Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Fire on Workman Street
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Goldsboro firefighters responded to a house fire at 210 Workman St., early this morning. Goldsboro Engine 3 was the first to arrive, dropping a five-inch supply line from the corner of George Street to the home. For...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Early morning fire sends man to hospital for smoke
A fire caused about $24,000 in damage to a home at 210 Workman St. early today and sent a man to the hospital for smoke inhalation. City firefighters responded to the emergency call about 7 a.m. and found the fire...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Mental Health Reform - Linking patients to treatment
Despite all the changes in North Carolina's mental health system, one fact has remained constant -- most patients in Wayne County still go to Eastpointe's James Street doorway in search of help. Only it's not quite the same. No longer...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Mental Health Reform - Jones: System will continue to improve services
Mental health reform has been a hard and controversial process -- a fairly indisputable fact, Eastpointe Director Ken Jones admitted. But he also said he believes the mental health system is improving. "I know the reform process hasn't been easy,...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Eight homes in city's sights
Members of the Goldsboro City Council approved condemnation of eight houses at their meeting Monday night, held two public hearings on rezoning and honored a general at their meeting Monday. Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, former commander of United Nations forces...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Duplin Commissioners discuss funding, teachers
On the day when teachers, teacher assistants, principals, assistant principals and superintendents all got together to celebrate the quickly approaching new school year, the Duplin County Commissioners were once again discussing issues of school funding. This time, they not only...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Opening day numbers at WCC
Wayne Community College had a successful opening day Monday, officials said, with enrollment numbers ahead of last year's first-day count. Headcount for the main campus totaled 3,221, according to the admissions office. The Fall II session on the base has...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Thefts *William Joseph Peter reported someone stole a trailer, two riding lawnmower and other yard tools, all valued at $20,260. *Antonio Jesus Cruz reported someone broke into his home in the 500 block of Durham Lake Road, Dudley, and stole...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne Regional Fair catalogues in the mail
The catalogue for the 2007 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair has been mailed to sponsoring members, directors and previous exhibitors. The fair will be held Sept. 27-Oct. 6 at the county fairgrounds near the intersection of U.S. 117 south and U.S....Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools lunch menus for the week of August 27-31
Monday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin; Lunch: pepperoni pizza, baked corn dog, steamed broccoli, corn on the cob, applesauce, orange Tuesday -- Breakfast: apple turnover; Lunch: taco w/ cheese, salsa and spanish rice, chicken salad w/crackers, baked potato rounds, pinto beans,...Published: Aug 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story