Monday, September 19, 2005
Duplin marijuana seized
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Duplin County Sheriff Blake Wallace, left, and Capt. Stanley Jones stand in a pile of marijuana plants this morning after they were taken from a field and stored in a warehouse in Wallace. For more information see...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Acres of marijuana found in Duplin
WALLACE -- Authorities have discovered a 10- to 15-acre pot farm near Wallace, valued in the millions of dollars and considered the area's biggest marijuana raid in recent memory. "I don't recall a bust this big in southeastern North Carolina...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
High gas prices causing budget woes
High gas prices are hitting everybody, as counties, towns, schools and businesses stagger under prices that are still higher than projected in their budgets. Mount Olive Town Manager Ray McDonald hinted about a possible tax increase recently, saying the town...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
Dudley man says gangs are a threat
At least one Wayne County resident disputes comments from law-enforcement leaders that gangs here are nothing more than "wannabes." Billy Pounds says he is moving from a Dudley-area mobile home park because his family has been threatened by young gang...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
Health Department uses interpreters to eliminate language barriers
Miriam Hatch-Torres remembers being the only translator when she started working at the Health Department nine years ago. "The last interpreter had left; it was just me," said the foreign language interpreter, herself originally from Puerto Rico. She moved to...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:55 PM Full Story
Medical center honored for community service
FAISON -- Goshen Med-ical Center has received the 2005 Outstanding Service Award by the North Carolina Community Health Center Association. Dr. Greg Bounds has been the chief executive officer at Goshen Medical Center since July 2001 and has helped transformed...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:53 PM Full Story
August fire remains under investigation
Four residential fires were among the 179 calls that the Goldsboro Fire Department answered in August. A fire that destroyed a vacant home at 1117 Olivia Lane remains under investigation by police. "We believe the fire was set by human...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Public records
Teen shot accidentally A teenager was accidentally shot Saturday while shooting skeet with friends in the 1300 block of New Hope Road, according to a report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Justin David Rowe, 16, of North Beston...Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
Bloodmobile Tuesday
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a Blood drive Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek High School. Donors will receive a free Adam's Auto car wash coupon....Published: Sep 19, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story