Monday, February 13, 2006
Preparing for the big day
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Mary Lou Weagley arranges a flower order for Valentine's Day at Van Roekel Florist and Gift Shop Inc. in Goldsboro Friday. For more information see Color chart helps make right choice for Valentine's Day....Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story
Counties consider plans for highway
A corridor agreement among the counties through which U.S. 70 runs could become a reality soon, Wayne officials said. The agreement would help expedite improvements to the heavily traveled highway, planners say, by allowing local governments to present a united...Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:55 PM Full Story
Color chart helps make right choice for Valentine's Day
When it's love, go red. Darrell Scott said he learned the hard way that when it comes to Valentine's Day flowers, color matters. "I bought my girlfriend a bunch of yellow roses last year," he said. "The next day, I...Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Red Cross chapter will auction sports memorabilia in March
A Willie Mays autographed baseball, a hat signed by golf enthusiast Tom Watson and a photograph with Richard Petty's signature on it -- these will be among the many items at the third annual Sports Memorabilia Auction. The auction, a...Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools releases calendar for next academic year
The 2006-07 calendar for Wayne County Public Schools has been approved, with students' first day slated for Friday, Aug. 25, and the next school year to conclude Thursday, June 7. Two years ago, the N.C. General Assembly changed legislation for...Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
Opinion - Standing room only
We left home an hour early, my wife, Gloria, and I. There would be a considerable turnout for the 7 p.m. funeral services for my longtime friend, Mayron Pope. But this would give us ample time. How utterly wrong we...Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Plans in place for memorial to servicemen
PIKEVILLE -- Dennis Lewis wants the veterans who fought for his country to be recognized properly, and for five years he has worked to build a memorial to honor their sacrifices. This year, that effort will come to fruition. "We...Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Public records
Goldsboro home damaged in fire; railroad ties burn A home at 1701 Ball St. and a large number of railroad ties at Dewey Development Co. at 705 S. George St. were damaged heavily in Friday fires. No injuries were reported....Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Car seat inspection
Safe Kids Wayne County and the Partnership for Children of Wayne County will sponsor free child passenger safety seat inspections as part of the Child Passenger Safety Week. The event, which will be held rain or shine, is free. The...Published: Feb 13, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story