Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Okay, so they aren't so scary
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Sara Elizabeth Bell, right, Urvi Patel, Elanie Hinson and Rohan Shreenath sing along with their Spanish teacher Sarah Perlungher in their preschool class at Wayne Country Day School. The preschool classes dressed in their Halloween costumes this...Published: Oct 31, 2007 2:10 PM Full Story
Lighthouse shelter runs into problems
Almost a year after The Lighthouse of Wayne County was forced to close the doors to its safehouse, county officials are still working with the state to re-open it. The problem, explained County Manager Lee Smith, is that once the...Published: Oct 31, 2007 2:06 PM Full Story
Deputies hunt for sheep rustlers
FREMONT -- State-owned sheep are going missing at Charles B. Aycock's birthplace, possibly headed for dinner plates in the area, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. "I think, my personal opinion, I believe they are eating these animals," Det. Sgt....Published: Oct 31, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Voters have until Saturday to fill out first ballots
Municipal voters looking to avoid the potential crowds on Election Day still have until Saturday to cast their ballots at the county's one-stop polling place at the Wayne County Board of Elections Office on William Street. Currently booths are open...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
Candidates share views at Mount Olive chamber's forum
MOUNT OLIVE -- They wanted to hear someone take a stand against the drug dealers along South Church Street. They clapped when "slum lords" were condemned. But for the residents of Mount Olive who turned out Tuesday evening to meet...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Christmas could mean frustration for parents on hunt for holiday toys
Recent toy recalls have parents of small children rethinking their shopping plans this year for Christmas. Where a toy was manufactured might be as important as how much in demand it is this season. That's because during the past two...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Motorcycle toy run to be held Saturday
The Harley Owner's Group (H.O.G.) will have its annual toy run Saturday. About 500 bikers are expected to participate. They will start at Shelton's Harley Davidson in Smithfield at noon and arrive at Shelton's Harley Davidson in Goldsboro about 12:45...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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Thefts reported *Roberta Ellis of Charles Street reported someone broke into her home over the weekend and stole electronics equipment valued at $600. *Mary Smith of Royall Avenue reported jewelry and a camera valued at $900 total had been stolen...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Guilty plea for Seven Springs shooting
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Roy Legg sits inside a courtroom at the Wayne County Courthouse after entering a plea of guilty to all charges stemming from the attempted robbery on May 24, 2003 at Ralph Casey’s Grocery in Seven Springs that...Published: Oct 30, 2007 2:06 PM Full Story
Legg makes deal in store shooting
Amid tears and apologies, the widow and daughter of Ricky Thompson hugged family members of a man who killed their father in 2003 and shot at them as he tried to escape. But they did not buy the explanation of...Published: Oct 30, 2007 2:01 PM Full Story
Wayne Board of Education wants power to tax
Increasingly tired of having their "hands tied" financially, the school board voted Monday night to support a House bill that would authorize local boards of education to gain tax levying authority. House Bill 1740 -- School Board Fiscal Accountability Act,...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Goldsboro obtains permit to temporarily fix flood structure
Crisis nearly averted. The 38 million gallons of water that were bypassing the city of Goldsboro's intake system daily will soon be back in action. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave the city a permit to temporarily fix the...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Butterfield talks drought with Wayne County farmers
Farmers suffering from this year's drought can expect help from Washington, perhaps attached to the Farm Bill being debated now, U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield told Wayne County farmers Monday. Butterfield spoke to farmers gathered at the Thoroughfare Volunteer Fire Department...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Wayne County school lunch menus
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Week of Nov. 5-9, 2007 Monday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin; Lunch: stuffed crust cheese pizza, tuna salad w/crackers, corn on the cob, collard greens, baked apples, orange. Tuesday -- Breakfast: cheese toast; Lunch: baked chicken nuggets,...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Halloween safety tips
Wednesday night is when the goblins and ghouls will be out and about in Goldsboro. But even scary creatures have to be safe on Halloween. So the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers these suggestions for a...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 29, 2007
Riding for United Way
News-Argus/Greg Sousa United Way 2007 Campaign Chairman Jimmie Ford, center, gathers with motorcycle riders from the R-Riders Motorcycle Club preparing to start their run Sunday. Nearly 100 riders participated, raising $1,149 for United Way as it heads into the...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools take aim at staph infection
The best way to ward off an outbreak of MRSA, officials say, can be boiled down to the same long-held recommendation for preventing the flu -- frequent hand-washing. "If I had to say it in three words -- wash your...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials consider plan for reservoir
Despite the overcast skies and the rain of the last few days, Wayne County still finds itself in the midst of a drought that the National Drought Mitigation Center has classified as exceptional. Because of that dwindling supply of water,...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
69 years in the air and still flying
For 69 years retired Air Force Col. Ray Kleber has flown airplanes. At age 13, before he had even driven a car, the man who would later fly 302 missions in the Vietnam War was at the controls of a...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Museum collects artifacts from local plantations
Plantations will be the focus of a new exhibit opening at the Wayne County Museum Thursday. Museum volunteer Chris Lawson is gathering artifacts for the display, which museum officials say might grow to a point where it requires space upstairs...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Albertson Stew Fest Saturday
ALBERTSON -- Duplin County's only private library will hold its annual Stew Fest Saturday, with proceeds going to buy new books and support the facility. Activities begin at 9 a.m. at the Grady-Outlaw Memorial Library at the intersection of N.C....Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Attempted robbery at Mar Mac restaurant foiled by employee
A Bojangle's employee foiled a robbery attempt at the Mar Mac restaurant Sunday night by locking herself away from the suspect, authorities say. As the restaurant was closing for the night, around 11 p.m., an unidentified black male approached the...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Dwayne Dail responds to lawsuit
Faced with a lawsuit by his former girlfriend who is seeking back child support for their son, Chris Michaels, Dwayne Allen Dail says he is disappointed about this latest turn of events. "To use our son as a pawn...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
City Council tweaks rules list for water usage
Construction crews will not have to stop work until the city's water use restrictions are lifted, but car dealerships aren't going to be able to clean up their rides for customers. And those who run car washes had better make...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
SJAFB sergeant earns Purple Heart
Somewhere in the desert, along a stretch known to U.S. troops as "The Cloverleaf," an insurgent buries another Improvised Explosive Device in the sand. Cleveland Sanders knows the road well. The Air Force staff sergeant nearly died on it. But...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Jail laundry room violation might cost county $50,000
Prisoners jailed in Wayne County usually pass this door riding in the back of a deputy sheriff's cruiser, inside a sally port lined with razor wire. But now the door is off limits to all prisoners and jail trustees. Wayne...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
If public donates, they will get buzz cuts
Construction of the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center is under way, and there's a buzz in the air, but it's not coming from the equipment at the Clingman Street site. Rather, it's coming from the dozens of...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
United Way motorcycle run
By MATTHEW WHITTLE News-Argus Staff Writer Hoping to help the United Way make its fundraising goal before its Dec. 6 deadline, the R-Riders Motorcycle Club is hosting its first annual community ride today. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. at...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
SUN-Halloween Festivities
From staff reports It is almost that time again for ghosts and goblins to make their way out in public. Next Wednesday is Halloween, and area cities and towns are ready for the costumes and candy. The city of Goldsboro...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Man sought after van runs into home
As of 8:15 p.m. Saturday, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was looking for Tony Frank Anderson, 48, after a warrant was sworn out for his arrest for misdemeanor breaking and entering Saturday afternoon. Anderson was reported to have driven to...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 26, 2007
League of Women Votors forum
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Goldsboro mayoral candidate D.A. Stuart, right, fields questions from voters during a candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Wayne County Thursday at Herman Park Center. Also in photo are District 1 candidate Michael...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Now it's official: No more watering
Goldsboro water users only have a little more than a week left to get their lawns watered -- or to wash their cars at home. As of Nov. 5, Goldsboro will enter the third -- and most restrictive -- phase...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Candidates square off at League of Women Voters debate
The candidates who attended the League of Women Voters forum Thursday night all had one goal in common -- they want to better their community. City council and mayoral candidates from Goldsboro, Fremont, Seven Springs and Walnut Creek, along with...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Results of N.C. Big Sweep in Wayne County
The totals are in from this month's North Carolina Big Sweep -- the 20th year the statewide cleanup event has been held -- and as a result, Wayne County is much cleaner. With 352 people covering 15.5 miles at 14...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fly-in planned for this Saturday at county airport
The Goldsboro-Wayne Municipal Airport will host a Federal Aviation Administration Wings Day Fly-in on Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event, which is sponsored by the FAA and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, is primarily for licensed pilots and...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
APV named 2007 Industry of the Year for Wayne
With 135 employees and 25 years at its West Ash Street location, APV Heat Transfer Systems was named the 2007 Industry of the Year Thursday night at the Wayne County Industry Celebration reception. "This year was the closest contest we've...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Woman missing since May
Kathy Holt Alfaro fears the worst about her sister, who police say has not turned up since Ms. Alfaro reported her missing in August. Ms. Alfaro said sister Patricia Herring, 43, hasn't been seen by friends or acquaintances in more...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Assault reported A homeless Goldsboro man reported being beaten with a baseball bat by two black menwhen walking through an open field in the 500 block of South Slocumb Street on Wednesday around 9 p.m., Goldsboro police said. Ralph Croom...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fall Garden Festival planned for Saturday
The Cooperative Extension Service and the Wayne County Master Gardener Volunteer Association are sponsoring a Fall Garden Festival and Plant Sale Saturday for people to come in any time from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wayne Center located at...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Rain, rain don't go away
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Tracy Beyer makes her way to the front entrance of Wayne Memorial Hospital in the rain on Wednesday afternoon as showers and thunderstorms finally made their way into Wayne County....Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Ex-girlfriend's lawyer: Dail should pay support
A Goldsboro attorney says even though Dwayne Allen Dail was wrongfully imprisoned, he is still obligated to pay for his child. But the attorney representing Dail says state law holds that jailed mothers and fathers aren't subject to back child...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Student caught with gun at EWHS
A 16-year-old took a handgun to class at Eastern Wayne High School Wednesday, leading to charges against the student, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. Equan Jerell Bowden of Woodside Circle was charged with possessing a firearm on school grounds,...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Burning could put homes at great risk
Residents in some areas of Wayne County could be playing with disaster if they -- or anyone else -- ignore a statewide burning ban, local officials say. Fires in wooded areas are dramatically up in 2007, Wayne County Forest Ranger...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin officials: Navy unlikely to pick Angola Bay for OLF
As the U.S. Navy continues its search for an outlying landing field in either North Carolina or Virginia, officials in Duplin County are still skeptical that the Angola Bay game lands are being seriously considered. Referencing a discussion he had...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sculptures inspired local artist's creation
Local artist Jim Norman has placed a statue he created called "The Reader" in the Children's Memorial Garden beside the mural at the Wayne County Public Library's main branch on Ash Street. The statue is that of a young child...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Agency gets funds to tackle childhood obesity across N.C.
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County has been awarded a $26,771 grant to participate in a statewide project addressing childhood obesity. State officials said recently that Wayne County has 37.5 percent of its children ages 2-4 considered at risk...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek names new village clerk
The Village of Walnut Creek Council picked a new village clerk at its meeting Wednesday night. After many interviews with several people, a unanimous vote led to Denise Kagel filling current clerk Sandra Allen's spot. Ms. Allen gave her letter...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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School burglarized Someone threw a brick through a window at Eastern Wayne Middle School on Central Heights Road on Monday night to gain entry, Goldsboro police say. A bag of candy, sports drink, keys and $8 were reported stolen, police...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Cotton picking time
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Farm workers harvest cotton in a field off of Rosewood Road. Dry weather has hurt production of most field crops across Wayne County and the rest of North Carolina. For more information see 2007 will be remembered...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:30 PM Full Story
Dail's ex-girlfriend sues for child support
After spending 18 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, Dwayne Allen Dail now faces a civil lawsuit seeking back child support, court records show. Dail's former girlfriend, Goldsboro's Lorraine Michaels of Harley Trail, filed a civil...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:28 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek to cut water consumption
The Village of Walnut Creek is following suit in water conservation. Mayor Ken Ritt implemented mandatory conservation last Thursday because Gov. Mike Easley encouraged communities to cut down. With Easley's push to decrease consumption 50 percent by Halloween, village officials...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:26 PM Full Story
Other towns ponder water restrictions
With the Village of Walnut Creek and the city of Goldsboro already having implemented mandatory water conservation measures, and Gov. Mike Easley calling on the state to cut its usage in half by Halloween, the town of Mount Olive has...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:22 PM Full Story
2007 will be remembered by most Wayne farmers as bad crop year
With Wayne County and the majority of the rest of the state in the throes of an exceptional drought, area farmers are suffering much of the brunt of the impact. "Everything has been way off (its usual production)," said county...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:16 PM Full Story
Fremont man, 60, facing sex assault charges
FREMONT -- A 60-year-old Fremont man is being held without bond on Virginia charges of aggravated sexual battery and taking indecent liberties with a child, authorities say. Richard Weyland Yarbrough, 60, of Airport Road, Fremont, was arrested on two fugitive...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
MOC officials seek economic links to Mexico
Mount Olive College professors are combining efforts to expand opportunities for North Carolina businesses, both home and abroad. During the recent fall break, five professors led by Dean Ken Stokes traveled to Mexico to attend a workshop focusing on economic...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:05 PM Full Story
Candidate forum Thursday
Officials with the Wayne County League of Women voters are reminding candidates for all local offices and the public of the organization's candidates forum Thursday at Herman Park Center. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. with candidates for sanitary...Published: Oct 24, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
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Car stolen Demetric Moore of Old Grantham Road reported his 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, valued at $12,000, stolen on Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department said. Dogs stolen *Gerlinda Clark of Rosewood Road reported that her rat terrier, named Gracie...Published: Oct 24, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Three earn human relations awards
Three area people and groups came home with awards from the 2007 North Carolina Human Relations Awards that were held in Raleigh last Wednesday. The youth award went to Joshua Coley, who is city engineering department worker Ronnie Coley's son....Published: Oct 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Clearing out the sand
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Bags of sand are lined along the banks of the Neuse River at the city of Goldsboro’s water intake site. Divers have been having to vacuum the sand at the site in order to keep up with...Published: Oct 23, 2007 2:07 PM Full Story
Turn off the water
Citizens can still water their lawns a few days a week -- but not for much longer. Goldsboro City Council members did not make any decision on when to implement stricter water conservation measures at their meeting Monday night. But...Published: Oct 23, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
No news on fate of Days Inn
The Days Inn on Wayne Memorial Drive, damaged in August by a serious windstorm, might not remain on the site much longer, the hotel's owner says. Daley Investments officials said they are still talking with their insurance company to determine...Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
Fred Smith makes stop in Wayne
Potential Republican gubernatorial nominee Fred Smith says he has a plan to help make health care more accessible and a vision to grow the economy, but that so far in his campaign, changing the culture in Raleigh has become the...Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Dental clinic will offer care for local low-income patients
A successful free weekend dental clinic is being brought back to Goldsboro next month. Dr. Rick Stovall, a local dentist and member of the Board of Health, told the board last week the clinic will be Nov. 16-17 at St....Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
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Theft A break-in was reported at the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. on South George Street on Sunday night, Goldsboro Police said. Nearly $12,000 in tools were reported stolen, police said....Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 22, 2007
Plowing the back 40
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Tyler Brock, 7, son of Neil and Melinda Weeks of Mount Olive, took to the field Friday afternoon. His battery-operated tractor wasn't powerful enough to do too much heavy work, but Tyler tackled the grass anyway. The...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Water will take center stage tonight
Goldsboro residents are conserving water -- but city officials say they need to continue to conserve more and could take action tonight to further restrict water usage. Officials say with each day, the city water level decreases, and in turn,...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools changing dates for grad night
Graduation dates for 2008 have been announced for six public high schools, with two opting to hold ceremonies on a Monday this year. Traditionally, diplomas have been handed out on a Friday or Saturday, but since the last day of...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Boards seek new volunteers to serve
A year ago this month, the problems surrounding the fiscal viability of The Lighthouse of Wayne County began becoming public, and eventually, the domestic violence organization was forced to shutter its doors and begin the process of closing its...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WORKS director tasked with getting more area residents ready to work
When a coalition of county, education and local industry officials joined together earlier this year, they did so with the goal of improving Wayne County's workforce. The problem, explained Mike Hainey, existing industry specialist for the Wayne County Development...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
O'Berry gets set for 50th anniversary celebration
O'Berry Center will unveil its new name next month, when it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The name change -- to O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center -- was approved by the General Assembly in June, reflective of the direction the center is...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fremont weighs city mapping program option
FREMONT -- With hopes it might help avoid future problems like its once-imploding sewer system, town officials are looking to relatively new technology. Town Manager Kerry McDuffie said he became familiar with how useful geographic information systems are when he...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Suspect caught from Mount Olive drug raid
MOUNT OLIVE -- A "major player" in the Wayne County drug trade was taken into custody Friday afternoon, Mount Olive police Chief Ralph Schroeder said. Travis Lemont Barksdale, 28, was arrested at a residence on Franklin Street close to two...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Kidney a small price to pay for years of love
A younger Donnie Butts walked hand in hand with his "little girl" along the shore of an under-populated beach. Diane still calls it "our place." Summers at the coast just always seemed to bring out the best in their father-daughter...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
9th Air Force commander stops at SJAFB
Two weeks ago, Lt. Gen. Gary North was at a military base in the Middle East, shaking hands with members of the 4th Fighter Wing's 336th Fighter Squadron. So when the 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Scouts talk to the world
Up a dusty road in Four Oaks Saturday, more than 1,000 eager Boy Scouts took to the field at Camp Tuscarora. But this time, instead of just practicing local camping skills, they got to communicate with people around the globe....Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Council will tackle water conservation at Monday's meeting
Goldsboro residents should know Monday night if they will be able to continue to water their lawns -- or wash their cars. The Goldsboro City Council has a packed agenda for Monday night's meeting with an expected mandatory water conservation...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Mount Olive Chamber plans candidate forum
The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce will hold a "Meet the Candidates" Educational Forum at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Senior Citizen's Center in Mount Olive. All candidates running for office are encouraged to attend. The forum is...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Classical concert Monday
The Foundation of Wayne Community College is spreading its cultural wings. On Monday evening, the foundation, in collaboration with First Presbyterian Church, will present a program of classical music at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium. The free event is open...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Youngest legislator visits Eastern Wayne
The state's youngest female legislator visited Eastern Wayne High School on Friday, having been invited by a student who met her while serving as page this past summer. The visit was arranged by Hailey Best, a junior at Eastern Wayne,...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Wheelchair hockey sponsors sought
The North Carolina Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association and the Carolina Fury Powerhockey team is seeking sponsors to help defray the costs of operation. The organization has spaces available on its rink walls for business sponsors for the 2008 season for...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Greene Ag-Fest starts Wednesday
SNOW HILL -- The Snow Hill Lions Club will sponsor its 12th Annual Greene County Ag-Fest this week, starting on Wednesday and running through Saturday. The event will feature rides, food, exhibits and entertainment, including a tractor pull for children...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Salvation Army Stuff-a-Stocking pickup this week
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is again sponsoring its "Stuff a Stocking" project to provide Christmas cheer to needy children. Volunteers are urged to pick up mesh stockings at the Salvation Army building at 610 N. William St. and fill...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
'Red Ribbon' Week aims to reduce youth drug use
Students across the county will participate this week in one of the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention programs, as part of "Red Ribbon Week." The event promotes living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle and encourages students to be drug free,...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
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Locker room theft Someone stole $485 in personal property from a locker room at Central Heights School on Thursday while a game was taking place, Goldsboro police said. Theft R.N. Rouse and Co. officials reported someone crossed over the fence...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Memory Walk draws hundreds
For more than 500 people, Saturday morning was a time to save minds. They were each "taking steps to end Alzheimer's" by participating in the Neuse Regional Memory Walk. Before the walk, inspiration came from a prayer asking for care...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Low-income energy assistance available
The Wayne County Department of Social Services will be taking application for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program Nov. 5-16. Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Social Services office on the...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Concert to raise money for EWHS scholarship
A concert to raise money for the "Just Believe" Scholarship Fund will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at Eastern Wayne High School. The event will feature a number of acts, including national touring award winner ilyaimy from Maryland, Dragline of...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Industry Celebration Week starts Monday
The Wayne County Development Alliance is sponsoring its annual Industry Celebration Week Monday through Thursday of this week, starting with a golf tournament Monday at the Southern Wayne Country Club. The rain date for the tournament will be Tuesday. On...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Fremont won't move mini park
The Fremont Friends of the Library got their wish this week when town officials canceled plans to move a "mini-park" next to the town's library. Town Aldermen voted Tuesday to instead go forward with the Friends of the Library's plans...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
League of Women Voters forum Thursday
The League of Women Voters of Wayne County will have a candidates forum for all Wayne County races for the November election, including the sanitary district boards. The forum will be held Thursday from 6:30 p.m until 9 p.m. at...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Alzheimer's caregiver workshops offered
November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and in honor of the event, the Wayne County Services on Aging is sponsoring a free caregiver education series. Three separate training sessions will be held, aimed at helping people who take care of...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Agricultural expo Nov. 19-20 at WCC
An agricultural exposition, sponsored by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, the state Cooperative Extension Service, the Karl Best Agricultural Awareness Committee and Wayne Community College, will be held Nov. 19-20 at the college. The expo starts at 10 a.m....Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 19, 2007
Stoney Creek Park Alliance will wait to apply for grant
The Stoney Creek Park Alliance won't receive the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant this year to help with the park project. They will not even apply. The alliance decided Thursday that they want to hold off on the application...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 19, will faces charges in sex case
A Dudley man will face charges of first-degree rape of a child after taking a 12-year-old from her home, authorities say. Brigido Santos Hernandez, 19, Jake Drive, Dudley was jailed in lieu of $250,000 bond for an incident first reported...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Committee honors employer, volunteer, worker at banquet
Vick Woodard didn't let a disability stop him from having a full life, and at Thursday's annual awards luncheon for the Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities, he described how determination can overcome all odds. Woodard, an instructor at Wayne...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Trooper handcuffs suicidal man just before he tries to jump off area bridge
A Highway Patrol trooper says he grabbed and handcuffed a suicidal man just before the man tried to jump off a bridge into the Neuse River in the Goldsboro area. Trooper J.B. Smith said a 57-year-old Goldsboro man with a...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
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Walnut Creek thefts probed The Walnut Creek Police Department is investigating a series of car break-ins, including a theft on Breezewood Avenue and another at a country club parking lot, Police Chief Delisa Staps said. Members of the Walnut Creek...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC's Madry in leadership program
Wayne T. Madry, director of admissions and records for the continuing education division at Wayne Community College, has been chosen to participate in a statewide leadership program. He is one of 36 participants representing 34 community colleges to be named...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Schools score big on store's payback plan
Credit card purchases have paid off for three area schools. Through Target stores' "Take Charge of Education" program, families, teachers and members of the community can designate an eligible K-12 school to receive approximately one percent of credit card purchases...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Nurse Aide registration at WCC
Registration for Wayne Community College Continuing Education's spring Nurse Aide I courses will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Room 101 of the Walnut Building. This course prepares students for the competency evaluation required for...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fall events planned this weekend
The Parks and Recreation Department will embrace the cooler weather by sponsoring two activities this coming weekend -- a Fall Festival and a Nature Day. This Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Herman Park Center, the fall festival will...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Farmland preservation workshop at MOC November 7
The date of a workshop on farmland presevation was incorrectly listed in a story in Thursday's News-Argus. The North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund is holding a series of workshops around the state on farmland preservation, with...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Remembering Andre
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Jacquail Ray, Johnathan Ramos, Joshua Ramos and Najuhn Davis of the North Drive flag football team sit on the sideline during a game on Tuesday night at Mina Weil Park in Goldsboro. The patch on their sleeves...Published: Oct 18, 2007 2:12 PM Full Story
Selma driver wanted in hit and run
PRINCETON -- A Selma man is wanted in the hit-and- run death of a Rosewood woman, Princeton police Chief Ed Lewis said today. Vela Marcelo Mendoza of North Pollock Street is wanted for questioning after a passenger in the van...Published: Oct 18, 2007 2:07 PM Full Story
Brush fire takes out three acres on city street
Two days after Gov. Mike Easley issued a statewide ban on open burning, a fire on South 11th Street took out three wooded acres, authorities say. Louis Pope of Philadelphia, Pa., was given a warning ticket for a brush fire...Published: Oct 18, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
Mother sets up fund for children
Shenita Wilder-Dancy remembers how her 8-year-old son, Andre, used to light up a room with his smile. She can see the time he put his hands over a Band-Aid on her finger and told her it would be OK. She...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Historic home set to make national debut
A Goldsboro historic home will soon get national exposure -- as will the city as a whole. This Old House magazine will feature the Molly Smith Thompson House at 111 N. Virginia St., while Our State magazine will tell Goldsboro's...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Vaccine charges increase at Health Department's clinics
The Board of Health on Wednesday approved an increase to vaccine charges at the Health Department, as officials announced they have "plenty of vaccine" on hand. The fee change comes just in time for Friday's flu clinic. Health Director James...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
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Shooting into vehicle reported Gerald Meadows of Magnolia reported his 1997 Jeep Cherokee was shot into twice at the intersection of Crawford Street and Olivia Lane, Goldsboro police said. The first shot shattered the rear window of the vehicle, then...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Suspicious fire
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Mel Powers of the Wayne County Office of Emergency Services and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Detective Robert Golimowski investigate the scene of a double-wide mobile home fire that happened shortly after 2 a.m. today on Stevens Mill...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:28 PM Full Story
County: Three centers will still take trash
After receiving multiple phone calls and faced with nearly two dozen residents at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning, county officials decided to temporarily reconsider the closing of three of the 13 solid waste convenience centers. The...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:24 PM Full Story
Don't light the fire: Rules will tighten on burning
Local folks whose back yards double as yard waste incinerators might answer to the law while a statewide ban on open burning is in effect. Normally, open burning allowances depend on whether you live in a city or town, or...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:19 PM Full Story
Investigators try to find cause of early morning blaze in county
An arson investigator with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was on scene at a suspicious Stevens Mill Road house fire this morning, authorities say. "I think it's safe to say that it's under investigation as a suspicious fire, or we...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:15 PM Full Story
On to November 6: Official results are in for primary vote
The results are in, officially. Al King and D.A. Stuart will be on the ballot for November's mayoral race, and Donnie Chatman and Jerry Broadhurst will battle it out for the District 3 City Council seat. Wayne County Board of...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
New director of nursing ready to begin next mission at Cherry
Two years ago, at age 46, Bonnie Gray was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. Today, she is ready to take over duties as Cherry Hospital's new director of nursing. But getting to this point wasn't easy. As a nurse at...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:05 PM Full Story
Fremont will reject older mobile homes now
FREMONT -- If you hope to move a mobile home into town, you will need to know its birthday. Town aldermen passed a resolution Tuesday night prohibiting new installations of mobile homes older than eight years. That took place after...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Visa issue cancels concert by Mexican folk artists
Gran Folklorico de Mexico will not perform in Goldsboro on Friday, Oct. 26, as originally planned due to its members' visas being denied. According to information the Wayne Community Concerts Association received, this is the first time in 23 years...Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
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Car window shot into Helen Whitfield of Harris Street reported someone shot her rear right-side window Monday afternoon, possibly with a BB gun, while it was parked at Central Heights School. The incident caused $300 in damages, police said....Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Arts Council photo exhibit reception Friday
The Arts Council of Wayne County will have an opening reception for its "Open Photography Exhibit" on Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. The exhibit will feature more than 100 photographs from local and North Carolina photographers, and all works...Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Parent seminar Thursday
Wayne County Public Schools' Title I program will hold a district-wide parent seminar on Thursday at the H.V. Brown Center on Poplar Street. Twelve presenters are expected to provide parents with information that can help students academically and socially, with...Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Nature Day entertainment sought
The city Parks and Recreation Department is still looking for entertainment for this Sunday's Nature Day at Stoney Creek Park. Those interested should contact Tammy Greene at 739-7491 by Thursday....Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
All dried up
News-Argus/Bobby Williams The Neuse River is seen this morning off Bill Lane Boulevard, looking south from Price’s Landing. According to the National Weather Service, the river level is only 2.4 feet, with no increase in sight. For more information...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Watering rules to change
Put away the hoses. That's the message city officials could be sending residents during the next couple of weeks as they respond to an emergency call from the governor Monday to conserve water. City Manager Joe Huffman said this morning...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Commissioners postpone animal control ordinance
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County pet owners don't have to worry about registering their cats and dogs -- at least not yet -- now that the county Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to delay any actual decision until after a...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Carver Heights student receives ASU scholarship
Nakia Atkins, a fourth-grader at Carver Heights Elementary School, beamed as he greeted each visitor to his school Monday afternoon. He knew they were there to honor him. But it was more than that, said his principal, Carole Battle, who...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
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Razor attack A Dorsey Street woman reported that a woman she knows cut her with a razor on the lower left leg after awaking her by punching her in the face, police said. Lakeisha Edwards said she was staying at...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Thompson promoted at WCC
William T. "Bill" Thompson Jr. has been promoted to associate vice president of institutional advancement at Wayne Community College. Thompson has worked at the college since 1990, following 25 years of service in the United States Air Force as a...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Mother and son face charges in theft
A Princeton mother and her son, who had just left prison in August, face felony charges for stealing less than $200 in construction goods from a Pikeville home, authorities say. Brandon Michael Boyd, 27, Linda Street, and his mother, Teresa...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Christmas Parade entries sought
The Goldsboro Jaycees' Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro. The theme of this year's parade will be "Polar Express." Entries are being accepted. To participate in the parade, an entry form must be...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools lunch menus
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Week of October 22-26 Monday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin; Lunch: sausage pizza, baked corn dog, garden peas, baked apples, pear halves, orange Tuesday -- Breakfast: ham biscuit; Lunch: toasted cheese sandwich, PBJ sandwich, veggie soup...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools will have early dismissal Wednesday
Wednesday is an early release day for students in Wayne County Public Schools. Students will be dismissed early so that employees can attend staff development workshops. Dismissal times vary by school, so parents are advised to contact individual schools for...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 15, 2007
Renovations continue downtown
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Thanks to good weather, work on the restoration of the old city hall building is ahead of schedule, according to city officials. The $4 million project begun in April is expected to be completed by February. The...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Teen, 14, sought in weekend shooting
A 14-year-old Goldsboro resident is wanted in the non-fatal shooting of a 39-year-old in a parking lot at Courtyard Circle, police say. Investigator Dave Cloutier said police have obtained charges against the juvenile, but cannot release a name yet. Cedric...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Reuel incentive package on agenda for Tuesday's commission meeting
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings Tuesday on the proposed incentive package for Reuel Inc. The first -- a routine one that involves no county money -- is for the commissioners to authorize the Wayne...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
2007 Days of Caring organizers report more lives impacted
Hands got dirty. Long hours were worked. Tears were shed. But more importantly, lives were made better -- and that's what made this year's United Way Days of Caring a success. Nearly 4,700 people, and 10 animals, were impacted through...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Local fire squads choose winner of Fire Princess title
Maybe it was the play on popular culture -- a young girl dressed in a leopard-skin skirt, emerging from a makeshift cave that her "husband" had just caught on fire. It could have been the way the capacity crowd inside...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Truck mechanic takes home top diagnostic award
Mechanic James Frain can now officially say he is among the best in the world at finding out what's wrong with garbage trucks. Frain won first place in international competition in the recent 2007 International Road-E-O held by Solid Waste...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Guardian ad litem program recognized
The state Guardian ad Litem program has received certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA). The certification recognizes that the program meets national CASA standard for operations and management. Colleen Kosinski, director of Wayne County's Guardian ad...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Habitat to welcome visitors from Guatemala
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will welcome guests from Guatemala on Thursday. For every house built in Goldsboro-Wayne County, Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne contributes a tithe to Habitat International to support builds in other countries. Habitat of Goldsboro-Wayne has...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wallace art show, train depot grand opening
WALLACE -- On Saturday, Nov. 3, the historic train depot in downtown Wallace will be transformed. More than a dozen of the area's finest artists will be on hand to showcase their creations. On display will be paintings, sculptures, photography,...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Copper theft attempt Sybil Scott, owner of Scott's Barbecue and Sauce Co. on North William Street, told police that a thief who tried to steal the copper wiring from the business's air conditioning system last week did about $1,100 in...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Barry's new bunch: TV star named honorary member of 4th Fighter Wing squadron
A younger Barry Williams might have joined the service had his warm smile not caught the eye of a Hollywood casting director. He would have, perhaps, been a member of the Coast Guard like his father. He would not have...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:11 AM Full Story
Susan Farfour to run as write-in candidate for City Council
Susan Farfour wants people in the city's fifth district to have a choice. So, when she learned that only one candidate -- the incumbent -- had filed for the race, and with a little encouragement from some friends, she decided...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:09 AM Full Story
Basketball program helping keep youth off the streets
Every Tuesday night, more than 150 young people who might otherwise have no place to hang out are shooting hoops at Goldsboro High School instead. Smart Choices for Youth, a non-profit group serving Goldsboro since 1989, is paying for "Midnight...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:08 AM Full Story
Dr. Tayloe is president-elect of American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. David Tayloe of Goldsboro Pediatrics has been named president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's largest pediatric organization. He will officially take office during the October AAP National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco, Calif., and will...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:06 AM Full Story
WCC unveils Hope Monument to local 'heroes'
From staff reports In memory of those who lit the path, a monument and brick walkway at Wayne Community College were unveiled this week. Hope Monument, a six-foot black granite monolith, is surrounded by a ring of bricks engraved with...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Memory Walk Saturday at Herman Park
A walk, honoring those who have struggled with losing their memories, will be held in Goldsboro this weekend. The sixth Neuse Regional Alzheimer's Memory Walk will kick off Saturday in Herman Park with registration at 9 a.m., followed by one-...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Workshops on saving energy Oct. 30-31
From staff reports As thermometers drop and energy prices likely start to climb, local residents and businesses can learn no-cost and low-cost ways to save on energy bills at two free educational workshop "Reducing Energy Expenses at Your Home and...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Make a Difference Day Oct. 27
Wayne County residents will be doing a variety of community service projects during Make A Difference Day 2007 on Saturday, Oct. 27. Make A Difference Day is sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network....Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 12, 2007
Ready to fry fish
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Ralph Casey, left, and George Raecher unload boxes of fish early this morning at Herman Park Center. The Wayne County Shriners are holding their annual fish fry today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and from 4...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:41 PM Full Story
Dail case won't affect eyewitness--based cases
Since the late 1990s, scrutiny of the reliability of eyewitness testimony and police lineups reached the likes of former Attorney General Janet Reno. And when Dwayne Allen Dail was exonerated in August, eyewitness reliability came to the forefront in a...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:36 PM Full Story
Plan for station closer to debut
Architect David Gall isn't in his yellow construction hat today -- at least not at Union Station. Now, he has his pencil out and is starting to turn his vision of a revitalized train station into a concrete development plan....Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:31 PM Full Story
Flat tire foils plot to steal from cars
Using a car stolen out of the Dudley area proved the downfall of two Dudley teenagers -- and a flat tire might have kept them from getting away, authorities say. James Timothy Sauls Jr., 19, Fulton Road, and John Henry...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:26 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day team wins spelling bee
Walnut Creek Country Club was abuzz Thursday night as a fight-to-the-finish word match drew to a close. The sixth annual spelling bee, hosted by the Wayne Charitable Partnership, a non-profit arm of Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, came down to...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:21 PM Full Story
Partnership reports year of helping ounty children start right
Partnership for Children of Wayne County completed another year providing a solid foundation for parents and children, local and state officials reported Thursday at the group's annual meeting. Since the partnership's inception nine years ago, the list of services has...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:17 PM Full Story
Butterfield to name post office for John Henry Wooten
Hoping to honor a man he described as a "legend," U.S. Rep G.K. Butterfield introduced legislation Wednesday to have the Cashwell Drive post office named after the former educator and Wayne County commissioner, John Henry Wooten Sr. "John Wooten was...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:13 PM Full Story
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Student charged A Goldsboro High School student faces charges for threatening a teacher Wednesday afternoon, police said. Tramaine Surrette, 17, of Courtyard Circle, threatened a teacher and attempted an assault before being subdued, according to an investigator's report. Police said...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:09 PM Full Story
Library book sale set for this weekend
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library are sponsoring their annual Fall Book Sale today through the weekend in the Gertrude Weil Auditorium at the Main Library on East Ash Street. Sale hours Saturday are 9 a.m. to 5...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:04 PM Full Story
League of Women voters forum
The League of Women Voters of Wayne County will have a candidates forum for all Wayne County races for the November election, including the sanitary district boards. The forum will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 p.m until 9...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:00 PM Full Story
Car hits cow
A Wayne County Sheriff's deputy hit a cow in his personal vehicle on Stevens Mill Road early Thursday morning, a state trooper said. Deputy Mike Biggins was headed to his job as a security officer at Wayne Memorial Hospital around...Published: Oct 12, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Auto show to benefit Children's Hospital
PRINCETON -- An auto show to raise money for the Duke Children's Hospital will be held Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at the Food Lion in Princeton. There will be food, a kids costume contest, a 50-50 drawing, race cars...Published: Oct 12, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Clarification
In a Sept. 27 story on The Village of Walnut Creek approving a plat for The Links subdivision, it was incorrectly said that the subdivision will include more than 300 homes. There will be 65 homes in the first phase...Published: Oct 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Governor gives Dwayne Dail an official 'not guilty'
Nearly a month and a half after being released from prison after serving 18 years for a crime he didn't commit, Dwayne Dail received a full pardon from Gov. Mike Easley Wednesday afternoon. The phone call -- from Chris...Published: Oct 11, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
Timeline to freedom
Sept. 4. 1987 -- A 12-year-old girl told police that a man climbed into her bedroom window in Jefferson Park and raped her. May 9, 1988 -- A Wayne County Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment against Dail...Published: Oct 11, 2007 2:07 PM Full Story
Four face charges in drug raid in Fremont
FREMONT -- Law enforcement officers have arrested four men on drug charges, with three charged after a raid Tuesday at 108 W. Mill St. Investigators said the house had been under surveillance. Fremont police Chief Ron Rawlings said his officers...Published: Oct 11, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
County department will move offices to Borden Building
Come Monday, the Wayne County Department of Social Services' child and adult protective services, and the other divisions currently housed in the annex building on U.S. 117, will reopen in their new home in downtown Goldsboro. "We're making the move...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Youth member advises board to think of teens
Ebony Hagans, 16, is tired of not having anything to do in Goldsboro. She is not in a gang. She doesn't cause trouble. She is just plain bored. The newest member of the Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission wants...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Don Davis files for John Kerr's seat in N.C. Senate
With John Kerr, Wayne County's state senator, undecided as to what his plans will be in 2008, Snow Hill Mayor Donald Davis is stepping up and has announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the position. Davis, who...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
MOC 'Bridge Builders' donate $507,000
MOUNT OLIVE--More than $507,000 was contributed to Mount Olive College last year through the efforts of Free Will Baptist churches throughout eastern North Carolina. Called "Bridge Builders," 2,081 individuals and church organizations contributed $100 or more during the 2006 annual...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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Thefts reported *Mark Russell McDowell of Fallin Bouelvard reported his 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle stolen from his apartment complex, police said. Estimated value was $5,000. *Edmund Carter and Neil Gallagher of Chevy Cadillac of Goldsboro on U.S. 70 reported $3,050 in...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tickets are Set
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Goldsboro Mayor Al King, left, and City Councilman Don Chatman wait for the official results of Tuesday's primary elections in The Corner Coffee Shop in downtown Goldsboro. King and Chatman will both face challengers in November after...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
King, Stuart get nods from voters for mayoral contest
As Mayor Al King sat in the Corner Coffee Shop Tuesday night waiting for the results of that night's primary vote, he said he knew he was going to win the primary election. What he wasn't sure of was who...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Chatman will face Broadhurst in fight for District 3 seat
As the unofficial numbers came in for the third district of Goldsboro City Council manual receipts, those in the Wayne County Board of Elections board room were still wondering which two of three candidates would be on the list for...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 39, assaults 2 teens, principal
A Johnston County high school principal was slapped in the face by an intruder who also used his belt to assault two students Tuesday morning, authorities say. Billy Ray Anderson, 39, of Bryant Pond Road, Dunn, faces charges including two...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Municipal elections will now heat up as hopefuls start fall campaigning
With one election behind them and the field now set for Goldsboro's municipal races, the Wayne County Board of Elections office is already looking ahead to November. Fortunately, interim county elections director Erin Burridge explained, with elections director Gary...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
One in custody from MO drug raid
MOUNT OLIVE -- One of three suspects not captured in Friday's raid is now in custody, Mount Olive police officials said. Police Maj. Brian Rhodes said Danielle Deboris Vann, 26, turned himself in at the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Tuesday...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Five county businesses named top N.C. earners
Five Wayne County companies are being recognized this month by a leading state business magazine for their places among the state's top earners. For at least the second year in a row, all five businesses were ranked among North...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Man stabbed during robbery on William St.
A Clayton man told police he drove all the way home from Goldsboro before realizing he suffered a serious stab wound at a North William street convenience store, an investigator says. Gary Devon Dudley, of South Moore Street, Clayton reported...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Picking candidates - polls are open until 7:30 p.m.
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Wayne County Board of Elections Precinct Assistant Steve Meadows hands a ballot to Sue Ballenger at the WAGES building on Royall Avenue as she and her husband, Paul, prepare to vote in today’s primary municipal election. As...Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Cherry Hospital earns clear state review
With Cherry Hospital no longer having to worry about having its certification as a Medicare and Medicaid provider being revoked, a survey team from the state Division of Health Service Regulation returned last week -- three days after the de-certification...Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Company will add 350 more jobs here
One of Wayne County's newest industrial residents, AAR Cargo Systems, announced Monday that it plans to grow its Goldsboro facility by more than 350 more jobs than originally planned. The corporation, which moved to Goldsboro in 2006, originally intended the...Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Water use rules keep shortage in check
Goldsboro city water hasn't dried up yet, but officials are warning that conservation is not a luxury -- it is a necessity if residents want to stay out of extreme drought and much-stricter regulations. If rain continues to fall, and...Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Hospital wins lawsuit claiming wrongful death in ER diagnosis
A Goldsboro area man's death in Wayne Memorial Hospital's emergency room wasn't caused by negligence of a doctor or other employees, a jury found. A malpractice suit filed against the hospital and an emergency room doctor ended Friday when a...Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Rotary Club members work on project in Chile for orthopedic patients
Drs. Bob and Charlotte Campbell of Goldsboro originally went to Chile to catch fish. Instead, they caught a plan -- one that is enabling the Three Eagles Rotary Club in Goldsboro to help an island people who suffer in large...Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Warsaw prepares for parade
Organizers are gearing up for Warsaw's 87th consecutive Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 10. The day's events will kick off with a memorial service at 10 a.m. in Veterans Park, with the parade scheduled to follow at 11 a.m....Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Breen joins Habitat for Humanity staff
Rochelle Breen has joined the staff of Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne as a one-year AmeriCorps member. She brings organizational skills from her previous non-profit experience with Youth Missions Organization in Sacramento., Calif. She says she was attracted to the...Published: Oct 9, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 8, 2007
River's past, present and future
News-Argus/Greg Sousa A view of the Neuse River from a lookout at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. For more information see The eye of the Neuse....Published: Oct 8, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
The eye of the Neuse
Wayne County's relationship with its 41-mile stretch of the Neuse River is, at best, complicated. For many residents the river is a source of enjoyment -- a place to swim and boat -- while some can remember its fish serving...Published: Oct 8, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Search continues in Mount Olive sting
MOUNT OLIVE -- Police are still searching for three suspects tied to drug possession, manufacturing and sales charges, two days after five others were arrested as part of Operation Clean Streets. Mount Olive and Goldsboro police officers joined with agents...Published: Oct 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Hospital staff ready in case hurricane hits
Shutting down services at a hospital is not an option, so officials at Wayne Memorial make it their business to be ready for any type of emergency. Patient care cannot be interrupted, so back-up generators are constantly tested and massive...Published: Oct 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
He's the top duck in decoys
Duck decoy carving expert Tommy Rogers of Snow Hill will carry about a dozen of his students' decoys to regional competition this weekend. Rogers recently trained seven duck carvers with grant money from the National Endowment for the Arts. He...Published: Oct 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
MOC lunch-and-learn series aims to help gardeners, landscapers
The Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at Mount Olive College is sponsoring a lunch-and-learn series as an outreach to the surrounding community. Entitled "Growing to Serve You," Dr. Sandra Maddox, associate director of the business center, said, "The series will...Published: Oct 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
'Diamonds in the Ruff' saving unwanted dogs
After years of seeing abandoned, abused and neglected dogs at the Wayne County Animal Shelter, sisters Susan Wheeler and Terri Moore decided to take action. They individually started to rescue puppies and dogs from the shelter, providing proper vet care...Published: Oct 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Mayoral hopefuls battling for spots
Goldsboro voters will decide Tuesday who will battle for the chance to represent them in the mayor's office this fall. Three candidates will be vying for the two open spots on the ballot. Voters will decide which two when the...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:42 AM Full Story
Multiple arrests made in Mount Olive raid
MOUNT OLIVE -- C.J. Weaver wanted his team to be prepared for anything -- a firefight, guard dogs, chases. So the Mount Olive police detective met with 30-plus local, state and federal law enforcement officers a few hours before Operation...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:33 AM Full Story
New rules could alter questions by officers
When police interview a suspect, they don't start with the hard questions first. It's called establishing rapport -- making an interview subject feel more comfortable with the investigator. And there's some question as to whether a new law might have...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:28 AM Full Story
Committee, community start another conversation on youths
Edna J. Turner wonders why efforts to combat youth violence are divided along political lines. Ms. Turner was at Goldsboro Public Library on Saturday, taking part in the Committee to Save the Children and Nesti Inc.'s conversation about youth crime...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:26 AM Full Story
Chatman will battle challengers for ballot
Residents in the third City Council district have three choices on the primary election ballot this year -- incumbent Donnie R. Chatman Sr. and challengers Jerry Broadhurst and Constance Foy Nixon. And on Tuesday, they will decide which two will...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:24 AM Full Story
Is city going to be ready if a hurricane hits?
Carlton Parks can tell you what a hurricane might leave in its wake. The Goldsboro Fire Department captain was one of the few on the streets after Hurricane Floyd left much of the city under water. "It was bad --...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:22 AM Full Story
Duplin approves incentive package
KENANSVILLE -- Thankful for the more than 100 jobs provided by Menlo Logistics Inc., the Duplin County Board of Commissioners wasted no time this week approving a $210,000 incentive package for the distribution and warehousing company located along U.S. 117...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:20 AM Full Story
Salvation Army seeks donors for 'Stuff a Stocking'
For the past 21 years, churches, civic groups and other organizations have taken part in helping the local Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary with its Christmas Stocking Project. And the auxiliary is once again calling on Wayne area residents to help....Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:18 AM Full Story
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Missing persons *Jamika Shamone Car-michale, 15, O'Berry Center Road, was reported missing by her mother, Temeeka Honey, Thursday at 10:15 p.m. Ms. Carmichale is described as black, 4 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 120 pounds, with black hair and...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:16 AM Full Story
High school talent takes center stage at fair competition
Thursday night's audience clapped, stomped and even danced along with some of the acts at the ninth- through 12th-grade talent show. Acts ranged from drum and guitar solos to clogging and step team performances. One of the first up in...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:14 AM Full Story
Senior health fair Wednesday
A senior health fair will be held Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Wayne County Agricultural Center at the corner of Chestnut and George streets. Flu shots and pneumonia shots will be available. Flu shots will be...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:12 AM Full Story
Goldsboro native honored as Air Force Spouse of the Year for Washington area
Michale C. Newton, a native of Goldsboro, received the Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award for the Virginia-Maryland-Washington, D.C., area. She is the daughter of Linwood and Betty Cherry of Dudley and the granddaughter of the late...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:10 AM Full Story
Flu clinic at county Health Department Oct. 19
A flu clinic will be held Friday, Oct. 19 at the Wayne County Health Department from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. However, in order to promote faster processing, individuals are requested to report as follows per...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:07 AM Full Story
Talent takes stage at 2007 county fair
Some played difficult numbers on the piano, while others belted out well-known tunes. Still more did challenging gymnastic routines. All of the younger participants in the talent show at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair were winners just for having enough...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Carver students chosen for state elementary chorus
MOUNT OLIVE -- Two Carver Elementary School students have been chosen to sing in the N.C. Music Educators "Elementary Honors Chorus" next month. Elizabeth Vaughan, a fifth-grader, and Zachary Price, a fourth-grader, were chosen from more than 450 students across...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Health board needs nurse representative
The Wayne County Board of Health is accepting applications for a nurse representative. Board members serve a three-year term and can serve up to three terms, for a total of nine years. It is the members' responsibility to make health-related...Published: Oct 7, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 5, 2007
Charles B. Aycock
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber A showcase at his birthplace in Wayne County displays the pen former North Carolina Gov. Charles B. Aycock used to sign his oath of office on Jan. 15, 1901, as well as the walking stick he used...Published: Oct 5, 2007 2:31 PM Full Story
What's the fuss about Charles B. Aycock
Almost a week after state treasurer and gubernatorial candidate Richard Moore decided to attack Gov. Charles B. Aycock -- a favored Wayne County son -- for his segregationist views during his term in office in 1900, Wayne County residents are...Published: Oct 5, 2007 2:24 PM Full Story
Gov. Charles B. Aycock historical perspective
Gov. Charles B. Aycock was a segregationist. On that point there seems to be little debate. However, that's not all the Wayne County native was. He was also North Carolina's education governor -- a fact that Moore seemed to ignore...Published: Oct 5, 2007 2:19 PM Full Story
Public schools respond to rise in autism
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism over the last decade and with it, the need to provide specialized teachers, Wayne County Public Schools officials say. The once-rare disorder is becoming more prevalent...Published: Oct 5, 2007 2:14 PM Full Story
Arnold Jones to run for Superior Court Judge
Arnold O. Jones II has announced that he will run for the Wayne County senior resident Superior Court judge's seat in 2008. Jones, 42, the son of the late Judge Arnold Jones, will officially kick off his campaign Oct. 29...Published: Oct 5, 2007 2:09 PM Full Story
Eight champions earn honors at fair spelling bee
One by one, the students nervously walked up to the microphone. Each received his or her word to spell. One by one they were eliminated. Until all that were left were eight champions -- one for each grade level. That...Published: Oct 5, 2007 2:04 PM Full Story
Horses, mules and donkeys take center stage at the fair
It was family feud night in the horse ring at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Thursday night. Sister competed against sister. Mothers stood toe-to-toe with their children. And a wife looked for revenge against her husband. For a moment, Thursday...Published: Oct 5, 2007 2:01 PM Full Story
Students compete at the fair's Auto Mechanics Vocational Competition
Splash through a puddle with this brake rotor installed, and you might find yourself with a broken-down vehicle, 16-year-old Tyler Holmes said. Students had the brake rotors in front of them at one station in the Auto Mechanics Vocational Competition...Published: Oct 5, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
WCC Foundation scholarships open
New and returning students who plan to attend Wayne Community College for the spring 2008 semester may apply for Foundation of Wayne Community College scholarships through the end of October. Scholarship applications are available in the Foundation office in the...Published: Oct 5, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Revolutionary War espionage to be topic of October 16 lecture
"Espionage in the American Revolution" will be the topic of Conway J. Rose's program Oct. 16 at the Wayne County Public Library. It will be held in the Gertrude Weil Auditorium at 7 p.m. Rose will discuss how espionage was...Published: Oct 5, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Environmental workshop to be held October 17 at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dr. Dan Gall, environmental science coordinator and associate professor of geology and archaeology at Mount Olive College, will give a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from noon until 1 p.m. in the Hennessee Room of the Lois...Published: Oct 5, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Educators planning 'McTeachers' night October 16
School staffs and teachers will soon put on aprons and play host to their students and parents as part of "McTeachers' Night" at McDonalds restaurants around the county. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the one-night fundraiser will support the schools by...Published: Oct 5, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Camp out Carolina
Earth Share of North Carolina, a coalition of 63 non-profit organizations working to protect the environment is calling on people to show their support by camping out the night of Oct. 19. Whether you pitch a tent in the backyard...Published: Oct 5, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Firm earns millions in base contracts
A Goldsboro construction company was recently awarded a contract it says will keep more than $23 million right here in Wayne County. Daniels and Daniels beat out national competition for the project, one that will culminate in the construction of...Published: Oct 4, 2007 2:28 PM Full Story
County will weigh incentive grant for Reuel Inc.
Meeting Tuesday morning, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted to schedule two public hearings -- one for its next meeting on Oct. 16 and one on Nov. 6. The first, which will begin at 9:15 a.m., will be to...Published: Oct 4, 2007 2:22 PM Full Story
Coverage for mental health care examined
With the stigmas surrounding mental illnesses continuing to lessen and more and more people seeking services, the state General Assembly took the large step this year of passing legislation to require insurance companies to improve their coverage of mental health...Published: Oct 4, 2007 2:16 PM Full Story
Just around a fair corner, a bit of history
An 8-year-old boy spent most of his Wednesday afternoon staring down at the concrete floors inside one of the Wayne County Fairgrounds' exhibit buildings. Lucas Hoffman looked up shortly after his mother, Liza, passed the Christmas trees on display. "I...Published: Oct 4, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
Legislator speaks to city youth council
State Rep. Tricia Cotham started in politics at an age when most of her contemporaries were more worried about boys having cooties and playing kickball at recess, she told members of the Goldsboro Mayor's Youth Council Wednesday. At age 10,...Published: Oct 4, 2007 2:06 PM Full Story
Exhibits offer look at growers' produce
The strong aroma of tobacco leaves fills the exhibit area. A huge watermelon catches a visitor's eye first thing. All around are colorful fruits and vegetables. It's part of the agricultural display at this year's county fair. One of the...Published: Oct 4, 2007 2:01 PM Full Story
Mom organizes vigil for those who mourn child
Alittle more than a year ago, Wendy Womble was getting ready for the birth of her third child, a daughter. It would have been the first little girl born into her husband's family in two decades, she said. September 2006...Published: Oct 4, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Jenkins takes first at national golf event
Alan Jenkins, a Special Olympics athlete from Goldsboro, recently participated in the 2007 National Golf Invitational in both individual and team events. Part of the 11-member North Carolina golf team, he also competed in the individual skills division at the...Published: Oct 4, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Rodeo makes return to county fair
The lights were bright, the energy high. The audience was ready to see dirt fly. Words from Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" rang out over the loudspeakers, evoking memories of "Top Gun," but these weren't riders in the sky. They were...Published: Oct 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Digging Up a New Spot
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Marjorie Britt, left, Sandy Davis and Wayne County Animal Control director Justin Scally let the dogs do the work at Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony for the new animal shelter on Clingman Street. For more information see New shelter...Published: Oct 3, 2007 2:30 PM Full Story
Attorney wants IQ numbers for suspect in 2005 murder
A man accused of a summer 2005 murder in Mount Olive needs an evaluation to see if he is intelligent enough to stand trial, his court-appointed attorney says. Richard Lee Swinson, 27, had been scheduled for arraignment Tuesday before Senior...Published: Oct 3, 2007 2:25 PM Full Story
$44 million lowest cost for jail plan, study finds
Faced with a jail that routinely holds about 50 more prisoners than it was built for, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners listened Tuesday morning to two possible solutions -- either renovate and expand the existing facility or build a...Published: Oct 3, 2007 2:20 PM Full Story
New animal shelter is on the way
It might have been the size of the crowd watching and cheering. Or it could have been the fact that several had been told to stop playing in the dirt while the officials made their remarks. But whatever the reason,...Published: Oct 3, 2007 2:16 PM Full Story
Neighbor charged in timber theft
A Rosewood area man is accused of cutting down $250,000 worth of a neighbor's trees and selling some of the timber, authorities say. Don Twiggs, 54, Howell Road, Goldsboro, is charged with obtaining property by false pretenses, Wayne County Sheriff's...Published: Oct 3, 2007 2:12 PM Full Story
Bakers battle for honors in fair pie contest
Ruby Thornton awoke at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday for one reason -- to bake for the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. It was the day of the annual pie contest, and she was not about to miss it. "I started entering so...Published: Oct 3, 2007 2:07 PM Full Story
Residents upset over proposed fees on animals in Duplin
MOUNT OLIVE -- Hunters and pet owners from across Duplin County converged on the Oak Wolfe Fire Station outside of Mount Olive Monday night -- some because they didn't like the idea of being hit with another tax and some...Published: Oct 3, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Candidates for mayor, council speak out at NAACP forum
Candidates for Goldsboro's mayoral and city hall races answered prepared questions at Goldsboro Public Library Tuesday night, in a session sponsored by the local chapter of the NAACP. Mayor Al King had to leave after a few questions, but voiced...Published: Oct 3, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Wayne County fair results
MONDAY Vocational competition Carpentry: Ethan Ipod, Charles B. Aycock High School Health occupations spelling bee: Amanda Holland, Charles B. Aycock High School TUESDAY Salute to senior citizens Outstanding senior citizen: Jimmie Head of Eureka Youngest grandparent: Barbara Malpass of Faison,...Published: Oct 3, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
County seniors get their day at the fair
Senior citizens cut loose at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Tuesday afternoon. They turned out for the salute to senior citizens event, "Spotlighting Seniors." It was sponsored by the Wayne County Extension and Community Association. Four contestants competed for the...Published: Oct 3, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Public record
Sexual assault A woman living on Eleventh Street reported being sexually assaulted by a 39-year-old man she knows at her home on Monday afternoon, Police Investigator Dave Cloutier said....Published: Oct 3, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Bentonville living history Saturday
A demonstration of open-hearth cooking will be part of a living history demonstration Saturday at Bentonville Battleground. The Fall Civilian Living History Programwill be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. In addition, there will be discussions of the hardships...Published: Oct 3, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Their day at the fair
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Students from Northwest Elementary pause for a moment to look at some prize-winning squash during their visit to the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Monday afternoon. Hundreds of students got their chance for a special behind-the-scenes tour at...Published: Oct 2, 2007 2:26 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council adds $20,000 to this year's budget
Goldsboro City Council allotted more money for demolishing rundown city structures, and made arrangements to make interest payments on the rebirth of another at its meeting Monday night. Council members learned that with construction of the new Paramount Theatre getting...Published: Oct 2, 2007 2:22 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council Council - other business
In other business, council approved a lease of a city-owned vacant lot on Arrington Bridge Road to Williams Farms Inc. for farming purposes. Council also set a public hearing for Oct. 22's council meeting to allow citizens to discuss whether...Published: Oct 2, 2007 2:17 PM Full Story
U.S. 117 gets OK to allow trucks
A few months after the first tickets began appearing, the new U.S. 117 bypass is once again open for business for truckers hauling trailers more than 48 feet long. On Friday, a committee of the Federal Highway Administration approved the...Published: Oct 2, 2007 2:13 PM Full Story
Mount Olive sets new rules on riding horses in town
MOUNT OLIVE -- Don't form a posse. No more wild riding. And you might want to find an oversized pooper-scooper. Mount Olive Town Board members tightened the reigns on local horseback riders Monday, passing an ordinance they say will "protect"...Published: Oct 2, 2007 2:08 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Town Board discusses resurfacing, honors firefighters
MOUNT OLIVE -- Residents along Crest Drive might soon have relief from bumpy drives to and from their homes, as Mount Olive Town Board members discussed resurfacing the 200 block of the road at their meeting Monday. Town Manager Charles...Published: Oct 2, 2007 2:04 PM Full Story
Celia James named Principal of the Year
For the second time in eight years, Meadow Lane Elementary School principal Celia James has been named Wayne County Public Schools' "Wachovia Principal of the Year." Mrs. James has more than 34 years experience in education. She began her career...Published: Oct 2, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Public record
Dog dragged by car A woman reported her boyfriend tied her dog to the back of a Buick Regal and dragged the animal along Highland Avenue around 11 p.m. Sunday, police said. Trucker Kevin Collier Posey, 20, North Drive, is...Published: Oct 2, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Pikeville fire rates reduced
PIKEVILLE -- As of Monday, it's cheaper to insure a house against fire in the Pikeville-Pleasant Grove Fire District, the fire chief said. After an April inspection by the N.C. Office of the State Fire Marshal's Department of Insurance, the...Published: Oct 2, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools lunch menus
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Week of October 8-12 Monday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin; Lunch: pepperoni pizza, baked corn dog, steamed broccoli, corn on the cob, applesauce, orange Tuesday -- Breakfast: apple turnover; Lunch: taco w/cheese, salsa & spanish rice, chicken...Published: Oct 2, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Charity cars campaign seeking donations
A campaign to obtain and refurbish motor vehicles to donate to victims of domestic abuse is seeking donations this month, which is both National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Car Care Month. Organizers had hoped to have a half-dozen...Published: Oct 2, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 1, 2007
First Derby Rolls
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Cutline For more information see Crashing to claim 'king of the heaps'....Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Official will ask for more demolition funds
Roofs are rotting. Floors are falling apart. Windows are worn and wrecked. And the dilapidated houses and buildings will stay that way for now -- at least until Chief Building Inspector Ed Cianfarra receives more money from the city to...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Jobless rate hits seasonal low level
As expected, Wayne County's unemployment rate dropped in August, matching the state average of 4.7 percent. After reaching a high of 5.5 percent in July (the state was at 5 percent), Wayne's rate plummeted in August, due largely to a...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Providers identified for errors in service
The mental health private provider network in Wayne County is in the process of being shaken up, but Eastpointe Director Ken Jones said he is not too worried about any potential adverse effects on the client base. Currently, the network...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Crashing to claim 'king of the heaps'
Seven days ago Larry Lane of Dudley was lying in a hospital bed, having just undergone colon surgery. On Sunday, ignoring the pain and the stitches, he was sitting, helmet on, in his demolition derby car listening to the final-round...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Weekend fair results
SATURDAY Open junior beef heifer show Grand champion: Colleen Jones of Kinston Reserve grand champion: Billy Lewis of Walstonburg Showmanship ages 9 through 11: Wyatt Scott of Lucama Showmanship ages 12 through 14: Colleen Jones of Kinston Showmanship ages 15...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Commission will get look at jail study at meeting
After voicing concerns at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners last meeting in September about the recent spate of short agendas, Commissioner Andy Anderson shouldn't have any complaints on Tuesday as the group faces a jam-packed meeting, highlighted by a...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
New first sergeant takes over Goldsboro post
Dealing with speeding drivers and accidents is about the same today as it was in 1989 -- it's the way things are handled afterward that's different. So says Jerry Burton, the new first sergeant at the Wayne County Highway Patrol...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Raleigh girl takes top spot in hog show
Emma See of Raleigh swept the junior market hog show at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Friday, earning two blue ribbons before being named grand champion of the event. The 12-year-old, whose grandfather raises pigs, said she has been showing...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating these reports: *Charles Knight of South Slocumb Street reported a break-in at a residence Friday night. Attempts were made to enter through a front door, but the security bar was in place, so instead a...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
GTP adds transportation director
KINSTON -- A former senior U.S. Navy officer with an aviation background has been appointed to the post of transportation director at the N. C. Global TransPark, a new position at the GTP. Randy Robb will take major responsibility for...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fire Department prevention store at mall Saturday
The Goldsboro Fire Department will kick off Fire Prevention Week with the opening of the Fire Prevention Store in the Berkley Mall on Saturday at 10 a.m. On the opening day, firefighters will be featuring an expo in the parking...Published: Oct 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story