Friday, June 29, 2007
His Last Day
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber On his last day as president of Wayne Community College, Dr. Ed Wilson, right, said he planned to walk around the campus and hug people. One of his stops this morning was to the office of his...Published: Jun 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Farmers: Immigration a key issue
Farmers in Wayne County, though not surprised, were discouraged to hear Thursday that the U.S. Senate had voted to effectively kill the bi-partisan immigration reform bill being pushed by President George Bush. "It's just really disappointing. I thought it might...Published: Jun 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Getting ready to start July 4th holiday? Experts tell travelers to hit road later
You may want to consider starting out your July 4 trip Monday rather than today. AAA of the Carolinas estimates there will be more than 400,000 drivers on the interstate highways in North Carolina from Friday to Wednesday, and you...Published: Jun 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Summer school programs kick off July 9 at WCPS
Summer school will be in session for students around the county, officials announ-ced this week. Wayne County Public Schools will host its annual "summer focused intervention" program at five school sites, from July 9 through Aug. 16. Dr. Ruby Bell,...Published: Jun 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Vandals damage library garden
Wayne County Library officials discovered Thursday morning that the community garden created to foster understanding and unity had been vandalized. Stately sunflowers lay flat on the ground, and borders neatly created to contain the raised beds had been scattered. The...Published: Jun 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public records
Charges The Goldsboro Police Department filed these charges: *Demetrius Worrells, 21, Argo Street, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a vehicle for the use of selling a controlled substance, $25,000 bond. *Kenneth Dixon, 31, Isler Street, breaking...Published: Jun 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Check off trip prep for 4th early
Have a place for Fluffy to stay? Oil changed? Tires checked? If these things are on your list of things to do while you're preparing for a July 4 trip, get moving. The weekend is here and Wednesday is only...Published: Jun 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Relief from the Heat
News-Argus/Bobby Williams COOL TREATS ON A HOT DAY: Brittany Coates, left, Brantlee Barwick and Karen Best enjoy the cool taste of a flavored ice treat Wednesday before jumping into a back yard pool in Mount Olive. Temperatures have remained...Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Curtis Brock sentencing in Duplin EMS case
With Curtis Brock's final sentencing earlier this month for his role in the scandal that embroiled Duplin County's Emergency Medical Services Department and Johnston Ambulance Services in 2006, the criminal phase of the case is about over. There is,...Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
WATCH accepting patients again
Wayne Action Teams for Community Health, or WATCH, is accepting new patients. For nearly a year, the mobile unit that serves the uninsured and underinsured population of Wayne County has had to curtail services because it was at capacity, said...Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Eastpointe's budget adds money for crisis response
By MATTHEW WHITTLE News-Argus Staff Writer Despite earlier fears that his budget might be cut, Eastpointe Director Ken Jones said the local mental health management entity for Wayne, Duplin, Lenoir and Sampson counties is looking to be in good shape...Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
HD requires appts for family planning clinic
Starting July 9, all family planning patients at the Health Department must have an appointment. The move will not only allow for better service, but will improve staff efficiency, said Evelyn Coley, director of nursing. In the past, adults were...Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC to offer notary public course
Wayne Community College Continuing Education will offer five two-session notary public courses this fall. The course teaches proper procedures and duties of a notary public working on behalf of the state government and is necessary in applying for a commision....Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
legis breakfast notice
Wayne County residents will have a chance to talk with local members of the General Assembly at a legislative breakfast July 13 at the Goldsboro Country Club. State Sens. John Kerr and Fred Smith and Reps. Larry Bell, Van Braxton...Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Marley calendars
Deadline extended for cat calendar contest GREENVILLE -- The Marley Fund's annual cat calendar contest has been extended to July 31 to give more pet owners the chance to get their pet's photo on the 2008 full-color calendar. The Marley...Published: Jun 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
O'Berry's Fourth
News-Argus/Greg Sousa NEWFANGLED TWIST ON AN OLD TREAT: Rachel Reynolds, right, and Tracie Wilson serve some hot smores — made with chocolate-dipped marshmallows — during the O'Berry Center Summer Extravaganza on Tuesday night at Knights of Columbus Park. The...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
It's official, but barely: Budget, tax hike pass
Voting 4 to 3 after a somewhat heated discussion, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners narrowly approved its $107.6 million budget for the coming fiscal year. Included in it is a 2.9-cent tax increase, which will raise the county's property...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Bear leads officials on city chase
He eluded Goldsboro police officers for hours -- taking in a stroll through H.V. Brown Park and into town. But when a biologist from Raleigh arrived early Tuesday afternoon, the 300-pound black bear first spotted nearly 10 hours before was...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville Crime Watch sets sights on keeping criminals out of town
Former Wayne County Magistrate Judge Patricia Williams knows what can happen to a community when neighbors turn a blind eye to crime. Drug dealers, prostitutes, gang members and other undesirables thrive in communities when residents don't take an active role,...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Crime, better housing on minds of residents
Doris Broadie is tired of being afraid. Drug dealers and gang members are moving onto her block, the self-described "senior citizen" said. So when she spoke into the microphone at Tuesday's city-sponsored neighborhood meeting, she sent them a message --...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fremont town board will weigh possible sewer rate changes
FREMONT -- Town officials are considering a plan that could increase the bills for out-of-town Fremont sewer customers, while giving in-town residents a break on their costs. On Tuesday, town Administrator Kerry McDuffie recommended raising the out-of-town rate for each...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Secondary road hearing July 10
Representatives of the North Carolina Department of Transportation will appear at the Wayne County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July, 10, at 9 a.m. to present the 2007-2008 secondary road construction program. A Wayne County map is posted in the county...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Transportation Authority holiday schedule
The Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority will be operating on a holiday schedule on Wednesday, July 4. The bus service will operate from 9:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m and the van service will be operating on its normal schedule. Passengers requesting van...Published: Jun 27, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Bear on the Run
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Goldsboro police work to surround a black bear that was spotted on the railroad tracks near Elm Street early this morning. The hunt for the bear, which was about 5 feet tall, began at about 8:45 a.m....Published: Jun 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sister: Murder a tragic accident
Andrea Wright said she is still haunted by the chilling memory of her brother who died from a fatal knife wound in her front yard in February. Vincent Wright, 43, of Pony Drive, Pikeville, was fatally stabbed Feb. 4 during...Published: Jun 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
New grant will help college add more positions in nursing program
By PHYLLIS MOORE News-Argus Staff Writer A three-year grant worth $165,876 will help Wayne Community College expand its associate nursing degree program in the fall. The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust funding will pay for additional instructors and equipment...Published: Jun 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Mount Olive makes plans for 4th of July celebration
From staff reports MOUNT OLIVE -- Organizers say they are expecting more than 600 people to attend the town's July 4 celebration in Westbrook Park in Mount Olive. Children are invited to decorate their bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles like...Published: Jun 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Man sets his sights on cleanup
SNOW HILL -- Quentin Warren goes for a relaxing paddle in his kayak and ends up loading his craft with garbage. He takes a stroll in the park and picks up litter instead of being able to enjoy his walk....Published: Jun 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Blood drives scheduled for this week
The Red Cross is sponsoring several blood drives this week in an attempt to shore up supplies that have been badly depleted. As the July 4th holiday approaches, hospital and emergency response officials are asking for donors to make a...Published: Jun 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, June 25, 2007
Ready for the Fourth
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Firework vendors are popping up around Wayne County selling their sparklers, whipper snappers and black snakes in preparation for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. For more information see Snap, crackle and pop.-->...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials add 197 houses to city watch list
Goldsboro has a problem, one that has been recognized by city inspectors, elected officials and residents -- nearly 200 Goldsboro houses currently fall below North Carolina's minimum housing standard. Chief Building Inspector Ed Cianfarra will tell you that with each...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Properties cited
Phase I -- 19 * 408 A St. * 1315 N. Carolina St. * 1102 Crawford St. * 501 Dail St. * 1409 Evergreen Ave. * 303 S. George St. * 1203 Harris St. * 101 Jessica Place * 706...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
County expected to vote on budget Tuesday
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on the county's 2007-08 budget at a special session Tuesday morning. Meeting at 9 a.m., the board is likely to approve the $107.6 million proposal, which includes a 2.9-cent tax...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Snap, crackle and pop
Wayne County Fire Marshal Bryan Taylor remembers the day he responded to a fireworks display gone bad. "It was the dry season like we're having now. School was not out yet. Some high school kids were playing with firecrackers, throwing...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
O'Berry will lead off holiday celebrations
This week's early 4th of July celebration at O'Berry Center could be likened to a scene from "The Music Man," says one of its organizers. Dennis Mays, coordinator of professional services at O'Berry, has long been known for his decorative...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville Lions Club set for festival and fireworks
The Pikeville Lions Club will sponsor the town's fourth annual Early Independence Day Celebration Saturday in the Pikevillle Town Park. The day-long celebration begins at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony complete with honor guard and a singing of the...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Smart Choices seeks help with summer sports program
Balmy summer evenings and youths with nothing to do can make for a potentially bad combination, but the solution goes beyond money, says a local youth mentoring coordinator. Last year, Daryl Woodard, executive director of Smart Choices for Youth, which...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Thefts reported *Frank Williams reported someone stole several packages of steaks, valued at $900, from his home in the 2200 block of Granville Drive. A suspect is already in custody. *Wilbert A. Musselman reported someone stole his safe, which contained...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Library summer film schedule
The Wayne County Public Library's Summer Reading Festival for children 10 and older began Tuesday at the main branch on Ash Street. The Summer Reading Festival movies will show every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 14, with the exception...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
John Street closing for repairs
Sections of John Street from Ash Street to Elm Street will be closed for repairs, starting Tuesday, according to officials with Barnhill Contracting, which will be doing the work. Work will start at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. No overnight parking on...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Habitat for Humanity public meetings Thursday and July 2
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will provide information to the public on how the program works at meetings planned for Thursday, June 28 at 6 p.m. at 442 E. Hillsboro St. in Mount Olive and again on July 2 at...Published: Jun 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Goldsboro's new skyline
On one side of John Street, the sound of Latin music punctuates a margarita toast. Across the street, an acoustic guitar solo wafts through the air. Around the corner, a poet shares his thoughts on city life. Downtown Raleigh or...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Autopsy report: Shooting a murder
The State Medical Examiner's Office has ruled a 23-year-old man fatally shot at Courtyard Apartments in April did not die of a self-inflicted wound. Officials ruled the case of Raheim Kornegay, who was fatally shot April 22, a homicide. Goldsboro...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Study will look at how hog farms affect air quality
For years, the effect of North Carolina's swine industry on the state's water quality and what to do about it has been hotly debated. Ten years ago a moratorium was placed on the building of new lagoon and spray...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
She scratched ... and won $50,000 in N.C. Lottery
When Jamie Strauch of Goldsboro scratched off a $50,000 lottery ticket, it was like any other day. For Jerry King and 10 of his coffee buddies, it was another day of trying to capture the Powerball prize. Both ended up...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
City sets another residents' meeting
By KENNETH FINE News-Argus Staff Writer Teens roaming neighborhoods at all hours of the night, drivers speeding down streets with their speakers blaring and flooding -- just a few of the concerns voiced by Goldsboro residents during this year's neighborhood...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Public record
Theft reported Business owner Gregg Stevenson reported someone stole the tires and 15-inch aluminum rims, valued at $2,000, off of his 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt while parked outside CCOG, 3300 U.S. Hwy. 70 East Bypass. Crime of the week An armed...Published: Jun 24, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, June 22, 2007
Lending a hand
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Sgt. Ron Gosciniak, of the North Carolina National Guard 230th Brigade Support Battalion, puts masking tape around one of the windows on the front of the Waynesbough Historic Village's visitors center Thursday. Maj. William Richards said members...Published: Jun 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Relay nets more than $719,000 for cancer
Although it's been more than a month since Wayne County residents banded together to raise money for cancer research at the 2007 Relay for Life, money is still coming in. At Thursday night's awards banquet, Relay organizers told volunteers they...Published: Jun 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Louis Pate's kindergarten age limit bill goes to governor
Chalk one up for state Rep. Louis Pate, R-Wayne, whose bill to change the age cutoff date for kindergarten students passed the Senate Thursday. Students currently must be 5 years old by Oct. 16. The bill, which will go into...Published: Jun 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Cherry Hospital now offers staff, some patients workouts on-site
A converted office at Cherry Hospital now serves as a place for staff to exercise at their convenience. Judy Howell, medical education coordinator at Cherry, said the move was a long time coming. "Our employees have been asking for it...Published: Jun 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Theft reported Business owner Gregg Stevenson reported someone stole the tires and 15-inch aluminum rims, valued at $2,000, off of his 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt while parked outside CCOG, 3300 U.S. Hwy. 70 East Bypass. Crime of the week An armed...Published: Jun 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Youths take action
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Parker Harris, Alyssa Weismann and Brandon Williams pose for a photo the day after proposing a new teen hangout for downtown Goldsboro. The three say they were motivated to create the location on their own in response...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
'The Boot' of their own
At first, Parker Harris and his friends just wanted something to do. Then, they turned 16, and needed a place to go. Now 19, the Eastern Wayne High School graduate Parker hopes a dream that started with 70 teenagers crammed...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin chooses plan for facilities
The Duplin County Board of Education finally decided Tuesday night which plan it wants to proceed with as it looks to improve the district's school facilities. After taking another look in recent months at what their options might be, board...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro teen shares wisdom on abstinence, wins essay prize
When Caroline Finch decided to write an essay about abstaining from sex until marriage, she wrote like she was sharing her thoughts with a younger girl trying to make the decision for herself. Her words -- and her presentation --...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Antique rifles stolen Someone broke into a Wayne County man's home on Miller's Chapel Road Tuesday and stole three antique rifles, and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help. Max Best told deputies that someone broke...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County electronic collections day Saturday
Franklin's Recycling, with the help of the Wayne Solid Waste Department, will sponsor an electronics collection day from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday in the Sam's Club parking lot. It's an event that has become very well-received in the community...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC nurses' aide course registration starts soon
Registration for Wayne Community College Continuing Education's fall Nurse Aide I courses will be held on Tuesday, July 10, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Room 101 of the Walnut Building. One morning and two evening sections of the course will...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Labor safety awards presented to Wayne County departments
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry visited Wayne County Tuesday to hand out the 2007 Department of Labor Safety Awards. "It's critical that all of us embrace safety and health in our workplaces," she said, adding that even with more...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police officers recognized
Two Goldsboro police officers received an internationally recognized certification as a crime prevention specialist during a conference in Asheville in May. Crime Prevention Officers Cpl. Teresa Cox and Cpl. Marissa Davis passed the International Crime Prevention Specialist exam given in...Published: Jun 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Pool time
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Eathen Harvell finds a new way to enter the Family Y pool in Mount Olive Monday. He and other local swimmers did their best to keep cool Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures soaring into the high-90s. As...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Search called off for missing man
A Wayne County family is in mourning today after U.S. Coast Guard officials called off the search for a man who disappeared while on vacation. Brent Smith, 24, of Goldsboro, was reported missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship bound...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
No talk on new county tax hike
Despite grumbling in Goldsboro and other communities about the Wayne County Board of Commissioners looking to raise the property tax rate by 2.9 cents, only one person stood and spoke about the 2007-08 budget during Tuesday's public hearing -- and...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Schools principals get new assignments for this fall
Six Wayne County schools will have new principals in the fall, while more than a dozen assistant principals were also shifted around the school system. The administrative changes were announced Tuesday at a special called meeting of the Board of...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Students try their hands at learning to fly F-15Es
Dalton Willis does not take long to answer when people ask him what he will be when he grows up. The 10-year-old already has his call sign. So when he stepped inside the F-15E Strike Eagle Simulator room Tuesday on...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Miss Goldsboro, Nicki Sanderson starts her quest to be next Miss North Carolina
Braving a twisted ankle as she goes into the preliminary talent round of competition tonight, Miss Goldsboro Nicki Sanderson is in good spirits, her mother said this morning. The 18-year-old contestant from Four Oaks left over the weekend for the...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Officers participate in recovery of victim
The body of a man who drowned Monday after his boat capsized in a pond in Clayton has been recovered, thanks to divers and two K-9 officers from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. After an 11-hour search, the body of...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Scholarship golf tournament
LaGRANGE -- The inaugural Kyle Berger Memorial Golf Tournament will be held July 14 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Proceeds will be used to establish a scholarship in memory of Berger, a former North Lenoir High School student who...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fremont approves 2007-08 budget
FREMONT -- Out-of-town residents will pay a little more for water and sewer than those who live inside Fremont, but just how much town officials don't know yet. The board will meet at 7 p.m. on June 26 to hear...Published: Jun 20, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Call for action
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber The Rev. Dr. William Barber, right, talks with a group of speakers invited to Monday's city council meeting before they outlined their Stop the Funerals plan to council members. Barber said the plan is designed to reach...Published: Jun 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council - No tax hike
Goldsboro City Council members made it official Monday: There will be no new taxes in 2007-08. The council approved its recommended $46.5 million fiscal year budget on the advice of Finance Director Richard Durham and City Manager Joe Huffman after...Published: Jun 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Leaders emphasize need to continue anti-violence push
Sylvia Barnes remembers when Goldsboro residents could sit on their front porches in the evening -- a time before the gangs, curbside drug deals and drive-by shootings she says are now overwhelming the city. She and many others long to...Published: Jun 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Duplin Commissioners approve budget, salary study
Voting unanimously Mon-day night, the Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved its $47.4 million budget for the upcoming 2007-08 fiscal year. The spending plan meets two of three goals laid out by the commissioners in December. It reduces the county's...Published: Jun 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
14 students help build city house for Habitat
It didn't take David Knight long to find out that putting a roof on a house was harder than it looked. But he and 13 other high school students from Dover, Del., still enjoyed their stay in the city over...Published: Jun 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Slots still open for Camp Tuscarora
FOUR OAKS -- Summer camp has officially begun at Camp Tuscarora, but it's not too late to sign up. Boy Scout officials say there are several slots still open, especially for the younger boys. Tuscarora Boy Scout Council Executive Harold...Published: Jun 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
MOC professor named to national FBLA board
MOUNT OLIVE -- Sonya McCoy O'Brien has recently been elected to the National Board of Directors for FBLA-PBL, or Future Business Leaders of America -- Phi Beta Lambda. Assistant professor in the management and human resources department at Mount Olive...Published: Jun 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, June 18, 2007
Officials warn of rabies concern
Pet owners need to stay educated and up-to-date on vaccinating their animals, say health officials concerned about the rise in rabies cases. Rabies, a fatal virus that attacks the brain and nervous system, can be transmitted from one animal to...Published: Jun 18, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Sheriff eyes bill pending in Raleigh
As state legislators continue to work their way through a number of bills, Wayne County's commissioners aren't the only officials watching the General Assembly with interest this year. Sheriff Carey Winders also is keeping a close eye on the developments...Published: Jun 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
County to talk taxes at meeting Tuesday
On Tuesday, Wayne County residents will have the opportunity to tell the Board of Commissioners what they think about the proposed 2007-08 budget, and if the discussions around Goldsboro and other communities are any indication, most people are not looking...Published: Jun 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Health Department will test mass medication response
An exercise in emergency preparedness is planned for later this month, geared toward the mass dispensing of medication, according to local health officials. Wayne County Health Department scheduled the drill for June 28 at Southern Wayne High School in Dudley....Published: Jun 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro appoints new city clerk
Goldsboro has a new city clerk -- but residents can expect to see a familiar face recording minutes at Goldsboro City Council meetings. Former deputy clerk Melissa Brewer, a Princeton native, was sworn into the post after Michelle Daw's resignation...Published: Jun 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Arson Someone set fire to a Chevrolet and left it in the woods in the 800 block of Greenfield Cemetery Road. Thefts *Eloise Edwards reported someone knocked on her door in the 2100 block of William Street and asked to...Published: Jun 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Bicycle club finishes annual ride Saturday
The Seyboro Cyclist Bicycle Club completed its fifth annual Double Century Saturday. The local club was joined by a group of cyclists from out-of-town as they headed out at 6 a.m. During the course of the day, the riders traveled...Published: Jun 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Wayne Community College celebrates 50th anniversary
From its days known as "Bypass U" or "Trailer City" to becoming a leading educational institution, Wayne Community College leaders past and present lauded its rich 50-year history Friday during rededication ceremonies. Portraits of the college's four presidents were also...Published: Jun 17, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Baby hurt in fire
A 2-month-old baby boy was burned in a fire that broke out around noon Friday at Casey's Trailer Park on U.S. 70 East. Guadalupe Garnica, 18, and her infant son, Jose Hernandez Jr., were inside of their mobile home at...Published: Jun 17, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Chamber group honors Seymour Johnson airmen, families
Jacob White had never really jousted before. The 4-year-old could barely keep his balance on the inflatable ring set up on the Debden Park green. But none of that seemed to matter when he saw his 6-year-old brother, Joshua, standing...Published: Jun 17, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne Transportation Committee sets priorities
With traffic beginning to pick up on the new U.S. 117 bypass and improvements continuing up and down the U.S. 70 corridor, officials from Wayne County, Goldsboro, Mount Olive and other county municipalities turned an eye toward future transportation...Published: Jun 17, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Duplin will eye budget Monday
The Duplin County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve its $47.5 million 2007-08 budget Monday night. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Duplin Commons Auditorium, the commissioners will likely bring to a close a debate that has been...Published: Jun 17, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Budget on City Council agenda for Monday night
Eight public hearings and potential approval of the recommended 2007-2008 fiscal year budget are on the docket for Monday's meeting of the Goldsboro City Council. The hearings cover a variety of issues, from zoning to conditional land use requests. The...Published: Jun 17, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne County Court records; public record
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Tishan Devon Geiger, 22, Maple Street, possession of stolen firearm, eight to 10 months to serve. *Mario Young, 21, Bright Street, possession with intent to sell...Published: Jun 17, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, June 15, 2007
Wayne County summer paving projects planned
Motorists in and around Goldsboro ran into a few delays this week as the North Carolina Department of Transportation continued its series of summer repaving projects on and around U.S. 70. Already, Barnhill Contract-ing Co. has completed the repaving of...Published: Jun 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro city budget gets closer to a vote
Goldsboro City Council members decided to keep the longevity pay system the same for current employees and created a flat rate for new employees at a budget work session held Thursday at City Hall. The meeting was called to allow...Published: Jun 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
64 WCPS employees saying goodbye this year
Cathy Coker Rhodes has taught so long that some of her students these days are the grandchildren of the first kindergarten students she had nearly 30 years ago. Recalling one student clinging to his mother's leg at the start of...Published: Jun 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public records
Armed robbery An unknown suspect entered Save More convenience store at 1903 E. Ash St. about 12:30 p.m. Thursday wearing a plastic bag over his nose and mouth and demanded money. The suspect, who was not wearing a shirt, had...Published: Jun 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Endowment fund for ministerial students started at Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- An endowment scholarship fund for ministerial students has been created at Mount Olive College in honor of a pastor's love and dedication to MOC. Dr. Billy R. and Virginia B. Yawn moved their two children to...Published: Jun 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Open for business
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Colt Holloway weighs cabbages for a customer this morning at his fruit and vegetable stand at the Farmer’s Market on the corner of James and Pine streets. The market recently opened its doors for the season and...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
High gas prices prompt drive-offs
Consumers aren't the only ones crying the blues when they pull up to the gas pump these days. Some local gas retailers are also singing a somber tune now that gas prices have stretched past the $2 mark and hover...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
GATEWAY sets new budget and logo
With less than a month left before the Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority Board of Directors brings its operations back in-house, several items, including a new logo and a new budget, had to be taken care of at its meeting on Wednesday....Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents want look at rules for annexing
As state lawmakers prepare to consider a bill that would direct legislative researchers to study North Carolina's laws on annexation, rural residents and municipal leaders descended on Raleigh Wednesday to voice their concerns. Among those arguing in favor of the...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC hosts forum for state search
The retiring community college system president's home county will be the site for a forum to enlist public comment about his replacement. Martin Lancaster, who hails from Pikeville, set his retirement date for May 1, 2008, after having served for...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public records
Break-in T'sharra Williams reported someone broke into her home in the 400 block of Charles Street and stole a 27-inch RCA television and DVD player, all valued at $500....Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC educators recognized
The Association of Educational Office Professionals at Wayne Community College recently honored the campus information specialist and outgoing president during its annual administrator's banquet. Dr. Edward H. Wilson Jr., who will retire June 30 after 15 years as president, was...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Special Olympics honors four
Special Olympics Wayne County recently had four nominees chosen for honors at the state level. Don Jenkins was named volunteer of the year; the Nail family, whose son Charlie is a participant in Special Olympics and had been named local...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
MOC to expand early childhood education
MOUNT OLIVE -- Early childhood education, the second most popular program at Mount Olive College, is expected to grow even more through a partnership recently formed with North Carolina Central University. The affiliation agreement offers graduates from MOC with the...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Hepatitis warning issued
A recent outbreak of Hepatitis A in McDowell County has prompted local health officials to alert the public about the virus, especially anyone who may have been exposed to it. The incident reportedly occured at Earthaven, an eco village communal...Published: Jun 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Nurse training
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Debbie Smith, right, staff development educator at Wayne Memorial Hospital, works with nurse recruits Tuesday. A nationwide nursing shortage has prompted Wayne Memorial Hospital to increase recruitment efforts. For more information see Wayne Memorial staying ahead of...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
House asks DOD to help bring soldier home
As it turned out Tuesday, the support offered by the North Carolina House wasn't necessary to convince the U.S. Army to send a recovery team to Cambodia to search for and bring home the remains of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl....Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro man will face murder charges
A Goldsboro man will face murder charges for allegedly plunging a knife in a man's back in early February during a dispute over a missing $20 bill. A Wayne County Grand Jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder earlier this...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Memorial staying ahead of nationwide nursing shortage
Ongoing concern about the nationwide nursing shortage has prompted Wayne Memorial Hospital to shore up recruitment efforts. Each year, the hospital sets out to replenish the pool of nurses leaving the profession or retiring. Visits are made to area colleges...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Planning Board OKs comprehensive land use plan
The Wayne County comprehensive land use plan was a document the county Planning Board had been hearing about for more than a year, but it only took a few minutes of discussion Tuesday night for the members to give it...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Local Special Olympians get chance to ride
If you want to see Robbie Presson smile, all you have to do is let him ride his horse, Cow Poke Rambler, as fast as he can. Robbie will be among about 30 athletes expected to participate in the third...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro High School student among 1,000 to earn scholarship
A Goldsboro High School graduate will go to college this fall with a little help from Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Valedictorian Tremaine Rawls has been named recipient of a Gates Millenium Scholarship through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Rawls...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Stabbings A 14-year-old girl and 19-year-old Yondra Gen'a were stabbed at their home in the 800 block of Isler Street during an argument. The suspect identified as John Green Jr., 67, of the same address, was charged. Both victims were...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC business students honored at state conference
Members of the Wayne Community College student business association earned more than a dozen honors at the recent state leadership conference. The Gamma Chi chapter of Phi Beta Lambda competed against 27 other college and university chapters from across North...Published: Jun 13, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Fun in the sun
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Two-year-old Zemiya Roddick, left, and her friend, Ra’Kirah Powell, 2, see-saw in the WAGES playground this morning during the Early Head Start program WAGES hosts each year. WAGES is beginning its first week of summer programs....Published: Jun 12, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County will ask for 3 cents, not 5
Wayne County's property tax rate might not be going up by five cents after all. On Monday, after listening to the comments and suggestions of the county commissioners during the last few weeks, Wayne County Manager Lee Smith released a...Published: Jun 12, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin school officials annnounce where to out $750,000 in extra funding
The Duplin County Board of Education has determined how it will use an additional $750,000 allocation in the county budget next year to improve education and facilities. Although the allocation isn't close to the $12.3 million the school board initially...Published: Jun 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Heart attack changed his liefstyle ... and garden
Nearly dying of a heart attack in 2005 changed Peter Stewart's life. The former computer network specialist went without oxygen for 20 minutes. Doctors told his family he would be under hospital care the rest of his life. He awoke...Published: Jun 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Suspect in shooting captured
A man wanted for allegedly shooting a Fayetteville man in a Goldsboro neighborhood is now in custody. Deon Jerrill Mclean, 22, of Elm St., who was wanted for the murder of 22-year-old Antron Hines of Chandler Street, was captured in...Published: Jun 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Missing juror gets time for skipping jury duty ... twice
A Pikeville woman found out the hard way this week that skipping out on jury duty can land you in hot water. Superior Court Judge Ola Lewis ordered Benita Cox, 33, of Washington Street, to spend 10 days in the...Published: Jun 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Chamber expo draws hundreds
Almost 80 booths sponsored by local businesses and organizations filled the Goldsboro Country Club Monday during the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo. With everything from buying a new car at Chevrolet-Cadillac of Goldsboro to finding a job with...Published: Jun 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, June 11, 2007
Courthouse fix up
News-Argus/Lee Williams Construction crews work to repair a section of the Wayne County Courthouse clock tower on Friday. Work is expected to continue through the week on the areas of the facade that have crumbled. Some county officials say...Published: Jun 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Planning Board set to discuss comprehensive land use plan
The Wayne County Planning Board will discuss the county's comprehensive land use plan that has been in the works for more than a year at a 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday. In early May, the plan, which is designed to be...Published: Jun 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Construction continues on Ashley Furniture store
Ashley Furniture will build a new warehouse in Clayton, which will speed up the delivery of furniture orders placed at Goldsboro's new showroom when it opens early next year. Land preparation is already under way for the Goldsboro store, and...Published: Jun 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tanker hits car left on bypass
Traffic on U.S. 70 West in Goldsboro was brought to a stand still early this morning when a fuel carrier slammed into an abandoned vehicle causing the car to burst into flames. Details about the two-vehicle accident were incomplete at...Published: Jun 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Some rain helped, but drought a problem for local winemaker
Strawberries are in the works. Blueberries are a no-go, and peaches are a maybe. Linda Hall at A Secret Garden Winery on Airport Road said her grapes benefited from a recent soaking rain, but they need more. That was a...Published: Jun 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Memory Walk volunteers sought
In the five years since the Memory Walk was introduced in Wayne County as a means to increase awareness of Alzheimer's, Anne Paugh has seen a lot of changes. Support groups have been formed for families, along with education, respite...Published: Jun 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Shooting Christopher Scott Phelps told Goldsboro police that while he was leaving the El Escorpion night club on Corporate Drive Saturday night, a man fired shots from a white car. As Phelps ducked out of the way, one of the...Published: Jun 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Goldsboro High School graduation
Makita Brown craned her neck in the crowd Friday to catch a glimpse of her daughter, Karissa, as the 105 seniors took their places at the start of the Goldsboro High School graduation ceremony. "There she is," Ms. Brown of...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne High School graduation
By PHYLLIS MOORE News-Argus Staff Writer Gary Price and his wife, Shirley, of Goldsboro carried a large star-shaped helium balloon as they made their way through the crowd to find a seat in Warrior football stadium Friday night. The couple...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Charles B. Aycock High School graduation
By KENNETH FINE News-Argus Staff Writer Brittani Schultze was excited. The blue- and gold-clad 18-year-old had been waiting all week for this moment. So before she and 295 other Charles B.Aycock seniors made their final appearance on the football field...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Southern Wayne High School
With tears streaming down his face, Southern Wayne High School senior Brian Newsome accepted the award for 13 years of perfect attendance at his school's annual commencement ceremony Friday. Brian said the award was the realization of a goal he...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Rosewood High School graduation
Newly graduated Chandra Meadows is ready to take on the world. Sh, along with the other 116 members of the Rosewood High School Class of 2007, received their diplomas during graduation ceremonies -- the culmination of their high school careers....Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Spring Creek graduation
After Spring Creek High School's graduating seniors received their diplomas and turned their tassels Saturday morning, members of the Class of 2007 took their first steps into the next stages of their lives. But they weren't alone. Hundreds of family...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Sheriff concerned about covering city annexed property
Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders is worried he won't have enough deputies or the money to pay them to be everywhere they need to be if he has to keep an eye on some of what are technically the...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
WCC golf tournament this week
Wayne Community College will host its 15th annual benefit golf tournament this week, with outgoing President Ed Wilson as featured speaker at the opening dinner. It is also the 15th year of the presidency for Wilson, who retires June 30....Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
City names new director for parks and recreation
After months of reading through applications, conducting interviews and discussing potential hires, Goldsboro officials have secured a replacement for outgoing Recreation and Parks director Neil Bartlett. Sonya Shaw, current community celebration arts and cultural programs supervisor for the city of...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne Special Olympians do well at Raleigh Games
From staff reports Special Olympics athletes from Wayne County participated in the 2007 state's summer games in Raleigh June 1-3, coming home with 56 medals and 16 ribbons. More than 1,300 athletes from around the state competed in six different...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Shooting suspect stil on the run
The second and final suspect sought in the fatal shooting of a Fayetteville man Tuesday on Olivia Lane is still on the run. Deon Jerrill Mclean, 22, of Walnut Street, and his brother, Everette "Little E" Mclean, 26, of Elm...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
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Armed robbery At about 1 a.m. Saturday, three men used guns to rob three people as they were trying to leave a parking lot on the 1900 block of North William Street. Jennifer Ureka, Dennis Simerly and Kevin Kenny told...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Ole Timey Days draws crowd to Seven Springs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- As the sun shone on the Neuse River Saturday afternoon, Union and Confederate troops positioned themselves for the ensuing fight. Once the cannons blared, the Battle of Whitehall began. Fire from the eight cannons surrounding the river...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Brain injury led woman to painting
Rudine Aycock had never been an artist. In fact, in high school, when her teachers asked for someone to help with bulletin boards, she would sink down and hide, hoping not to be picked. Nine years later, after a bicycle...Published: Jun 10, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, June 8, 2007
Summer starts for Wayne students
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Northwest Elementary first-grader Jeremiah Williams gets a big hug from Principal Alex Wingate as he leaves school for summer vacation Thursday. Wayne County finished up their school days for the year Thursday and are not due back...Published: Jun 8, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Wayne Commissioners get a school-eye view
Usually when the county Board of Commissioners and Board of Education get together, it is to talk about facilities and what is needed in terms of new construction and renovation. On Thursday, the two entities sat down for a different...Published: Jun 8, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Graduates will turn tassels at ceremonies across the county
School's out for summer. Private schools finished up last month, while public school students have been busily completing end-of-grade tests and end-of-course exams. This week has been filled with field days, award ceremonies, and report card distribution at the elementary...Published: Jun 8, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont library branch earns reprieve
The Fremont library has gotten a new lease on life -- at least temporarily. The library, which was scheduled to close at the end of the month because of limited use and code violations, will remain open until October thanks...Published: Jun 8, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
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Investigations The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating these reports: *Tammy Summerlin Williford of Big Daddy Road, Pikeville, told detectives around 9 p.m. Thursday that somebody shot her dog at a residence on West Old Fort Road. The dog, valued...Published: Jun 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Free fans available for seniors
Wayne County Services on Aging is kicking off its heat relief program. Every year, said information and assistance coordinator Nancy Gendreau, her agency gives away at least 25 fans to people in need of a cooling breeze. "We have people...Published: Jun 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Dillard Middle School awarded $5,988 grant
Dillard Middle School has been awarded a $5,988 grant for the purchase of biotechnology-related equipment, supplies and teaching materials. The 2007-2008 North Carolina Biotechnology Education Mini-Grant affords the school the opportunity to develop new courses or programs and to enhance...Published: Jun 8, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Meet the class of 2019
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Kindergarten students at Meadow Lane Elementary School are pictured during ceremonies at the school on Thursday. Today is the last day of classes for students in Wayne County Public Schools, with schools dismissing early this afternoon for...Published: Jun 7, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
911 bill worries county leaders
All year, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners has watched the state legislature with caution. On Tuesday, the latest bill to capture its attention is one to coordinate the state's enhanced 911 systems. The concern locally is that the county...Published: Jun 7, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Medicaid costs push county to reserves
When Wayne officials found out last year that the state General Assembly was going to cap this year's Medicaid payments at the county's 2005-06 levels and provide a $27.4 million relief fund for counties going over those thresholds, they knew...Published: Jun 7, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Waller announces for City Council
From a seat inside his Goldsboro home Thursday, District 2 representative Bob Waller became the fourth member of the City Council to announce his pursuit of re-election. A life of service won't end in November, he said -- not if...Published: Jun 7, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Red Cross warns military families about calls
The American Red Cross is warning military families about an identity theft scam that specifically targets them. According to the Red Cross national headquarters, someone is calling military families claiming to be a Red Cross official and asking for personal...Published: Jun 7, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
ECU student part of national efforts for Barack Obama
Even before Barack Obama became a presidential candidate, Nathan Lean's interest in supporting the senator had already been sparked. By the time the two met at a South Carolina town hall meeting in April, Lean had launched the Web site...Published: Jun 7, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Stabbing Tavaris Whitfield told Wayne County sheriff's deputies that he was stabbed in the arm today while breaking up a fight on Pecan Road. Whitfield, 17, of Carolina Street, declined to identify the suspects. He also declined to press charges....Published: Jun 7, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Picking Time
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Farmers across Duplin County are preparing to harvest their vegetables and fruits in the next few weeks. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Agent Whit Jones said many farmers are harvesting their squash and cabbage fields and cucumber and...Published: Jun 6, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Police hunt for murder suspect
One man is in custody and another man remains at large in a shooting Tuesday on Olivia Lane that left a Fayetteville man dead. Everette Mclean, 26, of Elm Street, was arrested today on one count of murder in connection...Published: Jun 6, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Doctor points to need for insurance
Universal health care is a topic most often discussed on the national and state stages, but at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dr. Alma Jenkins made her pitch to bring that idea down to the local...Published: Jun 6, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Attorney general takes aim at child predators
State Attorney General Roy Cooper wants to make sure North Carolina's children are safe. It is, he told the Goldsboro Rotary Club Tuesday, one of the most important parts of his job. Since taking office in 2001, the former...Published: Jun 6, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville prepares for more work on town's budget plan
The Pikeville Board of Commissioners continued looking toward the future during its meeting Monday, setting its sights on improved infrastructure and a new town administrator. But Mayor Herb Sieger said it is important for the town and its board to...Published: Jun 6, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
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Stabbing suspects arrested *A Goldsboro woman faces charges for allegedly stabbing a woman as she returned home on June 4 after visiting a friend. T'Sharra Lizzete Williams, 19, of Charles Street, was arrested on one count of assault with a...Published: Jun 6, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC information session June 21
Wayne Community College will hold an information session prospective students and their parents on Thursday, June 21, at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium. The session will feature a panel discussion with current students and graduates as well as presentations by...Published: Jun 6, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Bouncing reward
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Goldsboro Intermediate School students play in the balloon city set up for their end of grade test party for the students who scored a three or four on their tests. Official results for this year's end-of-grade tests...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Council calls for voluntary water conservation
Some might start taking showers instead of baths. Others will turn the faucet off while brushing their teeth. Goldsboro City Council members said it does not matter what residents do to save water in the coming weeks -- as long...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
6 of 32 Wayne schools to adopt 'higher standard' dress code
Six of the 32 public schools will adopt the "higher standard dress code" in the fall, the school board learned Monday night. The board also approved an interim budget, briefly discussed gang awareness and were educated on the district's crisis...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Cherry Research Farm gets a look as part of state budget queries
Despite assurances from state officials that Goldsboro's Cherry Research Farm is likely to remain untouched, a recently discovered provision in the state budget that could set the stage for the consolidation or downsizing of some of North Carolina's research farms...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Schools name top graduates
Wayne County Public Schools will graduate 1,171 seniors during ceremonies planned for this weekend. Five schools will hold commencement on Friday evening, while Spring Creek High School traditionally holds its event on Saturday morning. Ceremonies for 21 students in the...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Houses on Goldsboro's list for demolition
Goldsboro City Council members voted to condemn and demolish three dilapidated houses Monday at their first meeting of the month. Chief Building Inspector Ed Cianfarra said the structures, located at 200 Slocumb St., 112 Kornegay St. and 508 Wilmington St.,...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
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Break-ins Two homes were broken into on the 2100 block of Koonce Street some time Monday afternoon. Charlonda Brown, 31, told Goldsboro police officers that someone broke through the doorway of her home causing $100 in damages and stole about...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
WCC counselor honored by state
Janice M. Fields, a counselor at Wayne Community College, has been named the first recipient of the N.C. Community College Student Development Personnel Association Counselors' Division Award for Professional Excellence. Presented at the organization's recent conference in Raleigh, the award...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Commissioners continue to shift budget resources
The Duplin County Board of Commissioners continued to make changes to the budget during its meeting Monday morning hours before local residents would get an opportunity to voice their opinions during a public hearing on the issue. Most of the...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public gets a chance to look at Duplin budget
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County residents got a chance to get a closer look at the county's proposed budget during a public feedback session Monday night. After county staff prepared a budget to suit the county commissioners' directives to cut the...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Flag-burning ceremony to be held June 13 at First Pentecostal Church
American Legion Post 11 will hold a flag-burning ceremony Wednesday, June 13 at 6 .m. at First Pentecostal Holiness Church on First Church Road. Anyone with worn or tattered American flags who wishes to dispose of them in the proper...Published: Jun 5, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, June 4, 2007
Decades of Barbering
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Noble Hudson, center, of Jefferson Park Barber Shop, talks with Bob Pearce, left, and W.D. Hinnant. Hudson and J.R. Daughtry have been business partners for nearly 50 years, having first worked together for six years at Sunrise...Published: Jun 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners wait for action in the Assembly
With the state House and Senate beginning work on a compromise budget and the bill crossover deadline come and gone, the legislature is at what many people consider to be its halfway point of the session, but so far, Wayne...Published: Jun 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Gas price coaster irritaes drivers
The gas price roller coaster ride took some new dips and turns last week as it continues to wreak havoc on motorists' emotions and wallets. Gasoline prices have dropped a bit last week, hovering around $3. Timothy Cavenaugh, who had...Published: Jun 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Local barbers here nearly 50 years
Noble Hudson and J.R, Daughtry have made many friends over the four decades they have run the Jefferson Park Barber Shop -- and heard more than their share of stories. They have cut hair for grandfathers, fathers, sons and grandchildren....Published: Jun 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Courthouse repairs begin today
If you have to go to court this week, leave a little early. The William Street entrance to the Wayne County Courthouse will remain closed as crews work to repair damaged portions of the facade today, Tuesday and Wednesday, said...Published: Jun 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne Commissioners plan first June meeting
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its first meeting of the month Tuesday, and at the top of the agenda is a presentation by Dr. Alma Jenkins, a Goldsboro gastroenterologist, on health care in Wayne County. The formal...Published: Jun 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Assault Anita Chante White reported a woman she knew attacked her as she returned to her home in the 1700 block of Edgerton St. about 1:42 a.m. today. Ms. White told She suffered several cuts and was taken to Wayne...Published: Jun 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Seymour airmen deployed
The neighborhoods on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and beyond are a bit quieter these days as few by few, more than 300 airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing deployed last month. In the past few weeks, airmen from numerous...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Wayne man killed in ATV accident
A Fremont man was killed early Saturday when he was ejected from his all-terrain vehicle on Napoleon Road just outside the city limits. Jason Thompson, 28, of Davis Mill Road, was apparently driving on the dirt road near his home...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Virtual high schools offered
New high schools will soon be popping up all over the county, but none of them require funding, bricks or mortar. The latest way to learn is online, educators say. Governor Mike Easley's office and the N.C. Department of Public...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Law officers conduct DWI checkpoints around the city
Nearly three dozen officers from the Goldsboro Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff's Office and State Highway Patrol took to the streets early Saturday to shine the spotlight on drunken drivers. Armed with a mobile alcohol testing site called the BAT...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Former gang member appeals to youth to 'Refuse to Die Like That'
James Jamison grew up in the projects of Stamford, Conn., a hard-core area affectionately termed the "Cage" by local police. "They thought we were all animals and they treated us like animals," he explained. Gangs and drugs were a way...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Chatman to seek re-election
Goldsboro's District 3 Councilman Don Chatman has thrown his name into November's race -- and all it took was a little prodding from his family and friends inside City Hall. With Mayor Al King and City Man-ager Joe Huff-man telling...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Coggins named sports editor for News-Argus
Rudy Coggins has been named the new sports editor of The Goldsboro News-Argus, the newspaper announced. Coggins takes over for Steve Roush, who served as the sports editor for two years before leaving the staff in late April. An East...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Wayne Christian arts camps scheduled
Wayne Christian School is offering several fine arts camps, with the theme "Using Fine Arts to Glorify God." To register, parents should come by the school office on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 9 a.m and 3 p.m., or call...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Seven Springs festival Saturday
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The seventh annual Ole Timey Days Festival will be held Saturday in downtown Seven Springs. The festival is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and last as long as the crowd does. Sponsors are the town board's...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Mount Olive College to offer agricultural science program
MOUNT OLIVE -- A partnership with N.C. State University will allow students at Mount Olive College to prepare for a future as agriculture education teachers. Starting this fall, students can enroll in the agricultural science education program, developed to help...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Duplin budget public hearing set for Monday
The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will present its 2007-08 budget and allow county property owners to express their opinions of the proposal at a public hearing Monday at 6 p.m. at the Duplin Commons auditorium in Kenansville. Commissioners want...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Disaster volunteers sought
With hurricane season looming, state officials are seeking medical and non-medical volunteers to be of assistance. Any North Carolina resident willing to volunteer in the event of a disaster is encouraged to register through an Internet-based registry called SERVNC, the...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
City Council to consider voluntary water conservation
Goldsboro City Council members are expected to discuss a potential call for voluntary conservation of water at their first June meeting Monday night. Conservation measures are based on water level readings taken at the Neuse River. Under voluntary conservation, residents...Published: Jun 3, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, June 1, 2007
Dry weather
News-Argus/Dennis Hill Mack Grady checks corn in a field near Seven Springs. Dry weather is already pushing crops to the critical point in Wayne and other parts of North Carolina. For more information see Lack of rain hurting crops....Published: Jun 1, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Woman dies in N.C. 111 crash
A Kinston woman was killed and two others were injured Thursday when their car was crushed in an accident with an egg truck on N.C. 111 South near the Duplin County line. Linda Denise Sutton, 40, of Stroud Avenue, died...Published: Jun 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Commissioners find little fat in budget
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners put its $108.8 million 2007-08 budget on the butcher's block Thursday, but by the end of the day, found only a few slivers of fat to trim away. "We went through every line item....Published: Jun 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Lack of rain hurting crops
Farmers across Wayne and surrounding counties are anxiously awaiting rain to help their young crops. A drought across much of the Southeast has many worried, even before their fields of corn, cotton and soybeans reach knee-high. "I don't think the...Published: Jun 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Special Olympians head to Raleigh
It doesn't matter to Robert Benson whether he wins the power lifting competition at the state Special Olympics or not. And it doesn't matter to his father. That's not what the games are about. Benson, 21, is one of a...Published: Jun 1, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek municipal building dedicated
WALNUT CREEK -- The Village of Walnut Creek dedicated its new municipal building today, with dozens of people touring the new 3,850-square-foot facility. Mayor Ken Ritt said the town council used Hobbs Architects and wanted to give the building character...Published: Jun 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Engineering school open house Monday
Wayne County Public Schools' newest high school, The Wayne School of Engineering, to be housed within Goldsboro High School, will hold open house on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Gary Hales, principal, said the event will be an opportunity for parents...Published: Jun 1, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story