Friday, January 7, 2005
Visiting SJAFB
News-Argus/Dennis Hill Rep. Silvestre Reyes of Texas talks with a group of airmen over breakfast at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this morning. Reyes is a Vietnam veteran. For more information see Congressmen bring greetings to airmen at Seymour...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
We won't be fooled -- but mild temperatures sure are nice
Wayne County residents are not easily fooled. While not averse to enjoying this long stretch of unusually warm weather, they know it won't last. Nevertheless, insects have crawled out of hibernation and plants are flirting with the idea of blooming,...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:11 PM Full Story
Congressmen bring greetings to airmen at Seymour Johnson
Camaraderie filled the Southern Eagle dining hall at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base today as several members of Congress members thanked the airmen for their service. Five members of the House Armed Services Committee -- Chairman Duncan Hunter and Reps....Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:10 PM Full Story
One ex-policemen given active prison term
Former Mount Olive Police Sgt. Joshua Joseph Ehnert will spend 75 days in prison for stealing from Hispanic men he had stopped for traffic violations. He and two other former officers, Freddy Norman Southerland and David Allen Johnson, pleaded guilty...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:09 PM Full Story
All seven county commissioners on education panel
J.D. Evans, chairman of the Wayne County commissioners, has taken an unusual step that is intended to keep the entire board focused on education this year. Evans appointed all the commissioners, rather than the typical three, to the county's education...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:08 PM Full Story
Belk expected to move some of its operations into Proffitt's in mall
Belk is expected to use the acquisition of Proffitt's in Berkeley Mall as an opportunity to expand. The Charlotte-based group confirmed Thursday that it will buy four of the nine Proffitt's in the state. All four - Kinston's Vernon Park...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
Public records
Theft of firearms cleared with arrest The larceny of $7,143 worth of firearms, a bulletproof vest, electronic equipment and computer equipment was cleared Thursday with the arrest of an 18-year-old man. Evans Tiszon Olajuwon Evans of U.S. 13 South was...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:05 PM Full Story
Getting the picture
MOUNT OLIVE -- Bart Albertson came to Mount Olive College looking for a "good art program." "I drove up and spoke with the art professors for an hour or so," said Albertson, a sophomore visual communications major at Mount Olive...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Sewer bond hearing to be held by city
Goldsboro citizens can voice their opinions about extending the period in which the city must issue its sewer bonds, but the state has already approved the extension. The City Council scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 18. It received permission...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
SAFE KIDS promotes booster seat law
Wayne County SAFE KIDS is working with its state counterpart to educate parents and others about the new booster seat law. Free booster seats are being offered locally for families who qualify. As part of a "Booster Seat Blitz" to...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Town to seek 304,000 dollar grant to help finance Floors park
PRINCETON -- The Princeton town board will apply for a federal grant to pay for part of the $304,650 cost to complete the Ray M. Floors Memorial Park. The board agreed to the application Monday after a presentation on the...Published: Jan 7, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story
Power outage cause unknown
Progress Energy officials aren't sure what caused a power outage along New Hope Road on Thursday evening. Keith Westbrook, spokes-man for Progress Energy, said that the line and service crews didn't find any problems with the line. Westbrook said the...Published: Jan 7, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
Local digest
Walker wins award Former Goldsboro resident Sally Walker has won the Heini Hediger award for outstanding and dedicated service to the zoo and aquarium profession. Ms. Walker is founder and director of the Zoo Outreach Organization -- ZOO -- and...Published: Jan 7, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
Briefly
Master's meeting Educators in Duplin, Greene, Johnston, Lenoir, Sampson and Wayne counties who aspire to a senior-level administrative position are invited to an information meeting on a new East Carolina University doctoral cohort program. ECU's Department of Educational Leadership is...Published: Jan 7, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story