Sunday, October 8, 2006
Apex chemical fire not expected to affect Wayne drinking water
By KENNETH FINE News-Argus Staff Writer City Manager Joe Huffman said Saturday that some recent news reports questioning the safety of Goldsboro's water supply were false. The reports suggested heavy rains in Apex might have washed chemicals from a fire...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
Airshow almost ready for takeoff
The blue skies above Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will be transformed into a virtual playground Oct. 15 during the Wings Over Wayne Airshow as the military showcases some of its finest aircraft. The airshow, which is the one...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:07 AM Full Story
House District 10 candidates ready to do battle
After months of uncertainty, the candidates are set for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 10 race in November. Kinston City Council member Van Braxton spent most of the summer out of the headlines as Rep. Stephen LaRoque and...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:06 AM Full Story
Final facilities meeting Monday for Eastern Wayne parents
The Wayne County Facilities Master Plan Team will hear from another group of residents and parents concerning school facilities needs Monday night at Eastern Wayne High School. The forum, which begins at 6:30 p.m., is the last in a series...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:05 AM Full Story
NAACP convention will open Thursday in Goldsboro
Goldsboro will be the site of the 63rd annual NAACP State Convention, to be held later this week. "Voting Our Values, Valuing Our Votes" is the theme for the civil rights conference taking place beginning Thursday and running through Saturday...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
Sometimes all it takes to win is attitude and a good partner
For 271/4-inch Splash, taking to the ring for the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair's Open Pony, Mule and Draft Horse Show Thursday night wasn't too intimidating -- even though every other competitor in the ring towered over her. Her partner, Mark...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:04 AM Full Story
City Council to hold mini-retreat Tuesday
Goldsboro City Council will have a mini-retreat Tuesday at City Hall to discuss funding options for the Paramount Theater and Community Building projects. City Manager Joe Huffman said the meeting will give him an opportunity to explain his idea of...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:03 AM Full Story
Local youths get opportunity to learn, share ideas at summmit
Kwain Bryant said he never set out to be a motivational speaker, but his heart for young people brought about requests that turned his passion into a life mission. For the last six years, he has operated "Empowerment Exchange" of...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:02 AM Full Story
Public Records
Break-in Siriwat Ratana-Aparoj, 27, of Sixth Avenue, reported her home was broken into and ransacked over the weekend. A door was damaged and among the items taken were a $2,100 flatscreen TV, an $1,800 notebook computer, $1,200 in cash, $1,500...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Duplin, Sampson officials want to weigh in on N.C. 24 improvements
After at least 30 years in the works, the widening and improvement of N.C. 24, from U.S. 95 to U.S. 40, is finally moving toward a beginning. But first, the N.C. Department of Transportation has to decide where in...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:01 AM Full Story
Brogden Primary brings home national model school award
From staff reports Brogden Primary School has won the Diana Day National Model School Award for its efforts in a discipline management program. The motivational speaker recently visited to the school to announce the honor. The school was chosen from...Published: Oct 8, 2006 2:00 AM Full Story