Friday, March 7, 2008
Opening night
News-Argus/Greg Sousa A crowd waits outside the entrance to the Paramount Theatre on Thursday night before the opening of the musical “Oklahoma!” being put on by Stagestruck. It was the first performance in the newly rebuilt theater, which was...Published: Mar 7, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Eastpointe director says state mental health system 'on right track'
Amidst all of the focus on mental health reforms and Gov. Mike Easley's proposed adjustments Tuesday, Eastpointe Director Ken Jones said that overall, he thinks the new secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services has the mental...Published: Mar 7, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
Men's conference set for Saturday
Given the opportunity, men will usually step up and try to become better men, says one Goldsboro minister. It's like "iron sharpening iron," said Rev. Bill Wilson, pastor of The Lord's Table on Parkway Drive. "A man will never be...Published: Mar 7, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
Coram files for register of deeds
Deciding on the last day of candidate filing to run in the Democratic primary for the Wayne County Register of Deeds seat in May, Constance Coram explained that she was motivated out of a desire to give back to her...Published: Mar 7, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
County facilities head named
With a 10-year facilities plan in the works and a long-range comprehensive plan about to be adopted, Wayne County Manager Lee Smith is spending the first few months of 2008 rounding out his executive leadership team. Early this week, one...Published: Mar 7, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
N.C. Wesleyan president to resign
North Carolina Wesleyan College President Dr. Ian D. C. Newbould has announced he is stepping down effective June 30 to accept the position of President of Richmond, The American International University in London. Newbould, who served as Wesleyan's president since...Published: Mar 7, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
City of Goldsboro honored by Arbor Day Foundation
For the 10th consecutive year, Goldsboro has been named a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. The city has met the four standards to become such a community -- having...Published: Mar 7, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story