Thursday, January 18, 2007
Rain, snow hit region
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Goldsboro firefighter Roderick Stevenson works on clearing a coat of ice from his windshield this morning. A thin coat of ice started forming on surfaces around 4 a.m. Right, Joanne Honn makes her trek to work at...Published: Jan 18, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Legislators prepare for new session
With just under a week to go before the North Carolina General Assembly starts its 2007 session, House members representing Wayne County are preparing to begin work on creating a budget, finding a solution to the Medicaid problem and searching...Published: Jan 18, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Utilities plan gets another close look
County, municipal and utility officials have begun discussing the logistics for a Wayne County Master Utilities Plan that could take as long as a year and a half to implement. Wayne County officials, along with employees of the county's municipalities,...Published: Jan 18, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Goldsboro will start over in search for new director
City Manager Joe Huffman was hoping to announce a hire this week. Instead, he had other news -- Goldsboro is still without a new General Services director. Applications have been processed and interviews have taken place, but Huffman said he...Published: Jan 18, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Historical groups will join forces
This year will be a big one for history buffs in Wayne County. Local historians and historical groups are planning a number of events to highlight the county's rich historical heritage, with several Civil War battle re-enactments planned, a new...Published: Jan 18, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
United Church Ministries honors volunteers at annual banquet
United Church Ministries held its annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet at Salem United Methodist Church. New officers were chosen and the annual Walk for Hunger, the organization's only fundraising event, was scheduled for March 25, with a rain date of April...Published: Jan 18, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Spring activities planned at WCC
The Arts and Humanities program at Wayne Community College has an array of activities planned for the spring semester, ranging from the Middle Ages and the Civil War to a chance to become reacquainted with famed actress Ava Gardner. Mini-courses...Published: Jan 18, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Public records
Missing A Walnut Creek teenager has been reported missing. Crystal "Chris" Hoeper was reported missing by her family from her home in the 100 Block of Deerborn Drive She was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, law enforcement officers...Published: Jan 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story