Thursday, November 16, 2006
Severe weather slams state
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Mount Olive police officer Mike Pike looks over a car that wrecked this morning when winds from a tornado that passed over the area knocked it off the roadway. Strong winds and heavy rains are blamed for...Published: Nov 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Storms rock region
A tornado that began in Columbus County this morning seems to have come through Wayne and Duplin counties without any significant damage. First reported in Columbus at about 6:30 a.m. by a state Highway Patrol officer, the storm cell moved...Published: Nov 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
City starts interviews to replace fire chief
When Goldsboro Fire Chief Bobby Greenfield's retirement becomes official Dec. 29, the city management team said they don't intend to keep his office vacant long. In fact, finding the right person to replace the 32-year firefighter has become a top...Published: Nov 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
State's rules for wells get new look
Wayne County Board of Health members will take a look at a set of proposed new state rules for wells set to take effect this summer -- and the board wants residents to do the same. Kevin Whitley, director of...Published: Nov 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Board adds three months to Fremont chief's probation
FREMONT -- Fremont's police chief will have three more months of probation before he can officially take the job, free and clear, if the town board decides to give it to him. The Town Board of Aldermen voted unanimously in...Published: Nov 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Dudley man walks away with minor injuries in crash
DUDLEY -- Officials say speed likely played a role in an accident that sent a Dudley man's car into a tree on Old Mount Olive Highway near Royall Drive Wednesday. Vincent Morton, 44, of Marshall Drive, was behind the wheel...Published: Nov 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story
Family, friends mark clerk's retirement with celebration
More than 100 friends, family members and co-workers gathered Tuesday at the Steak Barn to wish outgoing Wayne County Clerk of Court Marshall Minchew, 59, a happy retirement -- and to mark the end of his 28-year career with the...Published: Nov 16, 2006 1:45 PM Full Story