporarily
A preliminary injunction was issued Thursday in Wayne County Superior Court against the owner of The Doll House on U.S. 70 east of Goldsboro because of alleged prostitution. The action keeps the establishment closed, at least temporarily. During a brief...Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Couple accused of manufacturing methamphetamine
Wayne and Duplin sheriff’s investigators say they shut down a methamphetamine manufacturing operation and arrested two people in the Scotts Store area of north Duplin County. Rita Lea Lee and Davey Brock Gainey were charged with several crimes, including...Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Friend of the handicapped dies of cancer
Carol Bender's legacy to Wayne County is a new building where the mentally and physically handicapped people of this community can work. Mrs. Bender died Thursday. She had been the director of the Wayne Opportunity Center for 14 years. Mrs....Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Students fighting MOUNT OLIVE -- Several Southern Academy students have been charged in juvenile petitions for fighting this week, a Wayne County sheriff's official said today. Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Keith Hartzog, an officer at the school, was assaulted Tuesday...Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Coalition formed to ensure safety of children
A new group hopes to take the lead in teaching children to be safer and to prevent injuries. Wayne County Partnership for Children is forming a Safe Kids Coalition, with hopes to become affiliated with the national organization. The group...Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Two billionth dollar A Wayne County health organization has received nearly $500,000 from the Duke Endowment over the years. And just recently, it got the endowment's "two billionth dollar." The Duke Endowment gave its two billionth dollar as part of...Published: Dec 17, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Railroad to Wilmington may be completed
RALEIGH -- The state is considering reconnecting the railroad between Goldsboro and Wilmington. A transportation official said Wednesday it could pump nearly $200 million into the economy of eastern North Carolina over the next 20 years. Patrick Simmons, director of...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Fine, apology end juror's contempt case
If Wayne C. Harrison could turn back the clock, he probably never would have said what he said. His comments caused a judge to disband a jury that took four weeks to build, and it cost Harrison $500 and weeks...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Farmers gather to discuss life after the tobacco buyout
Many Wayne County tobacco farmers will likely spend the coming year deciding whether they will stay in business now that a buyout has been approved. That uncertain future led about 160 farmers to a workshop in Wayne County called "Tobacco...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Concrete firm ready to starm construction
Five years after receiving a controversial rezoning decision, a concrete company is proceeding with plans to build a plant on Central Heights Road. The city will hold a hearing at 7 p.m. Monday in City Hall to give citizens a...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
It's done! Empty Stocking Fund reaches goal
In the true spirit of Christmas, students at Eastern Wayne Middle School collected $1,202.22 for the Empty Stocking Fund, putting the charity over its $33,000 goal. Enough money has been received to provide 610 less-fortunate children with a new toy,...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Wayne's roads 19th most dangerous in the state
Wayne County's roads were ranked the 19th most dangerous in the state, according to a survey by AAA Carolinas. The survey used wreck-injury statistics from 2003 for all 100 counties. Wayne County had 1,786 people injured in car wrecks that...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Resident injured in kitchen fire A resident suffered smoke inhalation Wednesday during a kitchen fire at 1032-A Lincoln Drive, fire officials said. Dodress Holder was taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital, where she was treated and released, a spokeswoman said. Unattended...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Blood drive makes goal The first ever blood drive sponsored by banks in Wayne County met its goal of 50 donations. "It took the efforts of all involved to make it happen," said Chuck Waller, director of the Wayne County...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
New program specialists hired by Smart Start
Wayne County Partnership for Children has hired two new program specialists to work with licensed child care centers to increase their state ratings and has also received a grant for 14 computers from the Triangle United Way. Carla Stafford, a...Published: Dec 16, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
School issues lead to long session for Wayne boards
Efforts between the school board and county commissioners to study school problems took several twists during a two-hour meeting Tuesday, but no decisions were made. Several school board members said they were reluctant to have a consultant, hired by the...Published: Dec 15, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Milling's $2,000 gift, others, boost Stocking Fund
Generous gifts, including $2,000 from Goldsboro Milling, $500 from the Continental Society, $303.50 from Com-munity Support Ser-vices and $400 from local churches, brought the Empty Stocking Fund total to $29,324.50 -- just $3,675.50 away from the $33,000 goal. Continental Society...Published: Dec 15, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Wayne County sees record cotton yield but quality is only average
Wayne County has possibly the highest cotton yield this year it has ever had, but farmers are seeing only average quality. Bob Pleasants, county extension agent, said farmers are mostly through with harvesting cotton, and most reported outstanding yields. The...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Kerr receives award for youth club service
State Sen. John Kerr of Goldsboro has received a national award for service to the Boys & Girls Club. Kerr has been a member of the Wayne County club's board of directors for the past 30 years, and on Tuesday,...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 traffic light at Dudley meant to be temporary, overpass planned
DUDLEY -- A stoplight recently installed on U.S. 117 is only meant to be temporary, says a highway traffic engineer. But temporary could be a long time. Andy Brown, engineer for the N.C. Department of Transportation, says an overpass is...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
King breakfast, other festivities, set for January
Goldsboro will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday in January with a special play and the annual breakfast. The holiday celebration will start with the Kuumba Ensemble's "The Rumble in My Voice Production" at the Paramount Theater on Sunday,...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Generous kettle givers Holiday shoppers have been generous so far this season with the Salvation Army's kettle drive. As of Monday night, the Army had collected more than $49,000, Capt. John Leidy said Tuesday. That's far ahead of last year's...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Nine people injured in county collisions Nine people were injured and damages were estimated at $66,810 in 12 recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *A driver was injured and her car was demolished in a two-vehicle wreck at...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Planning board recommends improving county's appearance through new housing rules
The Wayne County Planning Board recommended on Tuesday that mobile homes built before 1976 be prohibited from moving into the county's rural areas. The board also called for minimum appearance standards for manufactured homes. The standards deal with siding, skirting,...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Correction
The name of an award recipient at Wayne Memorial Hospital was incorrectly printed in Monday's paper. Mark Renfroe, manager of the clinical engineering department, received N.C. Biomedical Association's manager of the year award, not Brad Renfroe. The News-Argus apologizes for...Published: Dec 15, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Hickory Forge
News-Argus/Bonnie Edwards Andy Anderson stands in front of Hickory Forge, a late-1800s village he built in his spare time next to his transmission shop on Dollard Town Road. For more information see Man invites county to return to the...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:13 PM Full Story
Goldsboro hires city manager from Laurinburg
Goldsboro's new city manager is from North Carolina, beating out candidates from Florida, Virginia and New Hampshire. After interviewing five candidates for the position of city manager last month, the Goldsboro City Council voted unanimously today to offer the job...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:12 PM Full Story
Man invites county to return to the 1800s
A Wayne County man will return to the 19th century this weekend and has invited the public to come watch. Andy Anderson has turned his farm into a historic village. And he is opening it to the public for free...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:12 PM Full Story
Stocking Fund still needs $7,500
Take a minute to read today's Empty Stocking Fund contribution list. Chances are your name or that of a friend or relative is among the donors or those honored. Then take another minute to make a contribution toward the $7,569...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:11 PM Full Story
County's vote keeps Cayton bypass moving
The Johnston County commissioners have cleared a potential roadblock to the construction of U.S. 70's Clayton bypass. The county board voted Monday night to increase buffers around Little Creek in a 4,000-acre area south of Clayton. Development had been prohibited...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:11 PM Full Story
Hospital plans $1 million revamp
A $1 million renovation project was introduced to the board of directors at Wayne Memorial Hospital this morning to move various administrative offices. "There are a number of reasons for these kinds of things taking place," said Ken Gerrard of...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:10 PM Full Story
Car dealers' fund-drive boosts programs for military families
The Family Support Center at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base received $25,000 to assist families of deployed airmen. Representatives from Wayne County automobile dealerships and the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association presented a check Monday to Col. Mike Holmes, 4th...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:10 PM Full Story
Kinston Proffitt's to sell to Belk
KINSTON -- Proffitt's department store at the Vernon Park Mall in Kinston will close in February, the Kinston Free Press reported today. The lease for the Kinston Proffitt's, as well as leases for stores in Greenville, Goldsboro and Rocky Mount,...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:10 PM Full Story
Judge, D.A. testify in tainted-jury case
A judge, the district attorney and former jurors testified Monday in the case of a man who is accused of causing the jury in a murder trial to be disbanded. Wayne C. Harrison, 71, of Pikeville is charged with making...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:09 PM Full Story
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Ex-patrol sergeant charged with DWI The retired first sergeant of the Highway Patrol's Wayne County District has been charged with driving while impaired. John Douglas Booth, 58, of Trappers Run Drive was stopped at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday by Highway...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:09 PM Full Story
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MOC graduation Mount Olive College's 51st fall commencement will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in College Hall. About 315 students will graduate. The speaker will be Dr. Donald Ribeiro, a Greenville physician, a Free Will Baptist minister and trustee...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:08 PM Full Story
Entrepreneur class
The Business and Industry Center of Wayne Community College will offer the free "Start and Grow Your Business with Advice and a Loan" course on Tuesdays, Jan. 11 through March 8. It will be held evenings from 6 to 8...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:07 PM Full Story
College grant
MOUNT OLIVE -- The N.C. Rural Center has approved a $250,000 grant for the town of Mount Olive to provide water and sewer service to the college. The 50/50 grant requires a $250,000 local match and will be used to...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:07 PM Full Story
Keeping it Clean -- Wayne's newest farm agent fights river pollution
Wayne County's newest extension agent is trying to reduce the amount of pollutants entering streams in eastern North Carolina. Dwane Jones became the assistant area specialized agent for environmental education in July for Wayne, Greene, Pitt, Lenoir and surrounding counties....Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:06 PM Full Story
It's about to get cold, so here are some winter tips
With Christmas almost here, most people's thoughts are on the holidays, not winter weather preparations. But along with the holidays comes winter weather, sometimes with harsh conditions. Earlier this year in February, Wayne County was blanketed with more than five...Published: Dec 14, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
Monday, December 13, 2004
Parade day in Eureka
Bobby Williams An Eureka fire truck carries Wayne County Fire Princess Janet Potter in the town's annual Christmas parade on Sunday....Published: Dec 13, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Church headquarters nears completion
A $2.5 million headquarters building for the Southern District Convocation should be completed by March on Oak Forest Road in Goldsboro. Bishop Harry L. Cohen, vice president of the Southern District Convocation, said the 32,761-square-foot building will replace the current...Published: Dec 13, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Wayne expects to receive 6,000 more flu shots
The Wayne County Health Department expects to get another 6,000 doses of the flu vaccine between now and January. Local physicians are being asked to call and reserve the number of doses they'll need. James Roosen, health director, said the...Published: Dec 13, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Bob Jones speaks in Goldsboro
Dr. Bob Jones III, president of Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., was in Goldsboro on Sunday speaking at two local churches. He spoke on Sunday morning at Grace Baptist Church and on Sunday afternoon at Trinity Baptist Church on...Published: Dec 13, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Man wounded A 28-year-old Goldsboro man was wounded several times Sunday night outside of a home in the 300 block of North James Street, according to a Goldsboro police report. Kenneth B. Dixon, 28, of Isler Street was taken to...Published: Dec 13, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
OPINION -- Encouraging terrorists
Departing Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson offered what he considers an impressive list of accomplishments during his tenure in Washington. But one declaration made during his resignation announcement must have been alarming to most Americans -- and probably...Published: Dec 13, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Hospital manager given state recognition
Brad Renfroe, in charge of making sure the hospital equipment runs smoothly, has been named manager of the year by a state group. The certified biomedical equipment technician is manager of the clinical engineering department at the hospital. He oversees...Published: Dec 13, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Hollywood hooray planned for spring
A three-day gala called "From Tinsel Town to Hometown" is planned for the spring to honor two Goldsboro-born celebrities who went on to find fame and fortune in Hollywood. Actress Anne Jeffreys and Johnny Grant, Hollywood's honorary mayor, will be...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Stoplight battle yields to push for overpass
The Wayne County commissioners did a U-turn Friday, deciding not to fight a stoplight on U.S. 117 South. Instead, the county board has reached an informal consensus that the intersection at O'Berry Road, near Dudley, is dangerous, and the already...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
United Way seeks to make goal before end of year
With three weeks to go, United Way of Wayne County has reached 95 percent of its fund-raising goal of $1,332,000. A total of $1,270,100 has been raised as of Friday, said Steve Parr, director. He said this amount will help...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Gift given in gratitude for fund's impact
Empty Stocking Fund volunteers don't do what they do for recognition -- but it is nice when it comes with a $1,000 donation. Fred Thigpen, a native of Wayne County and a lawyer with offices in Moore and Montgomery counties,...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Two from Goldsboro to help president begin second term
Hundreds of military personnel will travel to Washington, D.C., in January for President Bush's inauguration, and two Goldsboro natives will help make sure the 10-day event runs smoothly. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael King is based at Bolling Air...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
Family Y's popular father-daughter dance returns in January
Fathers and daughters of all ages had such fun at last year's dance that the Family Y has decided to give them another turn around the dance floor. This year's "Father-Daughter Dance" is planned for Saturday, Jan. 29, from 7...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County Sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Damages were reported Friday after the back of a vehicle window was knocked out and the side of the vehicle was kicked at Mobile Circle. The owner and victim, Brenda Lee...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
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New name Berkeley and Goldsboro are common names here, and they're also names for "Commons." The Commons being the shopping centers -- one of which is planned for Berkeley Boulevard across from Lowe's Home Improvement Store. The sign to announce...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Store, motel blazes top monthly fire report
Goldsboro firefighters put out three major structure fires, including those at Delmus' Hardware and the Best Western Goldsboro Inn, while answering 188 calls in November. Fire Chief Bobby Greenfield wrote in his monthly report that an electrical problem contributed to...Published: Dec 12, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Friday, December 10, 2004
From Kinston to Atlanta
This Bombardier CRJ200, with a maximum cruise speed of about 534 mph, will take passengers from Kinston to Atlanta and back beginning in April. For more information see Delta deal will boost region, says GTP director....Published: Dec 10, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
'I'm going to heaven ,,,' Avery Hackett, 6, left hope among tears
Joe Hackett has cried many tears since his 6-year-old daughter, Avery, died this week. Still, Hackett and Avery's mother know that Avery left hope for others. The couple say she gave the gift of life this Christmas through organ...Published: Dec 10, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Delta deal will boost region, says GTP director
KINSTON -- The addition of jet service between Kinston and Atlanta will help make the N.C. Global TransPark more attractive to prospective tenants, an official says. GTP Executive Director Darlene Waddell said the Delta passenger service scheduled to start April...Published: Dec 10, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Community center raises $32,000 in one-day event
The Community Crisis Center appealed for money to help pay off its mortgage, and Wayne County residents answered the call with $32,000 in pledges during a one-day radio telethon. Curtis Media Group's two Goldsboro radio stations, WGBR and WFMC, broadcast...Published: Dec 10, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Santa wrapping gifts, filling stockings for Goldsboro party
Santa will arrive a little early for 610 children this year. The jolly old fellow was invited to celebrate Christmas with the children next Saturday at the annual Empty Stocking Fund party. All of the children are from homes where,...Published: Dec 10, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Barkley summoned back to TV
When Monika Barkley was chosen last year as a participant for Dr. Phil McGraw's weight loss challenge, she knew her life would change. But she just didn't know how much. Not only did the Wayne County resident reach her goal...Published: Dec 10, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Angles still needed
The Salvation Army still needs some "angels" to help more than 800 children in low-income households. Only a few days remain in the Salvation Army's angel tree campaign, but collections are still far below what's needed, said social worker Edie...Published: Dec 10, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Help needed for Sara's Reguge battered-women's shelter
WARSAW -- Sara's Refuge battered-women's shelter is holding an open house event next week, where the public can pick an "angel." The angels are cards on the Christmas tree at the shelter with information about mothers in need. You can...Published: Dec 10, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Students qualify in regional competition
Health occupations students from two Wayne County high schools have qualified in a regional competition. The regional Health Occupations Students of America competition was held at West Brunswick High School. The Charles B. Aycock High School chapter took 15 students...Published: Dec 10, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
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Shooting chosen as Crime of Week A shooting at about 10 p.m. Nov. 19 at George and Fussell streets has been chosen by Goldsboro-Wayne County Crime Stoppers as the latest "Crime of the Week." The victim, Antwan Battle, told police...Published: Dec 10, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Phylis Gurley picked to lead Eastpointe committee
Phyllis Gurley of Goldsboro has been chosen to be the chairman of the Consumer and Family Advisory Committee for Eastpointe mental health agency, effective Jan. 1. Mrs. Gurley will lead the committee's monthly meetings, which give a forum for people...Published: Dec 10, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Manager vote The Goldsboro City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday to vote on the final candidate for the city manager position. City Manager Richard Slozak announced in June that he would retire after working for the city for more...Published: Dec 10, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Food warehouse dedicated
KENANSVILLE -- U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre helped Word of Faith Ministries dedicate a 14,500-square-foot warehouse and outreach training center. About 60 people attended the ceremony and open house at the warehouse Thursday at 1268 N.C. 11 and 903. The warehouse...Published: Dec 10, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Banks to host special blood drive
Wayne County's banks are investing in life as they join together for a special Bloodmobile. It will be held Tuesday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 600 N. George St. The...Published: Dec 10, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 9, 2004
Skiing Santa
News-Argus/Dennis Hill A skiing Santa helps light up the yard of Fannie Amos and her brother Frank at 843 Church of God Road on Wednesday night. Hundreds of front yards around Wayne County become luminous spectacles this time of...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
Council cleared to move forward on new City Hall
Goldsboro received the green light Wednesday from the N.C. Local Government Commission to begin building the first phase of the new city hall. The commission approves the issuance of debt for local government. Last week the city opened seven sealed...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
Cities must embrace change, DGDC speaker says
It's great to have plans for revitalizing downtown, but it's even better to implement those plans. That's the message Merrick Malone presented Wednesday at the Paramount Theater to an audience of civic and political leaders. Malone, a developer and lawyer,...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Wayne and Duplin roads receive poor ratings in report
Duplin County ranks among the worst N.C. counties for deteriorating road conditions and Wayne County is nearly as bad, a report released Wednesday says. Duplin County has nearly 210 miles of state roads that need repairs or repaving, according to...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Weekend events set to bring hoiday cheer
If last week's parades didn't get you in the Christmas spirit, there are plenty of activities this weekend that should melt the heart of the coldest of Scrooges. The Old Waynesborough Commission presents "Christmas in the Village" on Saturday. Also...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund can meet your gift-giving needs
Having trouble finding a Christmas gift for that person on your list who has everything? Want to remember someone who made Christmases past special? Need to recognize someone who helped make 2004 a good year for you? A gift to...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Atlanta jet service to begin at Global TransPark
KINSTON -- The N.C. Global TransPark's airport terminal will be the site of new jet service between Kinston and Atlanta beginning April 1, according to an announcement made today by Delta Airlines. Initial plans call for three incoming and three...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
New equipment helps find, fight city fire
The Goldsboro Fire Department's new thermal imaging camera went a long way Wednesday night in minimizing damage in a house fire. "It helped us tremendously," Assistant Fire Chief Gary Whaley said. The camera pinpointed the location of a fire at...Published: Dec 9, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
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Burglar steals woman's purse An elderly woman heard a knock on her door Wednesday night, and when she answered it, a man barged into her home, stole her pocketbook and fled, according to a Goldsboro police report. The resident, Hazel...Published: Dec 9, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Duplin hires new Emergency Services director
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County has a new director of emergency services. Craig Forlines started Nov. 23. He will commute from Grifton until he sells his house and moves to Duplin. He replaces Dorothy Cavenaugh, who retired. When asked why he...Published: Dec 9, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Lane gets second lawyer
Eric Glenn Lane, charged with kidnapping, raping and murdering a 5-year-old girl more than two years ago, will be assisted by two standby lawyers in next year's trial in Wayne County Superior Court. Judge Jerry Braswell of Goldsboro ordered that...Published: Dec 9, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Meadow Lane students mourn for classmate
The 6-year-old daughter of recent school board candidate Joseph Hackett is on life support awaiting recipients to receive her organs, according to school officials. Avery Jamison Hackett, a first-grader at Meadow Lane Elementary School, was taken to UNC hospital in...Published: Dec 9, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
1914 map shows street designs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Town officials have discovered a 1914 map that shows street designs for the hill above town. Ninety years later, the board is making plans to develop those streets. Town Commissioner Danny Carter discovered the map at the...Published: Dec 9, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Empty Stocking Fund donation
News-Argus/Dennis Hill Deborah White, second from right, News-Argus employee and Empty Stocking Fund volunteer, accepts toys from Chugach Development Corportation employees, from left, Wayne Long, Dylan Davis and David Wiley. For more information see With love from the North....Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:07 PM Full Story
Authors of threats found
Two young teen-aged students have confessed to writing threatening notes that were found at Rosewood High School and Rosewood Middle School, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office announced today. One letter was found Friday in a high school bathroom. The second...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:07 PM Full Story
Two murder indictments handed down
Two men have been indicted by the Wayne County Grand Jury on murder charges. But the grand jury did not return a true bill against a third man on a charge of voluntary manslaughter. Marcus Dominique Moore, 25, of Denmark...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:06 PM Full Story
Mike Allen new horticulture agent
Helping sustain, enhance, protect and promote all aspects of horticulture in Wayne County is the goal of a new extension agent. Mike Allen of Fuquay-Varina replaced Bonnie Faulkner in November as the county's horticulture extension agent. Ms. Faulkner accepted a...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:06 PM Full Story
Special number for mission fundraiser
A special telephone number will be used for Thursday's broadcast fund-raiser to benefit the Community Crisis Center. The number is 273-4901. WGBR and WFMC will broadcast throughout today from the Slocomb Street mission, which is seeking to raise money to...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
With love from the North
Toys galore were dropped off for the Empty Stocking Fund on Tuesday. Employees of Chugach Development Corporation of Alaska, who are working at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, brought them. They will be added to those purchased with your contributions...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Alleged house of prostitution shut down
An alleged house of prostitution has been shut down, at least temporarily, under the public nuisance statute, Sheriff Carey Winders and District Attorney Branny Vickory have announced. Wayne County Superior Court Judge Jerry Braswell issued a temporary restraining order to...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Wayne woman among those charged in meth lab crackdown
PRINCETON -- Three people, including a woman from Pikeville, on Tuesday night became the first defendants charged under a stronger law against methamphetamine production. Johnston County sheriff's deputies found the meth lab in a barn off Old Rock Quarry Road,...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
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Bloodmobile The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a Bloodmobile Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Community Center. Donors will receive a free Red Cross t-Shirt. Five charged with...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Wayne would far well with better rail service
Better rail service would benefit both of North Carolina's ports and could pay off for Wayne County, a businessman told the Goldsboro Rotary Club Tuesday. Earl F. Brinkley Sr., formerly director of worldwide logistics for the John Deere tractor and...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
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Drug charges Three Goldsboro men were arrested Tuesday by the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and charged with felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana. Demoreo Maurice Edwards, 25, of South Andrews Avenue...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Duplin borrows $1.5 million for courthouse repairs
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County is borrowing up to $1.5 million to help pay for courthouse repairs that have been going on for the last year. The county asked all of the banks to give their best rates, and Wachovia came...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
An 1862 Christmas on hand at the River House
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The public is invited to the River House this weekend to celebrate Christmas the way it was celebrated in 1862 and to participate in a Civil War memorial service. At 6 p.m., visitors can take a trip...Published: Dec 8, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Duplin Democratic chairman asked to resign
KENANSVILLE -- Bob Kornegay has called for the resignation of the Duplin Democratic Party chairman. He told the Duplin County Board of Education Tuesday night he wants to know why Democratic Party Chairman Jesse Williams ignored the wishes of the...Published: Dec 8, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Bell to lead Eastpointe
KINSTON -- The East-pointe Board of Directors chose John M. Bell Tuesday night as its vice chairman for the next year. Bell is the first Wayne County representative to have a leadership position at Eastpointe, which provides mental health and...Published: Dec 8, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Morning fog
Bobby Williams A moisture-laden atmosphere combines with warm temperatures to create foggy conditions in southern Wayne County. This fog-shrouded barn is located on the Ronnie and Nelson Parks farm on Emmaus Church Road near N.C. 55....Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Council approves plans for four new stores
Four new stores, including T.J. Maxx and Circuit City, are coming to Goldsboro, according to City Manager Richard Slozak. Slozak said the other two stores are Ross's and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Though there are still some details to be...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Board hopes to put brakes on stoplight
The Wayne County commissioners are trying to stop a stoplight on U.S. 117 South from being activated. County officials asked the N.C. Department of Transportation on Monday not to turn on the stoplight at O'Berry Road near Dudley and to...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
City extends Slozak's contract
The Goldsboro City Council decided Monday to keep Richard Slozak around for at least another month. Slozak, the city manager, will retire Dec. 28 after working for the city for more than 30 years. He will stay on as an...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Council's vice-chairman vote angers Republican
Wayne County Commissioner Efton Sager criticized Democratic commissioners Monday for once again failing to consider a Republican for an officer's position. "Whatever happened to bipartisanship?" Sager said. "You are ignoring the fact that everyone on the board is qualified for...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
Counciil bans aggressive begging
If you're going to beg in Goldsboro, you'd better do it politely. The Goldsboro City Council passed an ordinance Monday prohibiting "aggressive panhandling" within the city limits. Several councilmen said last month that they had received numerous complaints from citizens....Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
Empty Stocking update
Invitations to the Empty Stocking Fund party were mailed on Monday. Parents and guardians of 610 children will be asked to accompany them to United Artists Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 18, for a morning of ageless Christmas magic. Santa will...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
Wayne man shot during alleged criminal act
A Wayne County resident was shot and killed near Whiteville over the weekend after allegedly trying to force a man to give him a rent receipt at gunpoint, according to law-enforcement officers. Capt. Bobby Benton of the Columbus County Sheriff's...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
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Christmas dance The Starlight Dance Band will present its annual Christmas Dance Saturday from 7:30 until 10:30 p.m. at Herman Park Center. The event is being sponsored by the Goldsboro Recreation and Parks Department. Cost is $5 at the door....Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
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Pair robs store A convenience store was robbed before dawn today by an undetermined amount of money and three bottles of alcohol, according to a Goldsboro police report. A clerk at The Pantry at 515 E. New Hope Road told...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
Students enterprising poinsettias
Horticulture students in Wayne County high schools are learning more than just how to grow plants. Teachers also plant the seeds on how to work with customers and sell their wares. It all blooms into a marketing effort -- flowers...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
Jones named mayor pro tem of Seven Springs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Peggy Jones is the new mayor pro tem of Seven Springs. The town board also decided to interview three candidates for the vacant town commissioner seat. The town has been missing a town commissioner since August when...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
City gets high marks on audit
The city received an excellent grade on its 2003-2004 fiscal year audit, the Goldsboro City Council learned Monday night. Dean Horne of Pittard Perry & Crone Inc. presented a review of the city's financial health, saying the city put back...Published: Dec 7, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story
Monday, December 6, 2004
Commissioners sworn in
News-Argus/Dennis Hill The Wayne County commissioners are sworn in to new four-year terms this morning. From left, Jack Best, new member Bud Gray, Atlas Price, J.D. Evans, John Bell, Andy Anderson and Efton Sager. For more information see Commissioners...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:25 PM Full Story
Woman says she did not steal from Toys for Tots
The woman charged with misdemeanor larceny after taking $700 worth of toys from the Wal-Mart in Goldsboro said it is all a big misunderstanding and she was just doing what she was told. Kimberly Crawford Riveros, 33, of Dunn says...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:22 PM Full Story
Wayne to get hit with higher inspection fees
New inspection regulations that begin next month could have some Wayne County motorists fuming. Beginning in January, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is mandating emission testing in Wayne County on most vehicles newer than 1996 as part of the...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:21 PM Full Story
The flight of the butterfly
A Goldsboro butterfly has found its way to Mexico. It was a little more than a year ago when Simonne Cato tagged several monarch butterflies in her backyard as part of a national tracking project. Ms. Cato, director of...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:19 PM Full Story
Commissioners choose Evans as chairman
The Wayne County commissioners held their first meeting today with the new board and launched right in to selecting a chairman and vice chairman. The chairman vote went without dissent. The current chairman, J.D. Evans, won the post unanimously. Partisanship,...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:16 PM Full Story
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Armed robbery An armed masked man robbed a Hispanic convenience store Sunday night of about $250, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report. A clerk at the El Tianguis store at 1484 N.C. 111 South told sheriff's deputies that...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:12 PM Full Story
III Century Singers give audience gift
A man and his family were spending Christmas in France, and things were not going well. As they sat in a restaurant surrounded by French and Germans who also were not happy, their mood was changed by an American sailor....Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:09 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Ballet's 'Nutcracker' keeps getting better
During a party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Silberhaus (played by Lorenz Falls and Sunnie Harris), there was festive music as people visited, exchanged gifts, enjoyed refreshments and danced. Suddenly, the music stopped, there was a knock at...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:08 PM Full Story
Governor's School nominees
Wayne County public schools have announced 24 student nominees for the 2005 Governor's School. The Governor's School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students in the nation. The program is open...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:06 PM Full Story
OPINION -- What about moonshine?
The U.S. Supreme Court is wrestling with an interesting case involving production of marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. Bringing the issue to the nation's highest court were two California women who insist they need marijuana daily to ease...Published: Dec 6, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Sunday, December 5, 2004
Woman charged, charity's toys recovered
A new computer system and confidential calls to Goldsboro-Wayne County Crime Stoppers led to Friday's arrest of a woman on a charge of stealing from a Toys for Tots collection box in Goldsboro, police say. The computer system enabled Goldsboro...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:07 AM Full Story
Threat note at school investigated
Investigators don't know if a "hit list" found Friday morning in the girl's bathroom at Rosewood High School was a joke or not, but they are treating it as a serious matter. Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders said the letter...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:06 AM Full Story
City to consider Slozak extension and anti-begging law
City Manager Richard Slozak may stay on as city manager for another month, or more, while the Goldsboro City Council continues its search for a new manager. The council will also consider passing a panhandling ordinance. Last month several councilmen...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:06 AM Full Story
How far should school anti-smoking rules go?
Advocates for tobacco-free schools presented their case Friday in Wayne County in the hopes that the local school system would join others that have adopted the stringent policy. Suzanne DePalma, director of the Tobacco Free Schools program for the N.C....Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:06 AM Full Story
Parade day is a hit
People all over Wayne County came out for the annual "parade day." Each December, four Wayne area towns hold their processions on the same Saturday, making for a parade lover's smorgasbord. Mount Olive's parade started the festivities at 10 a.m.,...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Jackson donation heats up Stocking Fund
The vice president of Jackson & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning, Lyman Smith, said the company is a family-oriented business that cares about the community. That care translated into a $3,000 donation to the Empty Stocking Fund on Friday. The...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Community Crisis Center to hold fund-raiser
Goldsboro's Community Crisis Center will embark this week on a campaign to raise $131,000 to pay off its debts. The center is a Christian mission whose primary aim is to convert and rehabilitate the homeless and addicted. In addition to...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Volunteer Wayne
Volunteer Wayne offers opportunities to serve Wayne County for all ages. This service is provided by Volunteer Wayne and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Wayne Community College. Contact Joy Pearce at 735-5151, extension 336, or at www.volunteersolutions.org/uwwc/volunteer...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:05 AM Full Story
Court News
Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Christopher John McAdams, 29, St. John's Church Road, first-degree statutory sex offense, 288 to 355 months (appealed); indecent liberties with a child (two counts), 19 to 23 months...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
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Daedalians to visit base The Air Combat Command Daedalians will visit Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on Thursday to evaluate the 4th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron. The squadron is in the running for best in the command, and the...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
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Inmate charged Lacy Donnell Price, 25, of East Walnut Street was charged Friday with breaking, entering and larceny and shoplifting by Goldsboro police Investigator Neal Lynch. The charge stemmed from an investigation into a residential break-in that occurred in December...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:04 AM Full Story
New county commissioner to be sworn in
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will swear in a new member Monday and elect officers for the next year. At 9 a.m., the commissioners will take their oath of office for the next four years. Roland "Bud" Gray, a...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Duplin school board appointment challenged
KENANSVILLE -- Bob Kornegay says he's going to challenge the appointment of Johnni Blackwell-Fennell to the school board, which was made by the county Democratic Party. Kornegay, a former Duplin County commissioner, believes Mike Davis should get the appointment. Johnni...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Mt. Olive runway closes in on road
MOUNT OLIVE -- Time is drawing near for a decision about what to do with the north end of the airport's runway extension project, which is just feet away from hitting Kelly Springs Road and will eventually cross it. Mount...Published: Dec 5, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Friday, December 3, 2004
LaGrange parade
Bobby Williams These "horseless carriages" were among 130 entries in the annual LaGrange Christmas parade Thursday afternoon....Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Foreign students in Wayne beat test scores of state's other foreign students
Foreign students in Wayne County are seeing improvements in their test scores, outscoring their counterparts across the state, says a school official. Hope Meyerhoeffer, the school system's director of the English-as-a-second-language program, said the state requires that 40 percent of...Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Anonymous giver boosts Empty Stocking Fund
An anonymous donor gave $1,000 to the Empty Stocking Fund, boosting the total received the first week of the campaign to $8,056. But the fund is still $24,944 away from its $33,000 goal. The money is needed to pay for...Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Salavation Army needs more angels flocking to its gift trees
So far this year, the Salvation Army's paper angels far outnumber the human ones. That could leave some local children out on Christmas. The Salvation Army is trying to secure gifts for more than 800 children this holiday season, but...Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Man charged with trying to rob stores A 20-year-old man wanted by authorities on five robbery charges was arrested Thursday by Goldsboro police without incident in the 400 block of North Virginia Street. Ivan Devon Harvey Jr. of Birddog Lane,...Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
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Living history Bentonville Battlefield will present a free living history program on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Visitors can take part in an 1860s-style Christmas by stringing popcorn and cranberries, cutting out paper ornaments and helping costumed volunteers...Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Payless helps provde shoes for children
All kinds of shoes will be in front of around 60 foster children in Wayne County on Dec. 11. The children will have three hours to pick out at least two pairs each at the Payless Shoe Source on Spence...Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Two more join Mount Olive College Foundation
Linda Murphy and Joyce Minchew of Wallace are the latest members to join the Mount Olive College Foundation Board. The foundation, which was formed this year, raises money for Mount Olive College. The board currently has 11 members, including Robert...Published: Dec 3, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Schools agree to meet with commissioners
Some Wayne County school board members hope meeting with the county commissioners will be a good first step toward ironing out their differences. But one school board member said she hopes it will not be a repeat of previous meetings...Published: Dec 2, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Rules being planned to boost housing standards in Wayne
Wayne government officials are considering setting minimum housing standards that could include prohibiting mobile homes built before 1976 being brought into the county. The board has also been asked to consider standards for conventional housing after an emergency services official...Published: Dec 2, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Boling says it plans to keep operating
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Boling Furniture Co. is not going to close. Operations Manager Johnny Bullins said Wednesday there's no truth to a rumor that the plant will close next week. Business is a little soft, and the company has...Published: Dec 2, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Speaker to focus on city preservation
A commitment to preservation combined with forming public-private partnerships is key to maintaining downtown Goldsboro and the area's historic landmarks, says a developer from Washington, D.C. "Goldsboro is a model for other cities; it has held on to its Main...Published: Dec 2, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
County plans cooking oil recycling
Wayne County has started a new program to help people out with some holiday "leftovers." This week, the county began a recycling program for used cooking oil. Two barrels have been set up at the county landfill to collect the...Published: Dec 2, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
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Woman's death being investigated The death of a 26-year-old mother of five remains under investigation today by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The body of Misty Ann Holmes was found Wednesday night in her home at 401 Little Dove Lane,...Published: Dec 2, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
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Smith elected chairman Lehman Smith is the new chairman of the Board of Education. He has been the board's vice chairman for the past year and was nominated Wednesday night to move into the leadership role to replace outgoing Chairman...Published: Dec 2, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Wednesday, December 1, 2004
Voices raised in song
News-Argus/Dennis Hill Students from Meadow Lane Elementary School perform during the first of two Wayne County Schools' Choral Showcases at Dillard Middle School on Tuesday night. Other schools featured included Spring Creek Elementary, Spring Creek High, Greenwood Middle, Eastern...Published: Dec 1, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Retailers see strong sales for holidays
Goldsboro retailers say they are still seeing strong sales even after the holiday rush on Friday. Chad Deselms, manager on duty at the Target at 1204 Sunburst Drive, said there was a slight increase in sales over last year for...Published: Dec 1, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
NAACP, Clergy group want input on proposed school committee
Concerned Clergy and the Wayne County NAACP applauded a proposal by the county commissioners to address racial imbalance and school building projects, but say they are cautiously optimistic about the outcome. A public meeting is being planned for later this...Published: Dec 1, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Charis Prep approved as a school
With the school year nearly half over, a private school that was shut down in September by Goldsboro building inspectors has been cleared to operate. Charis Prep was established over the summer and operates at Abundant Life Fellowship on Sheridan...Published: Dec 1, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Group seeks to memorialize canine military service
PIKEVILLE -- U.S. Rep. Walter B. Jones has informally agreed to help veterans establish a monument in Washington, D.C., for military dogs. Jones met Tuesday morning at the Pikeville Masons Lodge with representatives of the National War Dog Memorial Fund...Published: Dec 1, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
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Two people shot Two men were shot in separate assaults, according to Goldsboro police reports. Eddie Louis Carraway, 50, of Effingham, S.C., was wounded at about 1 this morning at the Wayne Motel at 801 W. Grantham St., police said....Published: Dec 1, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Host families sought for students
The STS Foundation is seeking host families in northern Duplin County for a foreign exchange student. The foundation, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has students who hope to attend North Duplin High School beginning in January. One of the students is...Published: Dec 1, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Raper gives retirement speech
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College students gathered Tuesday in Rodgers Chapel to hear Dr. Burkette Raper give his final address before retirement. Raper officially retired Tuesday from the college. Ten years ago, he turned over the reins as president...Published: Dec 1, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
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Phone scam Richard Hinnant didn't get $50,000 mailed to him. On the other hand, he didn't get his bank account emptied, either. Hinnant, who lives in Goldsboro, got a phone call the other night from a man with a foreign...Published: Dec 1, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story