Friday, August 10, 2007
'Whimsical Whirligigs' at the Arts Council of Wayne County
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Gail Barnes and her 2-year-old grandson, Brian Barnes, look at one of the whirligigs by folk artist Vollis Simpson. Twenty-five of Simpson’s works and paintings by local children went on display Thursday at the Arts Council of...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Butterball will move its offices to Garner
The announcement that Butterball, the nation's largest turkey producer, will relocate its corporate headquarters from Mount Olive to Garner in spring 2008 came as no surprise Thursday morning when the news was made public. "I think we all knew they...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect arrested in Tuesday shooting
One man is behind bars for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Creech Street early Tuesday that claimed the life of Goldsboro man. Joseph Irwin Knight, 24, of East Walnut Street, faces one count of murder in the shooting...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
County health officials are taking aim at summer's tick, mosquito dangers
Local health officials want residents to know that with warmer weather comes more reason to watch out for ticks, mosquitos and the diseases they bring. Encephalitis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are prevalent in this state, said David Hesselmeyer, bioterrorism...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Storms cause concern across some N.C. areas
Heavy storms raked portions of Wayne County Thursday evening, knocking down some trees and causing scattered power outages. County emergency officials said there was no severe damage, but that lightning struck a grocery store in Mount Olive and high winds...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Building gift prompts town hall debate
There's disagreement in Pikeville over a town resident's gift -- the old BB&T building on Main Street. Mold and location are the two main concerns, town officials say. Town Mayor Herbert Siegel said this week that the donated building could...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Nominations sought for volunteer awards
Nominations are being taken for the 2007 North Carolina Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Forms are available at Volunteer Wayne/RSVP office at Wayne Community College or by calling Barbara Stiles at 735-5151, ext. 702. The deadline for returning the forms...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Chamber seminar
A lunch-and learn-seminar, "Creating a Marketing Plan," will be sponsored Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m. by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. It will be held in the board room at the chamber offices at 308 N. William St....Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Thefts reported *James Joel Allen reported someone broke into his home in the 300 block of Winsor Drive and stole a computer, DVD player, 35 mm camera, all valued at $1,250. *Wanda Lynch Foster reported someone broke into her home...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Peace College offering teacher education course
RALEIGH -- Peace College is accepting applications for a new evening teacher education program designed to help area working adults earn licensure to teach. The program is designed to be convenient for working professionals -- including teaching assistants and other...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
'Fill the Boot' drive for MDA starts today
The City of Goldsboro Fire Department will be conducting its first "Fill The Boot" drive of the year to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association today, Saturday and Sunday at Wal-Mart on Spence Avenue. The campaign raises money to help MDA...Published: Aug 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story