Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Opposed to tax increase
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Don Wooten speaks to the county commissioners this morning about the proposed tax increase. For more information see Commissioners hear complaints....Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Commissioners hear complaints
Wayne County commissioners got an earful this morning from people opposed to an increase in the county's tax rate. Commissioners held a public hearing today on the proposed county budget for 2005-06. It calls for a 7.5-cent increase in the...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
No plans to close O'Berry
State and local officials say there are no plans to close O'Berry Center, despite comments made during recent House subcommittee budget discussions. Carmen Hooker Odom, state Secretary of Health and Human Services, said Monday the proposal was "clearly an initiative...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Testimony begins in murder trial
Family and friends of Precious Whitfield testified Monday in the first-degree murder trial of Eric Lane in Wayne County Superior Court. Lane is on trial for the 5-year-old girl's murder three years ago. He could face the death penalty if...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Jerry Narron named to manage Cincinnati Reds
The last-place Cincinnati Reds fired manager Dave Miley on Tuesday and promoted bench coach Jerry Narron of Goldsboro to take over on an interim basis for the rest of the season. Pitching coach Don Gullett also was fired. Vern...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Mike Cooper serves up zesty hot sauce in airport hangar
Local Hispanics may refer to it as "gringo" sauce, but Mike Cooper says plenty of people still think his Mile High Hot sauce packs plenty of zest. Cooper, a retired Air Force colonel, came up with his own secret recipe...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
WCPS scholarships exceed $8 million
Graduates of Wayne County's six public high schools received more than $8 million in financial aid this year, said officials with the county school system. According to school officials, graduates received more than $5 million in renewable grants, scholarships and...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Seymour group donates nine computers to Boys and Girls Club
The Computer Systems Element Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has donated nine computers to the Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County, and the local law firm of Barnes, Braswell and Haithcock has donated two, all valued at...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Kandis Weeks, Crystal Vinson will represent city in pageants
Kandis Weeks will represent Wayne County as Miss Goldsboro at the 2005 Miss North Carolina Pageant at Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh. Representing Goldsboro in the Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant also at Memorial Auditorium is Crystal Michelle Vinson,...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Public records
Man is charged in phone scam A man who got money from people after posing as a tow truck driver has been arrested by Goldsboro police and charged with four felony counts of obtaining property by false pretense. Philip Wayne...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Programs at the Cliffs
Do you have a necklace you don't like? Some animals do. On Saturday, staff at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park will give a presentation about the necklace and how people can help prevent these animals from having to...Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
AARP driving class planned in Duplin
KENANSVILLE -- The AARP Driver Safety Program, a classroom driver refresher course for drivers over 50, will be held on July 20 and 21 at the Duplin County Senior Center. Class begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 11 a.m....Published: Jun 21, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story