Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Plans on track for new shelter
While Wayne County officials await bids for designing a new animal shelter, residents supporting the project say they are continuing to collect signatures on a petition calling for its creation. Doris Petrak, a member of Concerned Citizens of Wayne County,...Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
Crowded jail prompts county to eye extension
Overcrowding has been a continuous problem at the Wayne County Jail since it was built in 1994, Sheriff Carey Winders said. And if extensions are not made within the next two years, Wayne County Manager Lee Smith said the problem...Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Events planned for Black History Month
The Wayne County Library will sponsor the 2006 African American Read-In, beginning Sunday and continuing through the following day, in honor of Black History Month. By simply reading a book by a black author on either day, participants can win...Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
She's a wife, and an F-15 pilot
Capt. Holly Grant, a pilot with the 335th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, is filling two roles lately. Not only is she a fighter pilot, but she's also a wife left at home waiting for word from...Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
OPINION - Cherry Hospital's age is showing
North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight and Sen. John Kerr took time last week to visit Cherry Hospital. They spent upwards of two hours being briefed by staff members, asking questions and then touring some of the facilities....Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
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Wanted man caught after chase A man wanted on an outstanding warrant for criminal contempt tried to flee from authorities Monday but was captured in less than an hour. Timothy Wayne Adams, 45, of Old Smith Chapel Road faces more...Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Pikeville board to sue over two abandoned buildings
The Pikeville Town Board of Commissioners voted to authorize town attorney Jean Hollowell to proceed with legal action against resident Hugh Howard for alleged violations of the town's abandoned structures ordinance. According to the resolution signed by Mayor Herb Sieger,...Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Commissioners meeting canceled
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for Feb. 7. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the board will be Feb. 21. Commissioners meet at 8 a.m. in their board room on the fourth floor...Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Correction
A photograph in Monday's News-Argus incorrectly identified a father and daughter at the YMCA's W.A.R.M. Hearts dance as Wayne and Lauren Smith. The photograph was of Dean and Jessica Poirier....Published: Jan 31, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, January 30, 2006
Dancing with daddy
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Dean Poirier and his daughter, Jessica, above, top, share a laugh at the Family YMCA Father-Daughter Dance Saturday. More than 170 ladies and their dates, who could include a father, stepfather or other special male role model,...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
Residents can tour new city building soon
Residents could soon get a chance to see where some of last year's tax dollars were spent downtown. City officials said they hope to open Goldsboro's new City Hall for public tours as soon as the work is finished in...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Two new agents join Extension Service
The Wayne County office of North Carolina Cooperative Extension has added new faces to its roster. New agents Jessica Hyatt and Mandy Barnes began working earlier this month. Ms. Hyatt, 26, is the new extension agent in horticulture, or garden...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Faison puts an end to Sunday sales ban
FAISON -- The Faison Town Board has overturned an ordinance that prohibited the sale of beer and wine on Sunday afternoons. Joani Babcock, chef at the Southern Exposure restaurant, had asked the board to rescind the ordinance, saying it hurt...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Womanless beauty pageant February 11 at WCC
Eleven contestants will flaunt their figures in evening gowns, demonstrate their talents onstage and show off their brainpower by answering tough questions. But this will be no ordinary pageant. The contestants all will be men. They will compete for the...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College students planning gaming expo
Hundreds of video-game enthusiasts are expected to flood the atrium at Wayne Community College on Saturday when a video gaming exposition will be held. The Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity is sponsoring the event, which will feature not only the...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
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Burglaries Wayne County authorities are investigating two weekend burglaries. A couple was kidnapped, bound and robbed Friday of a rifle in a home in the 100 block of Mobile Circle near Dudley, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report....Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Crime Stoppers calls help lead to arrests
Calls to Crime Stoppers helped lead law officers to make arrests in three crimes in Mount Olive -- a bank robbery, a break-in and a drug case. The agency's law-enforcement coordinator, Goldsboro police Sgt. Dot Ardes, told the Crime Stoppers...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Child-care conference to be held February 18 at WCC
Child-care professionals and parents are invited to attend the 6th Annual Child Care Conference to be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Wayne Community College. Thirty-two workshop sessions will be offered, with topics including...Published: Jan 30, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Web site can track sex offenders
Wayne County residents can click on the Sheriff's Office web page and instantly see if any registered sex offenders live near their home or their child's day care or school. The Sheriff's Office is the second in North Carolina to...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:10 AM Full Story
Salvation Army kettle campaign comes up short
The Salvation Army 's 2005 kettle campaign came up almost $30,000 short. The goal was $70,000, but a little under $41,000 was raised, Salvation Army commander Maj. Andrew Wiley said. In 2004, the campaign raised a little more than $70,000....Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:09 AM Full Story
Doctor: Patients still confused by drug plan
Changes in prescription drug plans offered through Medicare have got many scampering to untangle the information in time to take advantage. WAGES, Wayne County Services on Aging, and the Social Security Administration are several agencies that have been holding seminars...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:08 AM Full Story
Holocaust scholar discusses 'Night' as part of Wayne Reads
Reading Elie Wiesel's "Night" isn't easy, but then again, it is not supposed to be. That is the message that Holocaust expert Dr. Steve Gowler left with the more than 180 people who packed the Wayne County Museum on...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
General performs re-enlistment ceremony
Nine local reservists renewed their commitment to the U.S. Air Force Reserves Saturday in front of their national commander. Lt. Gen. John Bradley, commander of the Air Force Command at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, administered the Air Force...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
For Chinese, today begins Year of the Dog
If you sweep your floor today, you could be destined for an unlucky year. And make sure to wear plenty of red. As people around the world celebrate the Chinese New Year, many superstitions and traditions will guide them through...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:06 AM Full Story
New County property, liability insurance approved
Wayne County's Board of Commissioners has approved a new bid for the county's property and liability insurance, kept the business in the county and saved some money.. The county's current insurance was due to renew Feb. 1. The commissioners approved...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:05 AM Full Story
Bicyclist rides cross country to raise diabetes awareness
From staff reports Ernest "Sonny" Neupert is determined to ride diabetes into the ground. After 10 months and more than 8,000 miles of cross-country cycling, Neupert, 65, stopped briefly in Goldsboro on Friday, catching a little rest before continuing on...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
Rose Banquet Feb. 15
Local youths will be treated to a free spaghetti dinner, entertainment and a drama skit at the annual Rose Banquet to be Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wayne Center. The Wayne Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:03 AM Full Story
Rep. Jones seeks tougher immigration laws
Rep. Walter Jones is urging congressional leaders to create tougher regulations to curtail the influx of illegal immigrants into the United States. Jones said federal officials are not doing enough to prevent illegals from entering the country. They cost taxpayers...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
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Two hurt in wreck Two people were injured and both cars were demolished Friday in a collision at West Ash Street and the new U.S. 117, Goldsboro police reported. One driver, John Delton Underwood, 49, of East Hillsboro Street, Mount...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Parents can have car seat checks
From staff reports Wayne County Safe Kids chapter through the Partnership for Children of Wayne County will host free car seat checks next month. Held in conjunction with Child Passenger Safety Week, the events will take place the week of...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Children can design 100 Best poster
Children all over the county are participating in a poster contest to help celebrate Wayne County being named one of the nation's 100 best communities for young people. The 100 Best Communities Committee has sent out the call for posters...Published: Jan 29, 2006 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, January 27, 2006
Gen. Duncan McNabb visits Goldsboro
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Visiting Gen. Duncan McNabb, right, speaks with Atlas Price Jr. over lunch at the Base Community Council meeting at Goldsboro Country Club Thursday afternoon. McNabb is commander of the Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill....Published: Jan 27, 2006 2:04 PM Full Story
General says airmen proud to serve nation
Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, commander of the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command, wants Wayne County residents to know that members of the U.S. Air Force are proud to serve and ready to continue the fight against terror. McNabb,...Published: Jan 27, 2006 2:03 PM Full Story
Annexation case will go to trial
Judge Ridley Rand denied the city of Goldsboro's motion for summary judgment Thursday night, ruling in favor of Good Neighbors United and sending the group's challenge of the city's annexation order back to court. The trial is scheduled to begin...Published: Jan 27, 2006 2:01 PM Full Story
Security, roofs top discussion for committee
A weekend break-in at the Wayne County School District central office prompted board members to discuss security during a meeting of the board's facilities committee Thursday afternoon. Although committee members did not discuss the pending 2005 facilities funding plan, they...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:59 PM Full Story
Country growers slated to receive $12 million in buyouts
More than $12 million is being paid to Wayne County tobacco growers and farm owners this year as part of the Tobacco Transition Payment Program, a Farm Service Agency official said. Wayne County land owners are receiving $8.4 million, while...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story
Four leaders honored with Scout award
Four volunteers received scouting's highest honor during the Tuscarora Boy Scout Council's 83rd annual scout recognition banquet Thursday at the Goldsboro Country Club. The 2005 Silver Beaver awards went to Howard Huff of Goldsboro, Alice Overby and Hank Daniels, both...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story
Authority planning extension of runway
The Goldsboro-Wayne Airport Authority approved plans Thursday to extend the airport runway 1,000 feet and build more hangars. Authority members have said they want to improve the airport so that it can handle larger planes and more traffic. The existing...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Engineers get OK to start work
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Airport Committee gave engineers tentative approval to proceed with plotting a proposed runway extension to the south. The committee met Wednesday with engineer Jay Talbert. Committee members present at the meeting said the approval...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Valentine's Day event will raise funds for theater
Song, dance and a little bit of romance will help rebuild the theater that brought a duet together years ago. The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. announced a new act for its Valentine's Day Downtown campaign, performing duo Addison-Russo. Proceeds from...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
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Break-in charges filed Wayne County authorities have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a string of break-ins. Linwood Ray Boykin Jr. of Talbert Road was charged with five felony counts each of breaking and entering and larceny and one...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Mount Olive awaiting grant to hire officer
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive town officials are crossing their fingers and watching for the mailman, hoping he will bring good news about a grant that would pay for a new police officer and patrol car. The grants from the...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Deadline extended for Wayne Reads bus trip and essay contest
The deadlines to sign up for the Wayne County Reads bus trip to Washington, D.C., and to enter the "Sunflower" essay contest have been extended until Feb. 3 Wayne County Reads is sponsoring the March 18-19 bus trip to visit...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
correction
The telephone number to call for information about a scholarship fund for teenagers taking part in the Wayne County Board of Health's abstinence essay contest was listed incorrectly in a story Wednesday. For information or to make a tax-deductible donation...Published: Jan 27, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, January 26, 2006
WATCH Van
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Family Nurse Practitioner Kathy Johnson checks Steven Mitchell's heart at the WATCH van this morning at House of Fordham. Officials have put a temporary hold on new patients for the mobile medical unit, which they say cannot...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story
WATCH van isn't taking any new patients for now
Working beyond capacity for some time, the WATCH program is not accepting any new patients. At least for right now. At Wednesday's board meeting of WATCH, which stands for the Wayne Action Teams for Community Health, director Sissy Lee-Elmore said...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story
Commanders make stop at Seymour Johnson AFB
Two high-ranking Air Force generals will be inspecting the 916th Air Refueling Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this week. Gen. Duncan J. McNabb is commander of Air Mobility Command, based at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Air Mobility...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
City gives more time for repairs to house
City officials said Willie Worrells is doing the best he can to bring his dilapidated home up to code -- new wood, fixtures and windows show progress. Monday, at their final meeting of the month, Goldsboro City Council members rewarded...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Wreck victim still critical at Pitt Memorial
A Wayne County man injured Friday in a head-on collision on N.C. 111 south remains in critical condition at Pitt Memorial Hospital, a spokesman said today. Clift McCall, 46, of Dobbs Place, was traveling north when the accident occurred, investigators...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
She wanted donations for shelter instead of gifts for herself
All it took were a few words to get her interested, but what really tugged at Hannah West's heartstrings was a picture of a dog cowering in the corner of a pen at the Wayne County Animal Shelter. That is...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Holocaust expert opens celebration of reading
The annual Wayne County Reads program kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Museum. The program will focus on both the Holocaust and Jewish tradition, and will include a reception, a presentation on the group's 2006 selection,...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Engineer -- Sewer budget not in bad shape
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The engineer who designed and oversees the town of Seven Springs' sewer system said the system's financial situation is not as bad as it might appear. Town board members got bad news last month when they learned...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
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Drug charges Two people were arrested Wednesday by the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad and charged with felony drug offenses. Nakita Donta McGee, 17, of Olivia Lane was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana after an investigation...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Cold War film subject of library discussion
A six-part discussion series on the film "Post War Years, Cold War Fears: American Culture and Politics, 1946-1960" begins Sunday in the Gertrude Weil Auditorium of the Wayne County Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Rhonda Konig, a reference...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Artist will be honored at Arts Council Friday
Goldsboro artist Zeno Spence will be honored with tributes, a cocktail buffet and exhibits of his work Friday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Arts Council of Wayne County. Gene Price, editor emeritus of the Goldsboro News-Argus, will serve...Published: Jan 26, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Welcome home
News-Argus/Turner Walston Airman 1st Class Alan King hugs his sons Sutton, left, and Trevor, while wife Michele looks on at the Base Community Center Tuesday. Fourteen airmen returned home from duty overseas. For more information see Airmen are back...Published: Jan 25, 2006 2:16 PM Full Story
State officials present case for new water usage rules
Tougher restrictions on water use during droughts would hurt small businesses that depend on water to operate, several speakers said Tuesday at a public hearing at Wayne Community College. State officials are proposing new regulations governing water use during droughts....Published: Jan 25, 2006 2:14 PM Full Story
Duplin names new county schools chief
KENANSVILLE -- The superintendent of the Rowan County-Salisbury School System has been hired as Duplin County's new superintendent. The hiring of Dr. Wiley J. Doby was announced by the Duplin County Board of Education at a called meeting of the...Published: Jan 25, 2006 2:10 PM Full Story
Airmen are back from duty
Cheers erupted and flags waved Tuesday afternoon as a bus carrying 14 members of the 4th Fighter Wing arrived at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Community Center. Family members embraced loved ones and airmen greeted their team members, who...Published: Jan 25, 2006 2:05 PM Full Story
Groups join forces to hunt down flu vaccine
Through the efforts of health officials, 900 doses of the flu vaccine were obtained before Christmas and redistributed as a preventive measure for those who work closely with animals. While growing concern over avian flu might have prompted the concern,...Published: Jan 25, 2006 2:03 PM Full Story
County tax collection on track for '06
Nearly 90 percent of Wayne County property tax bills for 2005 were paid by mid-January, tax officials said. The deadline for paying taxes without penalty was Jan. 5. Two percent interest is added to the bill the first month payments...Published: Jan 25, 2006 2:01 PM Full Story
Recycling could get new look
Wayne County residents and businesses generate 525 tons of solid waste every day, county officials say, and the county needs to find a way to recycle more to cut down on the amount of waste that ends up at the...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:59 PM Full Story
Sampson authorities seize $20 million worth of cocaine
Sampson County law officer seized about 440 pounds of cocaine during a raid at a house Monday about 5 p.m. on Edmond Matthis Road in the Ingold community. Two men were arrested and charged with trafficking in the drug. Alejandro...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story
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Attempted robbery at Salvation Army Goldsboro police responded to a call from the Salvation Army, 610 N. William Street, Tuesday evening in reference to an alleged breaking and entering. Representatives from the organization said they saw a person enter their...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
Police officer promoted
A Goldsboro police officer has been promoted to investigator, Chief Tim Bell announced Tuesday. Dwayne Bevell, 30, had served as a patrol corporal since November, when he was promoted from patrol officer. Bevell joined the Police Department on Aug. 19,...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Casey cleared of assault charges
A former candidate for mayor of Goldsboro has been cleared of charges that he fondled several women who lived in his mobile home park. Lonnie Casey Jr., who operates Casey's Trailer Lodge at 1700 S. Slocumb St., was found not...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Chairmen picked for Mount Olive College School of Business Advisory Board
Two area men have been named officers of the newly formed Mount Olive College School of Business Advisory Board. Dr. Gregory M. Bounds, chief executive officer of Goshen Medical Center, was elected chairman, and Samuel Ernest Taylor Jr., owner of...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
LaGrange choose couple for 2005 Citizens of Year
LAGRANGE -- Herbert T. "Bud" Curdts and Mary Margaret Harrison have been named LaGrange's 2005 Citizens of the Year. The announcement was made by the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting Tuesday. Both Curdts, 66, and Ms. Harrison,...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
February Bloodmobile schedule
Here is the February Bloodmobile schedule for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross: Feb. 2: New Hope United Methodist Church from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 7: Wayne Country Day School from 8 a.m. to noon. Feb....Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Free programs planned at Cliffs of the Neuse this weekend
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Cliffs of the Neuse State Park will offer two free programs this weekend. "Animals of Cliffs of the Neuse" will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at the museum. A park ranger will talk about animal habitats...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Scholarship will reward essay contest winners
Scholarships rewarding abstinence among teens are being heralded by health educators, with hopes that the public will also support the effort. The annual abstinence essay contest has been sponsored by the Health Department and the Wayne Council on Adolescent Pregnancy...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
It's 114 degrees ... somewhere
No, Goldsboro is not in the middle of a heat wave. Drivers on Berkeley Boulevard might be a little disoriented by the new time and temperature sign in front of the News-Argus. Crews installed a new LED display this week...Published: Jan 25, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
YMCA mentoring program
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Majesty Phillips, right, a sixth-grader at Goldsboro Middle School, right, rests her head on the shoulder of her mentor, Jerrica Ashford, a Goldsboro High School senior, as they listen to a presentation in the Building Better Teens...Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Judge will review arguments in annexation case
A Superior Court judge could rule this week on whether a lawsuit against the city of Goldsboro opposing the annexation of an area north of the city limits can proceed. Lawyers for the city and Good Neighbors United presented arguments...Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Council sets new rules on parking
Trucks soon will no longer be able to park on the Center Street median, Goldsboro City Council members decided Monday. Despite concerns voiced by business owners last week that parking restrictions downtown would limit advertising opportunities and put their trucks...Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
$46,000 set aside to acquire lot in city
Goldsboro City Council made a move Monday signifying the city's intention to acquire property around the Paramount Theater. At their final meeting of the month, councilmen voted to appropriate $46,000 into the city's general fund to be used for the...Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Residents share their thoughts on land use
The Wayne County Planning Department began the process of gathering public opinion for the county's Comprehensive Land Use Plan during a public meeting Monday night at the Wayne Center. The process of developing a plan began more than a decade...Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Growth will stay on agenda for Pikeville officials
PIKEVILLE -- Lonnie Graves will leave his position as Pikeville town administrator Friday. But even though he will now work for his family's health-care business in Burlington, Graves said he still hopes to help the next person who will lead...Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Mentoring program for teens
Majesty Phillips, 12, a sixth-grader at Goldsboro Middle School, doesn't worry about talking to her mentor, Jerrica Ashford. They share the same interests -- cheerleading, shopping and talking about boys. But, most importantly, Majesty said she likes her mentor in...Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
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Store robbed Two black teenagers, one armed with a handgun, shot a man Monday night during an attempted robbery of a grocery store, according to a Goldsboro police report. The suspects entered the Fourth Street Grocery at 815 Fourth St....Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Sutton sentenced for assault on deputies
A 21-year-old man from Rosewood who assaulted several Wayne County sheriff's deputies last year has been sentenced to about four years in prison. Darryl Sutton of Fisher Drive was accused of assaulting and injuring Sgt. Sherwood Daly and Deputies C.T....Published: Jan 24, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, January 23, 2006
Driver rescued
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Rescuers who found this car overturned about 12:20 a.m. today on Dobbersville Road heard tapping coming from inside and found the driver pinned beneath the vehicle in a ditch containing a foot of water. Firefighters from Jordans...Published: Jan 23, 2006 2:09 PM Full Story
Annexation motion hits court today
The city of Goldsboro will seek to have a lawsuit challenging its plans to annex an area northwest of the city limits dismissed today in Wayne County Superior Court. If Judge Ridley Rand rules in favor of the city, the...Published: Jan 23, 2006 2:04 PM Full Story
Huffman looks back at first year
Organization, attention to detail and long-range planning. These qualities are among those City Manager Joe Huffman feels he brings to the table. Just a week shy of the one-year anniversary of his appointment, Huffman said his experience in the city...Published: Jan 23, 2006 1:59 PM Full Story
Agency makes plans for fundraiser auction
Home Health and Hospice Care Inc., 3HC, is gearing up for its fourth annual reverse drawing and silent and live auctions next month. Featuring a $10,000 grand prize this year, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Kitty Askins...Published: Jan 23, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
Health Board supports flu vaccine proposal
The Wayne County Board of Health has decided to support a state movement designed to change how flu vaccines are paid for and distributed in North Carolina. Health Director James Roosen told the board that health departments had been asked...Published: Jan 23, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
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Goldsboro home damaged in fire A home at 915 E. Elm St. was damaged heavily Sunday in a predawn fire bedroom fire, according to a Goldsboro Fire Department report. The owner and resident, Vincent Weeks, escaped the fire that caused...Published: Jan 23, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Katrina orders cause traffic tie-up
Since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, a Wayne County industry has been operating 24 hours, seven days a week to supply shingles to help reconstruct the city. But although the boom is good for business at GAF Materials Corp, the...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:08 AM Full Story
Man critical after head-on crash
A Wayne County man remains in Pitt Memorial Hospital after the pickup truck he was driving drifted left of center and hit an Eagle Transport gas truck head-on Friday morning. Clift McCall, 46, of Dobbs Place in Goldsboro, was traveling...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
New rules for Center Street parking considered
Motor oil stains line the sidewalks on Center Street. A large moving truck parked Friday across from the Paramount Theater is one of the culprits, its front end covering more than half of the median, well in front of the...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
Wayne gets ready to read
Wayne County residents who haven't yet gotten their copy of "Night" by Elie Wiesel should rush the nearest bookstore. Oprah's Book Club fans just might clean out the stacks. The annual Wayne County Reads program will kick off its 2006...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:06 AM Full Story
Speaker says ports could be boon here
During the next decade, North Carolina's ports could become a gateway to markets around the world, providing industry, jobs and revenue for the state, a director of the North Carolina State Port Authority told members of a regional transportation committee...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:05 AM Full Story
Fremont preparing to spend nearly $2 million on sewer system
FREMONT -- Fremont is preparing to spend almost $2 million to continue to improve its sewer system. Most of the money will come from two grants. Town residents, meanwhile, will have to dig a little deeper to pay their electric...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
Prayer breakfast Feb. 1
The annual human relations prayer breakfast, sponsored by the Goldsboro Community Affairs Commission and Wayne County, will be held at 8 a.m. Feb. 1 in the fellowship hall of Goldsboro Chapel Free Will Baptist Church at 1314 Ben Brewington Court....Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:03 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: Jan 22, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Wayne County Superior Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Gerald Patrick Lee, 32, South Slocumb Street, breaking and entering, 101 to 131 months (habitual felon). *Tiszon Olajuwon Evans, 19, U.S. 13 South, possession of a firearm by a convicted...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Wayne County District Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *Robert Gene Bailey, 70, Fayetteville, failure to work after being paid, dismissed. *Christy Allen Stevenson, 21, Ukraine Drive, LaGrange, communicating threats, dismissed; assault, not guilty. *Linda Brown Burks, 38, South...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Processing of buyout payments slowed
Software problems have slowed processing as Farm Service Agency officials make Tobacco Transition Payment Program payments this week. Processing of the tobacco buyout payments began Tuesday. As of Thursday morning, the agency had completed about 3,600 of the nearly 5,700...Published: Jan 22, 2006 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, January 20, 2006
Closed for good
News-Argus/Dennis Hill This building on U.S. 70 East near Beston Road housed the Doll House for several years. For more information see Judge orders club closed....Published: Jan 20, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Judge orders club closed
A nightclub in eastern Wayne County has been permanently closed after a judge signed a consent order in Wayne County Superior Court this week. Judge W. Allen Cobb of Wilmington signed the order Tuesday against The Doll House at U.S....Published: Jan 20, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Man draws two life sentences for murders
A Goldsboro man was sentenced Thursday to two consecutive life terms in prison for his part in a "grisly" double murder on New Year's Day 2004. Christopher Lee Brown, 22, of Forest Knolls Road, pleaded guilty in Wayne County Superior...Published: Jan 20, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
State Fair midway vendor is familiar to Wayne residents
People who attend the North Carolina State Fair this year will find out what Wayne County officials say they have known for several years -- Powers Great American Midway puts on a good show. Powers was selected Thursday by state...Published: Jan 20, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Chamber names director
MOUNT OLIVE -- Gena Knode has been named to take the helm of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce. Mike Rackley, the new chairman of the chamber board of directors, announced the appointment of Knode as the chamber president...Published: Jan 20, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Atlanta Company apparent low bidder for project
MOUNT OLIVE -- An Atlanta contractor is the apparent low bidder for a project to build a sewer plant for the town of Mount Olive. The consultants who opened the five bids Thursday at the Mount Olive Town Hall told...Published: Jan 20, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
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3 hurt in wrecks Three people were injured and damages were estimated at $7,300 in two recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision at 5:55 p.m. Thursday at North William and...Published: Jan 20, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Fighter Squadron Deployment
Air Force photo Capt. Paul Siegler and 1st Lt. Kyle Meyer of the 336th Fighter Squadron prepare for take off this morning for deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Seymour Johnson Air Force...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Reporting for duty
After-burners lit up the night sky just after 3:30 this morning as the first deploying F-15E Strike Eagles left Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior to entering the cockpit, officers and...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
They've earned their As
The Golden A awards, given annually to restaurants and foodstands that earned 95 percent or higher throughout the year, were presented to 135 recipients Tuesday night at the Wayne Center. It was the eighth year for the awards program, based...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Commission hears list of school needs
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County commissioners acknowledged the county school system's five-year facility needs list Monday, but not without a dissenting vote. The list is a collection of wants, not needs, dissenting commissioner Larry Howard said. The list contains the board...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Committee looks at consolidating county services
Consolidation of water, sewer and other utility services in Wayne County would require cooperation from all the organizations involved, said the executive director of the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments. Larry Moolenaar spoke Wednesday to a meeting of the county...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
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Mobile home fire A malfunctioning heater was blamed Wednesday night for a fire that caused about $1,500 in damages to a mobile home at 551 Watery Branch Church Road, a fire official said. The unidentified occupants escaped the fire in...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Condemnation proceedings expected to continue in Princeton
PRINCETON -- Princeton is expected to continue condemnation proceedings against three dilapidated buildings. Police Chief Eddie Lewis said Tuesday that the town's attorney, Robert Spence Jr. of Smithfield, was beginning the paperwork against properties at 640 Dr. Donnie Jones Boulevard,...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
West promoted to captain in Goldsboro Police Department
From staff reports Michael D. West, a 14-year veteran with the Goldsboro Police Department, has been promoted to captain, Chief Tim Bell announced Wednesday. West replaced Glenn Barnes, who retired recently. West, who specializes in collision reconstruction, joined the department...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Black history artifacts sought
From staff reports The Goldsboro-Wayne branch of the NAACP will sponsor a black history exhibit at the Wayne County Museum throughout the month of February. Memorabilia and artifacts, including photographs, newspaper clippings, books, clothing or other significant items are being...Published: Jan 19, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Baker's Chapel Road fire
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Dudley firefighters get ready to break a window in a house at 452 Baker's Chapel Church Road about 6:30 a.m. today. Firefighters from Dudley, Mount Olive and Smith's Chapel and EMS Station 9 responded to the blaze,...Published: Jan 18, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Driver saves woman from Mount Olive blaze
An unidentified driver who just happened to be passing by a Mount Olive fire this morning helped a local woman escape the blaze. Mount Olive Fire Department officials said Evelyn Anderson, of 452 Bakers Chapel Church Road, was sleeping when...Published: Jan 18, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
State rejects sewer permit for feed mill
CALYPSO -- Concern that waste generated by a new Case Farms feed mill might push the town of Calypso over its sewer limit has delayed construction of the project until engineers can satisfy state regulators. Duplin County Economic Development Director...Published: Jan 18, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Machines coming for May election
Wayne County voters will have new voting machines in time for the May election, but the county's board of elections members and commissioners say they are not happy about the limited choices or the uncertainty of what costs might still...Published: Jan 18, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Howell honored as top local firefighter
Jack Howell, a firefighter for almost 40 years and a chief for almost 20, was honored with the Wayne County Firemen's Association highest award. Howell, the chief of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department on two occasions, on Tuesday night received...Published: Jan 18, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Opportunity Center officially opens doors
Wayne Opportunity Center has merged with the H.O.P.E. program, a rehabilitation center for mentally handicapped clients, on the old campus of Wayne Community College at 804 E. U.S. Highway 70 Bypass. Funded by the United Way of Wayne County, Wayne...Published: Jan 18, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
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Quick response helps in arrest A Wayne County man was arrested by Wayne County sheriff's deputies within 15 minutes of a strong-armed robbery after a detective heard the suspect's description. A man on Sunday night pushed through two customers at...Published: Jan 18, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Heroes' sendoff
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Seymour Johnson airmen load their bags and make final preparations for their deployment to southwest Asia Monday night. For more information see 200 Seymour Johnson AFB personnel deploy for next mission....Published: Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
200 Seymour Johnson AFB personnel deploy for next mission
Airman Jeff Jamieson didn't have much time to be a newlywed before getting the call that he, along with 200 other airmen at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, would be deploying to southwest Asia. The 19-year-old and his wife, Sarah,...Published: Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Starbucks, bigger stores on list for Wayne
A long-rumored coffee shop is planning to locate in Goldsboro, and two major retailers in the city are planning extensive renovations. Starbucks Coffee submitted plans to the city Inspections Department last week to build on an outparcel in front of...Published: Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Businesses look more to region for expansion
Wayne County saw a lot of economic growth in 2005, and that trend should continue, said Steve Hicks, president of the Wayne County of Chamber of Commerce. "Without a doubt, 2005 was a very memorable year for Goldsboro and Wayne...Published: Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
State officials want to talk about water use; meeting set here
State officials will hold a public hearing Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. at Wayne Community College for residents of the eastern part of the state to comment on proposed changes in how the state deals with water shortages. The state...Published: Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
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Cigarettes stolen from Eureka store EUREKA -- About $1,028 worth of property, including 48 cartons of cigarettes, was stolen between Sunday and Monday from the Eureka Mini-Mart at 2710 N.C. 222 East. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported that the...Published: Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
MOC alumnus to perform Jan. 26 at Rodgers Chapel
MOUNT OLIVE -- Scott Bircher, a contempary Christian singer, will perform in Rodgers Chapel at Mount Olive College on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The performance, co-sponsored by the campus Activity Board and Big Coffee, is free and open...Published: Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, January 16, 2006
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. annual breakfast
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Damesha Smith, MLK committee chairperson, talks with Goldsboro Mayor Al King before the breakfast and memorial tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. In addition to a couple of speeches, the event included entertainment and a...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Case still pending against driver
Goldsboro police say they are continuing to put together their case against a driver who allegedly struck two 13-year-old eighth-graders last year as they crossed East Ash Street near Greenwood Middle School. Police Sgt. Trey Ball said when he completes...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Officials to finalize new voting machines
Wayne County's commissioners will pick voting machines for the county and determine how much to set aside to pay for them at the board's meeting Tuesday. Last year, the General Assembly approved legislation requiring each county's Board of Elections to...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
New high school seeks applicants for fall semester
Wayne County Public Schools is preparing to open its 32nd school this fall, to be located on the Wayne Community College campus. Wayne Early/Middle College High School, part of a national high school reform initiative, will become the school system's...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Celebrating his dream: Annual breakfast honors Dr. King
Singing, dancing, prayer -- all in honor of a champion of the civil rights movement. More than 400 county residents arrived at H.V. Brown Hall this morning to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as the city hosted...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Fitness program sponsored by county, extension service
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and the Wayne County Health Department are sponsoring a fitness program for Wayne County residents. Wayne Gets Fit! begins Jan. 24 and run through April 10. The program will be held every Tuesday from 4:30...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Goldsboro native pens WCC play
The Wayne Community College Fine Arts Club will sponsor performances of a play written by a Goldsboro native. Spat, written by Ayinde Hurrey, will be performed Jan. 21, 21, 27 and 28 at 8:15 p.m. in the music room of...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
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Wanted Three people are wanted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on two felony warrants for breaking and entering and one felony warrant for larceny. Brian Curtis Herring, 30, of Smithfield, Amy Herring Ham, 23, of Hugh Street and Ricky...Published: Jan 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, January 15, 2006
250 to deploy from Seymour Johnson
Members of the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are deploying this month for Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. By the end of January, more than 400 airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will have deployed...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:12 AM Full Story
Everett sues to get retirement
The former Goldsboro city attorney is suing the state Local Government Employees' Retirement System over benefits he says he was unfairly denied upon retirement. Harrell Everett filed suit in Wayne County Civil Superior Court last week, asking that a decision...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:11 AM Full Story
FBI investigates military record
FBI agents in Raleigh are reviewing allegations that a Wayne County veteran faked portions of his military record, including claiming medals for valor in combat that he might not have earned. Under investigation are medals Preston Garris, 60, claims to...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:10 AM Full Story
Turkey houses destroyed in storm
Three turkey houses and several buildings in western Greene County were destroyed after strong winds ripped through the area in the early morning hours on Saturday. Three of six turkey houses on Jimmy Herring's farm near Shine's Crossroads were destroyed,...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:09 AM Full Story
Boy Scout council looking for new executive
Tuscarora Council officials say they hope to have a new scout executive by March 1. Former Boy Scout executive Bill Lappin left the council in December after a 21-year tenure serving the Wayne County region. Tuscarora President Jim Daniels said...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:08 AM Full Story
McDonald found not guilty on assault charge
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive Town Manager Ray McDonald was found not guilty Friday of assault on a man at a polling place on Election Day. Judge Les Turner also dismissed a charge of communicating threats against McDonald. The charges...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:08 AM Full Story
Fathers will escort daughters to fundraiser dance
For the past two years, a father-daughter dance has been held at the Family YMCA to raise funds for the WARM Hearts mentoring program. With family dynamics rapidly changing, the concept has been expanded to include grandfathers, uncles or a...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:07 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: Jan 15, 2006 2:06 AM Full Story
Wayne County Superior Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Shaun Hayes, 24, Trailridge Lane, Princeton, first-degree trespass, not guilty; injury to personal property, dismissed. *Billy Simpson Herring Jr., 38, Forest Knolls Road, solicitation to commit a sex offense, 62...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:05 AM Full Story
Students named to academic lists at WCC
Wayne Community College has honored 225 students for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2005 semester. The college recognizes the students listed below for earning a place on its President's and Dean's Lists. President's List To be named to the...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:05 AM Full Story
Student news
Sara Ann Baker, daughter of Robert and Karen Baker of Mount Olive, has been selected to present her senior thesis at the 20th Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research.The conference typically receives 3,000 applications nationwide. Miss Baker, a senior history...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
Officers to be installed at firemen's banquet
New officers of the Wayne County Firemen's Association and its auxiliary will be installed Tuesday night during the group's annual banquet meeting at Lane Tree Golf Club. The annual G. Edgar Summerlin Award will be presented to the fireman of...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:03 AM Full Story
Mount Olive District Court
These cases have been heard in Mount Olive District Court: *Carla Ray Seaberry, 42, East Williamson Street, Mount Olive, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, 30 days suspended, 12 months supervised probation, 24 hours community service, $50 fine and costs (appealed)....Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Local officials hope online quiz helpful in pregnancy campaign
The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy will be May 3, and a local task force hopes an online quiz will be helpful in raising awareness and education efforts. Wayne Action Teams for Community Health, or WATCH's Teen Pregnancy Task...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Wayne County District Court
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *William Raynor, Seaboard Street, assault on a female, not guilty. *Kevin Michael Newhart, 32, Central Heights Road, larceny, 120 days. *Steven Tyrone Barnes, 27, A Street, intoxicated and disruptive, 20...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Arts Council to offer classes, workshops
The Arts Council of Wayne County will offer the following classes and workshops in February: *How to Work with Acrylics for Beginners, workshop for adults, Ann Humphries, instructor. Students will be introduced to materials and learn about values, colors and...Published: Jan 15, 2006 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, January 13, 2006
Crash on U.S. 117
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Two people were injured in an accident shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday on the U.S. 117 bypass, Goldsboro police said. The driver of the car, Myra P. Outlaw, 78, of South Center Street, Mount Olive, was treated...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Teachers must meet guidelines
Changes prompted by the federal No Child Left Behind Act have left some special education teachers scrambling to meet the criteria by this spring. Letters sent out by Wayne County Public Schools before Christmas informed some teachers that they might...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Results are in from inquiry into accident
A Wayne County pilot's failure to apply heat to the carburetor of his aircraft led to a crash he barely survived, according to findings by the National Transportation Safety Board. Kent Larson's Cessna crashed into the Neuse River near New...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
SJAFB staff chosen for promotion to colonels
Five lieutenant colonels from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base were recently selected for promotion to colonel. The officers were selected by the Promotion Board at the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base,...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
United Way recognizes volunteers at ceremony
United Way of Wayne County celebrated its campaign victory for 2005 by holding a recognition ceremony Thursday night at Goldsboro Country Club. The 2005 campaign chairman, Jane Rustin, made the official announcement that last year's campaign raised a total of...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Verizon Wireless enters Goldsboro market
A new player is entering the wireless communications market in Goldsboro. Verizon Wireless has secured site-clearing and building permits for construction at 1202-B N. Berkeley Blvd., in front of Lowe's Home Improvement. The building is being developed by Jeff Irvin...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Second round of tobacco payments are on the way
It's the second time around for tobacco buyout payments, and a Farm Service Agency says the process should go a little more smoothly. The agency will begin mailing the second round of payments for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program, commonly...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
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Buses vandalized Twelve school buses and 12 building doors were vandalized between Wednesday and Thursday at Eastern Wayne High School, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported. A substance like liquid cement had been poured into the ignition switches of the...Published: Jan 13, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, January 12, 2006
United Way campaign is a success
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit United Way campaign chairman Jane Rustin pulls off the last piece of tape revealing that the organization met its 2005 goal of $1.425 million. For more information see United Way hits goal....Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
A champion for education
About 60 years ago, five friends at the University of North Carolina Law School formed a study group that later would change the university they loved. Friday, they will say goodbye to one of their most prominent -- and, they...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Duplin voting machine cost might be lower
KENANSVILLE -- New voting machines might cost less than Duplin County officials had anticipated in this year's budget -- if the federal government comes through with some money. The county's budget contains $77,500 for the purchase of voting machines required...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
United Way hits goal
The extra generosity of a handful of dedicated United Way supporters enabled the organization to meet its financial campaign goal for 2005. Last-minute contributions by several businesses and individuals pushed the Wayne County annual campaign over its goal -- by...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Seven Springs residents will see higher sewer bills
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Seven Springs officials are facing sever financial problems with its sewer system, town board members learned Wednesday night. Bookkeeping errors have led the town's sewer fund deep into the red, auditor Connie Huffman said. To compensate, the...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Princeton board tries to solve water mystery
PRINCETON -- Just who should be supplying water for a few customers west of Princeton and for what rate remains a mystery because three water districts overlap the area, officials say. The Princeton Town Board members tried to unravel the...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Speaker at King event urges women to get more involved
Women need to realize their role in the church and community is vital, said a speaker at a Martin Luther King Jr. memorial service Wednesday night. The Rev. Dr. Mazie Ferguson was the featured speaker as members of the congregations...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Holiday garbage collection schedules
Some city services will be operating on a holiday schedule next week, as officials and residents observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As the city observes the holiday, trash pick-up will be affected. All sanitation collections services scheduled for Monday...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
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Stolen pickup hits 4 parked vehicles A stolen rental pickup truck sideswiped four parked cars Wednesday night on Hugh Street, inflicting about $11,300 in damages, Goldsboro police reported. During the collision, the southbound pickup lost a wheel that was found...Published: Jan 12, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Testing a voting machine
News-Argus/Andrew Bell Tom Janyssek, a regional sales manager for New Bern-based Printelect, assists Billie Bethea, a member of the Wayne Federation for the Blind, during the Wayne County Board of ElectionÍs voting machine public forum Tuesday morning. For more...Published: Jan 11, 2006 2:00 PM Full Story
Board says it's time to address inner city issues
Wayne County Board of Education members said Monday it is time to do more than just talk about the challenges facing families who live in Goldsboro's inner city. Gangs, drive-by shootings and generational problems with public housing are interferring with...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:59 PM Full Story
Teen surrenders to officers to face murder charge
A Wayne County teenager wanted for the murder of a Goldsboro man surrendered Tuesday to Wayne County authorities and was served with an arrest warrant. Andre Monterio Todd, 17, of North Hereford Drive, is wanted for questioning in connection with...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story
Voters test new machine choices
Wayne County residents took an early look at voting equipment that could be used in the next election at the county's Board of Elections board room Tuesday. Board of Elections director Gary Sims said the board chose the cheapest configuration...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story
Town's new Wal-Mart asking for rule change
MOUNT OLIVE -- Wal-Mart is planning to build a store in Mount Olive, town officials said Tuesday night. The company asked the Mount Olive Planning Board for permission to increase the density of parking at a proposed store site behind...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Experts -- Diet, exercise still best ways to beat the bulge
Meat, cheese, greasy fries and a scoop of ice-cream. Feel free to pile on a few extra carbs, too. Many county residents made an age-old resolution for the new year when the clock struck midnight Jan. 1. "I'm going to...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Schools reluctantly approve consultants
The school board voted, albeit reluctantly, to support a consultant hired by the county commissioners to conduct a financial and facilities review for the school system. "As unnecessary as I believe it to be, I move that we approve the...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
December was busy month for Goldsboro Fire Department
Goldsboro firefighters in December put out five major blazes that caused an estimated $70,600 in damages. Fire Chief Bobby Greenfield said his department went to 180 fire and-or service calls during the month. A faulty panel box may have caused...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Pikeville to consider sign ordinance
Outgoing Pikeville town administrator Lonnie Graves is hard at work wrapping things up. In addition to preparing a package for his successor, Graves has been charged by the town board with drafting a sign ordinance to be presented at the...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Stolen log splitter found
FREMONT -- A Fremont couple got good news this week, just when they thought there wasn't any. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dail of Vance Street had reported the theft of their new log splitter on Friday to Fremont police. It...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
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Store robbed A convenience store was robbed Tuesday of about $150, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report. A woman clerk at the El Tianguis store at 1484 N.C. 111 South told deputies that the suspect walked through the...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Photo exhibit at Arts Council
Work by internationally-known photographers Yousuf Karsh, Ernst Haas and Annie Leibovitz is now on display at the Arts Council of Wayne County. The photographs are from the collection of local oncologist Dr. Ernest Marshall and are featured on the second...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Leadership class learns about government
Members of the 2005-06 Class of Leadership Wayne County spent a day learning about law and government recently. The regents for the day were Christine Smith, a Cooperative Extension agent and Julie Beck, the director of student activities at Mount...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
County schools holding surplus sale Feb. 7
Wayne County Public Schools will hold a public auction Feb. 7 for equipment and vehicles that have been declared surplus, officials announced. The sale for auction items ranging from computer equipment to band uniforms will begin at 9 a.m. at...Published: Jan 11, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Sheriff's Office provides security at courthouse
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Special Deputy Ray Thompson, right, and Deputy William Kates, top left, act as security Monday afternoon for the Wayne County Courthouse in the absence of guards provided by a firm hired by the county. The firm lost...Published: Jan 10, 2006 2:01 PM Full Story
Schools' reserves drop to $1.5 million
The school board voted Monday night to send a formal resolution to county commissioners about the school system's critical fund balance situation. Expenditures over the last year - including teacher salaries and supplements as well as rising fuel costs -...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:59 PM Full Story
New lights planned for crosswalk
The Wayne County Board of Education voted Monday to support a combined effort with the Goldsboro City Council to pay for flashing lights to alert drivers to the school zone near Greenwood Middle School, where two students were hit by...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:58 PM Full Story
Courthouse security firm goes down over weekend
A lapse in certification by the security firm providing security at the Wayne County Courthouse did not mean a lapse in security for people working there. County officials learned Monday that Pro-Tek of Greenville, the company that had been hired...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story
First case of flu hits county's hospital
The season's first case of flu in Wayne County has been reported, with the youth admitted to Wayne Memorial Hospital over the weekend. Dr. Dave Tayloe of Goldsboro Pediatrics said the practice saw several children with flu-like symptoms on Friday....Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
No more water use restrictions, for now
Five-minute showers, dusty cars and lightly watered gardens are things of the past in Goldsboro -- at least for now. Mayor Al King lifted voluntary conservation of water for the city Monday at the first City Council meeting of 2006,...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Service will honor Martin Luther King Jr.
New Spirit Church Ministries, Greenleaf Christian Church and the Religious Affairs Committee of the North Carolina Conference of the NAACP will co-sponsor the Martin Luther King Community Service Wednesday at 7 p.m. The event, which will be held at New...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Sheep theft leaves lamb without mom
FREMONT -- An adult Gulf Coast Native sheep was stolen from the Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace, leaving a day-old lamb without its mother. The sheep was stolen between 3 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday from the sheep barn,...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
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Fire damages shop A grass fire spread out of control Sunday and damaged a repair shop at 2216 N.C. 55 West at Old Grantham Road, officials said Monday. Damage was estimated at $1,000 to the building, Smith Chapel Volunteer Fire...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Princeton board OKs park construction bid
PRINCETON -- A town park in Princeton became a step closer to reality Monday night. During its monthly meeting the town board approved a low bid from Lumina Builders of Wrightsville Beach to build much of the park. "We can...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Patchwork problems stall Pikeville's paving project
The paving of some streets in Pikeville is on hold after pavers discovered issues with temporary patchwork. APAC Paving Co. has stopped paving work in the Collingwood neighborhood after it was discovered that the patches could not withstand the weight...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Mount Olive board members sign petition for new shelter
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town board members have signed a petition calling for a new animal shelter in Wayne County. Doris Petrak and Melanie Ladd asked the Mount Olive town board of commissioners during their regular meeting Monday night at Town...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Financial aid available
Students who plan to attend Wayne Community College in 2006-07 can get assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms from 9 a.m. to noon on 18 in the Wayne Learning Center. Contact the College Foundation of North...Published: Jan 10, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, January 9, 2006
Planting tobacco
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Workers transplant tobacco on the Major Ivey farm in northern Duplin County last spring. Eastern North Carolina growers are expected to plant more acres of tobacco this year, as the free market opened by the end of...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Longtime attorney dies at 85
William Archie Dees Jr., 85, the dean of Wayne County's legal profession and the first elected chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, died early today at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Dees was the senior partner of the...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Man dies when car overturns in county
A passenger was killed Saturday when he was ejected from a car that overturned on top of him on Gurley Dairy Road, the Highway Patrol said. The driver survived the wreck after rescue efforts by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office,...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
District reminds parents of calendar changes
With the first semester of the current school year coming to a close, Wayne County Public Schools is reminding parents and students about changes to this year's academic calendar. High school students will take final exams and End of Course...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
O'Berry Center workers use creativity to make patients' lives easier
At O'Berry Center, seven men make up "custom adaptation services," customizing whatever the residents need, from wheelchairs and beds to safety helmets and harmonica holders. The department could more aptly be called an imagination station. With backgrounds ranging from welding...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
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7 hurt in wrecks Seven people were injured in four recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Two people were injured and damages were estimated at $8,500 in a two-vehicle collision at 12:21 p.m. Saturday on North Berkeley Boulevard...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Some student records to be destroyed
On March 1, Wayne County Public Schools will begin destruction of records for all exceptional students, special education students and students with disabilities who were born before Sept. 1, 1979 and attended Wayne County Public Schools or the former Goldsboro...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuskegee airman to speak at King event
A member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen will be the featured speaker at a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Thursday at Wayne Community College. Wilson V. Eagleson II, a retired Air Force first lieutenant will speak at 1 p.m. in...Published: Jan 9, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, January 8, 2006
Wayne County's worst intersections
Motorists in Wayne County have suspected the county has some intersections on the state's list for the most hazardous crossroads in North Carolina. Now, the state's Department of Transportation has confirmed their suspicions. Seventeen of the top 20 accident-producing intersections...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
Crash frequency list
Intersection Crashes 1. U.S. 70 & N. Berkeley Blvd. 101 2. E, Ash St. & Berkeley Blvd. 89 3. U.S. 70 & N.C. 111 80 4. N. Berkeley Blvd. & Cashwell Drive 75 5. U.S. 117 & Old Mount Olive...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
Mount Olive starts search for manager
MOUNT OLIVE --The search for a new Mount Olive town manager will officially start this week, officials said. A search committee has been formed and will begin running a classified ad Tuesday announcing that the town is accepting resumes from...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:06 AM Full Story
Butterfield talks about priorities for coming year
U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield invited county and city officials throughout District 1 to discuss national issues that affect eastern North Carolina Friday afternoon at Goldsboro City Hall. "This is not a political meeting, and I didn't come here with a...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:05 AM Full Story
Festival honors Hispanic traditions
Joseph, Mary and their newborn son walked from inn to inn Saturday hoping someone would offer them shelter from the cold. After numerous rejections, the shunned couple forged down a dirt road at Waynesborough Historical Village, followed by a large...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
Girl Scouts set to take buyers' cookie orders
Girl Scouts have started taking orders for cookies. The kickoff for the Coastal Carolina Council's cookie sale was Friday at Eastern Wayne Elementary School, with more than 300 girls and adult volunteers taking part in a bake-off contest featuring desserts...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
Duplin board will check references
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Board of Education met in executive session Thursday to start calling references for the last three applicants for superintendent. Board chairman Emily Manning said the board "is pretty much on track with the search" for...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:03 AM Full Story
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Drug charges A man and woman were arrested Saturday and charged with drug offenses. James Vernon Barrett of 701 Hare Road was charged with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of keeping or selling...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Fundraising dinner to benefit soup kitchen
Wayne County, get your tastebuds set for old-fashioned shrimp and grits and do a good deed at the same time. The Community Soup Kitchen of Goldsboro will have a celebrity shrimp and grits fundraiser Jan. 21 at Billie's Restaurant. Proceeds...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Statistics are in from New Year's holiday weekend
Wayne County authorities investigated 32 wrecks, charged more than 100 people with crimes and filed more than 100 incident reports during the long New Year's holiday weekend. The Highway Patrol investigated 19 wrecks, and Goldsboro police went to 13 more....Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Applications for ECU degree program due in February
Applications for the East Carolina University bachelor's degree programs in elementary and middle grades education at Wayne Community College are due in February. Applications for the ECU Wachovia Partnership East South Central Consortium middle grades math and science degree program...Published: Jan 8, 2006 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, January 6, 2006
Checking the plans
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Roger Casey eyes the master plan for Goldsboro's new Stoney Creek Park. His son and daughter-in-law are planning to purchase a home near the southwest perimeter of the park. For more information see Planning Stoney Creek Park;...Published: Jan 6, 2006 2:02 PM Full Story
Stepfather indicted for rape, murder
The stepfather of a 14-year-old girl has been indicted by the Wayne County Grand Jury on charges that he raped and murdered her last year. Roger Lamonte Sutton, 33, of Hinnant Road, Pikeville, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder,...Published: Jan 6, 2006 2:00 PM Full Story
Planning Stoney Creek Park; security, privacy concerns
Flooding, lack of privacy and the possibility of children drowning. These concerns and others were addressed by city residents Thursday as the Stoney Creek Park Development Committee hosted a public forum at the Herman Park Center. Officials unveiled the final...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story
Voters can try proposed voting machines
The Wayne County Board of Elections will have a public forum Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon to allow county residents to see the new voting equipment expected to be in place by the May elections. Election Systems & Software...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Committee weighs limits on billboards
Making highways in Wayne County safer will be a chief aim of the county Transportation Committee this year, members said at their meeting Tuesday. Committee members discussed several ways to reduce accidents at key intersections and crossings, including adding flashing...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Pikeville administrator will leave post January 27
Lonnie Graves will step down as town administrator in Pikeville, effective Jan. 27. Graves, 29, will take an administrative position with Carolina Solutions, a rehabilitative care facility owned by his family in Burlington. "I just have so many obligations back...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
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Drug charges An undercover operation by the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad led to the seizure of a large quantity of narcotics and the arrest of a 19-year-old man this week. A total of 24.3 grams of methadone and 10.6 grams...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Library event to recognize Wayne's cultural diversity
Wayne County is as diversified culturally as any in North Carolina. Its residents come from backgrounds with roots in every continent. The county Public Library staff will recognize that diversity by holding a special event to honor the variety of...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Wayne Gets Fit program beginning
Wayne County people now have the opportunity to get fit through a program sponsored by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the health promotion program of the Wayne County Health Department. Wayne Gets Fit! will start Jan. 24 and...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Duplin quiz bowl January 12
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Public Library Quiz Bowl will be held Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in Monk Auditorium at James Sprunt Community College. The annual event is sponsored by the local public library and the North Carolina...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Applications for ECU degree program due in February
Applications for the East Carolina University bachelor's degree programs in elementary and middle grades education at Wayne Community College are due in February. Applications for the ECU Wachovia Partnership East South Central Consortium middle grades math and science degree program...Published: Jan 6, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, January 5, 2006
New store work begins
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit The old Piggly Wiggly and Beauty World in Wayne Plaza in the 1800 block of East Ash Street are being torn down to make way for a new Food Lion store. The new store will replace the...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
GMS teens progressing well
The progress made by two Greenwood Middle School students since being struck by a vehicle on the way to school is "unbelievable," says one of their teachers. On the morning of Nov. 18, Carson Thomas and Mackenzie Wessels, both 13,...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Local man charged in rape case
A man was charged Wednesday with raping an 11-year-old girl after he was found unconscious from an alleged drug overdose in a car parked at Wayne Memorial Park. Investigators with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office charged Keith John Lewis, 36,...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Kitten, raccoon infected by rabies
Wayne County animal control authorities are investigating two cases of rabies reported within the past several days. Chief Animal Control Officer Jerry Pate said one of the animals infected three county residents before it was quarantined. The owner of a...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Tier change could limit development efforts
Wayne County's economic ranking has improved for 2006, according to the North Carolina Department of Commerce. However, depending on who is asked, that is not necessarily good news. "It's a double-edged sword," said Joanna Thompson, Wayne County Economic Development Commission...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Blood donors earn chances to win ACC ball
During January and February, donating blood will give Wayne County people the chance to win a signed ACC basketball. The ACC Basketball Blood Donor Challenge will start with the first blood drive of the year, today at Oak Forest Church,...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Suspect in Newton Grover murder extradited from S.C.
A man was extradited Wednesday from South Carolina by officers of the Sampson County Sheriff's Office to face charges in connection with the rape and murder of an 83-year-old woman. Christopher Levon Terry, 42, of N. McKay Avenue in Dunn,...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
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Officers assaulted Two police officers were assaulted Wednesday night during an altercation with Leodis Hamlin, 29, of Goldsboro, according to police reports. Officers Christopher Melvin and Adam Fowler said they responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
City accepting applications for public service funding
The City of Goldsboro began accepting proposals for assistance for public service activities, including after school enrichment programs, health services, home buyer education, and senior programs Monday, officials said. Goldsboro's community development coordinator Wilmur Conyers said the applications will be...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Applications being accepted for More at Four program
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County is currently accepting applications for next year's More at Four program. More at Four is a free state-funded pre-kindergarten program. Classrooms are located in public school classrooms, Head Start facilities and child care...Published: Jan 5, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Mayor optimistic about 2006
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Goldsboro Mayor Al King said 2005 was a year of siginificant developments for the city, with even more good news ahead on fronts such as economic development. For more information see City's mayor will stay 'just Al...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Teen sought in death of Dudley man
A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night near Dudley, and another man is being sought for the murder. The victim, Jarrett Ledairis Garner of 1172 Old Mount Olive Road, was shot at about 6:30 p.m. in a home on...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
News-Argus purchases Plymouth newspaper
Sale of the Roanoke Beacon was announced today by Gary R. Cunard, editor and publisher. The weekly newspaper was purchased by Wayne Printing Co. Inc., of Goldsboro, which publishes the Goldsboro News-Argus. Cunard, who also owns the Franklin Times of...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
City's mayor will stay 'just Al King' in 2006
Al King never aspired to be mayor of Goldsboro. In fact, he would have been satisfied living out his second retirement on a golf course or in a sports car, he said. But when former Mayor Hal Plonk died unexpectedly...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
County should not 'buy' jobs, residents say
The only two speakers at public hearings on Wayne County's decision to provide land and money to new businesses in exchange for creating jobs argued that county leaders shouldn't be in the business of buying jobs. The Wayne County Board...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Duplin leaders divided on issue of new landfill
KENANSVILLE -- A proposed landfill ordinance for Duplin County is such a touchy subject that county commissioners can't even agree whether to talk about it or not. Commissioners voted three times Tuesday on the issue and deadlocked 3-3 each time....Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
MOC holding visitation day Jan. 16
MOUNT OLIVE- Potential students are encouraged to attend the next visitation day at Mount Olive College on Monday, Jan. 16. Registration begins in the Lois K. Murphy Center at 9 a.m. Prospective students will have the opportunity to tour classrooms,...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Mount Olive chamber set for banquet January 19
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership banquet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Southern Wayne Country Club. The keynote speaker will be Earl Brinkley, who formed Accu-Track Logistics in his...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Zeta moving toward U.S. coast
Tropical Storm Zeta is moving southwestward and maintaining its intensity, according to reports from the National Hurricane Center. At 5 a.m., the center of the storm was located about 1,325 miles east-northeast of the northern Leeward Island. Maximum sustained winds...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
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Truck strikes door and wall collapses A tractor-trailer truck, leaving a warehouse at 604 N. John St., caught the bottom of the door Tuesday, pulling it down as the adjoining wall collapsed. The accident resulted in about $89,000 in damages,...Published: Jan 4, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Identity Theft
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Capt. George Raecher of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office displays some of the fraudulent documents confiscated by detectives investigating scam operations in the country. Officials say it is very hard to catch the perpetrators, and that common...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Scams capturing residents' identities
"Win up to $50,000,000," screams the big headline on the flier. "You may have won $100,000 in the Swiss lottery," says the letter. "Buy a 2005 Cadillac Escalade for $12,000," offers the caller. These are just a few of the...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Scout's effort nets over-goal blood drive
Tyler Santifort wanted to help as many people as he could with his Eagle Scout project, so he chose to host a blood drive. The 16-year-old helped plan a blood drive at St. Luke Church Friday for the Wayne County...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Questions about health will continue
CALYPSO -- Residents living within two miles of a proposed landfill in northern Duplin County are being asked about their health as part of a group's effort to keep the landfill from being built. Citizens for a Safe Environment hired...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Former town board member isn't ready to slow down yet
MOUNT OLIVE -- Former town commissioner Paul Smalley said he is staying plenty busy since leaving his board seat late last year. After six years of service, Smalley said he is trying to head back into private life, which gives...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Public records
Residents robbed by two burglars Two men on Monday night barged into an apartment in the 200 block of Hereford Drive and stole cash, a jacket and personal papers from the occupants, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported. The occupants...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Correction
Clarification A story on Habitat for Humanity's plans in Monday's News-Argus listed Ken Jones and Bryan Walker of Walker Construction as heading up planning for the of building a house this summer. Ken Jones operates Ken Jones Trim and Construction...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Lunch Menus
Following are lunch menus for Wayne County Public Schools for the week of Jan. 9-13: Monday -- Breakfast: Sausage biscuit. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, baked corn dog, green beans, black-eyed peas, chilled applesauce, fresh orange and milk. Tuesday -- Breakfast: Cinnamon...Published: Jan 3, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, January 2, 2006
Home destroyed
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Dudley firemen pour water on a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon on Pine Branch Lane off Eagles Nest Road. The single-wide dwelling valued at $2,500 and owned by Earl Andurs Jr. was destroyed. More than 30 firefighters...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Schools, waste on 2006 agenda
During the four years Lee Smith has been employed as the Wayne County manager, he said one of the top priorities each year has been to find a solution to the school facilities plan. The new year will be no...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Mount Olive man killed on highway after tractor is hit
A Mount Olive man was killed Sunday when a car struck the tractor he had been driving and pushed it on top of him. Braddock Bernard Gross, 67, of Edenton Road died at about 5:50 p.m. Sunday. The accident happened...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Habitat, builders plan blitz this June
Professional home builders and Habitat for Humanity volunteers will build a house in one week this summer. The Wayne County effort is part of a national project, Home Builders Blitz for Habitat for Humanity, scheduled for June 5-9. During that...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Volunteers saved county agencies labor costs, provided extra touch
Depending on the measuring stick used, services provided by volunteers saved the county millions of dollars, local officials say. Figures are based on the Independent Sector, a leadership forum for charities and giving programs, said Barbara Stiles, director of the...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Farm Service Agency puts maps on computer
The federal Farm Service Agency is shifting to the use of digitized maps that will enable farmers and farm agents to more quickly glean the information necessary for farmers' participation in federal programs. The new maps will eventually be available...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
FEMA money available for food, shelter
Wayne County has received $55,640 in funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, administered by FEMA. Local governmental or private voluntary organizations that operate as non-profit organizations, have a financial audit and a non-discrimination policy in place and thaty...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Wine-tasting tops $100,000 mark over 11-year history
Proceeds from an annual wine-tasting sponsored by HealtHabit and Billie's Restaurant pushed the 11-year-old event over the $100,000 mark in money raised. The event held in November raised about $14,000 for Volunteer Wayne its affiliated organization, the Retired and Senior...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
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Officers arrest man in church Goldsboro police officers responded before dawn today to a burglar alarm at First Presbyterian Church at 1101 E. Ash St. and later arrested a man who was inside. During an external check of the church,...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Cultural diversity celebration January 14
The Wayne County Public Library is sponsoring a celebration of the county's cultural diversity. The event, which will feature stories, music, poetry, dance and food, will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, from 2-4 p.m. The public is invited. The event...Published: Jan 2, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, January 1, 2006
BRAC decision, Paramount fire top Wayne stories in 2005
The past year was one of ups and downs for the people of Wayne County. A quick look back at 2005 focuses on the biggest stories of the year. 1. Seymour Johnson survives BRAC The announcement in mid-May that Seymour...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:06 AM Full Story
2005 news timeline
January Jan. 4 -- The North Carolina Railroad Company plans to repair historic building on James Street. Jan. 17 -- Six-year-old Nikita Pearson killed in a vehicle accident at intersection of U.S. 70 and Beston Road. Jan. 18 -- Goldsboro...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:05 AM Full Story
Economic development on agenda
Economic development and the budget will be extremely important issues in the next year, Wayne County Manager Lee Smith said Friday. To begin the new year, the county's Board of Commissioners will discuss both topics during the board's Tuesday meeting...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
Bigger farms, fewer farmers predicted in 2006
More older farmers may choose to retire in the coming year but the amount of cotton and tobacco grown in Wayne and surrounding counties could increase, said Kevin Johnson, a field crop agent with the state Cooperative Extension Service. With...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
New year good time for resolutions
Making resolutions is a time-honored tradition at New Year's. The start of a new calendar just seems a good time to make a change for the better, whether it means losing weight, getting better organized at work or taking more...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:03 AM Full Story
Duplin commissioners to consider voting machines
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Admin-istration Building on Seminary Road to discuss several matters, including voting machines, what to do with a vacant building and whether to adopt a...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Calls to Crime Stoppers lead to arrests in several robberies
A bank robbery, a holdup, a drug case and several break-ins were among the cases cleared by law enforcement officers with help from Goldsboro-Wayne County Crime Stoppers. Goldsboro Police Sgt. Dot Ardes, the agency's law-enforcement coordinator, told the Crime Stoppers...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Price of postage going up on Jan. 8
Starting Jan. 8, the price of a first-class postage stamp will increase two cents. Wayne County businesses and government agencies have already begun recalculating their office budgets to accommodate the new 39-cent stamp. Postmaster Randy Turnage at the downtown Postal...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
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Investigations These incidents are being investigated by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office: * An unknown suspect used Kevin Jones' debit card to make two transactions in Mexico, according to a report. Jones of Pikeville was informed of the transactions totaling...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:00 AM Full Story
County wants petitioners to ante up
Last month, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners began the process of building a new animal shelter by approving a location for the structure. However, the commissioners still need to find a way to pay for the facility. And they...Published: Jan 1, 2006 2:00 AM Full Story