Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Georgia-Pacific fire
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Firefighters from five volunteer fire departments responded to an explosion at the Georgia-Pacific plant in Dudley shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday. The blast could be heard for a mile in every direction, residents said. Firefighters were on...Published: Mar 26, 2008 2:04 PM Full Story
WCC trustees approve small fee increases
Wayne Community College Board of Trustees Tuesday night approved a small increase in its student activity fee, slightly altered its admissions policy for undocumented immigrants and moved up the May meeting date to allow more discussion time for the long-range...Published: Mar 26, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Georgia-Pacific blast rocks neighborhood but no one hurt
No one was hurt in an explosion and minor fire at Georgia-Pacific wood processing facility last night, authorities said. But Plant Manager Charles McLendon told Dudley Assistant Fire Chief Don Garner the incident caused $20,000 in damages to an oriented...Published: Mar 26, 2008 1:57 PM Full Story
Pikeville discusses library future
PIKEVILLE -- One Pikeville town commissioner discussed a commitment to "always" keeping a library in Pikeville, as the mayor lamented possible effects of a countywide library plan. Newly-elected Commissioner Dennis Lewis said he thought Pikeville should continue funding libraries even...Published: Mar 26, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
Rec center planning fine-tuned
Don't expect to buy a hot dog or nachos once the new Community Recreation Center opens. The facility won't have a full kitchen facility, mostly because of the cost. City staff members had said they would love to have the...Published: Mar 26, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
Shaw named Youth of the Year by Boys and Girls Club
Ryquia Shaw has been named the 2008 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County and will now compete for the state honor against 36 other young people in Raleigh on April 3-4. Ryquia, 14,...Published: Mar 26, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Burglar busted for boosting beer, cash
MAR-MAC -- A burglar who awoke a Devonshire Drive couple while stealing beer and cash was arrested Tuesday, authorities said. Thomislav and Diana Senzel told Sheriff's Office detectives a man broke into their home the night of March 6, according...Published: Mar 26, 2008 1:49 PM Full Story
Beaufort man leads police on car chase
Police say an intoxicated Beaufort man driving a stolen car under a revoked license refused to stop after being clocked at a high rate of speed on Spence Avenue. Kevin Earl Guthrie, 25, led police on a chase Tuesday morning...Published: Mar 26, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Public record
Arson attempt The Wayne County Sheriff's Office suspects arson in a Monday evening fire at the Woodcroft Drive home of Angie Sollars, according to a report. A flower box under a window was set on fire, causing $2,000 in damages...Published: Mar 26, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story