Thursday, June 15, 2006
Storm damage
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber John Jeffers of 101 Country Lane assesses the damage to his barn, which was moved off its foundation during Wednesday's storm. Residents said the wind seemed to go in a straight line, knocking down trees and spreading...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
What the rains left
John Jeffers returned from work Wednesday afternoon and couldn't believe what he saw -- high winds from Wednesday afternoon's storm had knocked over his barn at 101 Country Lane southeast of Goldsboro and carried it about 7 feet. About 40...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Eight injured in two county crashes
Eight people were injured in two accidents Wednesday afternoon in southern Wayne County. One of the wrecks was related to the heavy rain that fell in the county, state Highway Patrol officers said. The other was not. In both accidents,...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Small river rise expected here
Wayne County residents can expect to see the Neuse River level rise to about 19.5 feet by Monday evening, which would be high enough to flood Ferry Bridge Road in the western part of the county, according to the National...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
N.C. not planning tougher sex offense penalties
A movement in some states to make repeat sex offenders eligible for the death penalty has not caught on in North Carolina. State Rep. Louis Pate of Mount Olive said he was not aware of any bill that has been...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Like fathers, like daughters for Mount Olive roommates
MOUNT OLIVE -- A friendship forged while two young men were roommates at Mount Olive College 30 years ago has been passed along to their daughters, now carrying on the tradition at the school. Barry Whitley of Florida and James...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Public record
Gunshot victim hospitalized A Mount Olive man was in good condition this morning at Wayne Memorial Hospital recuperating from shotgun wounds in both legs. Lyndon Gerald Bowden, 39, of Bowden Road near Mount Olive was found lying face down in...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Farmer's day at Aycock birthplace
A farmer's day program featuring demonstrations of 19th-century life will be held Saturday at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace between Pikeville and Fremont. Costumed interpreters will show how people at the time performed various chores. An added attraction will be...Published: Jun 15, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story