Friday, June 20, 2008
Amp it up - Pikeville to get new electrical charge
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Bill Richards, of Lee Electrical Company of Aberdeen, changes over some of the power lines from the old 4kv system to the new 12kv system that will go on line this Sunday. Customers can anticipate a temporary...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Wayne mobilizes on abandoned mobile homes
Now that Wayne County's efforts to rid the countryside of junked vehicles has proven effective, commissioners are once again turning their attention to eliminating another and possibly more dangerous eyesore -- abandoned and dilapidated mobile homes. Overgrown vacant lots are...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Duplin school funding could go to court
KENANSVILLE -- The squabble over the level of county funding of the Duplin County Public Schools System could end up in court. The Duplin County Board of Education Wednesday invoked a state statute that sets in motion proceedings by which...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Small businesses, big honors
Three small businesses were honored Thursday night with Wayne Community College's (WCC) Business and Industry's 13th annual Small Business Awards. Presented at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours event at Three Eagles Golf Course on Seymour Johnson...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
City reconsiders Paramount fees
No formal vote is expected until July, but Goldsboro City Council members seem to agree that changes should be made to some of the policies associated with the Paramount Theatre. Paramount Director Sherry Archibald recommended several policy changes to the...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Suspect runs, caught Michael Barnes was found exiting a window at an Evergreen Avenue home that police allege he broke into on Wednesday, according to a news release. Barnes, 20, of Courtyard Circle, tried to flee, but police caught up...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Part of I-40 reopened
A section of I-40 West at Exit 355 (N.C. 403) just west of Faison has reopened after emergency repairs were made where a truck hit the bridge span. Further repairs are expected later this summer. N.C. 403 opened to traffic...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
MOC receives $100,000 donations
MOUNT OLIVE--Mount Olive College has received $100,000 from the Cannon Foundation to be directed to the college's Fine Art Village project. The project will combine renovation of existing facilities with new construction to provide a vibrant arts outreach to rural...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Fees to be charged for food vendor booths
Effective July 1, local health departments across the state will begin collecting fees for food vendors at fairs and festivals. State law changed the rule for permitting of food vendors, said Shane Smith, food and lodging supervisor for Environmental Health...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Corrections
* The number listed for the Muscular Dystrophy Association "lockup" in Thursday's edition was incorrect. Callers who want to have someone "put behind bars" at the Comfort Inn between 9 a.m and 3 p.m., or volunteer to help with the...Published: Jun 20, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story