Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Move-In Day - City Hall getting set up for business
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit City Engineer Terry Gallimore, center, uses a chart to help employees, from left, David Sutton, Rama Chittilla, Stan Smith and Ronnie Coley arrange the Engineering Department in the new City Hall this morning. For more information see...Published: May 17, 2006 3:10 PM Full Story
City workers moving into City Hall
The moving trucks parked along North Center Street were a welcome sight for city staff on their way to work this morning. They were a sign that the wait to move into the city's new offices was almost over. Officials...Published: May 17, 2006 1:57 PM Full Story
DGDC hires firm to chart new course downtown
When Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. Executive Director Julie Thompson unveiled the "City of Goldsboro Comprehensive Historic Neighborhood Revitalization Plan" earlier this year, she said the proposal aimed to identify and restore pockets of distress and decline within the city's historic...Published: May 17, 2006 1:56 PM Full Story
Plenty to eat this weekend at Relay for Life
Food is big business at the annual Relay for Life. Whether you have your tastebuds set for poultry, seafood, barbecue, fries or something sweet, you are sure to find it there. Most of the teams set up camp and a...Published: May 17, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
First Sgt. D.W. Banks takes over State Highway Patrol here
First Sgt. D.W. Banks is back. Banks replaced Terry McLeod this week as the commander of the Wayne County district of the state Highway Patrol. "I'm home as far as I'm concerned," said Banks, of Elizabeth City. The 46-year-old Banks...Published: May 17, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne grad will study in Morocco
Nathan Lean has studied piano for 16 of his 21 years. Classically trained, he has also studied jazz and says his passion is playing contemporary Christian music. This summer, he will get to share his talents while absorbing the culture...Published: May 17, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Public records
Teenager robbed A Goldsboro teenager was robbed Tuesday night of his watch by a man on East Ash Street near South Slocumb Street, according to a Goldsboro police report. Christopher L. King, 16, told officers that the suspect approached him...Published: May 17, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
No new taxes for Fremont
FREMONT -- Fremont residents will not pay any more for property taxes or for water and sewer and electricity in a proposed budget for 2006-07. Town Administrator Kerry McDuffie gave the six town aldermen their first looks at his balanced...Published: May 17, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
After shootout, stolen guns turn up in Texas
It was not the legendary Gunfight at the OK Corral, but two weeks ago an eastern Wayne County resident exchanged gunfire with one of two intruders who stole six firearms from his home. One suspect was found in Texas, where...Published: May 17, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
19 students graduate from Junior Leadership Wayne County
Nineteen youths recently completed the Junior Leadership Wayne County, with graduation ceremonies held earlier this month. This was the eighth class to go through the program, launched as a class project for Leadership Wayne County Class of 1999. Class members...Published: May 17, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
Rec department has activities for wide variety of interests
Want to learn to play tennis? Attend a tea party? Spend a day in the park enjoying music and games? Goldsboro Recreation and Parks Department will offer this and more this summer. All activities are free unless otherwise noted. Here's...Published: May 17, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Art classes planned for children
The Arts Council of Wayne County will be offering a number of art classes for children during the summer. People who are interested in signing their children up should call 736-3300 or go by the Arts Council, 2406 E. Ash...Published: May 17, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Descendant of Wayne settler visits Waynesborough
A California woman convinced her tour bus driver Tuesday to veer off his scheduled route and stop in Goldsboro so she could visit the Quaker meeting house at Waynesborough Park that one of her ancestors helped build. "This is wonderful,"...Published: May 17, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story