Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Hitting the Aisles
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Stephanie Johnson of Goldsboro got in on the early after-Christmas sale at Target this morning despite the rain. For more information see Shoppers seek bargains, returning presents on day after Christmas....Published: Dec 26, 2007 2:30 PM Full Story
Former lawmaker to make Senate run
Yet another name has entered the race for the Democratic nomination for the state Senate District 5 seat, with former state Rep. Charles Johnson of Greenville throwing his hat into the ring on Friday. Johnson is the fifth candidate...Published: Dec 26, 2007 2:25 PM Full Story
Voter records being updated
With a busy and full election schedule on the horizon, the Wayne County Board of Elections is trying to make sure all of its voter registration records are current and up-to-date. In May will be the primaries for national,...Published: Dec 26, 2007 2:19 PM Full Story
Shoppers seek bargains, returning presents on day after Christmas
Shannon Bishop was ready for "one more" morning behind a shopping cart. So, along with dozens of other Wayne County residents and her 10-year-old daughter, Liza, she showed up at the Rosewood-area Wal-Mart -- armed with a pocket full of...Published: Dec 26, 2007 2:13 PM Full Story
WCC law enforcement program emulated
Wayne Community College's public safety training program is being held up as a prototype that may become used by the state of Georgia in the future. A delegation from Georgia recently visited the college to study how the training and...Published: Dec 26, 2007 2:08 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners keep senior vans running
FAISON -- Meeting in Faison last week as part of their quarterly efforts to get out into the various communities, the Duplin County Board of Commissioners took up an issue that they expect to hear again after the first...Published: Dec 26, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
Rain welcomed
From Staff Reports The clouds began rolling over Wayne County late Christmas Day, and by 10 a.m. this morning, the National Weather Service was reporting between 2.25 and 2.5 inches of rain, with more precipitation expected. Currently, Wayne County, like...Published: Dec 26, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Legal Aid of N.C. offers free tax help
Tax season is nearly here and Legal Aid of North Carolina is reaching out to its clients and other low-income persons to provide free, personal income tax return preparation assistance. To qualify for this free service, a family has to...Published: Dec 26, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Greene Central band to play at Outback Bowl
The Greene Central Marching Band will be participating in the National Outback Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida over the New Year's holiday. The band was invited to participate after winning a competition in Havelock in November 2006. A total of...Published: Dec 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story