Monday, October 31, 2005
Fall Festival
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Rhyme University celebrated a Fall Festival today with all the students in costume going from class to class where they were given a goodie. Pictured above left to right are Michael James, Hailey Newell, Zachery Copeland, Colin...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
Fundraising planned for Paramount
It has been nearly seven months since the Paramount Theater burned down, and many city residents still don't know much about plans to rebuild Goldsboro's historic building. Timothy Lanton, 36, remembers the sights and smells of the February fire and...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Vets say testing will stop bird flu
Local poultry producers are keeping an eye on the avian influenza virus that is spreading across the world, but they are confident screening processes used in this country will keep the disease from infecting flocks here. But that doesn't mean...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Prepare to be scared, or maybe not ...
The popularity of the most recent Star Wars movie has many young trick-or-treaters planning to hit the streets tonight dressed as characters from the film. Target store manager Holly McGlaughon said children have sought out Halloween costumes based on "Star...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
More tenants on way for shopping center
The tenants keep coming for Goldsboro's Berkeley Commons shopping center. Developer Connell Radcliff of 1st Carolina Properties said Old Navy is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Rack Room Shoes and rue 21, a clothing store geared toward teens,...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Long hours, new system makes finding rescue volunteers tough
Some of the rescue volunteers in Wayne and Duplin counties disagree about what's causing their rosters to reach an all-time low. "Come volunteer and spend two nights a week training and give up all your nights and weekends," one volunteer...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
Mount Olive bag plant buys out competitor
MOUNT OLIVE -- The manaager of the Hilex Poly plant in Mount Olive said her company has purchased its closest competitor. Kim Bowers said Hilex Poly bought out Vanguard Plastics. The acquisition makes Hilex Poly the largest plastic bag manufacturing...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Pets compete in costume contest
There was the dapper cowboy lizard, the Chesapeake Bay retriever dressed from head to tail in a pink elephant costume, and so many more animals, all of whom competed in Saturday's pet costume contest co-sponsored by Pet Supplies "Plus" and...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Wayne schools observe Make a Difference Day
For this year's "Make a Difference Day," students, teachers and administrators in Wayne County Public Schools did their part to help those who can't help themselves. The USA Weekend Magazine's annual event was held Saturday, Oct. 22. The weekly magazine...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
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5 hurt in wrecks Five people were injured and damages were estimated at $42,500 in six recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *A driver was injured and both cars were demolished in a collision at 11:50 a.m. Sunday...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Photo contest venue changed to Billie's
The location for the Arts Council of Wayne County's Thursday photo contest has been changed. Originally scheduled to be held at the old firehouse on Ash Street, it will now take place in front of Billie's Backstreet restaurant. All other...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro parade entries sought
The Goldsboro Jaycees' Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro. The theme of this year's parade will be "The Gift of Giving" and entries for the parade are now being accepted. The deadline for...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Carver to hold Fall Festival Saturday
MOUNT OLIVE -- Carver Elementary School will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, which is off N.C. 55 East in Mount Olive at 400 Old...Published: Oct 31, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 30, 2005
The Blue Light Special team wins cook-off
Eastern North Carolina barbecue was on the menu Saturday at the second annual Feast in the East at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds. Fifteen cook-off teams participated in the Swinefest, sponsored by the Arts Council of Wayne County. The teams...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Convalescent president convicted
The president of Convalescent Transport Inc., which has offices in Goldsboro and other cities, has been convicted by a federal district court jury of 343 counts of health care fraud and three other offenses. Brian Conner will be sentenced next...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Ministering with his music
Every fall, Mitch Ham says he gets the fever to record some of his music. The fever broke a year ago while he was attending a worship conference in the Great Smoky Mountains. "I was in my room praying that...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
Officers want to talk to man seen at school
The man who roamed the hallways at Rosewood Elementary School and evaded law enforcement officers for two hours Thursday has been identified as a man from Durham, Sheriff Carey Winders said. But Conrad Alexander Burke, 26, will not be charged,...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
City taking aim at litter bugs
Candy wrappers, cigarette butts, pizza boxes, a rusted out washer and dryer and one rotted out tire. Litter bugs are swarming the city and leaving their mark in various ways. Mayor Al King said as he drove down Ash Street...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
'Life Savers Program' teaches students importance of saving
Fifth grade teachers at Tommy's Road Elementary School are banking on a program designed to teach students about the importance of saving for the future. The "Life Savers Program," launched last year through a grant, was so successful that several...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Kayaking grandmother tests the waters by pursuing degree
WILMINGTON -- It is 6:30 a.m. as Kristen Whitmore enters the surf with her flat bottom kayak. She calls it "dawn patrol," when the clouds are still pink and the wind soft. She says it's her favorite time of day,...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Wayne Red Cross assisted 51 families who were victims of fire
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross assisted 51 families last year who were victims of fires. When local fire departments respond to a home fire, the Red Cross also answers the call, according to Teresa Williams, disaster...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Wayne County Superior Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Fanaro Devell Kornegay, 31, Randall Lane, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 20 to 24 months. *Gary Lamarcus Langston, 16, East North Street, Fremont, breaking and entering of...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
United Way still pushing to meet goal
Unlike any other United Way branch in the state, or even the nation, United Way of Wayne County has two goals it would like to accomplish in the upcoming year. Aside from its monetary goal, Executive Director Steve Parr said...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
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Armed Robbery Jennifer Mynhier of Cashwell Drive told Goldsboro police that an unknown black male showed a handgun and demanded cash from her early Saturday morning in the parking lot of Bicycle World in the 2200 block of E. Ash...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Festival offers alternative for trick or treat
When Timothy Whitfield first came to the W.A. Foster Recreation Center, the surrounding neighborhood had seen its share of violence and other scary activities on Halloween. However, for the past four years, Whitfield has made it his mission to provide...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Northeast Duplin Communities Library will be open for viewing
ALBERTSON -- The Northeast Duplin Communi-ties Library is almost ready to open, and people will be able to go inside during the upcoming fund-raising event there. The new library is in the former Peary Davis home at the intersection of...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
J.B. Price elected to Civitan post
J.B. Price has been elected to serve as Civitan Lt. Governor of Area 6 for the 2005-2006 term. Area 6 consist of seven Civitan clubs, Clayton, Four Oaks, Goldsboro, Greenville, Kenly, Kinston and Smithfield. He will be required to visit...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Franklin Baking to hold barbecue for Katrina victims
Franklin Baking Company will hold a barbecue chicken cookout Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the company, 607 N. Carolina St. The cookout is open to the public with all proceeds going to the Flowers Foods...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Bertha King fair share finalist
Bertha King has been selected as the sixth finalist in the United Way Fair Share Challenge. She is employed with WAGES Headstart. The Fair Share Challenge is sponsored by Goldsboro Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Anyone who gives their fair share (one...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne County District Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *April Tubbs-Chase, 30, U.S. 117 North, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, not guilty. *Theresa Oates Hill, 34, South Church Street, Mount Olive, second-degree trespass and harassing phone call,...Published: Oct 30, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 28, 2005
Tenants told not to worry as city condemns apartments
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Tenants Charles Brown, Christopher Boykin and William Kornegay read a letter of reassurance posted on Angela Armstrong's door after the condemnation was ordered by Goldsboro City Council. For more information see City order surprises tenants....Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
City order surprises tenants
The sound of staples driving through vinyl siding stirred the tenants of Wayne-East Apartments Thursday morning. Christopher Boykin wasn’t feeling well, but heard the noise coming from outside, got up and opened his apartment door. “Condemned?” he asked after...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Man sought after scare at Rosewood Elementary
Officials are working today to squelch rumors that child was abducted at Rosewood Elementary School, and are investigating reports of a suspicious person at the school on Thursday. Ken Derksen, public information officer for Wayne County Public Schools, said this...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Neighborhood speaks out
Cars lined Maplewood Drive Thursday as nearly 50 residents turned out for the second in a series of city-sponsored neighborhood meetings. Neighbors, city officials and councilmen gathered on Maplewood Racquet Club's tennis courts to meet, greet and discuss pressing issues...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Growth, flights cut into local marijuana production
Wayne County's growing population and the subsequent shrinking of open spaces have put a crimp on marijuana production. "Our population makes it difficult for growing marijuana," Sheriff Carey Winders said Thursday. At the same time, Winders said, hunters are finding...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Aviation pioneer will be honored
An astronaut, three aerial combat aces, private pilots and proud citizens will convene in the town of Coats Saturday, Nov. 5, to honor a pioneer aviator. The occasion will be the unveiling of an historical marker dedicated to the late...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
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16th drug arrest A 16th person was arrested Thursday by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and charged with felony drug offenses as a result of a year-long undercover drug campaign. Tony Paul Young, 29, of Mill Creek Court was charged...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Playing from her heart and with a lot of faith
MOUNT OLIVE - Carolyn Jean Watson, a senior piano performance major at Mount Olive College, said she knows the healing power of music. It has not cured the blindness she developed at age 3 or helped her avoid the recurrent...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Feast in the East will sort winners from losers
The pork cook-off at the second annual Feast in the East won't begin until tonight, but competitive juices have already begun to flow. Fifteen teams will square off at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds in the cook-off, sponsored by the...Published: Oct 28, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Traffic stop yields drug charges
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Wayne County Sheriff's ACE Team, from left, Randy Thompson, Chris Worth, Jerry Maxwell and Mike Cox after finding 100 packets of heroin after stopping a sport utility vehicle. The weapons they are holding were seized from a...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
Heroin, 8 guns seized in arrest
Following a routine traffic stop, the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team, a division of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, seized 100 bags of heroin, $1,400 in cash and eight firearms. Daryl Pittman, 38, of LaGrange, was stopped in the Hood Swamp...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
City meeting helps erase eyesore
Gunshots, drug deals, dilapidated houses occupied by potentially dangerous people and plenty of fire ants. Kornegay Street residents voiced these concerns Sept. 16 at the first of Goldsboro's city-sponsored neighborhood meetings. The goal of the gatherings, which will continue in...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
Duplin still looking for tank shooter
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about the shooting of two water tanks, one in the Summerlin's Crossroads area of Duplin County and the other near Kenansville. Capt. Stanley Jones with the Duplin County Sheriff's Office...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Mental health reform debate continues
MOUNT OLIVE -- Secretary of Health and Human Services Carmen Hooker Odom has softened her position on how to overcome a $28 million shortfall in the state's mental health budget. But if local providers don't choose their new partners as...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
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Man on moped dies after Oct. 16 crash A Goldsboro man whose moped was struck by a pickup truck Oct. 16 at North William Street and Stronach Avenue died this week in Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville. The victim,...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Blood drive Friday
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chevrolet Cadillac of Goldsboro. Donors will receive an Adam's Auto coupon for a free car wash....Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Family Y planning spooky fun Saturday
The Goldsboro Family Y is having a party from 6 until 8:30 p.m. Saturday for ghoulies and goblins. It's time for some spooky, silly fun, senior program director Hal Warner said when he announced the party and invited the children...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Pikeville cat to appear on December page of calendar
A Pikeville cat named Runt will appear on the December page of a 2006 calendar coming out soon. Runt's owner, Suzanne and Jeffrey Tyner of Pikeville, submitted a photo that was chosen for the 2006 edition of the Marley Fund...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Eureka parade set for December 11
EUREKA -- The town of Eureka will hold its Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, with line-up at 2 p.m. on Davis Street. The parade will go down Church Street, West Main (N.C. 222), Baker Street, Martin...Published: Oct 27, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
A promise kept
News-Argus/Phyllis Moore Jonathan Jones, band director and soccer coach at Grantham School, gets his first haircut in more than a year from Debra Britt of House of Styles. Jones had offered to get his hair cut as an incentive...Published: Oct 26, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Jet piece lands in S.C. family's yard
A Bowman, S.C., family got a surprise Monday night when a 6-inch part from a Seymour Johnson Air Force Base F-15E Strike Eagle landed in their back yard. The pylon ejector foot, which is used in the missile launching process,...Published: Oct 26, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story
County museum searches for new director
The Wayne County Museum will have a new director soon after members of the county's Historical Association decided to change the direction of and personnel at the facility, officials said today. Association President Louis Marriner Jr. said the group will...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
Pay raise would help teachers in Wayne
Edgewood Community Developmental School principal Tasha Christian Adams said she learned about the governor's plan to raise public school teachers' salaries a couple of months ago through the North Carolina Associ-ation of Educators, where she serves as a district officer...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
14th arrest made in raid; six still sought
A 14th person was arrested Tuesday by Wayne County authorities as a result of a year-long undercover drug campaign against street and mid-level dealers. Thirteen people had been arrested in a predawn sweep by the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad, sheriff's...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
City firefighters learn how to save trench collapse victims
Goldsboro firefighters are learning how to rescue victims from collapsed trenches. New construction in the city and county is making knowing how to extricate victims safely from under piles of dirt more than just a nice skill to have, Assistant...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
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Eight people injured in county collisions Eight people were injured and damages were estimated at $78,825 in 10 recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Three people were injured in a two-vehicle collision at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday at East...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Adopt-a-deputy for Halloween program offered
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office will offer its adopt-a-deputy program for subdivision residents in the county. Subdivision representatives may request that deputies patrol their neighborhoods between 6 and 8 p.m. Halloween night on Monday. The deputies will volunteer their time...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Warsaw plans 85th celebration of Veterans Day
WARSAW -- The Warsaw Chamber of Commerce willl begin celebrating Veterans Day early next weekend. The chamber will sponsor a pre-Veterans Day Celebration to honor veterans in the community at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the First Baptist Church...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Live updates planned for flu clinic
The Health Department plans to give "real time" updates throughout Satur-day's mass flu vaccination clinic at Goldsboro Middle School. The clinic, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., is more than an opportunity to provide protection against the flu virus. It...Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Coach makes pact with Grantham School team
A school teacher getting a haircut doesn't usually create a lot of buzz. But Monday afternoon following Grantham School's final volleyball and soccer games for the season, a crowd gathered in the gymnasium lobby to watch Jonathan Jones get clipped....Published: Oct 26, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Drug arrests
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Antonio Spruill, left, one of about 13 people arrested this morning, is read charges by Wayne County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brian Dawson. More than 20 arrest warrants were issued. For more information see 20 sought in morning...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
20 sought in morning drug raid
Twenty street-level and mid-level drug dealers were being sought today in the culmination of a year-long undercover campaign by the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad. Most suspects were charged with offenses dealing with cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine or the drug with the...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Council votes to condemn apartments
City Council members voted to condemn a dilapidated apartment building located at 300 Randall Lane at their meeting Monday night. The building contains 24 apartments, with four currently occupied, said Ed Cianfarra, Goldsboro's chief building inspector. "All of the units,...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Wings Over Wayne set for takeoff November 5
Prepare for takeoff. The 2005 Wings Over Wayne Air Show will take place high above Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Nov. 5. Base gates will open at 9 a.m., and the show will begin at 10:30. Aerial performances will include...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Board OKs new rules for homes
FAISON -- Officials say they hope they have put a stop to a problem with dilapidated and abandoned mobile homes in Faison with new rules regarding the structures. The Faison Town Board adopted an amendment to the town's zoning ordinance...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
City to observe Halloween on traditional date
Ghosts, goblins and other costumed creatures of the night will be turned loose in neighborhoods across Goldsboro next Monday as city officials observe Halloween. Mayor Al King announced Monday that trick-or-treaters will take the streets between 6 and 8 p.m....Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Operation Christmas Child center will be open November 14-20
The local collection center for Operation Christmas Child will be open Nov. 14 to 20 at Adamsville Baptist Church, 1302 N. Berkeley Blvd. Operating hours will be from 3 until 7 p.m. on Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. until...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
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Police car rammed by driver in chase A 25-year-old driver rammed a Goldsboro police car today after being stopped following a high-speed, predawn chase, according to police reports. Kimberly Diane Harrison of Beaver Drive, Dudley, was seen while driving erratically...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
WAGES offers 'weatherization'
Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency, Inc. provides weatherization services for Wayne, Greene and Lenoir counties. The federal Weatherization Assistance Program is managed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Economic Opportunity. It is designed...Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Blood drive Wednesday
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cherry Hospital. Donors will receive an Adam's Auto coupon for a free car wash....Published: Oct 25, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 24, 2005
Candlelight vigil
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit More than 50 people took part in a candlelight vigil Saturday night at the Herman Park gazebo in memory of victims of domestic violence. The vigil was sponsored by the Lighthouse of Wayne County. Survivors of domestic...Published: Oct 24, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
City officials struggle to overcome record gas prices
Some people have canceled weekend trips. Others are now carpooling to work and putting their children on the school bus. Many people have changed their routine trying to save a few dollars since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, creating...Published: Oct 24, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
Municipal elections are Nov. 8
Residents of Wayne County's municipalities, except Goldsboro, will go to the polls Nov. 8 to choose representatives for their town boards. Municipal elections will be held in Mount Olive, Pikeville, Eureka, Seven Springs and Walnut Creek. The election of representatives...Published: Oct 24, 2005 2:05 PM Full Story
Flooding problems to be discussed
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive Mayor Ruff Huggins said the committee formed to resolve flooding problems in town will meet next month with the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the town's next step. The meeting is tentatively set for...Published: Oct 24, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Rain hurt profit, but official happy with '05 Wayne fair
Rain put a damper on the profitability of the Wayne Regional Fair this year, cutting into attendance during the fair's final days. But fair officials said they were not discouraged by the wet weather and reduced gate receipts and expect...Published: Oct 24, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Defending Stewfest champs to compete without chief cook
ALBERTSON -- Jamie Grady and her dad keep their trophy for winning last year's Stewfest cook-off displayed on the counter at the R-Mart. She said her dad, Jimmy Johnson, taught her how to cook the award-winning shrimp stew, and they...Published: Oct 24, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
Grandmother charged in granddaughter's death to appear in court today
MOUNT OLIVE -- A grandmother charged with murdering her granddaughter was to make a first appearance in court today. Mount Olive Police officials said Carolyn Ann Boyette, 57, of East Slocumb Street in Mount Olive was charged with murder Saturday...Published: Oct 24, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
'Sleepy Hollow' production begins Nov. 3
The Center Stage production of 'Sleepy Hollow' will debut Thursday, Nov. 3, and run through Sunday at Herman Park Center. A feature story Sunday incorrectly listed the dates. The correct days and times are Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at...Published: Oct 24, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
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Shootings One man was shot at, another was wounded and a home was damaged by gunfire in separate weekend incidents, according to the law-enforcement reports. Richard Elliott, 21, of Fussell Street was walking Tuesday in the 500 block of West...Published: Oct 24, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Gauge size incorrectly listed
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Seven Springs town commissioner Danny Carter said when he told the board during a meeting last week the Army Corps of Engineers wanted to install a 20-by-20 stream gauge on the riverbank behind the River House, he...Published: Oct 24, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Flu vaccine clinic Saturday
Wayne County Health Department anticipates having 2,050 doses of the flu vaccine on hand at its mass flu vaccination clinic planned for Saturday at Goldsboro Middle School. Saturday's clinic will be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Reporting times...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Make a Difference Day in Wayne
Early-morning fog and the threat of rain didn't dampen the spirits of Wayne County residents as they rolled up their sleeves and pitched in for the 14th annual Make a Difference Day on Saturday. The day culminated a week of...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Grandmother charged in granddaughter's death
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive Police Chief Emmett Ballree said "an argument that just went too far" Saturday resulted in a 57-year-old woman being charged with killing her 21-year-old granddaughter. Carolyn Ann Boyette, 57, 204 E. Slocumb St., has been...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Several honored at Disabilities Awards Luncheon
The Goldsboro Mayor's Committee for Persons With Disabilities honored several members of the community at a luncheon on Friday. "The people we are here to recognize today have dedicated their lives to overcoming challenges and changing stereotypes," said Naomi Collie....Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Wayne law enforcement officers display results of drug work
City councilmen and county commissioners often ask law-enforcement officers what they are doing about drug trafficking. The officers usually can say little about current investigations. But Friday they spoke volumes about a two-year, joint undercover operation that resulted in the...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
After school programs promoted
In today's society, afterschool programs for all children are not a luxury, but a necessity. This was the main point of a Lights On Afterschool! luncheon held Wednesday at the Wayne Center. Community leaders, school officials and others gathered to...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Volunteer opportunities
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: Oct 23, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Wayne County Superior Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Larry Donnell Jones, 43, South Sycamore Street, Fremont, first-degree child rape, 335 to 411 months (new sentence, appealed); indecent liberties with a minor, 25 to 30 months (new sentence, appealed);...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Salvation Army stockings ready
The Salvation Army will have Christmas stockings ready for pickup Tuesday. The agency is asking community members, civic groups, churches and businesses to fill as many stockings as they can to be distributed to needy children. The stockings are 24-inch...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Mount Olive District Court
Mount Olive District Court These cases have been heard in Mount Olive District Court: *Ronnie Lee Bowden, 54, Albritton Street, Calypso, fictitious registration, 30 days suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, $25 fine and costs. *Alton M. Barfield, 42, Harper House...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Military news
Capt. Kenneth Karcher has been named the Marine Aviation Command Control Officer of the year for 2005. The Marine Corps Aviation Association presented the award to Karcher for "meritorious service as detachment officer in charge, weapons and tactics instructor and...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Holiday Open House Nov. 17 in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Plans are firming up for the upcoming second Holiday Open House in downtown Mount Olive. The open house will be held on Nov. 17 in the Heart of Mount Olive, as it's now called. Organizers are arranging...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne County District Court results
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *Laheshia Hardy, 20, LaGrange Road, LaGrange, harassing phone call, not guilty. *Angela Marie Davis, 41, Lanetown Road, Stantonsburg, assault, not guilty. *Tiffany Gibson, Daffodil Drive, Dudley, communicating threats, dismissed. *Danny...Published: Oct 23, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 21, 2005
Drug arrests and seizures announced
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Donnie Hanson of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration speaks this morning at Goldsboro City Hall about Operation Goldrush. For more information see 1 million dollars in cash seized in drug raid....Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
Drug distribution cell dismantled
A two-year investigation into drug trafficking in Wayne County culminated today with the announcement of the conviction of 28 people, including a Mexican lawyer, in federal court and the seizure of $1.6 million in cash, drugs and property. The campaign...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
HIV numbers increasing in Wayne County
HIV is spreading in Wayne County. If you doubt it, just ask those living with it on a daily basis. Jeri Barnes has written poems about the disease and its effects over the last decade. The diminutive black woman speaks...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Man guilty of robbing 6 women
A Mount Olive man who brandished a butcher knife to rob three elderly women and overpowered three others in robberies earlier this year was convicted Thursday of nine serious crimes. James Lenair Albrittain, 30, of Oliver Street was sentenced today...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
TJ Maxx opens its door Sunday
Retailer T.J. Maxx will open its Goldsboro store in Berkeley Commons on Sunday. The retail clothing store will occupy a 31,000-square-foot location, and is the third store in the new shopping center to open. Ross Dress for Less opened a...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Blue ribbon bugcatchers
Northeast Elementary School fifth-grader Reagan Herndon said she became "hysterical" when she found out the school's Insect Club took first place in the science competition at the N.C. State Fair. "It was a little room just for the bugs and...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Duplin to open two new rescue stations
KENANSVILLE -- A shortage of volunteers has caused another rescue squad to close in Duplin County, and county commissioners have agreed to open two new rescue stations. The new ambulance stations will be at Rose Hill and Kenansville, bringing the...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Power outages reported along U.S. 13
For a few minutes at a time on Wednesday and Thursday, residents and business owners along U.S. 13 north went without power due to problems experienced by Progress Energy. Keith Westbrook, the company's operations manager in Goldsboro, said the temporary...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Schools to observe drug prevention week
The Wayne County Public Schools will participate in one of the nation's oldest and largest illegal drug prevention campaigns next week. During the week of Oct. 24, several schools will take part in "Red Ribbon Week," an effort promoting learning...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
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Drug raid An investigation conducted by the Goldsboro/ Wayne County Drug Squad resulted in the arrests of Dearron J. Lewis, 31, and Detoya Quinte Lewis, 28, at a residence on Mill Street in Fremont. Both were charged with possession with...Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Blood drive scheduled Saturday
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Northwest Elementary School. Donors will receive an Adams Auto coupon for a free car wash....Published: Oct 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 20, 2005
A private parade
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Goldsboro High School's trumpet section warms up before performing at the O'Berry Center on Wednesday evening. The bands from Goldsboro High, Eastern Wayne and Southern Wayne performed for an enthusiastic crowd at the center. Organizers of the...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 Will be done by next fall
By this time next year, drivers will be able to cruise from Goldsboro to Wilson on U.S. 117 without interference from traffic lights or intersections, state highway officials say. The highway construction project is on schedule, said Bill Jones, public...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Back from the Gulf
Two Goldsboro firefighters who went to the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina did not fight any fires or rescue any hurricane victims -- but they did assist hundreds of evacuees at an Alabama shelter. Lt. Rob Loreman and Firefighter Jourdon...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College breaks ground on new technology building
Wayne Community College officials broke ground Wednesday morning for the college's last building project funded by money from a 2000 state bond issue for community colleges and universities. About 70 business and technology students, faculty members and staff attended the...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
One-stop voting available today through Nov. 5
The Wayne County Board of Elections kicked off one-stop early voting this morning. One-stop voting for the upcoming municipal elections on Nov. 8 will be in operation at the Elections Board office at 209 S. William St., Goldsboro. Office hours...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Health Department heroines help catch purse-snatchng suspect
Five mild-mannered Health Department workers by day are Wayne County's newest "SWAT Team" since turning into crime-fighters by night recently. After a late day at the office Oct. 13, the women exited the building around 7 p.m. bound for the...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
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Quick response leads to arrest A quick response by Goldsboro police to a burglar alarm before dawn today at a convenience store led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man who was inside. Officers L.T. Bethea and C. Burack arrived...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC planning 'Mardi Gras' Friday for storm victims
Wayne County residents are being urged to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina Friday while enjoying a taste of Mardi Gras. "Mardi Gras North" will be held at Wayne Community College. The college is inviting the public to attend the...Published: Oct 20, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Afternoon fire
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Mount Olive Assistant Chief Greg Wiggins stands in front of a burning house at 403 E. Nelson St. in Mount Olive Tuesday afternoon. The house, valued at $40,000, received an estimated $15,000 in damage. The damage to...Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Recent rainfall didn't quench drought worries
For once, a storm might have aided Wayne County residents, but not enough to stop local officials from worrying about looming drought conditions. Rainfall fueled by Tropical Storm Tammy pulled the county out of drought conditions last week, according to...Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Auditor: Fremont's outlook not rosy, but not gloomy
FREMONT -- Fremont does not have a rosy economic picture, but it is not as gloomy as it has been, an auditor told the town board at its monthly meeting Tuesday. Phyllis Pearson, an auditor with the firm of Petway,...Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
13 Wayne children bring goats to State Fair
Plenty of pastel-colored plaid shirts, shiny oval belt buckles, worn-down cowboy boots and dozens of dark blue jeans were needed to prepare the children representing Wayne County at this year's North Carolina State Fair. And let's not forget their goats....Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Mount Olive hopefuls square off in first debate of election season
MOUNT OLIVE -- About 60 Mount Olive residents listened Tuesday night as candidates for the town board described how they could help improve the town's government. All six seats on the town board are up for election Nov. 8, including...Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Officials ask residents for input on Stoney Creek
As night fell on Stoney Creek Park Tuesday, city officials and area residents met to discuss its future. Roughly 40 Goldsboro residents gathered at the Herman Park Center for a public forum sponsored by the Stoney Creek Park Development Committee....Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
La. family is starting life over in Wayne
A family who lost everything in Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina is starting life over in Wayne County thanks to a local church. Pine Forest United Methodist Church has adopted the Morris family and set them up in a home here....Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
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Fire calls Patetown volunteer firefighters put out a truck fire and an outbuilding fire, but both structures were destroyed, Chief John Gardner said Tuesday. A fire on Tuesday also destroyed a bailing shed near Fremont, Chief Donnie Wilkerson said. A...Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont resident complains about drainage problems
FREMONT -- A Fremont man told the Fremont Town Board on Tuesday night that a town storm drain has caused problems on his property and adjacent properties at the intersection of Cross Street and Charles Drive. Darren Flowers said the...Published: Oct 19, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Speeding to the hospital
News-Argus/Bobby Williams An unidentified woman, left, explains to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office officer why she was traveling more than 100 mph in the northbound lanes of U.S. 117 Monday morning. She told officers she was transporting her grandson...Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
Race to ER sparks chase
"She just panicked" was how one officer described the situation. An unidentified woman was taking her grandson to Goldsboro for X-rays Monday, when he developed seizures from a fall on his head the day before, officers said. The woman reached...Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Two airmen die in crash in Greene County
Two Seymour Johnson Air Force Base airmen died Saturday afternoon when their motorcycle hit a pickup truck and then a car at an estimated speed of 130 mph. Airman 1st Class Dustin Cichon, 22, of Lakeland, Fla., and Senior Airman...Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
New prison superintendent named
Robert Hines has come home. The Rosewood resident is the new superintendent of Wayne Correctional Center on Stevens Mill Road. Hines, who has worked 28 years in the prison system, never really left the area. For the past four years,...Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Feast in the East still needs vendors
There is still time to sell food or crafts at this year's Feast in the East, organizers say. The second annual Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair-grounds....Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Hospital welcomes new chaplain
Suzanne Franklin didn't know what aspect of the ministry she would like to go into when she finished seminary. But after spending two years in pastoral care at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, she found it to be a perfect...Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
He may be restaurant's next 'Jared'
Trying to live a healthy lifestyle is already paying off for one fifth-grader in Wayne County. Jose Ferretti Alyea, 11, a student at St. Mary School, has been named one of 10 Subway Champions from across the country to receive...Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
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Mobile home fire A single-wide mobile home at 475 Nor-Am Road was destroyed Monday in a fire of an undetermined cause, a fire official said. Little River Volunteer Fire Chief Mike Aycock said the resident smelled smoke, looked toward her...Published: Oct 18, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 17, 2005
A tribute to service
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Shirley Grice, front, left, addresses the crowd Sunday at the National Guard Armory during the unveiling of a monument dedicated to the members of the 230th Support Battalion in recognition of their service as part of the...Published: Oct 17, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Schools not happy with consultant idea
Some Wayne County Board of Education members aren't too happy about a suggestion the county commissioners might consider hiring a consultant to review the school system's facilities plan -- even before the county has received an official copy. During a...Published: Oct 17, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Monument pays tribute to soldiers
For Rebecca Outlaw, the worst part about her son, Carl's 10-month deployment with the 230th Support Battalion of the Army National Guard was the waiting. "You worried all the time about them," she said. "You wanted to feel like you...Published: Oct 17, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
He's 7, and he has a new CD
When Blake Price becomes a famous country music singer, remember you read about him here first. The 7-year-old Dudley boy released his first CD two weeks ago, and it is selling in local stores. He and his family hope one...Published: Oct 17, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Mass flu shot clinic scheduled
The Wayne County Health Department is planning to hold a mass flu vaccination clinic Saturday, Oct. 29, at Goldsboro Middle School on Lionel Street. Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic is designed to prevent people from...Published: Oct 17, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
After-school program Wednesday
The Wayne County Lights On After School program will hold a luncheon Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wayne Center to discuss the importance of after-school programs. It is open to school officials, community leaders, parents and students. Lights On...Published: Oct 17, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
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2 women robbed Two women were robbed Saturday in a driveway in the 100 block of Orbit Road by three people, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report. The resident, Tammy L. Thomas, told deputies that the suspects grabbed...Published: Oct 17, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Board still studying liability release
A controversial policy designed to protect the school system in case a student is injured while on a field trip is still under review by the school board's attorney, while school officials are also weighing concerns about another requirement that...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:20 AM Full Story
Prices will affect some city projects
Strolling down cracked, deteriorating sidewalks might become more commonplace across the city as increased fuel prices have pushed the cost of construction materials sky-high, city officials learned this week. Effective this month, the cost of asphalt and concrete will increase...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:19 AM Full Story
Wayne relief effort nets $125,000
Some took hammers to their piggy banks. Others gave a pint of blood. They did it on the Internet, at the office and in home-room. A few even walked to City Hall one September morning in the rain. Wayne County...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:18 AM Full Story
Volunteers can make a difference
Wayne County residents are making a difference at home this week during the annual Make A Difference Week campaign. The event is sponsored nationally by the Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend magazine and locally by Volunteer Wayne, United...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:17 AM Full Story
Elizabeth Rowe at State Fair
For some livestock show competitors at this year's North Carolina State Fair, having one animal to shepherd around the ring will be enough. Elizabeth Rowe, 13, of Dudley will guide five goats during her stay in Raleigh -- although not...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:16 AM Full Story
Collision remains under investigation
A collision in which a bicyclist was killed Thursday night on U.S. 13 South remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol. Douglas Alan Harrell, 21, of 147 Hood Drive was riding north at about 9:16 p.m. when his bike was...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:15 AM Full Story
Candidates forum Tuesday in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- The public is invited to attend a candidates forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Senior Citizen's Center at 711 N.W. Center St. in Mount Olive. The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the forum...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:15 AM Full Story
Wednesday early dismissal day in Wayne
Students in Wayne County Public Schools will be dismissed early on Wednesday in order for teachers to attend staff development workshops. This is one of ten days set aside in the school calendar for student early dismissal. Additional minutes have...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:14 AM Full Story
Wayne native Edwards honored
Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., a professor of physics at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Huntsville, Ala., received the Emerald Honors Award in Research Science at the Minor-ities in Re-search Science Conference in September in Baltimore. A 1965 graduate of Central...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:13 AM Full Story
Volunteer opportunities
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...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
Veterans Day parade planned
Wayne County's 2005 Veterans Day parade will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, in downtown Goldsboro. It be-gins at 11 a.m. Organizer George Carberry said the event will pay special tribute to the National Guard Reserve and active duty military...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Superior Court news
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Larry Donnell Jones, 43, South Sycamore Street, Fremont, first-degree child rape, 335 to 411 months (new sentence); indecent liberties with a minor, 25 to 30 months (new sentence); lewd and...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Student news
George Reeve Silver Jr. of Goldsboro was awarded the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine by St. George's University during a ceremony held at the Head-quarters of the United Nations in New York City. Dr. Silver plans to continue his...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
School lunch menus
The following are breakfast and lunch menus for Wayne County Public Schools for the week of Oct. 17-21. Monday --Breakfast: Blueberry Pop Tart. Lunch: Baked chicken nuggets with fresh-baked roll, ham and cheese on a bun, whipped potatoes with gravy,...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Museum undergoing revitalization
Wayne County Historical Association officials are working to modernize the museum, now in its 18th year in the old Goldsboro Woman's Club building. "We're turning it upside-down, so to speak," said Louis Marriner, Jr., Historical Association president. "It's been the...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Mount Olive District Court
These cases have been heard in Mount Olive District Court: *Robert Harold Ray Jr., 47, Radford Drive, Goldsboro, driving while license revoked, 15 days active, 120 days suspended, 12 months supervised probation and costs. *Sandra Tolbert Denton, 38, Indian Springs...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Military news
Michael M. King has been promoted to the rank of senior master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. King, a personnel programs superintendent, is assigned to Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. He has served in the military for...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Goldsboro Fire Dept. puts out eight major fires
The Goldsboro Fire Department put out eight major fires that resulted in about $77,850 in damages in September. Two residential fires occurred Sept. 6 at homes at 1203 Harris St. and 102 Brookshire Drive. The Harris Street fire was referred...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Diane Kester wins honor
WINSTON-SALEM -- Dr. Diane Kester of Goldsboro was presented the North Carolina Librarian's Association's Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization's 56th Biennial Conference in September in Winston-Salem. Kester worked as a librarian in the Wayne County schools before earning her...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Author Catherine Guess will give concert, sign new book
Author/composer Catherine Ritch Guess has selected Goldsboro and the neighboring areas of Farmville and Snow Hill for the setting of her latest novel, "'Tis So Sweet," the first of a seven-book series all set in the local area. "'Tis So...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Artist Cheryl Hooks will exhibit works at Arts Council
"Meditations, Our Defining Symbols" opens Oct. 23 at the Arts Council of Wayne County. The exhibition includes about 75 works including acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings as well as a number of photographs. Artist Cheryl Hooks describes her images as...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
District Court news
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *Mohssen Almojadid, South Slocumb Street, communicating threats, not guilty. *Frank Aguirre Jr., 22, Bryant Circle, assault on a female and communicating threats, not guilty. *Laurence Nicholas Hatem Jr., 43, Dawson...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
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Investigations The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating the following crimes: *Travis Levon James of West Mulberry Street told police he was shot in the leg during an argument around 3 a.m. Saturday while he was on a sidewalk. He said...Published: Oct 16, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 14, 2005
Wayne Motel
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Workers for A/K Grading and Demolition of LaGrange take down the Wayne Motel on U.S. 70 West Thursday. Best Commercial and Development has purchased the motel and the 5 acres it sits on. For more information see...Published: Oct 14, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story
Motel comes down
A Goldsboro landmark is being torn down, and speculation has already begun about what type of business might take its place. The Wayne Motel on U.S. Highway 70 is being demolished to make way for development. The motel and the...Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
Bicyclist killed by truck on U.S. 13
A 21-year-old man was killed Thursday night after his bicycle was struck by a tractor-trailer truck on U.S. 13 South, the Highway Patrol said. The victim was identified as Douglas Alan Harrell of 147 Hood Drive. The collision occurred at...Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
20 years and still frying
Eight hundred pounds of fish; 160 gallons of oil; and thousands of children whose lives will be changed forever. For members of the Wayne Shrine Club, there is only one reason to get up at 6:45 a.m., haul fish and...Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Sewer project ready by 2006
PIKEVILLE -- Pikeville's sewer plant construction is on schedule, said Town Administrator Lonnie Graves. Graves said he hopes the plant will open next spring. "All the pipes are in the ground," Graves said. "They found a couple places were there's...Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
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4 hurt in accidents Four people were injured and damages were estimated at $65,400 in six recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *A driver tried to squeeze a tractor-trailer truck under the railroad bridge across North Carolina Avenue...Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Activities planned to increase awareness of domestic violence
A candlelight vigil and a poster contest are just some of the activities that the Lighthouse of Wayne County is sponsoring for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The candlelight vigil will be held Oct. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at...Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP to celebrate 60th anniversary
The Goldsboro-Wayne branch of the NAACP will celebrate its 60th anniversary Nov. 4 in the H.V. Brown Hall of Dillard Alumni Cultural Center on Poplar Street. Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. The anniversary celebration will feature a banquet and Freedom...Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Blood drive scheduled
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mays Chapel Church. Donors will receive an Adam's Auto coupon for a free car wash....Published: Oct 14, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Water problems loom for Duplin
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County residents might soon have to watch how much water they are using -- and not because of the recent vandalism to two county water tanks, either. Duplin lies on the western edge of a what officials...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Lighthouse thrift store is permanently closed
The Lighthouse of Wayne County's thrift store has closed permanently. Last year, the Lighthouse received a grant to help open the Beacon of Hope thrift store. Co-director Cheri Seronick said donations were up, but sales were down. "The thrift store...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Pork will be king at Arts Council's cook-off during Feast in the East
There will be plenty of pork later this month when the Arts Council of Wayne County presents its third annual Swinefest. As was true last year, the barbecue cook-off will be part of the second annual Feast in the East...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Man with ties to Goldsboro will be honorary chairman of Memory Walk
A man with Goldsboro ties will be the honorary chairman of the Neuse Region Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk Saturday. Dr. John Hope Franklin of Durham is a historian, lifelong civil rights activist and the author of several books. He credits...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
City staff completes course in teamwork
City department heads and leaders completed a course in teamwork Sept. 21 and are hoping the result will be a more efficient city government, officials said Monday. Relying heavily on Peter Senge's business bestseller "The Fifth Discipline: The Art and...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
WCC Foundation scholarships available
New and returning students who plan to attend Wayne Community College for the spring 2006 semester may apply for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships now through Oct. 31. Scholarship applications are available in the foundation office in the Dogwood...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Wilson Whirligig Festival to be held Nov. 5-6
WILSON -- Wilson's first Whirligig street festival will be held in downtown Wilson on Nov. 5 and 6. The two-day event includes free concerts by bluegrass great Doc Watson, the bands Chairmen of the Board and the Super Grit Cowboy...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
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Drug arrests The Goldsboro-Wayne County drug squad arrested two Goldsboro people on drug charges and placed one of them, Dionco Rolaan Hamilton, 31, under $100,000 bond. He and Erica O'Neil Johnson, 29, were charged after officers searched their house on...Published: Oct 13, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Vandalism in Duplin
News-Argus/Bobby Williams This water tank near Summerlin's Crossroads is losing 40 gallons of water a minute from a bullet hole caused by a rifle. The tank will have to be drained before it can be patched. For more information...Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
County wants third opinion on plan
Wayne County officials will likely call in an outside consultant to review a proposed school building plan before deciding how to proceed, County Manager Lee Smith said Tuesday. The county Board of Education developed a preliminary $130 million building plan...Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Rifle shots cause leaks in towers
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County law officers are searching for a vandal or vandals who shot holes in two of the county's water tanks over the weekend, causing huge losses of water in the Summerlin's Crossroad and Kenansville areas. Someone using...Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Hospital growth sends departments to new locations
The board of directors for Wayne Memorial Hospital has voted to spend $1.09 million to relocate some departments to accommodate expected growth. Patient Financial Services and Wayne Area Diabetes and Endocrine Center will move to an office building nearly three...Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
In the eye of Katrina's aftermath
Steve Harrison and Cheryl McAlphin saw the good and the bad while they were in Gulfport, Miss., helping victims of Hurricane Katrina. Neighbors risked their own safety to dig neighbors out of sludge and rubble, while others fought each other...Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Store opens in Berkeley Commons
Goldsboro's newest shopping center continues to grow as Bed Bath & Beyond opened its doors Tuesday afternoon in Berkeley Commons. The home furnishings store opened for business just before 4 p.m. after final inspections by fire marshals and city officials....Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC singers
MOUNT OLIVE -- Ten students have been chosen for this year's Mount Olive College Singers, a song and dance troupe that will perform throughout the year for a variety of audience. Dr. Larry Oldham, professor of music at the college,...Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
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Breaking and entering The Wayne County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael Jarman Jr., 21, of Stantonsburg on Tuesday, in connection with several residential break-ins that occurred on Watery Branch Church Road in northern Wayne County. Jarman was charged with breaking and...Published: Oct 12, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
SUV Chase
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Wayne County investigators look over a stolen sport utility vehicle seized Monday after a chase that ended at Creekside For more information see Lawmen chase stolen SUV....Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Lawmen chase stolen SUV
Wayne County Sheriff's deputies and Goldsboro police are searching for a suspect that led lawmen on a chase Monday morning before abandoning a stolen vehicle and running away. Sgt. Chris Worth attempted to pull over a 2001 Jeep Cherokee just...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
School building plan accepted in Duplin County
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County students will get two new school buildings and renovations at another -- if state money becomes available, the county's commissioners decided Monday. The Duplin County Board of Commissioners voted 4-2 to accept the Board of Education's...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Program will challenge men to 'step up' to family duties
Daniel Hooper knows there is a huge problem in Wayne County with fathers not being proper role models. But knowing about the problem and changing it are two different things, said Hooper, who works as a parent involvement coordinator with...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Flooded roads in Duplin reopened
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin Emergency Services Director Craig Forlines said this morning all the roads closed due to flooding over the weekend have been reopened. Deep Bottom Road and Durwoood Evans Road were open to drivers this morning. Duplin emergency officials...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Map planned for 2005 open house in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Those who attend the holiday open house in downtown Mount Olive this fall will have a map to direct them to participating merchants. Organizers of the holiday open house set for Nov. 17 are arranging for each...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Students earn spots with MOC Student Government
MOUNT OLIVE -- Several area residents are serving on the Student Government Association at Mount Olive College this year. Ashley Aanenson, a junior, has begun her third year as student council member, serving as junior class vice president. The daughter...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Substitute training planned for Oct. 27
Substitute teacher training will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at Royall West Common Room, 507 E. Royall Ave. Those planning on attending must obtain a substitute packet from the Royall Avenue building no later than Oct. 24...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
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Shooting Deleak Curtis Lofton, 24, of Grantham Street, suffered three gunshot wounds Monday afternoon when an unknown subject got out of a maroon vehicle and began shooting at him with a rifle, according to police reports. The suspect chased Lofton...Published: Oct 11, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 10, 2005
New City Hall building
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Officials say construction of the new City Hall building is expected to be completed by February 2006. After that, work will begin on renovating the current City Hall. For more information see City Hall construction on schedule...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
City Hall construction on schedule for 2006
Work on the new City Hall building at the corner of Center and Mulberrry streets is on schedule, city officials said today. Assistant City Manager Tasha Logan said construction of the $4.6 million structure should be finished in mid-February. The...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Center offers glimpse at mission
Dr. Frank Farrell, director at O'Berry Center since July 1, said he was taken aback by a TV journalist's reaction during a tour of the facility recently. He said the man had an image of what mental health hospitals were...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Fair could still pay bills after wet weekend
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Director Milton Ingram said crowds were sparse after Saturday's rains on the last night of the fair. As bills begin roll in, Ingram said he hopes the fair will be able to break even. "We had...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Hockey players show disability is no handicap
They crashed the boards and shot the puck. They faced off and made great saves. And they did it in wheelchairs. Saturday night, the Carolina Fury PowerHockey team took the floor at Charles B. Aycock High School to face a...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Opinion -- And Say, 'Thank You'
Sometime back, I did an editorial commenting on the Shriners hospitals that have treated upwards of a million crippled children suffering from birth defects, from injuries suffered in accidents and from severe burns Those hospitals also have attracted and provided...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
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Assaults Three people were injured in separate weekend assaults, according to Goldsboro police reports. Otavis McKinney, 17, of South Andrews Avenue was shot in the leg at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of Olivia Lane. Police said...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Community Watch program being formed in Faison
FAISON -- Faison residents are being urged to join a Crime Watch program that law enforcement officers say will make their community a safer place. Criminals target small towns with limited law enforcement staff, said Duplin County Sheriff's Deputy Eric...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Wine-Sky to perform at Mayor's Committee annual luncheon
Ross Wine-Sky will entertain at the Goldsboro Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities awards' luncheon. The annual event will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at noon at the Goldsboro Country Club. Tickets will be $12 at the door. Advance tickets...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Information sessions for 50-and-over population scheduled
A series of informative sessions for people age 50 and older will be held beginning Thursday. They are sponsored by Services on Aging, the city of Goldsboro, the county of Wayne, Volunteer Wayne/RSVP, WAGES older adult division, Wayne County Public...Published: Oct 10, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 9, 2005
Rains takes toll on fair profit
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair officials hoped to break even after a wet closing weekend cut into attendance and profits. Rains from Tropical Storm Tammy kept the fair closed on Friday and delayed opening on Saturday, the fair's final day. Fair...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Teachers get more at certain schools
The Board of Education has voted to continue a differential salary incentive in six city schools as a way to retain and recruit highly qualified teachers and improve student performance on tests. The board made a few revisions to the...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Health Department plans flu shot clinic for at-risk groups
The Health Department will have its first flu clinic next week, but only for specific high-risk groups. Health officials say they do not anticipate a shortage of the vaccine this year locally or in the state. The Health Department expects...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Taking hope to Mississippi
The woman walked over to where members of the North Carolina Baptist Men's Relief Program were working to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. "Are you the angels God sent?" she asked. "No," said Ray Gales of Love Memorial Baptist Church...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Program offers help with life, homework
Glenwood Burden Jr. said he has seen many young people influenced by the negative, he decided to offer a positive. The youth director for Gospel Perspective Ministries developed the Good News Gang, a community afterschool program begun in September for...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Fremont firefighters get special response vehicle
FREMONT -- Fremont's volunteer firefighters now can ride in style and carry much of their equipment in their new special response vehicle. The 43-foot truck was turned over to the department Friday. It will be displayed from 2 p.m. to...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Mobile clinic helps control pet population
A trio of animal care workers are helping stem the tide of unwanted pets in eastern North Carolina. Dr. Beverly Shelbourn, a veterinarian, and technicians Carrie Eattock and Lisa Sager run the SNAP-NC mobile clinic that visits Goldsboro about once...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Students show their talents at fair contest
"Ladies and gentlemen, the time has arrived," said Janet Barnes, master of ceremonies for the talent show at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. Wednesday and Thursday, students competed in eight categories for a $10 prize. The money seemed secondary, though,...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Rose Hill volunteer EMS to end service
The Rose Hill Volunteer Emergency Medical Services will no longer answer calls after Friday. The volunteers have been helping paid county paramedics by answering back-up calls on week nights from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. since Oct. 2 last year....Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County law enforcement officers are investigating the following incidents: *Alma Rowe reported an unknown subject entered her property at S. Tiffany Road by pushing a window air conditioning unit into the building, and took a color television, valued...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Goldsboro artist among LaGrange show winners
Brenda Behr of Goldsboro was among the winners in the 2005 LaGrange Garden Spot Festival Show and Sale at the La Grange Arts Center. Martha Smith Brooks from Morehead served as the show's juror. She presented the first-place award to...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Applications available for Head Start classes
Applications will be taken for WAGES Head Start and Early Head Start Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Royall Avenue Center, 601 E. Royall Ave.; the Carver Center, 612 S. Breazeale Ave., Mount Olive; and the Pikeville...Published: Oct 9, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 7, 2005
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Emily Dunn at the pony and mule show at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair on Thursday. For more information see A real horse and pony show....Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Weather forces early day for fair
A normal Thursday evening at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair would have brought 4,000 people through the gates. Heavy rains this week, brought 425, fair director Milton Ingram said. Forecasts for more rain are making fair officials think twice about...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
No fair today
The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair will not open today, said Milton Ingram, fair director. Heavy rains and a forecast of more precipitation throughout the day forced the Friday cancellation. Ingram said plans call for opening Saturday at the normal...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Football games postponed
Forecasts for heavy rain have forced the postponement of some of the high school football games scheduled for tonight in the Wayne County area. *Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne, postponed until Monday at 6 p.m. *C.B. Aycock at Wilson Beddingfield,...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Flood watch
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Wayne and surrounding counties until 8 p.m. tonight. Tropical moisture brings the potential for heavy rains into the early evening hours. Roads and urban areas are at a higher risk if...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
A real horse and pony show
Rains moved the Open Pony and Mule and Horse shows inside at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Thursday, but did not dampen enthusiasm. Showmen young and old showed mules and horses in more than 15 categories in the Livestock Arena....Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
Ash Street paving is nearly done
Drivers have only a few more days to wait until work on Ash Street is nothing but a memory, the contractor said. Smooth pavement covered jagged potholes on torn-up sections of Ash this week. New lines mark the median and...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Sewer plant project is waiting for state to approve permits
MOUNT OLIVE -- State officials are doing the final review on the last permit for a regional sewer plant. Mount Olive Town Manager Ray McDonald said if everything stays as it is now, it looks like the town will be...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Wayne County teacher earns state math honor
It isn't hard for Tracy Wilson Thomas to recall being a second-grader in Room 24 of Meadow Lane Elementary School. That's because she returns there every day, now as a teacher. "I always wanted to work here," she said. "It...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
StageStruck auditions scheduled
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "The Frog Prince" on Monday at Goldsboro High School Auditorium from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:15 and plan to stay for the full...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Schools seek instruments for bands
Band directors in area middle and high schools say they could use more instruments for students. Dr. Sandra McCullen, associate superintendent for instruction in Wayne County Public Schools, said the school system tries to provide some of the larger instruments...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
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2 men charged in drug trafficking Two men were arrested Thursday by the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad and charged with felony drug trafficking offenses after a traffic stop in the New Hope community and the search of a home on...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Mount Olive candidate forum to be held Oct. 18
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a candidates forum Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Senior Citizen's Center at 711 N.W. Center St. The forum will give an opportunity for the community...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
An official eye in the sky
The Raven is taking a bite out of marijuana production in Wayne County. The Raven is not a big bird, but the Sheriff's Office helicopter. Sheriff Carey Winders said since the helicopter was put in service in 1999, it has...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Girl Scouts get 5,000 dollar donation
The Wachovia Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina. The grant is intended to support Girl Scouts who live in community housing. With the extra help, some girls would not be able to...Published: Oct 7, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 6, 2005
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber John Crawford has worked at the Grantham Grange and Fire Department stand on the fairgrounds for 50 years. For more information see 50 years ... and counting....Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
Woman indicted in man's murder
A 38-year-old Goldsboro woman has been indicted by the Wayne County Grand Jury for the first-degree murder of her boyfriend. Teresa Edwina Bizzell, who lived in Tanglewood Mobile Home Park off Central Heights Road, is accused of fatally stabbing Larnell...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
50 years ... and counting
An empty Coca-Cola bottle used to get you spending money when John Crawford and his brother, Bobby, were children. So, after the Wayne County fairgrounds were quiet, the boys would hunt through trash barrels looking for a treasure or two....Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Showmen try their hands at begin judges in the ring
Before Wednesday's livestock judging contest at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, 11-year-old Jesse Grady was out for redemption. "Last year, my little sister beat me," he said. "That just doesn't seem possible." After a week of presenting their livestock at...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Today, Friday at the fair
THURSDAY + 3 p.m. -- Gates open to all exhibits + 4 p.m. -- Midway opens; Grades K-2 Talent Contest, Entertainment Arena; Livestock Judging, Livestock Arena + 5 p.m. -- Cheerleading Contest, Grandstand + 5:30 p.m. -- Auto Mechanics vocational...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
MOC professor makes disaster studies a career
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dr. Christopher Dyer, dean of arts and sciences and a professor of anthropology at Mount Olive College, has done extensive research on the devastating aftermath of natural disasters. When Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, though, it struck...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Wednesday's fair winners
Cheerleading Contest Varsity: Hunt High School, Wilson Jr. Varsity: Goldsboro High School, Goldsboro Middle School: Norwayne Middle School, Fremont Talent Contest Winners Vocal Solo: (K-2) Lyndsey Parnell, Northwest Elementary (3-5) Hannah Smith, Eastern Wayne Elementary Instrumental Solo: (K-2) Anna LaDine,...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
United Way campaign behind but still time to meet goal
This year's United Way campaign has fallen short of where it was at this point last year. But Campaign Chairman Jane Rustin is confident the goal of $1,425,000 will be met. "We are a little behind, but not significantly," she...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
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Man sentenced in armed holdup An 18-year-old man from Mount Olive has been sentenced to 38 to 55 months in prison after pleading guilty in Wayne County Superior Court to the armed robbery of a man in Goldsboro. Joshua E....Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Ken Derksen, former TV reporter, hired by schools
Wayne County Public Schools has hired a TV news reporter to be its new public information officer. Ken Derksen, Goldsboro bureau chief for News 14 Carolina, will handle public relations for the school system and media coverage for stories about...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Kenansville tables jurisdiction decision
KENANSVILLE -- The Kenansville town board has tabled a decision about forming an extraterritorial jurisdiction until December. Town Clerk Crystal Jenkins said the town's planning board asked that the ETJ map and it adoption be removed from the agenda for...Published: Oct 6, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Wayne County Regional Agricultural Fair
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit The judges' eye view of the pie competition at the Wayne County Argicultural Fair. For more information see Mooning over fair pies....Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
Change makes spot for retailer
MOUNT OLIVE -- The town of Mount Olive is holding its collective breath, waiting to hear from retail giant Wal-Mart about a long-awaited possible location of a store near the town. Wal-Mart officials are expected to contact local property owners...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
Mooning over fair pies
Tall, thin peaks topped white mountains -- mountains of meringue, that is. Several pies filled a table at the annual pie baking contest at the fair Tuesday. Now, some judges might have found tasting pie after pie after pie...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
Tammy expected to bring rain -- maybe lots of it
A tropical depression off the east coast of Florida became Tropical Storm Tammy this morning and could bring much-needed rainfall with the heaviest downpours beginning Thursday and lasting into Friday. Tammy is the 19th named storm of the 2005 Atlantic...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Wayne memorial gets new nursing director
Since starting her new role as vice president of patient services at Wayne Memorial Hospital earlier last month, Shirley Harkey has already donned the white nurse's uniform she keeps behind her office door several times so she can make the...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Quick answer, showmanship skills help in heifer competition
A big part of successfully showing livestock in competition is being able to answer the judge's questions quickly and correctly. After all, it's the showman, not the animal, that is being judged. So when Randy Wood, the judge in the...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Today, Thursday at the Fair
TODAY + 3 p.m. -- Gates open to all exhibits + 4 p.m. -- Midway opens; Grades K-2 Talent Contest, Entertainment Arena; Livestock Judging, Livestock Arena + 5 p.m. -- Cheerleading Contest, Grandstand + 5:30 p.m. -- Auto Mechanics Vocational...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
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Drug charges Two Goldsboro men were arrested Tuesday by the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad and Goldsboro Housing Authority police and charged with felony drug offenses in separate incidents. Four others also were arrested and charged with drug violations. *Darryl Eugene...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton police can't put stop to animals at home
PRINCETON -- Princeton has an animal problem -- well, sort of. Police Chief Eddie Lewis says a home just outside the town limits has two goats, a donkey, a few geese, 50 chickens and the usual household pets. But because...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
City Council denies Berkeley rezoning
The Goldsboro City Council on Monday night denied the rezoning of property at the intersection of Berkeley Boulevard and Lisa Lane to accommodate a business. Residents of the neighborhood had opposed the zoning, saying it would create increased traffic and...Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Bloodmobile at Lowe's on Friday
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lowe's. Donors will receive an Adams Auto coupon for a free car wash....Published: Oct 5, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
News-Argus/Dennis Hill Rachel Garrou of Elm City in Wilson County shows off her lamb, Lightning, after winning the blue ribbon for showmanship in the novice division of the Open Junior Market Lamb Show at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
City to residents: Conserve water
Mayor Al King announced Monday that Goldsboro and Wayne County are dealing with a serious water shortage and called on the public to conserve water whenever possible. King made a Declaration of Voluntary Conservation of water after receiving information from...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
Schools will look again at liability release form
Wayne County's Board of Education adopted a district field trip policy Monday night, but school officials are going to take another look at a liability release and a proof of insurance requirement that have some parents concerned about signing permission...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Showmen baa-ttle for titles at Junior Market Lamb Show
Will Coor of Selma wasn't sure which end of the line he was on as he waited for the judge in the Open Junior Market Lamb Intermediate Showmanship competition to announce the Grand Champion. When he realized he was on...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Railroad wants to close Princeton street
PRINCETON -- Four streets cross the railroad in Princeton, and the railroad wants to close one of them. But which one is the question. The Princeton town board wrestled with the issue during Monday night's monthly meeting but took no...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
City Council sets next neighborhood meeting
Residents who have something to say to the Goldsboro City Council and other city officials will get their chance in two weeks. The City Council has announced the date and location of its next neighborhood meeting. It will be held...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Families, sorrow touched life of Red Cross Katrina volunteer
More than 650 people were jammed into a small gymnasium with no room to walk. They came with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Most of them had lost everything they owned. Some had been separated from their loved...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
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Woman robbed A woman leaving her car to enter her home was robbed Monday of $15, her purse and car keys, a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report said. Cynthia D. Barrett of Hare Road told deputies that a black man...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Princeton board hears four-lot annexation plan
PRINCETON -- Four lots, totaling about an acre, could be annexed by Princeton as soon as next month. No one spoke Monday night on the proposed annexations during the town's board's monthly meeting. Mayor Don Rains explained that the properties...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Pikeville sets its sites on tall grass
Pikeville town commissioners unanimously approved the new grass ordinance Monday night. Effective immediately, land owners whose lawns are not in compliance will be charged a fee of $50 to cut the grass, and a $100 civil penalty. In September, commissioners...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials will talk about flooding
MOUNT OLIVE -- Residents and lawmakers will meet with environmental officials this month to find a solution to flooding in Mount Olive. Mount Olive officials said during a town board meeting Monday that years ago a stream was diverted, and...Published: Oct 4, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 3, 2005
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
News-Argus/Steve Roush Tiffany Futch, 14, of Rosewood pulls the sled during her heat of the 850 single class at Sunday's Lawn Tractor Pull at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. For more information see Pulling for a prize....Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
School district eyes liability release
A proposed policy by the Wayne County Public Schools to protect the school system from liability in case of student accidents on field trips might be scuttled even before it comes before the school board for a vote. The Board...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Minister seeks top N.C. spot at NAACP
Greenleaf Christian Church will host a Community Prayer and Worship Service tonight at 7 in support of the Rev. William Barber's candidacy for the presidency of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP. Barber, 42, an honors graduate of North...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Pulling for a prize
They had names like Lucky, Ol' Bubba and Big Dawg. And, of course, there had to be a Git-R-Done. The tractors in the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair's Lawn Tractor Pull were little, but mighty. The contestants themselves ranged from young...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Today, Tuesday Fair schedule
TONIGHT AT THE FAIR: 4 p.m. -- gates open, midway rides open. 5:30 p.m. -- vocational competition, carpentry in the educational showplace. 5:30 p.m. -- health occupations spelling bee in the entertainment arena. 6 p.m. -- pig races near the...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Group unveils print in honor of festival
FAISON -- A chance meeting at a blueberry festival has turned into a special print for the Market Days Festival. Artist Ivey Hayes of Wilmington greeted the lunch crowd gathered at the Southern Exposure Restaurant in Faison Sunday to unveil...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Hispanic Center marks first year of helping others
Gaspar Gonzalez still remembers the way things were when he first came to Wayne County in 1978. "It was rough for Hispanics to be here," he said. "They were looked at in a different way." When he and Willie Cartagena...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
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Two men robbed Two men were robbed by a masked gunman before dawn today at an apartment in the 200 block of Hereford Drive, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report. Ashton Wayne Johnson, 25, of Baltimore was robbed...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Correction
The name of the late Clifton Britton was misspelled in a Sunday story about the proposed production of his play, "The Shepherd's Song."...Published: Oct 3, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 2, 2005
Anonymous donor asks for 'Shepherd's Song'
When he was just a freshman at Goldsboro High School, State Rep. Phil Baddour played the role of Reuben in "The Shepherd's Song." The year was 1956. Now, more than 49 years later, an anonymous $36,000 gift to Wayne Community...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:11 AM Full Story
Portion of highway to be closed
Drivers who travel along U.S. 117 might find a few additional delays in the coming week as work continues on the highway project there, North Carolina Department of Transportation officials announced Saturday. Beginning this weekend and continuing through Wednesday, railroad...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
Murderer is up for parole
A Goldsboro man convicted of second-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and armed robbery more than 25 years ago is being considered for parole. Gerald Edward Bryant, now 54, was sentenced Dec. 18, 1970, by Judge Elbert Peele of Williamston to...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
School system required to offer tutoring
Wayne County Public Schools is among 42 school systems across North Carolina that have been identified for Title I District Improvement, under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The school system will be required to perform several corrective actions....Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Blessing of the animals
The human beings who brought their pets to St. Francis Episcopal Church's Blessing of the Animals Saturday morning knew why they were there. And maybe, just maybe, the animals did, too. The 32 pets included one newt and a few...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Kids show livestock
Little Haley Edwards didn't seem bothered at all that her hog, which was much bigger than she was, ran across the Open Junior Market Hog Showmanship ring Friday night. In fact, the 6-year-old, who was wearing a little pink pig...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Today at the Fair
SUNDAY + 1 p.m. -- Gates open to all exhibits; Midway opens + 2 p.m. -- Lawn Tractor Pull Contest, Grandstand; Pig Races, near Red Barn + 3 p.m. -- Barnyard Express, near Red Barn; The Almost Amazing Rex, Kidzville...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Youth Empowerment Summit set
WATCH and Communities in Schools is sponsoring a Youth Empowerment Summit for high school students on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Open to 120 students in the six high schools in Wayne County Public Schools, 20...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Ugly furniture contest part of Big Sweep day
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County's Keep America Beautiful Committee will host an ugly furniture contest during Big Sweep Free Day, with a goal of removing ugly upholstered furniture from front porches everywhere. The committee is encouraging citizens to take advantage of...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
Wayne County Superior Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *George Edward Mayes Jr., 21, Friendship Drive, Fremont, possession of cocaine, three to four months. *Lonnie J. Taylor, 34, Bear Creek Estates, LaGrange, possession of a firearm by a convicted...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
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Juveniles charged Three juveniles have been charged with two separate break-ins in the city. On Friday, Investigator G.N. Lynch of the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division formally charged a 14-year-old male from Tommy's Road in connection with a residential...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Mount Olive District Court
These cases have been heard in Mount Olive District Court: *Douglas Randolph Price, 46, Larry Coltren Lane, Mount Olive, driving while license revoked, 120 days suspended, 36 months supervised probation, $600 fine and costs. *Christina Marie Williams, 24, Daly Boulevard,...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Military news
Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Gibson has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Kids learn to cook and eat healthy
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County are teaching members that eating healthy can be fun. From eating more healthy foods to being more physically active, the participants in the clubs' "Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids" program are...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Jay Jernigan chosen at audition
Jay Antonio Jernigan, 6, the son of Jay Antonio Jernigan Sr. and Gladys G. Jernigan, was chosen for excellence at a recent audition for the American Modeling & Talent Association, hosted by Touch of Class Models and Talent of Greenville....Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Home, Health and Hospice given award during forum
Home Health and Hospice Care, Inc., 3HC, has received the prestigious Transformational Change Leader Award from The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence (CCME), formerly known as Medical Review of North Carolina, during the fifth annual Ralph E. Snyder, MD, Healthcare...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair winners
Best of Show awards for the following categories at the county fair were awarded to: *Food conservation -- Patricia Turnage of Goldsboro. *Prepared foods -- Pat Head of Pikeville. *Apparel and textiles -- Sylvia Weaver of Mount Olive. *Needlework --...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Wayne County District Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *Robbie Carroll Gregory, 27, Old Grantham Road, assault by pointing a gun, not guilty. *Stephanie Louise Johnson, 24, Havelock, second-degree trespass, not guilty. *Leron Jani Moore, 24, West Chestnut Street,...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Congressional Medal of Honor winner to speak in Princeton
PRINCETON -- Congressional Medal of Honor winner Walter J. "Joe" Marm of Fremont will be the guest speaker during the third annual Princeton Veterans Day Celebration. Marm, a retired colonel and Vietnam veteran, will speak at 3 p.m. Nov. 5...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Computer classes scheduled
KENANSVILLE -- A schedule of computer classes has been developed for James Sprunt Community College for this fall. The Continuing Education classes are scheduled for both daytime and evening. The round of classes will run from Monday, Oct. 10, through...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Annual Kids Fest Saturday
October is being celebrated as Child Health Month in Wayne County. In recognition, the Wayne County Heath Department is gearing up for its eighth annual Kids' Fest set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Berkeley Mall. Twenty-seven...Published: Oct 2, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story