Another day to build an ark

News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Goldsboro police block Mulberry Street near its intersection with Kornegay due to heavy flooding and a dislodged manhole cover. The uncovered manhole gushed water that flooded the street to a depth of nearly 2 feet. For more...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story

Rains, winds cause trouble across county

A flash thunderstorm Thursday afternoon dumped 1.58 inches of rain on Wayne County, leaving residents cleaning up debris and law enforcement officials handling five traffic accident reports. Weather forecaster Bob Ussery said two thunderstorm reports came in to the National...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story

WATCH weighs financial needs

Wayne Action Teams for Community Health is working under a shortfall this year, the director told the organization's board of directors this week. WATCH Executive Director Sissy Lee-Elmore said that even though grant money is getting harder to come by,...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story

Garden dedication set for Saturday

Public library officials and a group of gardening aficionados will gather outside the library on Ash Street on Saturday to dedicate a "garden of understanding," intended to bring together residents of varying ages and backgrounds. The ceremony will be at...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story

Public records

Gun stolen Alejandro Ponce, 36, of Orchestra Lane reported to Wayne County Sheriff's deputies that someone entered his home and stole a .45-caliber pistol from his bedroom. The pistol was valued at $1,100. Wanted The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and...

Published: Jul 28, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story