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
Public record
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