Pickle Drop Prep

News-Argus/Bobby Williams IT'S TONIGHT: Mt. Olive Pickle Co. employees Tim May, left, and Pete Evrard check the large plastic pickle that will be used during the annual New Year's Pickle Drop tonight at 7 p.m. at the corner of...

Published: Dec 31, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story

A love lost

For 32 years, Gail Hargrove has honored and cherished the memory of the man she pledged her life to, remaining the wife -- the widow -- of Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Hargrove. A whirlwind affair, the pair dated for...

Published: Dec 31, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story

Kerr says there's still work to do

With state Sen. John Kerr set to retire at the end of the upcoming short session, potential replacements are already circling for his seat. But, the 20-year legislative veteran noted, he is not done yet. "I'm going to be...

Published: Dec 31, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story

Driver killed in morning collision

The grandfather of a Goldsboro firefighter is dead following a two-car crash on Interstate 795 near Cherry Hospital, police say. Police were not releasing names in the accident, which happened about 8:45 a.m. Monday, police Capt. Grayham Keesler said....

Published: Dec 31, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story

Public Record

Charges The Goldsboro Police Department reported these charges: *Janete Malanrod, 21, North William Street, no operator's license, $1,000 bond. *Jesus Hernandez Nava, 23, Odum Road, Lumberton, drive while license revoked, speeding, $500 bond. *Tobey Steven Blankinship, 29, East Beech Street,...

Published: Dec 31, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story

closings, etc

From staff reports All city, county, state and federal offices will be closed New Year's Day and revelers planning a big night tonight should plan ahead and have a designated driver in place because law enforcement officials say they will...

Published: Dec 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story