Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Last day at the lake
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Monday was the last day of the swimming season at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, and Christa Jenkins, 5, Cecelia Jenkins, 8, and Caroline Jenkins, 2, took advantage of a sunny Labor Day to enjoy...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Deputy crashes during chase
A high-speed chase Monday night ended in the arrest of a Kinston area man and minor injuries for a Wayne County Sheriff's deputy who helped join in the pursuit. The Wayne Sheriff's Office charged Jarvis Enrico Adams of Georgetown Road,...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County unemployment rate rises a bit
As more people enter the labor market, North Carolina's unemployment rate has slowly inched up, hitting 5 percent in July -- its highest point since September 2006. Last year at this time, the state's unemployment rate was 4.8 percent. Since...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Agency cites reasons behind denial of beer permit
Traffic, opposition from more than 400 residents and sheriff's coverage concerns are among eight reasons why the state alcohol commission recently rejected a permit for Club 55 in Seven Springs. Randy Mills, the owner of the Club 55 El Abuelo...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Charges dismissed against city cop in crash
Charges have been dropped against a city police officer accused in a hit-and-run accident that resulted in more than $1,000 in property damage. William Cassady, 44, a GPD crime scene technician, was accused of damaging a woman's car after he...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police get new wheels
Goldsboro police recently got some help to better chase down crime -- literally. The department's new Segway Personal Transporter, a transportation machine that officers ride like they would a scooter, was an $8,000 gift from the Downtown Goldsboro Devel-opment Corp....Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating these reports: *Mick Worrells Jr. of South Slocumb Street said two men he does not know assaulted him Sunday around 10 p.m. at a Herman Street residence and broke his jaw. Both men...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC online teacher education applications being accepted
Wayne Community College is accepting applications for its online teacher education program in the bachelor's degree cohort in special education. Applications for the East Carolina University Wachovia Partnership East Virtual Consortium are due by Oct. 1 for the session scheduled...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Students Honored for Hospital Work
Junior volunteers at Wayne Memorial Hospital were recognized for their service over the summer recently, with three given special awards. Donna Archer, director of volunteer services, said this year's group of high school students was among the best and brightest....Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Annexations among items on council's agenda for meeting
The Goldsboro City Council is expected to discuss the possible annexation of three properties into the city limits at tonight's meeting. The first property under consideration is located on the east side of Cuyler Best Road between New Hope Road...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools lunch menu week of Sept. 10-14
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Lunch Menu Week of September 10-14 Monday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin; Lunch: sausage pizza, baked corn, dog, garden peas, baked apples, pear halves, orange Tuesday -- Breakfast: cheese toast; Lunch: chicken stir fry w/rice and whole,...Published: Sep 4, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story