Tuesday, April 6, 2004
Annexation opponents take fight to City Hall
Opponents to the city's proposed annexation packed City Hall on Monday, filling not only council chambers but spilling over into two other board rooms. More than 300 people showed up, many waving anti-annexation signs. News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Mayor Al King...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Criticism of school board answered
School board members say they are upset by innuendoes and misinformation about the school system that is coming from disgruntled community groups. Ever since the Wayne County board announced its $82.5 million construction plan two weeks ago, the school...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Woman killed in wreck; son hospitalized
A 36-year-old woman from Goldsboro was killed Monday night in a collision at Pikes Crossroads, the intersection of N.C. 581 and Pikeville-Princeton Road, the Highway Patrol reported. The victim was identified as Antonia Venise Procter of 501 S. Harding Drive....Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Wayne youth to present livestock at annual event
About 80 young people will be showing off their prized possessions this year at the 56th Annual Wayne County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. The event will be April 13-14 at the Wayne Regional Fairground's livestock arena. It is sponsored...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
No Pikeville rate increase for out-of-town residents planned
PIKEVILLE -- Out-of-town residents do not have to worry about an increase in their electrical rates for the time being. The town board voted unanimously Monday to absorb the 1.2 percent rate hike. Mayor Tony Medlin established a committee...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Developer's letter to city intended to put rumors to rest
In a letter to Goldsboro City Council members, developer Bill Lane tried Monday to put rumors about his involvement in a proposed annexation to rest. Lane summarized the events surrounding the development and growth of Lane Farms and Lane...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Princeton town board agrees to penalty for sewer violations
PRINCETON -- The Princeton town board agreed Monday night to pay a state-imposed $1,892 penalty for three recent sewer plant violations caused by excessive rain. Mayor Don Rains said the town had been notified in a letter from the...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
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Fire damages home A fire today heavily damaged a one-floor home at 114 Sandy Drive. Goldsboro police are investigating, a fire official said. "It looked suspicious," said Assistant Fire Chief Ray Boyette, who noted that the owner had been away...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
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Lighthouse update The Lighthouse of Wayne County has temporarily closed its thrift store, Etcetera, at 205 E. Walnut St. The organization will continue to accept donations of cleaning supplies, toys, office supplies and toiletries, but asks that any other donations...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Princeton police cars run up high gas bills
PRINCETON -- Rising gas prices are affecting the Princeton Police Department, says Chief Eddie Lewis. Lewis told Monday night's monthly town board meeting that the town's gas bill for two police cars was $446 in March. He said his...Published: Apr 6, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Wayne County Democrats to hold caucus April 17
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold its presidential preference caucus at the county courthouse Saturday, April 17, even though John Kerry has locked up the nomination. The statewide caucus is being held because the primary elections were delayed...Published: Apr 6, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Mount Olive approves alley improvements
MOUNT OLIVE -- Rick Kraft's design to improve an alley beside his studio downtown is approved, but not without much discussion and a split vote. Kraft addressed the town's concerns about access to James Street for emergency workers and...Published: Apr 6, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story