Thursday, September 7, 2006
SJAFB Change of Command
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Brig. Gen. Blair E. Hanson, left, leads Col. Mike Holmes and Col. Steven L. Kwast to the change of command ceremony on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base today. Col. Holmes has been reassigned to a position in...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:54 PM Full Story
Students, parents share views with state board
Goldsboro High School students and parents told visting members of the N.C. Board of Education Wednesday that for their school to succeed, they need more support and resources. Local and state educators met with parents, students and community members during...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:53 PM Full Story
Officials review school improvement plan
Local and state educators Wednesday night reviewed plans for ensuring that low-performing schools like Goldsboro High School will move toward improving test scores. Representatives from the state Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction visited Wayne County to...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:52 PM Full Story
Cox, 23, will face murder charges
The third defendant charged in connection with a 2004 New Year's Day double homicide is expected to have his day in court Monday. The trial of 23-year-old Telly Cox, of LaGrange Street, LaGrange, is scheduled for Courtroom 5 at the...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:51 PM Full Story
Col. Kwast takes reins at Seymour
As Col. Mike Holmes received his final salute from the men and women of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, some of the stoic faces in the crowd revealed soft smiles. A formal ceremony on base this morning made it official...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:50 PM Full Story
After slow start, enrollments are up in schools
With less than two weeks into the new school year, students in the public schools have already experienced an early dismissal day, cancellation of classes and a holiday. Anticipating the storm Ernesto's arrival, school officials released students early on Thursday...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Case Farms could get OK to expand
A zoning dilemma that has hindered Case Farms from expanding its processing plant operation might have been solved by a rezoning being considered by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. The company had purchased a tract of land adjacent to...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:49 PM Full Story
Public records
Statutory rape The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has charged Manfred Jennings Hood III, 30, of Falling Creek Church Road, with four counts of first degree statutory rape. He was placed under $400,000 bond Wednesday following investigation into a report of...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:48 PM Full Story
WCC class to trace barbecue heritage
A North Carolina history class at Wayne Community College is seeking information and artifacts related to Wayne County's barbecue heritage. The class, led by instructor Charlotte Brow, is developing an exhibit for the Wayne County Museum that will run from...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:47 PM Full Story
Seminar Tuesday on developing a business
The Business and Industry Center of Wayne Community College will offer the free seminar on developing a business plan Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, from 6-9 .m. in Room 104 of the Walnut Building. "Develop A Business Plan That Works For...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC alumni from across U.S. gather
Twenty-six members of the Mount Olive College Alumni Board and their spouses recently convened for one of their tri-annual meetings. Coming from all across the country, they gather for a few days each winter, summer, and fall to discuss and...Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:46 PM Full Story
Correction
A story in Monday's News-Argus indicated that library cards for the Wayne County Public Library can be obtained over the telephone. That is not true. Library cards must be applied for in person....Published: Sep 7, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story