Friday, June 25, 2004
It's a butterfly world
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit There are more than 20,000 varieties of butterflies around the world, and Wayne County is home to several of those varieties. This butterfly was photographed on the grass at Herman Park in Goldsboro....Published: Jun 25, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
School cuts coming? Superintendent says funding order will cause reductions
The Wayne County superintendent of schools said today that a requirement to raise teacher supplemental pay will lead to cuts in programs and teachers. Superintendent Steven Taylor said that if the request is implemented, the school board will be...Published: Jun 25, 2004 2:02 PM Full Story
Col. Holmes to take command of 4th Wing
A new commander of the 4th Fighter Wing will be arriving in August. Col. James Holmes has been assigned to replace the current commander, Brig. Gen. Eric J. Rosborg, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Rosborg has been the 4th...Published: Jun 25, 2004 2:01 PM Full Story
Arts add green to North Carolina economy
Would you like to know the strength of the nonprofit community arts? In North Carolina the economic effect is $723 million. That's right: Add the dollars professionals working for nonprofit groups are paid, the value of the hours given...Published: Jun 25, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Duplin County board considers contracting out EMS
KENANSVILLE -- Johnston Ambulance Service wants to provide emergency medical service to Duplin County. The Duplin County commissioners heard a pitch from the company during a budget work session Thursday and planned to hear more during a meeting at...Published: Jun 25, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Tom West to retire from county tax office
Save your jokes. After 18 years as Wayne County's tax collector, Tom West has probably heard them. When people see West coming, they say things like, "Oh, my gosh, he's going to get my blood or my money," he...Published: Jun 25, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Children learn farm safety first hand
KINSTON -- Learning the importance of farm safety was made fun and entertaining thanks to county extension agents and volunteers. Around 20 children ages 5-12 from Wayne County joined others for a farm safety day-camp at the Lenoir County...Published: Jun 25, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
Clerk's audit finds minor flaw
A semi-annual audit of the Wayne County Clerk of Courts Office has disclosed a minor flaw in the way it maintains bank records. The audit, conducted for the period of Oct. 1, 2003 to March 31, noted that only...Published: Jun 25, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Public records
Three arrested in store robbery Three men from Wilson were arrested early today by Wayne County Sheriff's officers and charged with three counts of felony armed robbery. Deputies had been notified of an armed robbery at a convenience store at...Published: Jun 25, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Briefly
Change of command Col. Kenneth Lynn will take command of the 4th Maintenance Group from Col. Donald Chew in a ceremony on Wednesday. The new group commander comes from Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington D.C., where he was a student...Published: Jun 25, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story