Sunday, February 18, 2007
SUN - Wayne Uplift takes over Lighthouse
By MATTHEW WHITTLE News-Argus Staff Writer Almost three months ago, The Lighthouse of Wayne County closed its doors. Now the Wayne Uplift Resource Association has stepped up to at least partially fill the void that was left behind. Uplift executive...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:08 AM Full Story
Residents take aim at U.S. 70-Beston Road crossover
The "chances are slim" for a stoplight at the intersection of U.S. 70 East and Beston Road, officials from the North Carolina Department of Transportation told area residents Friday. Local residents have clamored for a stoplight, but state engineers say...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:07 AM Full Story
Air Force captain tells stories of Afghanistan
Ted Janicki didn't have to go to the desert -- the Air Force captain already had two missions to tend to in Wayne County. A member of the 916th Air Refueling Wing and an assistant professor at Mount Olive College,...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:06 AM Full Story
Events planned for Wayne County Reads
Wayne County Reads will host free events for all ages over the coming week -- from a movie and book discussion to an award-winning comedienne and storyteller coming to town. This year's choice, "Walking Across Egypt" by Clyde Edgerton, has...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Duplin seeking anti-gang funding
With illegal immigrants and gang activity continuing to increase in Duplin County, Sheriff Blake Wallace is hoping that his office will soon have a new way to address both problems. Taking advantage of a little-used federal program that's been...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
'Project Prom Dress' begun
Prom season is fast approaching, which translates to a flurry of activity as girls select just the right outfit for the big occasion. For many, though, the cost-prohibitive burden of buying that one special dress can be overwhelming. Last...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:04 AM Full Story
Senior caregivers honored at luncheon
Eugene Eloshway was never one to accept help until he discovered he could no longer take care of his wife, Minnie, the way he wanted. Then he met Senior Companion Lula May McLean, who came to his home from...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Habitat needs cooks to feed student volenteers
From staff reports Habitat for Humanity is looking for organizations willing to feed college students who will be coming to help build a house in Wayne County during the first three weeks in March. Habitat officials say college students from...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Public record
Wanted Ricardo Morales Vasquez, a Hispanic man in his early 20s, is wanted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for first degree murder in connection with the Jan. 20 murder of Arturo Acevedo Trejo in the Dudley area. Vasquez is...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Former trooper publishes book
From staff reports A local retired Highway Patrol trooper and graduate of Mount Olive College has published a book that describes his 32 years of experience in law enforcement. "A Black Cop in the South," was written by Ronald K....Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Superior and District Court
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Jose A. Santiago, 41, East Mulberry Street, robbery with a dangerous weapon reduced to common law robbery, second-degree kidnapping, 36 to 53 months suspended, 48 months...Published: Feb 18, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story