Monday, February 18, 2008
Mount Olive deals with weather woes
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Thunderstorm that dropped roughly 3.5 inches of rain between 2 and 6 this morning left many Mount Olive streets under water. Town Manager Charles Brown said city crews were working hard this morning, checking drains for stoppages...Published: Feb 18, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
Students speak out on need for teen activities in county
Teens in Wayne County need a place to gather with their peers, a safe option to gangs and other activities that only lead to trouble, a group of students from Goldsboro High School shared recently. The students, from the "Choices...Published: Feb 18, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
Jennings joins race for open at-large position
Faced with a wide-open Wayne County Commission At-Large seat, Jeff Jennings has announced his decision to enter the race for the Republican nomination when he filed to become an official candidate. "I'm running at large because I want to represent...Published: Feb 18, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
City houses on schedule
Three of the homes being constructed as part of a downtown revitalization effort in the 400 block of South John Street are getting closer to being ready for families, city officials say. The houses aren't completed yet, but they should...Published: Feb 18, 2008 1:49 PM Full Story
Commission to talk about capital projects
Meeting Tuesday morning, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners is planning to move forward on two capital projects that have been lingering for several months. The first is putting the renovation of the Jeffreys Building out to bid. The building,...Published: Feb 18, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Parks will run for seat on Duplin commission
Calypso resident Frances Parks announced last week her intention to seek the Democratic nomination in May for the Duplin County Board Commissioners District 1 seat, now that L.S. Guy has announced that he will be retiring at the end of...Published: Feb 18, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story