Tuesday, May 25, 2004
A love of the game
News-Argus/Phyllis Moore Jacob rounds third base on the T-ball field as his father, Tony Coley, walks behind. For more information see Jacob Coley finds way to play his favorite sport....Published: May 25, 2004 2:05 PM Full Story
City falls short by nearly $1 million in sewer, water fund
Goldsboro's water and sewer fund is facing a deficit of nearly $1 million, and if that debt is carried over into the next fiscal year, the city might not be able to sell sewer bonds to finance a recent...Published: May 25, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
Houses in Golsboro, Seven Sprngs raided, closed
Two houses in Wayne County have been closed after weekend raids by state Alcohol Law Enforcement agents. Nine people were arrested and charged with liquor or gambling violations, and more than $16,540 worth of property and cash was seized...Published: May 25, 2004 2:04 PM Full Story
15-year-old girl charged with having gun at school
MOUNT OLIVE -- A 15-year-old girl from Mount Olive has been charged by Wayne County sheriff's deputies with felony possession of a handgun on school grounds. The students were checked Friday with a metal detector before they entered the Southern...Published: May 25, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
Jones says North Carolina bases are in strong position
KINSTON -- U.S. Rep. Walter Jones had encouraging words Monday on the future of the military bases in eastern North Carolina. "They are in a very strong position," said Jones. That was good news to those attending a symposium at...Published: May 25, 2004 2:03 PM Full Story
More diverse economy is seen
KINSTON -- As the state's economy changes, business and political leaders in eastern North Carolina are looking for ways to attract high-tech businesses. The state's eastern region is making the transition from a predominantly agricultural base to being more...Published: May 25, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Tip leads to arrest in bank robbery
An anonymous call to Crime Stoppers helped Goldsboro police arrest a man for last week's bank robbery. The call, which came in over the weekend, provided enough information, Sgt. David Kelly said today, so that investigators could look for the...Published: May 25, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Jacob Coley finds way to play his favorite sport, to the cheers of fans
"Jacob!" "Jacob!" "Jacob!" The chant escalates as the 7-year-old boy on the T-ball field rounds third base and rolls home. The cheers rise from his teammates, those watching on the sidelines, and even from the opposing team. It would...Published: May 25, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Briefly
Memorial Day service Wayne County veterans are planning a Memorial Day service for Monday. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the auditorium at Wayne Community College. The event is sponsored by the Wayne County Veterans and Patriot Coalition....Published: May 25, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Public records
Marijuana plants found Thirty-one small marijuana plants have been destroyed near Seven Springs by authorities after an anonymous tip to Goldsboro-Wayne County Crime Stoppers. The seedlings were about four inches tall and were ready to be transplanted to permanent locations....Published: May 25, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Gateway passes budget with little fanfare
The Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority passed its annual budget Monday with little fanfare. No one showed to make public comments. The total budget, including both the rural and urban sides, comes to $1.9 million. The budget is a little higher...Published: May 25, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Rosewood Cub Pack earns name with community support
Cub Scout Pack 258 at Rosewood is earning a name for itself with an ambitious schedule of service projects. In April, the group won a national award for helping the M.E.R.C.I. disaster recovery organization pack boxes to send to...Published: May 25, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Blood supply is at critical level
Blood is desperately needed in Wayne County. Supplies are at critical levels throughout the nation and Wayne County is down to less than three days' supply, said Don Best, blood services director for the Wayne County Chapter of the...Published: May 25, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Bloodmobile schedule
The June Bloodmobile schedule for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross is as follows: *June 4: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. *June 8: Red Cross Chapter House, 600...Published: May 25, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story