Thursday, February 9, 2006
Log truck, car collide
News-Argus/Bobby Williams The driver of this car was killed Wednesday after his car collided with a tractor-trailer truck at the intersection of U.S. 13 South, Mills Road and Hood Drive, the Highway Patrol said. Melvin Leo Woodard, 74, of...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:58 PM Full Story
Schools see more foreign students
An estimated 2,045 youngsters in Wayne County Public Schools are non-English-speaking students, with 21 different languages represented, school officials say. The number of students increased this school year by 173, up from 1,872 in 2004-05, said Hope Meyerhoeffer, director of...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story
Kerr will run for 8th term in November
State Sen. John Kerr has announced he will seek re-election to an eighth term in office. Kerr, a Democrat, represents the 5th District, which includes Wayne, Greene and Pitt counties. He is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and vicechairman...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
Red Cross seeks local heroes for annual drive
Local "heroes" will be on a mission during March to raise $70,000 for the Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross. The fourth annual Heroes Campaign starts March 1 with a kickoff luncheon at noon at the chapter house,...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Olympic artist has ties to Wayne
He's not an athlete, spectator or member of the sporting press. Still, the son of a Goldsboro resident is on his way to Turin, Italy, to take part in the Olympic Games. Dr. Rebecca Johnson said her son, Steve Allen,...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Goldsboro High grad retires after handling transportation
For the past five years, a Goldsboro native has been directing the operations of the vehicle fleet that serves the nation's leaders in Washington, D.C. Sgt. 1st Class Ray Thompson, a 1984 graduate of Goldsboro High School, has been in...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Seven Springs board considering Snyder for town manager's job
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Charles Snyder might be returning as the Seven Springs town manager. Seven Springs Mayor Jewel Kilpatrick said Snyder has offered to help the town with moving its library back down into the town from the hill above...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Holocaust survivor visits schools
Students in Wayne County Public Schools are getting an opportunity to learn about the Holocaust from someone who experienced it firsthand. Gizella Abramson, a native a Poland, will speak for several classes at Spring Creek High school this month about...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Public records
Man is charged in school thefts Goldsboro police have cleared break-ins at Meadowlane Elementary School and the Wayne County Public Schools administration building and the theft of $11,000 worth of property with the arrest of a 35-year-old Goldsboro man. William...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Tax help for seniors in Duplin
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County Services for the Aged is offering income-tax preparation help to seniors and low-income taxpayers. Volunteers with the AARP and the IRS will provide a free and confidential service at the Senior Center at 213 Seminary Street...Published: Feb 9, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story