Monday, August 2, 2004
Information about Alex
For more information about Tropical Storm Alex, please visit the National Hurricane Center....Published: Aug 2, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Storm strengthens off S. Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Alex, the first tropical storm of the season, gathered strength today as it drifted slowly eastward off the South Carolina coast. Alex's maximum sustained winds had increased to 60 mph with some higher gusts. The storm was...Published: Aug 2, 2004 2:00 PM Full Story
Wayne retailers expect boost from tax holiday
Many Wayne County retailers do not believe their profits will be hurt by this year's sales-tax holiday falling on the weekend after school starts. The state's third annual tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and end...Published: Aug 2, 2004 1:59 PM Full Story
School starts on Tuesday
More than 19,000 students will return to the classroom Tuesday. That's when the Wayne County public schools' summer break ends. Kindergartners will return on staggered schedules of one day this week, then go full-time next week. All other students...Published: Aug 2, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
School breakfast and lunch menus
The breakfast and lunch menus for the Wayne County public schools for this week are as follows: Tuesday -- Breakfast: Strawberry Pop Tart. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, Salisbury steak with rice and gravy, golden corn, black-eyed peas, chilled applesauce and...Published: Aug 2, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
Public records
11 people injured in county collisions Eleven people were injured and damages were estimated at $35,400 in eight recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Damages were $8,000 at 9:19 p.m. Sunday at North Spence Avenue and an exit...Published: Aug 2, 2004 1:58 PM Full Story
OPINION -- Plausible explanation
Former national security adviser Samuel Berger and I share a problem. We both have reputations for keeping cluttered desks. Some sage once suggested that a cluttered desk is a sign of a clear conscience. I'm not sure what the...Published: Aug 2, 2004 1:57 PM Full Story
Results for Special Olympics Equestrian games released
Six athletes and 20 support staff were among 80 athletes from across the state who participated in the 2004 Special Olympic North Carolina equestrian games. Jana Foote-Krug coached the Wayne County delegation that had athletes competing in three categories: Western...Published: Aug 2, 2004 1:56 PM Full Story
Duplin to view voting machines
KENANSVILLE -- The public is invited to come to the county administration building Wednesday to see how two types of voting machines the county is considering buying. State law won't allow the use of punch card voting equipment after...Published: Aug 2, 2004 1:55 PM Full Story