Sunday, February 1, 2004
The Battle of Goldsborough Bridge
News-Argus/Brent Hood Union infantry soldiers, foreground, ready themselves to enter the battle as the battery companies clear the way with cannon fire during a re-enactment of the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge on Saturday in the Old Waynesborough Village. The...Published: Feb 1, 2004 8:23 AM Full Story
Hundreds gather for re-enactment of Battle of Goldsborough Bridge
Few people in Wayne County know that Goldsboro was the site of a fierce Civil War battle in 1862. But Saturday about 500 people heard a about the Battle of Goldsborough Bridge and then saw soldiers re-enact the battle...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:03 AM Full Story
Jimmy Bryan excited about new council seat
Offices for City Councilman-Elect Jimmy Bryan's business are right behind the water tower in downtown Goldsboro. It's no coincidence that Bryan, who is scheduled to be sworn in Monday as the city's newest councilman, chose downtown over the industrial...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Bryan's swearing-in; Rhodes to be honored
Jimmy Bryan's swearing-in ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Monday in council chambers in City Hall. Before the swearing-in, the Goldsboro City Council will present a resolution of appreciation to Councilman Rhodes for his 16 years of service. After...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Seven Springs breaks ground on CSS Neuse replica
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Volunteers committed Friday to building a replica of the C.S.S. Neuse, a Civil War ironclad boat that was built along the banks of what is now called Seven Springs. Students, town leaders and volunteers gathered at...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Rosewood cheerleader to go to Pro Bowl
Olivia Neal of the Rosewood community is on her way to perform at the National Football League Pro Bowl game at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The game will be broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, on ESPN. The...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Air Force band to present free concert
MOUNT OLIVE -- The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will present an evening of musical entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Mount Olive College Hall. The concert is being sponsored by the Goldsboro News-Argus and...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Red Cross to teach abduction prevention
Wayne County Red Cross volunteers will be going into the public schools during March and April to teach more than 9,000 children about abduction prevention and first aid. The Home Alone program will be given to children in grades...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Volunteer Wayne
Volunteer Wayne offers opportunities to serve Wayne County for all ages. This service is provided by Volunteer Wayne and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Wayne Community College. Contact Joy Pearce at 735-5151, extension 336, for more information....Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Three students nominated to Naval Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. REP. Walter B. Jones has nominated three Wayne County high school students to military academies. Rosewood High School senior Joshua Allen and Jerome Frederick Jr. of Southern Wayne High School were nominated to both the United...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:02 AM Full Story
Wayne County Court
Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Odell Kareem Copeland, 23, South Baker Street, Eureka, possession of cocaine, 56 days active, four to five months suspended, 24 months supervised probation (six months intensive probation), $100...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Student news
Five area residents have been named to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities" at Barton College in Wilson. Students are nominated by college faculty based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Public records
Dog bites crook A residential break-in during which the homeowner's dog attacked the thief and was, in turn, assaulted has been chosen by Goldsboro-Wayne County Crime Stoppers as its latest "Crime of the Week." The break-in occurred between 6 p.m....Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Neuse River study would include Wayne
The central section of the Neuse River basin, which includes Wayne County, has been selected for a study designed to protect the water quality of the river. North Carolina's Clean Water Management Trust Fund has awarded $300,000 to the Conservation...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Mozingo named Mount Olive Rescuer of the Year
MOUNT OLIVE -- Phyllis Mozingo is the 2003 Rescue Person of the Year for Mount Olive's emergency services squad. Ms. Mozingo has been with the Mount Olive squad four years. She spent many a night at the squad building...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Lt. Col. Converse promoted
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Lt. Col. Richard "Rick" H. Converse has assumed command of the 2nd Communications Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. He is the son of Roland and Royann Converse of Goldsboro and is a...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:01 AM Full Story
Briefly
'Mockingbird' trivia In support of "Wayne County Reads," the Goldsboro News-Argus is sponsoring a weekly trivia contest about "To Kill A Mockingbird." Submit guesses on paper at our office, 310 N. Berkeley Blvd., or mail them to Trivia Contest, Goldsboro...Published: Feb 1, 2004 2:00 AM Full Story