Eureka residents split on whether to unincorporate

EUREKA -- Some residents of Eureka say they want to unincorporate the town. A petition is circulating that asks State Rep. Louis Pate to introduce a bill in the General Assembly to dissolve the town charter. It cites disinterest in...

Published: Jan 27, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story

Radford leaving headmaster job at Wayne Country Day

Eddie Radford, the headmaster at Wayne Country Day School, has told its board of trustees that he will leave the job at the end of the school year. Beverly York, chairman of the board, said, "He indicated that business opportunities...

Published: Jan 27, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story

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Evans back home The chairman of the Wayne County commissioners, J.D. Evans, is home and resting comfortably after a recent heart attack. His wife Shirley responded to a call from the News-Argus and said Evans was released from Wake Medical...

Published: Jan 27, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story

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Shooting victim's condition upgraded to fair A 43-year-old man who was beaten and shot numerous times early Jan. 11 near Dudley is listed in fair condition at a hospital, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's official. Roderick Underwood was assaulted...

Published: Jan 27, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story

Eastern Wayne Elementary creates rain forest

Pat Peoples joined Eastern Wayne Elementary School this year as curriculum facilitator, working with academically gifted students. She has also been state-trained in writing end-of-grade tests, a talent she incorporated into the fifth graders' recently-completed project on the rain forest....

Published: Jan 27, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story