Monday, May 30, 2005
Honoring heroes' sacrifices
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Jonathan Griffin, a member of the Mount Olive Police Department honor guard, raises the American flag to half staff during a Memorial Day service at Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive on Sunday afternoon. Jack Alphin, a retired...Published: May 30, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Committee picks Paramount architect
The Paramount Theater Committee has selected an architectural firm to lead the reconstruction of the downtown theater. The committee voted unanimously Friday to offer the job to Pearce Brinkley Cease and Lee. Members will invite the Raleigh firm back next...Published: May 30, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Airman killed in Sunday wreck
A 22-year-old airman from Wisconsin died Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in a one-car crash earlier in the day on U.S. 13 South, the Highway Patrol said today. The victim was identified as Joshua Misselt, who was stationed...Published: May 30, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Veterans share stories of service, loss, courage
When Jim Hiteshew, Mike Cooper, Jim Zieg and B.E. Dean drink coffee together, they share more than just a few stories and a passion for flying. Their love for their country, and their service to America, are the glue that...Published: May 30, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Public records
Man robbed A 22-year-old man was robbed Friday night of $900 and a handgun by three men in the Winn-Dixie parking lot off U.S. 117 South in Mar Mac, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office report. Bradford Noah Faircloth...Published: May 30, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Opinion: Eyes of the beholder
Lisa Teachey was taking group pictures of folks in the various News-Argus departments recently. The pictures were for use in a special section. In every group picture, some individual inevitably will be caught with his or her eyes closed, or...Published: May 30, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Public hearing on Duplin budget set for June 6
KENANSVILLE -- A public hearing on the proposed Duplin County budget will be held Monday, June 6, at 6 p.m. in the community room in the back of the Social Services Building. Prior to that, residents can view the proposed...Published: May 30, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Pat Peoples volunteers time for summer enrichment classes
When Pat Peoples began leading extra enrichment sessions at Eastern Wayne Elementary School, the curriculum facilitator didn't know the program would lead her to volunteering her time and efforts during the summer. The program began in January through a grant...Published: May 30, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
June Bloodmobile schedule
The June Bloodmobile schedule for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross has been announced. Dates and times: *June 2: Wayne County Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. *June 3: Lowe's from 10:30 a.m. to 3...Published: May 30, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story