Monday, February 7, 2005
Colorful catfish
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit The catfish was built by several art teachers. They include, from left, front row, Donna Moerie, Karen Helms, Betty Jo Godbey; second row, Bernadette Hamilton, Martha Kornegay and Beth Hill. For more information see Head-turning fish fills...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Head-turning fish fills Arts Center fountain
"Fish-ing season" begins today, and if you need any proof, check out the fountain in front of the Arts Center on Ash Street. A massive, multicolored catfish surfaced in the pool Sunday, just in time for tonight's opening reception for...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Food pantry runs on handouts and discounts
MOUNT OLIVE -- Annie Gains saw pecan shells on the porch floor as she walked up the steps to take food to a friend. "Me and my young 'uns didn't have anything to eat yesterday but pecans and water," said...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Circuit City won't open at Berkeley Commons
Circuit City will not open a store at Goldsboro's Berkeley Commons as had been planned, says developer Connell Radcliff. Radcliff, a principal of 1st Carolina Properties, said he hoped another tenant would take the space that Circuit City would have...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Band of Oz will kick of '05 Center Street Jam series
If summertime is calling you, go ahead and mark your calendar now for Center Street Jam's 2005 schedule. Perennial favorite The Band of Oz kicks off the festivities Thursday, May 25, and the season ends with The Embers on Thursday,...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Wayne man, Chris Miller, dies in wreck
MOUNT OLIVE -- A 31-year-old airline pilot was killed before dawn Sunday in a single-car wreck on Country Club Road near Mount Olive, according to Highway Patrol reports. The victim, identified as John Christopher "Chris" Miller of 470 Baker's Chapel...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Opinion : Freedom from religion
Two of my good friends and favorite legislators had something of a head-on collision last week. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand ordered removal of Bibles, hymnals and a cross from the chapel in the Legislative Building. Shortly thereafter, Marc Basnight,...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Treatment of disabled and mentally ill will change under state reform
New state mental health laws will change the treatment of disabled and mentally ill people by using more community-based resources and less institutionalized care. That's what Michael Moseley, the Director of the Division of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services for...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Albertson Fox Hunt scheduled for Feb. 19
ALBERTSON -- The 20th annual Washington's Day Fox Hunt will be held Feb. 19. The all day event begins with a memorial service at 7 a.m. at the Albertson Ruitan Community Building on N.C. 111 just before it separates as...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Public records
2 homes, shed damaged in fires Unattended cooking was blamed for two fires that caused about $17,000 in damages in homes in Goldsboro, fire officials said today. No one was injured. A stove was left on accidentally before dawn today...Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Bloodmobile
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the chapter house, 600 N. George St., by appointment only by calling 735-7201....Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Wal-Mart closed
The Wal-Mart in Goldsboro closed Sunday evening and remained closed as of 1:30 p.m. Monday due to electrical problems. No time was given for the store to re-open. For more information, call the store at (919) 778-3324....Published: Feb 7, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story