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