Friday, March 30, 2007
SJAFB Prescription refill center moves to main clinic
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Earl Daughtry, left, and Lorraine Bodner pick up prescription bags at the 4th Medical Group’s main clinic at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this morning. In an effort to streamline the prescription filling and pickup proccess the...Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Wayne could be home to regional farm center
With Wayne County in the middle of a six-county agricultural region that generates about $2 billion annually -- Wayne accounts for about $328 million annually itself -- it only made sense to Rep. Louis Pate, R-Wayne, that he support the...Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
4th Fighter Wing relocates drug facility
In an effort to increase efficiency and provide better services for patients, the 4th Fighter Wing will be relocating its prescription refill pickup center Monday, officials said. Fourth Medical Support Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Dean Doering said the current facility,...Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Fight leads to closing of Grantham after-school program
A 4-H after-school program at Grantham School has been canceled as the result of an incident earlier this week where a staff member allegedly bit a family member in the face during an altercation. Tamika S. Bryant, 31, of Peachtree...Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Mount Olive may build walking, biking trail
Recognizing the increases in obesity nationwide and realizing the importance of setting Mount Olive apart from its competitors, town officials are looking to take advantage of Mount Olive College's new Pope Wellness Center by creating a walking and biking trail...Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Rite Aid may buy Eckerd
Eckerd drug stores in Wayne County could soon become the new Rite Aid pharmacy if a merger is approved by the federal government. A plan to merge Rite Aid Corp. of Camp Hill, Penn. and The Jean Coutu Group Inc....Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Daffodil Festival Saturday in Fremont
Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected for the 21st Annual Fremont Daffodil Festival to be held Saturday in downtown Fremont. The event will be highlighted by concerts by The Embers and The Monitors, both starting at 1 p.m. on...Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
City flushing under way
The City of Goldsboro General Services Department is now in Phase II and Phase III flushing in the following areas from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, except Friday and Saturday. Holly Street, Bain Street, Waters Street, W. Grantham Street,...Published: Mar 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Relay readiness
News-Argus/Greg Sousa From left, Vikki Mercer, Marsha Prince, Jan Pennington and Glenda Overman, employees at Wayne Women’s Clinic, prepare bread to raise money for their team’s Relay for Life campaign. The team is one of many across the county...Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Bill sets earlier kindergarten cutoff
A member of the state House Committee on Education, Rep. Louis Pate, R-Wayne, is supporting a measure to push the cutoff date for children entering kindergarten up by two-and-a-half months. Currently, children must be 5 years old by Oct. 16....Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Relay for Life teams sell, sing to beat event's $675,000 goal
To raise money to fight cancer, this year's Relay for Life teams are doing everything from making homemade bread to sponsoring motorcycle runs and gospel sings. The goal for the 2007 Relay, which is scheduled for May 18-19, is $675,000....Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Corn crop increases could put damper on cotton
Wayne County residents will see fewer acres of cotton this year as farmers turn more of their attention to corn. The growing interest in ethanol and resulting demand for corn have led many eastern North Carolina growers to plan to...Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Pony pals for Janna
Janna Sutton smiles as her mom scoops her up and places her on her new Shetland pony, Mitch. The 2-year-old wiggles with excitement and lets out a little giggle as her parents guide the pony around the farmhouse. But even...Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Business women's scholarships available
The Wayne-Duplin County Business and Professional Women's Organization is inviting women to apply for four scholarships awarded annually in memory of distinguished BPW members. Awards totaling $1,250 -- three each at $250 and one at $500 -- will be awarded...Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Williamsons honored by MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College honored members of the B. Harold and Annie Bell Lamm Williamson family for their contributions over the years. The Williamsons, Wilson County business leaders and members of Milbournie Free Will Baptist Church, were longtime...Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County Sheriff's officers are investigating a robbery that occurred on Rosewood Road this morning. Sherri Beasley, 57, of Goldsboro, was assaulted as she arrived at work and robbed of her purse. The robbers reportedly were driving an older...Published: Mar 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
WCC nominates president
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Goldsboro Mayor Al King, who also serves as a member of the board of trustees at Wayne Community College, congratulates Dr. Kay Albertson on her selection as the new Wayne Community College president Tuesday in the college...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Location for shelter gets first city vote
The Goldsboro Planning Board approved a rezoning request this week that would allow the construction of a new animal shelter off Clingman Street. Now, whether or not that will be the location for the shelter will be up to Goldsboro...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Board taps Albertson for college president
After an exhaustive nationwide search that began in October, the board of trustees at Wayne Community College has selected a woman president. Dr. Kay Albertson, vice president of academic affairs and student services since July 2005, was unanimously voted in...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Agency outlines future of care for patients
MOUNT OLIVE - With three years of transformation and confusion behind them, members of the Eastpointe Board of Directors voted Monday night at Mount Olive College to give the local mental health management entity what it hopes will be a...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
School board pushes to keep scholarship program
The school board is not responsible for students' failure to complete terms of a teacher scholarship program and would like to see the program continue, members said Monday night. The board's April meeting was held early due to the upcoming...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Youth Council members put serving their community first
When Larry Sampson rides through the neighborhoods that surround downtown Goldsboro, he does not see the blight. In his mind, future leaders will rebuild the city's broken homes, feed its hungry and house its homeless. "In my dream, Goldsboro is...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Library to sponsor film series on '60s
The Wayne County Public Library has received a $1,000 grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council to help fund its third film discussion series: The Sixties: A Film History of America's Decade of Crisis and Change. The program will begin...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Kelly Springs Road to reopen by Thursday
Kelly Springs Road, which has been closed for almost seven months after being washed out by Tropical Storm Ernesto, is expected to open by Thursday, state transportation officials said. The road is already paved, but crews will be working today...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Youth to compete for title
Jasmine McLamb will represent Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this week and will join Saderio Simmons of the Mount Olive Boys & Girls Club in competing for the state title of Youth of the Year. The competition begins Thursday, co-hosted...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
School bus drivers to compete Friday
On Friday, Wayne County Public Schools bus drivers will be able to put their skills to the test during the annual "School Bus Road-e-o." The event will be held at the bus parking lot beside the school system's administrative offices...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Lee Ann Whitings reported Tuesday someone broke into her home in the 400 block of Outlaw Road and stole jewelry, $150 cash and a DVD player, all valued at $8,080. *Jonathan...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Lenoir tourism center could be ready this summer
KINSTON -- Construction is moving forward on the new Kinston-Lenoir County Visitors and Information Center, a 3,200-square-foot building at the corner of Queen Street and the U.S. 70 Bypass. It is scheduled for completion in late summer. The center is...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Brogden School festival celebrates many cultures
A "Parade of Nations" kicked off Brogden Primary School's first Multicultural Festival, held earlier this month. Students started the day by marching through the halls and cafeteria, bearing flags, maps, costumes and crafts representing a variety of countries. In the...Published: Mar 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
New mentoring program
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Sister to Sister members at Brogden Middle School, from left, Precious Lewis, Ensura Flowers and Tiffany Olliver, listen to a speaker during one of their recent meetings. For more information see Setting roadmaps for the future....Published: Mar 27, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
Parents will pick school dress codes
The Board of Education approved changes to the student dress code Monday night. Whether it passes at individual schools will be up to the parents. The "higher standard dress code" was presented to the board with revisions to counter problems...Published: Mar 27, 2007 2:08 PM Full Story
Eastpointe board eyes new plans for services
Eastpointe's board of directors will outline the mental health cooperative's goals for future patient care when members vote on a proposed three-year strategic plan tonight. The state Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services is requiring regional...Published: Mar 27, 2007 2:04 PM Full Story
Setting roadmaps for the future
Ensura Flowers shrugged off the notion of one day going to college. After all, she planned to drop out of school when she turned 16. So she often skipped classes or paid little attention when she went. Now, the eighth-grader...Published: Mar 27, 2007 2:00 PM Full Story
Duplin schools ask for more money to stay even
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County school superintendent Dr. Wiley Doby and chief financial officer Carolyn Olivarez presented their plan for a $75.3 million 2007-08 budget to the county Board of Education last Monday. Of those desired funds, $12.3 million -- $1,369...Published: Mar 27, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
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Copper theft Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating the theft of copper, valued at $5,000, and two copper wire reels, valued at $300, from Progress Energy's work yard on Old Smithfield Road....Published: Mar 27, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Organizers say hunger walk a big success
Organizers of the 24th Annual Walk for Hunger called Sunday's event a success. Elaine Lamb, secretary-treasurer of United Church Ministries, which sponsors the fundraiser, said 214 people participated in the walk, which began and ended at Herman Park. People from...Published: Mar 27, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Public school lunch menus
For the week of April 2-6 — Monday -- Breakfast: ham biscuit; Lunch: sausage pizza, sliced turkey w/ rice, gravy and whole wheat roll, lima beans, sweet potatoes, chilled applesauce, golden delicious apple, garden salad. Tuesday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin;...Published: Mar 27, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Lecture on geology, archaeology at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dr. Dan Gall, environmental science coordinator and associate professor of geology and archaeology at Mount Olive College, will lecture on "Isla Magdalena" on April 12 at 12:30 p.m. The title refers to fieldwork Gall did off the...Published: Mar 27, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Elizabeth City State recruiters
The Office of Admissions at Elizabeth City State University will hold a recruitment session from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on April 10 at First African Baptist Church at 803 Harris Street. Applications will be accepted at that time. Students...Published: Mar 27, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, March 26, 2007
Ethanol interest boosts corn production
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Gary Sutton of Mount Olive got an early start on planting corn for this year. Sutton, his brothers and sons started last week on their local farms and will be planting throughout the week. With increasing interest...Published: Mar 26, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
HPV vaccine in limited supply here
A vaccine that has the potential to cut down on cases of cervical cancer could save lives, local health officials say. The problem is -- Wayne County does not have enough to go around. The vaccine has been released in...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Charges reduced in moped accident
A Wayne County man won't face any jail time in connection with a death by motor vehicle case involving a moped and his SUV. Randy Lee Mills, 48, of 384 Mills Road, was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Farmers adding thousands more acres to meet corn demand
Wayne County farmers will likely plant 40,000 acres of corn this year, says the county's crop agent with the state Cooperative Extension Service. That would be a significant increase over the normal crop of about 25,000 to 30,000 acres, Kevin...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Aycock graduate named Duplin County's top teacher
KENANSVILLE -- With gifts from area businesses and the Duplin County Education Foundation, the Duplin County Board of Education honored Connie Harrell and Kenneth Houston as the 2006-07 Teacher and Principal of the Year, respectively, at a special reception held...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
MOC releases schedule for spring alumni event
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College is planning a variety of events for its second annual Alumni Spring Fest Weekend scheduled for April 13-15. While there are events for current and prospective students, the weekend is also a great opportunity...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
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Accident Two people were injured Saturday in a two-vehicle collision on Wayne Memorial Drive at the U.S. 70 East off ramp. Joyce Cripps Garris, 47, of Surry Drive, was traveling south on Wayne Memorial Drive at about 6 p.m. when...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Youth of Year competition
The Wayne County Boys & Girls Club will host statewide competition Thursday and Friday for Youth of the Year honors in the Officer's Club at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Mount Olive Club member Saderio Simmons will represent Wayne County...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Pesticide Disposal Day Tuesday at Cherry Farms
Any pesticide, including insecticides, fungicides and herbicides, can be disposed of Tuesday at Cherry Farms as part of Pesticide Disposal Day. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Wayne County Cooperative Extension are sponsoring the event, which...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
MOC Concert Choir sets date for spring concert performance
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College Concert Choir will present its spring concert April 13 at 8 p.m. in the Southern Bank Auditorium in W. Burkette and Rose M. Raper Hall. This year's program will feature "The Creation" by...Published: Mar 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 25, 2007
15,000-square-foot club planned on line
A plan to build a 15,000-square-foot amusement center on N.C. 55 West and Jerusalem Road has some residents concerned. Some fear the facility, which will feature a nightclub, pool, video games, event space, soccer fields and a go-cart track, could...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:16 AM Full Story
Group: No shortage of victims of abuse
It's unfortunate, Milton Costen said, but ever since the Wayne Uplift Resource Center stepped up earlier this year to fill the void left when The Lighthouse of Wayne County closed its doors, the demands on domestic violence programs have steadily...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:15 AM Full Story
Wayne GOP picks slate of delegates
A sparse crowd gathered for Saturday's Republican Convention at the Wayne Center, where two gubernatorial candidates were among the featured speakers. No resolutions were introduced during the three-hour session. A slate of officers for the Wayne County party was approved....Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:14 AM Full Story
Smith shares platform for campaign
RALEIGH -- With his family around him and the house he grew up in at his back, state Sen. Fred Smith, R-Johnston, announced Friday that he was running for governor. Looking toward his mother, a house matron at the Borden...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:13 AM Full Story
Daffodils ready to bloom next weekend in Fremont
Spring flowers will be in full bloom as thousands gather to attend the 21st annual Daffodil Festival in Fremont this Saturday. Rain or shine, the event, which marks the arrival of springtime, will kick off at 10 a.m. on Main...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:12 AM Full Story
Water lines, EMS lead discussion in Duplin
GREENEVERS -- This past week's Duplin County Board of Commissioners meeting was full of disputes. Once the board heard from several residents and businessmen who don't like the county's regulation of water line construction, the tone of the meeting changed...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:11 AM Full Story
Duplin wants to get trash agreement with schools
GREENEVERS -- Trash is business to Duplin County Solid Waste Director Bee Barnette -- and he is concerned that some of those potential county disposal fee dollars are headed elsewhere. And the leak is the county's school district. Currently, the...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:11 AM Full Story
TransPark training center gets new name
KINSTON -- The conference and training facility at the N.C. Global TransPark is getting a new name. Formerly called the Education and Training Center, the 33,000-square-foot facility will soon be called TransPark Center to more directly associate it with the...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:10 AM Full Story
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Recovered property The Sheriff's Office recovered a stolen Caterpillar backhoe last week that had been reported as stolen on March 9 from the construction site of the new Wal-Mart at N.C. 581 and U.S. 70 west. The property was recovered...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:09 AM Full Story
Peele named chief of security for N.C. Division of Prisons
Goldsboro native Scott Peele has been named chief of security for the Division of Prisons of the North Carolina Department of Correction. Peele attended Wayne Community College, studying criminal justice and business administration. He began work as a correctional officer...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:08 AM Full Story
Open house for new school of engineering Monday night
The county's newest high school will host an open house for parents and prospective students on Monday at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Goldsboro High School. Gary Hales, principal of Wayne School of Engineering, called it an opportunity for...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:07 AM Full Story
Time capsule marks start of WCC's 50th celebration
The newest building at Wayne Community College officially opened Friday, while the burial of a time capsule also served as the kick-off to a number of upcoming events marking the college's 50th anniversary. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were followed by tours of...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:07 AM Full Story
National Boys and Girls Clubs Week observed
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County will celebrate National Boys and Girls Club Week March 26 through 30. Operations Director Sarah Pariso said next week is going to be an exciting time, with thousands of clubs and millions...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:06 AM Full Story
Youths present thoughts on future
U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre, D-N.C., is asking the state's next generation of leaders what they think about their futures. McIntyre hosted a youth summit Monday in his hometown of Lumberton. "Young people are the future of our great country. We...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Martin Lecture Thursday on environment
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dr. Robert Ian Bruck, professor at North Carolina State University, will be the guest lecturer at the 15th Annual Lorelle F. Martin Lecture at Mount Olive College on Thursdayat 7:30 p.m. in the Southern Bank Auditorium of...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:04 AM Full Story
Eastpointe seeking community representative
Eastpointe of Wayne County is seeking a community representative to become part of its Wayne County Collaborative. Composed of various community agencies, service providers, organizations, families and advocates, the collaborative works to promote the sharing of resources on behalf of...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
N.C. congressional delegation ranked in effectiveness
North Carolina's congressional delegation spent another busy week in Washington D.C. this week, even as consulting firm Knowlegis ranked every member according the amount power they wield, taking into account political party, committee assignment, seniority and fundraising ability. Sen. Richard...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Organization plans event to raise child abuse awareness in county
Every 15 minutes a child is abused or neglected in North Carolina. Every nine days, a child dies as a result of homicide. The victims range in age from newborns to teenagers. To help stop the abuse and neglect --...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Chamber sponsors seminar on serving Hispanic clients
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is offering a seminar, "Working with the Hispanic Community," from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the board room at the chamber's office at 308 N. William St. The event will be facilitated by...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
The war in Iraq, which has resulted in an inordinate amount of head injuries for U.S. soldiers, has focused attention on traumatic brain damage, and officials at a Goldsboro facility that works exclusively with such patients, want the public to...Published: Mar 25, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, March 23, 2007
Hospital works on recruitment
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Dr. Jorge Paulino researches a patient’s chart information during his rounds at Wayne Memorial Hospital Thursday. Dr. Paulino is one of the doctors recently recruited by Wayne Memorial Hospital as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to...Published: Mar 23, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Counties will pay Medicaid coverage
Counties across the state might be forced to look within their own budgets by the end of the fiscal year to cover increasing Medicaid costs, state officials said this week. Counties are expected to spend at least $5 million more...Published: Mar 23, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Hospital makes effort to attract more doctors to Wayne County
Recruiting enough physicians for Wayne County is a challenge, but one the medical community is working to address. In recent years, the community has felt the loss of its only endocrinologist, Dr. Michael Brennan, and such specialists as neurosurgeon Dr....Published: Mar 23, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Study: City gets A-minus for controlling congestion
Goldsboro earned high marks for its efforts to reduce traffic congestion in a study done by a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The study was released by the independent John Locke Foundation and the Reason Foundation,...Published: Mar 23, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Duplin hog house fire deemed suspicious
WARSAW -- Duplin fire and sheriff's officers are investigating a suspicious fire around 3 a.m. Friday at a hog house near Warsaw. Fortunately, said Don Butler of Murphy-Brown, no animals were inside. The building, located at 1575 Veach's Mill Road,...Published: Mar 23, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne technical students do well
Teams from Eastern Wayne, Norwayne, and Greenwood middle schools participated in the regional Technology Students Association competition at Sampson Community College recently, coming away with several honors. TSA is a national student organization. Its mission is to inspire students to...Published: Mar 23, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Tomislay Senzel reported someone stole his Honda four-wheeler, valued at $5,042. *Medina Jose Resendiz reported someone assaulted him and stole his burgundy 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera. Goldsboro police are investigating these reports:...Published: Mar 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Head-on collision sends four to hospital
News-Argus/Bobby Williams This early morning accident sent four people to Wayne Memorial Hospital. According to a state trooper on the scene, the dump truck was heading south on N.C. 581 when it ran off the right-hand side of the...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Duplin could get research facility
As interest in alternative fuels and bioenergy technologies continues to grow, state Sen. Charlie Albertson is working to make North Carolina a leader in the field by expanding the scope of the Williamsdale Farm Agricultural Extension and Research Facility in...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
County health officials suggest ban on smoking might be coming soon to North Carolina
Smoking is a medical emergency in slow motion, a local physician told the Board of Health Wednesday. Dr. Clark Gaither, who also serves as medical director for Wayne Action Teams for Community Health, or WATCH, spoke to the board about...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Woman will face charges of bigamy
An autopsy will be conducted at the state medical examiner's office in Chapel Hill to determine the cause of death for a 26-year-old man who died earlier this month. Meanwhile, the wife of the victim awaits her day in court...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Nutrient runoff fee may be delayed for another year
Although they had hoped for a longer delay, Wayne County commissioners are supporting legislation that would put off an increase in nitrogen runoff fees along the Neuse River Basin for at least another year. An administrative ruling had proposed to...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Valerie Macklin reported Monday that someone broke into her home in the 100 block of Atlanta Drive, Dudley, and stole an X-Box, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo, jewelry and other items, all valued...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Workforce forum to be held at TransPark on March 28
The North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development and the state Department of Commerce released a study last month on the state's labor force supply and demand over the next decade. A series of regional public forums will be held to...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
MS walks planned around state
RALEIGH -- The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting five MS Walks throughout eastern North Carolina in March and April to raise money for MS research and treatment. The MS Walks will take place...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC professor to lecture April 4
MOUNT OLIVE -- The public is invited to a free lecture by a Mount Olive College assistant professor and several of his English Society students on April 4 at noon in the Hennessee Room of the Lois K. Murphy Regional...Published: Mar 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Spring has sprung, officially
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Spring arrived late Tuesday, bringing with it warm temperatures and sunny skies — at least for a short time. Things had cooled off a bit by today, when these Bradford pear trees were captured in bloom, but...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
County rejects teacher scholarships
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners decided Tuesday not to accept new applications for the Wayne County Teacher Scholarship Program for the second year. And the board hinted that it might never implement the program again. Last March, the commissioners...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Fremont library branch on list
The Fremont library will remain open, but it must make several changes or it will be closed by the end of June, the county library system's board of trustees said. The northern Wayne County library is the smallest of the...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
County concerned about plan to increase solid waste fees
For now, Wayne County has one of the lowest solid waste tipping fees in the state, but local solid waste officials said legislation being considered in Raleigh would cause a dramatic increase in the cost of doing business. The North...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Doctor shares mental health tips
Longevity, health and happiness go hand-in-hand, psychiatrist Alton Anderson of Wilson said Tuesday. "I don't want to live long unless I can have health and happiness to go with it," he told nearly 60 people gathered in the Cherry Hospital...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Duplin teachers unhappy with supplement distribution
An ongoing salary dispute between Duplin County's teachers and its school central office staff reared its head again at the county Board of Education's meeting last Tuesday, but now superintendent Dr. Wiley Doby is hoping things will soon smooth over....Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Wayne students raise money for Red Cross
Wayne County Public Schools students are supporting the Fifth Annual American Red Cross Heroes Campaign, raising money through "Pennies for a Purpose." Nineteen area schools are participating this year, with students decorating five-gallon water bottles for collecting change. Funds raised...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
GOP convention Saturday
The Wayne County Republican Party has a wide array of speakers planned for its annual convention, which will be held Saturday at the Wayne Center at the corner of Chestnut and George streets. Third District Congressman Walter B. Jones, for...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Cinco de Mayo signups end April 1
April 1 is the deadline to sign up for a booth at the Cinco de Mayo Festival to be held May 5 at Waynesborough Historical Village. The event will be held from noon until 5 p.m. The village is located...Published: Mar 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Residents protest new location suggestion
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Wayne County resident Barrett Parker speaks to members of the Goldsboro City Council regarding a zoning request from Wayne County that, if approved, would allow for construction of an animal shelter on the east side of Clingman...Published: Mar 20, 2007 2:01 PM Full Story
Alston pleads guilty in shooting
Tim Alston never had the chance to tell his friend and classmate how much he meant to him and that he was sorry he played a hand in his death. So, he stood up at the defense table Monday, turned...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
Experts will eye Legg's fitness
The trial of a former hospital administrator turned drifter accused of killing a store owner's son-in-law during a robbery in May 2003 in Seven Springs has been delayed until the court decides if he is mentally fit to stand trial....Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Concerns continue over location for new animal shelter
Some said it would create traffic woes that would make the streets less safe for children at play. Others were more concerned with the potential sights and smells. Several residents addressed Goldsboro City Council members Monday evening, speaking in opposition...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Jones proposes changes to No Child Left Behind Act
Since its introduction in 2001, the federal No Child Left Behind Act has weighed heavily on the minds of local school officials. Its rigorous requirements for grade-level proficiency and academic growth have tested local officials. But legislation was introduced in...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Faith-based groups set date for multi-county anti-gang gathering
School and law enforcement officials tell Smart Choices for Youth Director Daryl Woodard the youth gang problem is getting worse. Teens are facing increasing peer pressure to join gangs, they say. "Everybody wants to belong to something, and gangs offer...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Louise Uzzell reported Friday that someone broke into her home in the 5200 block of U.S. 70 East and stole a washing machine, dryer, dresser, kitchen set and other items, all...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Wilson-born composer featured in concert
WILSON -- "Songs of Innocence and Experience," will be the featured work at a spring concert Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the ProMusic Conservatory at 105 W. Nash Street in downtown Wilson. Performed by the ProMusic Choristers, the...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Student brough knife to school
A second-grader at Brogden Primary School reportedly brought a kitchen knife to school, prompting an investigation and disciplinary action by authorities. Ken Derksen, public information officer with Wayne County Public Schools, confirmed that the child showed the knife to another...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Lunch Menu for Wayne County Public Schools, March 26-30
Monday LENT-- Breakfast: sausage biscuit, Lunch: stuffed crust cheese pizza, baked corn dog, green beans, field peas, chilled applesauce, orange, garden salad. Tuesday -- Breakfast: honey bun, Lunch: lasagna w/meat sauce and bread stick, chicken salad on lettuce w/crackers, steamed...Published: Mar 20, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, March 19, 2007
Re-enactors visit Bentonville
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Confederate re-enactors demonstrate how to shoot a cannon during a living history program at the Bentonville Battleground Historic Site this past weekend. Pictured from left are Johnny Carter, Milton Britt, Abraham Wiles, Donny Taylor and Fred Bugess....Published: Mar 19, 2007 2:09 PM Full Story
Animal shelter update
Engineers' borings at the proposed animal shelter location off Clingman Street in Goldsboro came back "perfect," county officials said. Now Wayne County's commissioners are hoping Golds-boro City Council will agree when members consider the issue tonight. But the commissioners understand...Published: Mar 19, 2007 2:06 PM Full Story
SUN - 916th Recruitment Report
As top military officials work to ready Pope Air Force Base for its re-activation this summer, members of the 916th Air Refueling Wing are preparing, too. Their task, they say, is equally as daunting -- to replace the more than...Published: Mar 19, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
Legg murder trial
Nearly four years after the Seven Springs slaying, a man accused of gunning down a shopkeeper's son-in-law during a robbery will have his day in court. Jury selection for Roy George Legg, 58, who is charged in the murder of...Published: Mar 19, 2007 2:00 PM Full Story
Beston Road update
Construction is nearly complete on the directional crossover at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Beston Road. With the crossover's acceleration lanes open, drivers are using the new path, but nearby business owners and residents are waiting to see if...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
GSA's 95th w/pic
Sonya Ross camped on the side of a mountain in a blizzard while doing Girl Scout wilderness training in Alaska. "We learned how to make snow caves. It was a wild, scary thing, but I was glad I got to...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Public record
Drunken drivers The Goldsboro Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Mount Olive Police Department, Walnut Creek Police Department and military police from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base teamed up over the St. Patrick's Day holiday weekend to take drunken drivers...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Substitute teacher training March 29
WAGES Headstart and Early Headstart will hold substitute training March 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Royall West Common Room at 507 E. Royall Ave. Those attending must obtain a substitute packet from WAGES by March 26,...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Pickle Princess Pageant Saturday
MOUNT OLIVE -- The first event to kick off the 2007 North Carolina Pickle Festival will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Mount Olive Historical Assembly Hall at 207 Wooten Street in Mount Olive. The 2007 North Carolina...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
MOC lecture
The public is invited to a free lecture at Mount Olive College Wednesday about the differences between U.S. universities and Oxford University. Dr. Mike Cavanagh will speak at noon in the Hennessee Room of the Lois K. Murphy Regional Center....Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Girl Scout cookie sales near end
The Girl Scouts will stop selling cookies Tuesday, but a tractor trailer full of the cookies will be parked at Michaels on Berkeley Boulevard from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday. Money from the annual Girl Scout cookie sale helps...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Commissioners to consider salvage yard expansion, Fremont library closing
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will consider a change to the zoning map that would allow for the expansion of a salvage yard on U.S. 117 South. The commissioners will meet Tuesday morning, starting at 9 a.m., following a...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Burr introduces legislation to help homeless veterans
Last week in Washington: *U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, reintroduced the Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act -- legislation to provide supportive services to keep low-income veterans in permanent housing so they do not become homeless. It will increase...Published: Mar 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Who is paying their bills? You are.
Wayne County taxpayers paid $78,200 to pay the medical expenses and housing costs to keep an inmate at a Raleigh prison facility. His bill for one month cost about $3,500. Another offender racked up a $5,000 bill to cover his...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:12 AM Full Story
County will be short on Medicaid
Wayne County could soon be one of several counties vying for state funds to offset increasing Medicaid costs. Of the nearly $7 million budgeted for Medicaid last year, Social Services Director Judy Pelt said the county has enough left to...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:11 AM Full Story
Business incentives get look from state
State Sen. John Kerr, D-Wayne, doesn't like them. Wayne County Development Alliance President Joanna Thompson and Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Bell aren't fans either. Even Harrell Everette, a Goldsboro lawyer and member of Gov. Mike Easley's...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:10 AM Full Story
Madeline shares NYC debut
Madeline Edwards used to sit in front of the TV watching "Sound of Music" -- and singing along. Now, she is one step closer to stardom. Madeline, 11, a sixth-grade student at Eastern Wayne Middle School, performed live Tuesday morning...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:09 AM Full Story
Even now, his heart is with his unit
Forget about the wheelchair -- Michael Russell would rather be in humvee in Iraq. Replace the doctors and specialists lining his bedside daily with his "brothers" in the Army's 2nd Brigade Combat Team -- that is the private's simple wish....Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:08 AM Full Story
City gets new site query for shelter
A public hearing regarding the proposed future site of the Wayne County Animal Shelter will be among the issues discussed Monday as Goldsboro City Council members will conduct their final meeting of the month at 7 p.m. in the second-floor...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:08 AM Full Story
Town sets sights on late taxpayers
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Several Seven Springs residents might see their names in the newspaper if they don't pay their property taxes. The Seven Springs town board voted Wednesday night to give the delinquent taxpayers one more chance before submitting their...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:07 AM Full Story
Wooten honored for his achievements with homestyle fete
Fremont native Jamie Wooten laughed as he listened to letters from Hollywood celebrities and old friends. He watched with joy as local performers sang and danced. And he couldn't believe it was all for him. A tribute to Wooten was...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:06 AM Full Story
Wayne fares well at music festival
Four Wayne County schools recently participated in the North Carolina Middle School Vocal Solo/Small Ensemble Festival in Greenville, earning either excellent or superior ratings. Students from Eastern Wayne Middle, Norwayne Middle, Rosewood Middle and Rosewood High schools attended the music...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Walk for Hunger March 25
The 24th Annual Walk for Hunger will be held Sunday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m., starting at Herman Park. The event is sponsored by United Church Ministries to raise money to help the needy. Help is distributed during emergencies, not...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne water flushing
The Southern Wayne Sanitary District will be flushing hydrants March 21-23 and March 26-30, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. During this time, customers might notice a slight discoloration of their water due to the iron particles stirred up in...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:04 AM Full Story
Relay for Life fishing tournament at Waynesborough
The Mount Olive First Baptist Church Relay for Life team and E-Z Mart Bait and Tackle are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Olivia Whaley Fishing Tournament at Waynesborough Park on March 31. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society....Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Piano recital Tuesday at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College Recital Series will present Oni Buchanan in concert on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Rodgers Chapel. Buchanan, a concert pianist and a published poet will be performing her "Poetry in Piano" program, which...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne students attend Model UN
Four Eastern Wayne Middle School students were among representatives from 38 schools across the U.S. and western Africa who recently attended the UNA-USA Middle School Model United Nations Conference in New York City. Participating in the simulated debate at the...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Early-Middle College High School seeking applicants
Wayne Early-Middle College High School, one of Wayne County Public Schools' eight schools, is accepting applications for its freshman class, which will be added in the fall, as well as rising juniors. The high school, launched in the fall of...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Students battle to be best in reading trivia competition
Wayne County Public Library hosted its first elementary level "Battle of the Books" competition on Friday pitting fourth- and fifth-graders from four elementary schools against one another. Competition was fierce, said Shorlette Ammons-Stephens, children's librarian, with only nine points separating...Published: Mar 18, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, March 16, 2007
New Crossing | Work nearly done on new bridge
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Workers with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Bridge Division have been working over the past several weeks to finish up a bridge replacement on Kelly Springs Road at the Wayne and Duplin county line, about three...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Officials: County will need to borrow
Wayne County will need to borrow money to pay for school construction and other capital improvement needs, County Manager Lee Smith said, and the sale of bonds is the most likely method of obtaining the money. A general obligation bond...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Bartlett will take job as GS director
After more than two months of searching, members of Goldsboro's city management team have found a new General Services director right here at home -- current Recreation and Parks Director Neil Bartlett. "It's the perfect fit," City Manager Joe Huffman...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Duplin gets first plan for roadways
With at least four strategic corridors running through the county, the Duplin Board of Commissioners finally received its first-ever comprehensive transportation plan. Focusing on the county's highways, the plan, which was created by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
School/base liaison appointed
Robert Freeman just may have been unwittingly groomed for the job he now holds as liaison between Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the school system. Stationed in Goldsboro, he retired in 1993 after 21 years in the military. He...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Pate will receive BSA Distinguished Citizen Award
Mike Pate of the Pate Dawson Co. will receive the 2007 Wayne County Distinguished Citizen Award April 23 during a banquet hosted by the Torhunta Boy Scout District. The event will begin with a reception at 6:30, followed by dinner...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Garden dedication at library
The Wayne County Public Library will hold a blessing of the garden ceremony prior to planting the second crop of flowers and vegetables Saturday in dedication of the Wayne Community Garden. The garden is located behind the library's main branch...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Local author to hold book signing Monday
Dr. Susan Whitfield, a first-time novelist who lives in Dudley, will be on hand to sign copies of her murder mystery novel "Genesis Beach" from 1 until 7 p.m. at Gold's Gym on Parkway Drive. The book is set in...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Wayne County sheriff's deputies are investigating these reports: *Trina Gibson Sutton reported Thursday that someone broke into her home in the 100 block of Mathews Way and stole two saws, valued at $492. *Gregory Keith Horne reported Thursday that...Published: Mar 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Jumping for a cause
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Gabriel Scott, 7, jumps rope for a good cause in the Fremont STARS Elementary School gymnasium Monday. As part of “Jump Rope for Heart,” the school raised $3,600 for the American Heart Association. For more information see...Published: Mar 15, 2007 2:04 PM Full Story
Commissioners talk about taxes
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners, in search of sources of money to pay for looming construction needs, approved a resolution in support of a local option one-cent sales tax during a work session Wednesday. The resolution asks legislators to...Published: Mar 15, 2007 2:01 PM Full Story
Students jump to help charity fight heart disease
Students across Wayne County have been jumping up and down to support the American Heart Association, raising more than $81,000 for the cause. Eight elementary schools have held Jump Rope for Heart events in recent months, with two more to...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Jaycees seeking nominees
The Goldsboro Jaycees are accepting nominations through the end of the month for local outstanding citizens in a variety of categories. Each nominee will be recognized locally and will be eligible to compete at the state level. Every nominee must...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Spring break turns into house work
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mikala Carson is giving up her spring break from Gordon College in Wenham, Mass., to help build a house for somebody she doesn't know. She and 10 other students decided to exchange fun at the beach to...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Duplin leaders consider strategy for economic development
KENANSVILLE -- Unlike the give-and-take dialogue that was held with the county Board of Education Monday, the Duplin County Board of Commissioners spent most of its session with the county Economic Development Commission listening to suggestions that sounded a lot...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Kindergarten registration March 30
Wayne County Public Schools will hold kindergarten pre-registration at 15 elementary schools on Friday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A child must be five years old on or before Oct. 16 to register for kindergarten for the...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
James Sprunt medications class to be held
The Continuing Education Department at James Sprunt Community College will be offering a Medication Technician course. This course is designed to prepare the unlicensed medical person in adult care homes, assisted living facilities and group homes to administer medications. The...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
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Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating these reports: *Somebody broke into a church and rummaged through its filing cabinets some time after 10 p.m. Tuesday. A member came to the Holly Street Miracle Deliverance Church at 115 W. Holly St. around...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
MOC art show open to public
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive College Department of Fine Arts is currently hosting its first annual Senior Art Exhibition in the Teresa Pelt Grubbs Art Gallery in Laughinghouse Hall. The event is free and open to the public. "This...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
DNA specialists to speak to two Wayne classes
Two Wayne County Public Schools teachers have been selected to have University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill "DNA Day Ambassadors" visit their classrooms next month. Charles B. Aycock High School biology teachers Julie West and Christy Collins are among 65 teachers...Published: Mar 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Guests from Japan at SJAFB
Photo submitted / 4FW Senior Airman Micky Bazaldua Col. Toru Ota from the Japan Air Self Defense Force listens to Tech. Sgt. Rickey Nolte explain equipment used to maintain the F-15E Strike Eagle during a visit to the flight...Published: Mar 14, 2007 2:05 PM Full Story
Japanese Air Force colonel takes a look at Strike Eagle
Japanese and American fighter pilots battled in the skies just above the North Carolina coastline earlier this week before joining forces to "bomb" the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras -- but it was all in good fun. Six officers from Japan's...Published: Mar 14, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Mount Olive board says 'no' to new complex
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Planning Board on Tuesday denied a request by contractor John T. Bell to build low-income apartments next to Carver Elementary School. The board voted not to refer Bell's special request for a special use...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Two county students named Park Scholars
Two area students have been selected as Park Scholars by North Carolina State University for fall 2007. The awards are valued at about $59,000 for in-state residents and $107,000 for out-of-state students. Nicole Antoinette Mack and Nida Waheed were among...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
WC students' artwork on display at mall
The center corridor of Berkeley Mall is being converted into an art gallery this week to showcase work from hundreds of Wayne County's top art students. The annual Wayne County Public Schools Art Exhibition is scheduled through the weekend. More...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Commission, school board meet to talk about funding plan
KENANSVILLE -- One of Duplin County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Fussell's favorite props these days is a bag full of 79 pennies that he carries in his briefcase. And for the past month or so, whenever budget questions have...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Lack of quorum delays Planning Board decisions
The Wayne County Planning Board couldn't hold its meeting Tuesday night because less than half of its members were unable to attend. Although Chairman George Aycock, Arthur Bowden and Jo Ann Summerlin were ready to conduct business, the four remaining...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Vision Van stop set for March 24
The Lion's Foundation Vision Van will be at the Goldsboro Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Vision screenings will be free and Spanish interpreters will be on hand. The van's visit to Goldsboro is being sponsored...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating these reports: *Marcus Antwan McKinnon reported Tuesday while he was walking in the 500 block of East Walnut Street someone pulled up beside him in their car and shot him in the face. McKinnon, 28,...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Services on Aging NYC trip planned
The Wayne County Services on Aging is sponsoring a trip to New York City May 18-21. The trip will cost $630 per person and include four days and three nights of sight-seeing and include a Broadway show. A $150 deposit...Published: Mar 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
11-year-old's television debut
News-Argus/Greg Sousa This photograph of a television image from WRAL-TV, shows Goldsboro singer Madeline Edwards, 11, performing live on national TV this morning. Madeline won CBS's "The Early Show's" talent competition, "Living Room ... Live! Kids," and earned a...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Would-be victims take on robber
Outnumbered and outgunned. That's how one would-be robber found himself when he barged into a family's home on Timothy Street in Dudley late Sunday and attempted to deprive them of out of their hard-earned dollars. Instead of leaving the home...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
County farmers gather to recognize this year's local top crop producers
Coming off one of Wayne County's most productive years -- especially with grains -- the Wayne County Farmers Association held its annual banquet Monday night to honor local growers. The largest wheat producer in the county last year, Warren Davis,...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Autopsy of 25-year-old shows lethal mix of drugs
Blood samples taken from a young woman who was found dead at Econo Lodge on New Year's Day showed she had a lethal mix of methadone and cocaine in her body when she died, a state autopsy report shows. Officials...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Man drives car into police station in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Police said 18-year-old Jared Eugene Painter of Bethel Church Road in Mount Olive drove his 1997 Ford into the front of Town Hall around 11 p.m. Monday. Mount Olive Police Chief Emmett Ballree said no charges were...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Restaurant will open its doors Monday
A long-watched restaurant will finally open its doors next week. Neptune's Seafood House at 430 N. Berkeley Ave., which holds 185 guests, is expected to open its doors for the first time 11 a.m. Monday. The 5,777-square-foot facility boasts a...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Public record
Accidents Goldsboro police responded to these accidents: * At approximately 2 p.m. Monday, Joshua Jahlem Gray, 5, was crossing William Street toward New Hope Road with his cousin when he jerked away from her. Howard Cecil Barnes, Jr., 53, told...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Chief: Change batteries in smoke detectors
Goldsboro Fire Chief Alvin Ward is asking residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors now that they have changed their clocks. Having a working smoke detector in the home could save your family from becoming a victim, Ward...Published: Mar 13, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, March 12, 2007
Crowded conditions
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Crowded conditions for employees and customers at the county’s departments of Social Services and Health are forcing county officials to consider either a new complex to house both — and the Services on Aging — or extensive...Published: Mar 12, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
Marriage bill will get look this session
Already the protests both for and against it have begun, but state Sen. Fred Smith, R-Johnston, said that there's one thing people need to keep in mind when discussing the Defense of Marriage bill introduced last month in the Senate....Published: Mar 12, 2007 2:00 PM Full Story
Man will face jury in Dudley murder
The suspect who fatally shot a Dudley man causing him to plow into a fire hydrant with his car in March 2006 will have to stand trial, a grand jury decided this month. William Earl Bandy Jr., 25, of Alabama...Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
County to talk about options for facilities
Several legislative issues will be on the agenda for discussion when the Wayne County Board of Commissioners meets in special session Wednesday afternoon. The meeting, which will be held at 12:15 p.m. in the commissioners' meeting room on the fourth...Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Departments say they serve too many in too little space
Some of the problems facing the Wayne County Office Building, which houses the departments of Health and Social Services, are apparent even before walking through the front door. Many of the building's windows are protected by metal bars because of...Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Groups take aim at crime
When cars started to drive up to a home on Green Street in Fremont at all hours of the day and night, Jenny and Dan Blanchard grew curious. But instead of dismissing the activity, the Blanchards decided to report the...Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Goldsboro High Key Club makes trip to meet judge, state officials
Amelia Bedelia, a popular children's book character, appeared in the doorway of Vickie Tillman's third-grade class at Carver Elementary. Posing as a substitute teacher, she took her job seriously, as well as literally. When it came time to call the...Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Two killed by train in Smithfield
Two Smithfield men died after a train struck them Saturday night, according to a report by the Smithfield Police Department. Carlos Dubose, 35, and Larry Allen, 34, were standing side by side on the cross ties along the east side...Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Novelist to speak at WCC
Jeri Fitzgerald Board, a Johnston County native and author of the historical novel "The Bed She Was Born In," which includes Goldsboro's Gertrude Weil as a character, is scheduled to speak at two Wayne Community College events on March 22....Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Mental Health Association seeking members
The Mental Health Association in Wayne County is in the midst of its annual membership campaign to help raise funds and promote and advocate for mental health wellness and recovery. Mental health affects everyone, says Amy Roux, executive director of...Published: Mar 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Hog waste moratorium advances in Legislature
With the House Agricultural Committee voting Wednesday to extend the current moratorium on hog farms and lagoons for three more years, farmers in Wayne and Duplin counties are taking the decision in stride and going about business as usual. After...Published: Mar 11, 2007 9:42 AM Full Story
Community Crisis Center celebrates 25 years
In his early days, William "Pro" Atkinson did not think about where his life would lead. Caught in the mire of addiction in the 1970s and '80s, he never thought about change. That is, until he met the Rev. Adeen...Published: Mar 11, 2007 9:41 AM Full Story
Renovations of old downtown fire station begin
Renovations have begun at the old fire station on Ash Street to convert it to business use. The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation announced last year that the historic building had been sold to Ladder 39 LLC. DGDC Director Julie Thompson...Published: Mar 11, 2007 9:40 AM Full Story
Rabies clinics to be held March 17, 24
Wayne County Animal Control will hold four rabies clinics at local schools over the next two Saturdays. Having a pet vaccinated is required by state law. Every dog and cat over four months old must be vaccinated. Those animals must...Published: Mar 11, 2007 9:39 AM Full Story
Schools' social workers honored
Board of Education member Dave Thomas says he knows some of the challenges social workers in the school system face -- for several years, he was responsible for the truancy program. "I have been to homes before and it's mostly...Published: Mar 11, 2007 9:38 AM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating these reports: * Tabitha Tynesia Williams of South Andrews Avenue reported Friday that her dog was taken by a known suspect from her home. She said that the man took the dog and called her...Published: Mar 11, 2007 9:37 AM Full Story
Court records
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Treecy Denise Bynum, 30, Adams Street, Wilson, driving while license revoked reduced to failure to notify Department of Motor Vehicles of new address, 30 days suspended,...Published: Mar 11, 2007 9:35 AM Full Story
Friday, March 9, 2007
Fight leads to stabbings, murder
MOUNT OLIVE -- A Mount Olive man is being held at the Wayne County Jail without bond in connection with a double stabbing on Flowers Road that left one man dead and another seriously injured this morning. Terreakus A. Davis,...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Corps of Engineers offer Duplin Commissioners thoughts on drainage issues
KENANSVILLE -- After months of hearing complaints about the drainage situation in Duplin County, the board of commissioners recently asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for help in figuring out the problem. "There's basically three or four things it...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Daylight-savings time will affect mornings
With daylight-saving time ushered in earlier this year, many are scrambling to adjust their inner clocks in anticipation -- and their eyes as they head into the morning sun. The time change is especially felt by the schools, which typically...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Early time changes puts pressure on electronics
Don't expect your electronics to fall back to the Dark Ages when the clocks spring forward this weekend. But you could miss that Monday morning meeting if you don't take the necessary precautions. A new federal mandate has changed daylight-saving...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Library seeks grant to attract more Hispanic patrons
The Wayne County Public Library is seeking a $150,000 grant to help Hispanic residents improve their grasp of English. Donna Phillips, assistant library director at the Wayne County Public Library, said the library has applied for the grant to help...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating these reports: *Thi Van Le reported someone broke into her home in the 1200 block of Sunset Drive Thursday and stole $1,000 cash, a Rolex, a diamond wedding ring and other jewelry, all valued at...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Criminal justice workshop at MOC
Mount Olive College will hld a free criminal justice professionals workshop Thursday from 6-9 p.m. in Rodgers Chapel. Former and current criminal justice students are invited to attend the free workshop, as are professionals from Wayne and surrounding countiees. Latashia...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC Literary Festival clarification
The dates for the 6th Annual Literary Festival at Mount Olive College were transposed in a release sent out by the college earlier this week. The public is invited to the free events, scheduled for April 3 and 4. Sarah...Published: Mar 9, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 8, 2007
She's a star
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Madeline Edwards, right, reacts after hearing her name announced as the winner of The Early Show’s talent competition this morning at Eastern Wayne Middle School. Cheering her on are her classmates Tre’ Stevens, left, and Justin Lee....Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
No written report yet on hit-and-run
The lab results have been phoned in, but the local district attorney wants to see written proof before he decides whether to charge the elderly driver in a hit-and-run accident that killed a Goldsboro man Nov. 7. Carol Coletrain Lane,...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Officials caution seniors on Medicare Advantage plans
Wayne County Medicare beneficiaries, especially senior citizens, should exercise caution if they receive a call asking them to purchase a Medicare Advantage plan, local officials say. Wayne County Services on Aging Director Yvonne McLamb said she received several calls recently...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Madeline Edwards will sing live on TV
A young Goldsboro singer with the voice of an opera star won CBS-TV's The Early Show's "Living Room ... Live! Kids," national talent competition, the network announced this morning during the show. Madeline Edwards, 11, a sixth-grade student at Eastern...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Duplin commission takes up animal control laws
KENANSVILLE -- Stray cats and dogs might not be running wild in Duplin County, but that doesn't mean everybody's pleased with the fact that currently, there are no animal control laws on the books. The county does have a shelter...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Cookie sale ends soon, but one last chance set
If you don't have your Thin Mints yet, don't despair. Although the annual Girl Scout cookie sale is coming to an end, a tractor trailer full of help is on the way March 24. Security Moving and Storage keeps the...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Literary festival set for April 3-4 at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- The sixth annual Literary Festival at Mount Olive College is set for April 3 and 4, featuring Sarah Lindsay, author and finalist for the National Book Awards. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
High school registration set for county schools
High school registration has begun at the six traditional public high schools in the county and will run through the end of April. Registration catalogs are available at each of the schools or can be downloaded from the school system's...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
School assault In a possible gang-related attack, a James Kenan High School student was assaulted Wednesday night after a soccer game, Duplin County School Superintendent Dr. Wiley Doby said this morning. Contrary to rumors, he added, the student was not...Published: Mar 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Osprey takes landing practice
News-Argus/Bobby Williams A Marine Corps V-22 Osprey makes a touch-and-go landing Tuesday at the Mount Olive Airport. Mount Olive Town Manager Charles Brown said several of the planes, considered the new prototype of combat transport and support aircraft for...Published: Mar 7, 2007 2:00 PM Full Story
Magistrate judge questions changes
Staff changes at the Wayne County Magistrate's Office have ruffled the feathers of at least one magistrate judge who called his termination unfair and unjustified. Former Magistrate Judge Terry Hatch is the first to be dismissed from his post after...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Case gets OK to eye plans for expansion
Almost every detail has been worked out so that Case Farms can begin expanding its processing plant south of Goldsboro, following a decision by Goldsboro City Council Monday night. Council members unanimously approved relinquishing the city's planning and zoning authority...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Officials discuss sewer bill debt
EUREKA -- Eureka Town Board member Myrtie Sauls said Tuesday night she would shut off the town's sewer connection to Fremont if she could find the valve. The little northern Wayne County town has found itself in a dilemma regarding...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Program can help owners find lost pets
After a week, several animals have been reunited with their owners thanks to a new lost and found program implemented at the Wayne County Animal Shelter. Wayne Animal Shelter Director Justin Scally said the program is meant to be a...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Duplin schools price revised facilities plan
KENANSVILLE -- Two years after it was first discussed, the Duplin County Board of Education's facilities plan was back on the table Tuesday night as board members heard a revised presentation from developers. The plan, originally approved in December 2005,...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Wayne might reinstate teacher incentives
After being dormant for the past year, a local scholarship program to entice students to enter the teaching profession is being considered for reinstatement. Olivia Pierce, executive director for public relations with the school system, told the school board Monday...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Harrison lecture March 20 at MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College will hold the 17th Annual Vivian B. Harrison Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, March 20, at 9:30 a.m. in Rodgers Chapel. This year's theme is "Discovering the Depths: Growing in the Spiritual Life." The guest...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Painting workshop March 22-24
The Arts Council of Wayne County is offering a three-day painting workshop March 22-24 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Painters in intermediate and advanced level watercolor, oil and acrylics are welcome. The fee for the 3 days...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Youth hunter tournament
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is sponsoring a series of youth hunter safety tournaments this month. Competitors are graduates of the organization's Hunter Education Program. A tournament will be held Saturday at Camp Tuscarora near Bentonville. Winning teams will...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Dinner and a movie at library
The Wayne County Public Library will present a Mexican dinner and a movie, "A Night of Exploration" on the life and work of artist Frida Kahlo on March 27 in observance of National Women's History Month. Dinner will be served...Published: Mar 7, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Wayne County Reads finale
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Traci Batten Radford, left, Robin Aycock and Walton Aycock sing “Send the Light” during the Wayne County Reads finale Monday. Members of the Wayne County Senior Center Choir, First Baptist Men's Quartet and a quartet consisting of...Published: Mar 6, 2007 2:01 PM Full Story
Teen pregnancies cost counties
A national report shows that Wayne County teens giving birth in 2005 cost taxpayers an estimated $7.5 million. Sudie Davis, director of Communities in Schools in Wayne County and chairperson for the WATCH Teen Pregnancy Task Force, called the figures...Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Council rejects mosque proposal
Goldsboro City Council unanimously voted Monday night to not allow the construction of a mosque in the northern part of the city. All six councilmen and Mayor Al King agreed with the planning commission's recommendation that the building plan was...Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Dealers: Gasoline prices high again, but relief could be on the way next week
Gas prices have been on the rise in Wayne County and elsewhere around the state for the past few weeks, with current prices hovering in the $2.45-$2.50 per gallon range for unleaded regular. Only a month ago, prices were about...Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Students' dress codes could become more strict
The notion of school uniforms is being bandied about by the Board of Education, although members prefer to call it "improved dress." The topic is expected to be discussed at the next board meeting, moved to March 26 due to...Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Two more days to vote for Madeline
Wayne County residents have less than 24 hours to help a young local singer win a chance to appear live on national TV. Madeline Edwards, 11, is one of three finalists in the CBS's The Early Show's "Living Room ......Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Duplin commission considers taxes, development needs
KENANSVILLE -- Economic development and taxes were once again at the top of the Duplin County Board of Commissioners' agenda Monday as it announced it would be helping the town of Magnolia attract three new businesses to the interchange of...Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Two Wayne County Sheriff's Office officers are retiring
Two top-ranking officers of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office are stepping down from their posts and plans to replace them could be made in less than six months. A major restructuring plan could take effect as early as July or...Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating these reports: *Police are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out at 117 Hines Drive, Lot 9. Ernest Barrett owned the mobile home. Goldsboro firefighters responded to the address at about 4:55 a.m. today and...Published: Mar 6, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, March 5, 2007
Second victim dies from Friday crash
A driver injured in a Friday night accident near Mount Olive died late Saturday at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Kyle Martin Berger, 20, of LaGrange, was driving on Bert Martin Lane about 10 p.m. Friday when he lost control of his...Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Legislators pick apart proposed '07 budget
Local legislators began diving into Gov. Mike Easley's proposed 2007-09 budget this week as his staff presented the details to a joint meeting of the House and Senate appropriation committees Tuesday and the individual sub-committees Wednesday and Thursday. This year,...Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Granges struggle to attract, keep members
Lloyd Massey wasn't present when he joined the Brogden Grange -- from behind a table at a local school, his parents signed his name to a piece of paper, making his membership official. It was 1936. "They went to that...Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
She can't stop taking care of 'her' students
Patricia Gurley has made it her business to see that children get to school each day. For nine years, she has worked to ensure that handicapped and special needs students are safely transported from home to school and back again....Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Mount Olive College supports military
Mount Olive College is demonstrating its support for employees serving in the military and will adopt policies and programs to that end. Dr. J. William Byrd, college president, has signed the "5-Star Statement of Support" for the National Guard and...Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Outdoor burning warning issued
The Forest Service has declared today a "red flag day," and is warning Wayne County residents to put off any outdoor burning. Wayne County Forest Ranger Dwight Bright said there has been no burning ban issued but that forest rangers...Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
WCC Career Day March 14
The 17th Annual Career Day co-hosted by Wayne Community College's Cooperative Programs/Cooperative Education/Job Referral Department and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Family Support Center, will be held March 14, from 9 a.m. until noon in the atrium in the Wayne...Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Drug use seminar Tuesday at chamber
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar on how business owners can spot the use of illegal drugs in the workplace. The session will be held Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m. at the chamber office at...Published: Mar 5, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Friday accidents leave two dead; 1 in critical condition
A 19-year-old college student and a 70-year-old man died in separate single-vehicle accidents Friday. A 20-year-old man remains in critical condition after the accident that killed his girlfriend. Dudley teen Katie Elizabeth Jones was killed and her boyfriend was injured...Published: Mar 4, 2007 2:04 AM Full Story
Woman, 82, dies in Saturday fire
FREMONT -- An 82-year-old woman was killed in a house fire that destroyed her small wood frame home on Napoleon Road Saturday. Justine D. Coley was at home alone when the blaze broke out at 413 Napoleon Road. A witness...Published: Mar 4, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Goldsboro girl in CBS talent search finals
From staff reports An 11-year-old Goldsboro girl will find out this week whether she will get to sing live on national TV when the final round of the CBS Early Show's talent contest is held. Madeline Edwards, a student at...Published: Mar 4, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Jesus tomb find claim draws skepticism
When the announcement was made early last week that archeologists had found what some believe is the tomb of Jesus Christ and that inside it was evidence that not only had he not been resurrected, but that he had...Published: Mar 4, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
City council to weigh mosque petition
Goldsboro City Council will decide Monday night whether a mosque should be built off Wayne Memorial Drive. Residents, led by Dr. Waheed Akhtar, lobbied City Council during a public hearing on Feb. 19 for the right to build a 2,050-square-foot...Published: Mar 4, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Court records
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Shelton Douglas Southerland Jr., 29, Billy Price Road, Seven Springs, forged North Carolina inspection sticker (three counts), dismissed; forged North Carolina inspection sticker, six to eight...Published: Mar 4, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, March 2, 2007
Meth lab found in bag
PIKEVILLE -- A trash bag found along the roadside outside of Pikeville Thursday contained more than garbage. Inside was the equipment to manufacture methamphetamine. At about a quarter after noon, inmates from the Wayne County Jail were cleaning up trash...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Suspect: Stabbing at home justified
A suspect arrested for allegedly stabbing a man this week told officials he was only trying to defend his home when the alleged assault occurred. Johnnie Rowe, 50, of 812 Crawford St., was in court Thursday to answer charges that...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Fremont owes city $213,383 for sewer
Officials from Eureka, Fremont and Goldsboro are expected to meet with the League of Municipalities to discuss how to best settle a past due $213,383 sewer bill and avoid a civil suit. Meanwhile, the town of Fremont is looking for...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Heavy winds turn out lights around area this morning
Thousands of Wayne County residents had to get up and get ready for school and work this morning in the dark after stormy weather left large sections of the county without power for several hours. Little damage was reported around...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Man gets 50 years for rape
A man charged with the rape of an 83-year-old woman in August will spend more than 50 years in prison, a Wayne County jury decided Thursday. Twelve jurors took about an hour and a half to find Atkins guilty on...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Parents, business leaders share ideas about schools
Facilities are only a portion of the problem in Wayne County Public Schools, parents and business leaders said Thursday night at roundtable discussion at Lane Tree Conference Center. Eleven parent advisers and eight community and business leaders shared their concerns...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
'Pet of the Week' program designed to increase adoptions
She has big, brown eyes and loves to cuddle. He loves to stretch out and be pampered. But neither have a place they call home. Wayne County Animal Control hope to change that this week as it implement its "Pets...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
WCC lecture series on Middle Ages
The Foundation of Wayne Community College will offer a lecture course entitled "Medieval Mysteries for Today: Head, Heart and Eyes" next month. The four-week course will be held on Tuesdays starting March 6. Foundation Arts and Humanities Program Director Bill...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations Goldsboro police are investigating a report of a break-in and theft on the 400 block of Creech Street. Hannah McKay said someone broke into her home in the 400 block of Creech Street and stole a microwave, a television,...Published: Mar 2, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Spring is Right Around the Corner
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Lisa Hewes, the owner and operator of Long's Plant Farm on Long's Plant Farm Road, waters plants and flowers in one of the business's greenhouses early today. With spring on the way and temperatures beginning to moderate,...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
MOC's Byrd will resign as president
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College will begin searching for a new president next year as college president Dr. J. William Byrd moves into the role of chancellor. At its recent board of trustees retreat in New Bern last weekend,...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Biodiesel plant not coming to Wayne
After four years of waiting, Mount Olive's hopes for a large biodiesel facility were dashed Wednesday when Atlantic BioEnergy announced through the Wayne County Develop-ment Alliance that it would not be building a processing plant in the Mount Olive Industrial...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Measure gives new look at N.C. graduates
Sixty-one percent of first-time high school ninth-graders in 2002-03 graduated from Wayne County Public Schools in four years or less, slightly below the statewide rate of 68 percent, according to a report presented to the State Board of Education on...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Witnesses testify in rape case of 83-year-old
Accused rapist Larry J. Atkins sat silently in his chair Wednesday as a nurse told jurors about evidence collected from an 83-year-old woman he is charged with raping. Iris Mallard, a registered nurse, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, is just one...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Pabst honored as top Junior Civilian at SJAFB
Bradley Pabst was not always a civilian -- during his four-year stint in the Air Force, he was stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, working in the calibration lab on weapons systems and other equipment. When he decided to...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Local Habitat for Humanity will receive $25,000 grant
The Goldsboro-Wayne Habitat for Humanity will receive a $25,000 grant for engaging support from churches to build homes for low-income families.. Habitat has already built several houses with money and volunteer help from area churches, development and communications director Sherry...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Graham Street raid yields 25 pounds of marijuana
Agents of the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad seized more than 25 pounds of marijuana from a home on Graham Street Wednesday and added one more to the list of alleged drug dealers charged this week. The squad raided a home...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Eastpointe director seeks approval of proposal for mobile crisis unit
Eastpointe Director Ken Jones will send a plan today to the state Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse services that calls for the creation of a 24-hour mobile crisis team. Eastpointe manages care for people in Wayne,...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Duplin kindergarten sign-ups March 16
Kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration for the Duplin County Schools will be held Friday, March 16. Registration will be held at each elementary school in the county, beginning at 8:30 a.m. To enroll, students must be 5 years old on or...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
City water switches to chlorine
Goldsboro residents might notice a different taste to their water for the next few days, but officials said there is no reason to be alarmed. Due to a state requirement, all water systems feeding chloramine disinfectant are required to switch...Published: Mar 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story