Monday, January 29, 2007
Head Start on Valentine's Day
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Crystal Rodriguez, 5, looks up at her father as she decorates a cookie for Valentine's Day at a special event held at Berkeley Mall Saturday afternoon....Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
She's caught: Japanese snow monkey lured into cage on air base
She eluded Goldsboro and Wayne authorities for more than a month -- sneaking through neighborhoods and backyards. But this morning, the Japanese snow monkey that made its way onto Seymour Johnson Air Force Base late last week learned that you...Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Officials: All grads don't have right skills
The Wayne County public schools are turning out too many graduates who are not prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education at a higher level, Wayne's Board of Commissioners said at their annual retreat Friday. Commissioners, discussing...Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Red Cross faces blood shortage
The American Red Cross is making a push for blood donors, with one high school hosting a drive today and incentives being offered for everyone who donates in the coming weeks. As of Friday, the overall blood inventory level for...Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Progress continues on new stores
Wal-Mart officials expect to open a new store in Mount Olive this spring, with the new Goldsboro location following in early 2008. Crews are getting ready to pave the parking lot at the store in Mount Olive, and Mount Olive...Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC introduces degree program to train next generation of CSIs
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College has made a $400,000 investment in state-of-the-art equipment to support a new forensics science major that will be introduced in the fall. Popular television shows like CSI and Cold Case have prompted a surge...Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Pikeville plans chocolate festival to raise money for Relay for Life
The town of Pikeville is planning a chocolate festival, "Life is Sweet," for Feb. 17 to raise money for the Relay for Life. Organizers say the event will not only raise money for the fight against cancer but honor the...Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public Record
Investigations Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Dana Logan Rice reported Jan. 27 someone shot at her home in the 100 block of Edgebrook Drive, Pikeville, damaging the exterior and a window. No injuries were reported. Damage was...Published: Jan 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story