Thursday, May 5, 2005
Historic day for Warriors
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Eastern Wayne High's Taylor Jackson, right, retruns a ball Wednesday during the Class 3-A Eastern Carolina Conference tournament. Also seen is Jackson's doubles partner, Drew Jackson. For more information, please see today's Sports section....Published: May 5, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Committee: Paramount facade might have to go
The Paramount Theater Committee plans to begin interviewing architects within two weeks to plan for the reconstruction. Meanwhile, the demolition crew has had to halt some work inside the burned-out theater because of fears the front wall could become unstable...Published: May 5, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
New system will facilitate communication
A new radio system, allowing all emergency responders within Wayne County to communicate, will be phased in during the next three years. County commissioners on Tuesday approved the preliminary communications plan, which is expected to cost around $7.5 million. The...Published: May 5, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
Goldsboro feels pain in increased gas cost
Hate to fill up your gas tank these days? The city is feeling your pain a thousand-fold. Goldsboro buys 8,000 gallons a week, both for its own fleet's needs and those of the Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority. Those bills came due...Published: May 5, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Study would help reduce number of breathalyzer test refusals
Several Wayne County agencies are participating in a study designed to reduce drunken driving on the highways. The Health Department received a $22,246 grant for the six-month effort, with hopes to secure local funding when the project concludes in June....Published: May 5, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Alternate site for Wayne Community College graduation
In case of inclement weather, Wayne Commu-nity College adult high school and General Educa-tional Development graduation exercises, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. today outdoors on the college's main campus in Goldsboro, would be moved to First Assembly of God Church, 3000...Published: May 5, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Public records
Lumber thefts A man who was arrested for a residential break-in was charged Wednesday by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office with the theft of plywood and particleboard from two new home construction sites. During an investigation of a residential break-in...Published: May 5, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Bloodmobile Friday
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Southern Wayne High School. Donors will receive a free Blood Tour 2005 T-shirt....Published: May 5, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Sprunt to offer nursing assistant classes
KENANSVILLE -- James Sprunt Community College will offer a Nursing Assistant II class beginning May 9 at 6 p.m. in Room 156 of the McGowen Building. The class will meet each Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. the...Published: May 5, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive college honors several residents
Several Wayne County residents were honored during Mount Olive College's annual awards day. *Ashley Aanenson of Goldsboro received the Henderson Science Club award for the most promising science student. A sophomore biology major, she is married to Frank Aanenson and...Published: May 5, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Kanter to speak at Kenansville chamber meeting
KENANSVILLE -- Jerry Kanter of Kinston will be guest speaker at the monthly chamber meeting. Kenansville Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at 12:30 p.m. May 9 in Bo's Cafe. Kanter is actively involved with the Committee of 100 Aviation...Published: May 5, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story