Friday, July 25, 2008
Reuel Inc. will add 50 jobs at local plant
By STEVE HERRING News-Argus Staff Writer A nearly $3 million expansion project is expected to secure Reuel Inc.'s standing as the nation's second-leading supplier of molded electrical insulators, while opening the door on a new venture -- building power traction...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
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Charges The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported these charges: *Nicholas Antonio Brown, 27, North John Street, failure to appear in court, $500 bond. *Gordon Willis Cole Jr., 27, Mobile Circle, Dudley, fail to pay child support, $600 bond. *David Jeffery...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Duplin attorney fees up to $75,000 as county/school mediation continues
KENANSVILLE -- Attorneys' fees have reached $75,000 in the month-old meditation dispute between county commissioners and school board over local funding of the schools. The total does not include any charges associated with Wednesday night's mediation session. Another session...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Habitat still looking for teen builders
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne still has openings for teen volunteers to work on a house Wednesday. July 30 will be the organization's first Teen Day for teens aged 14 to 18. To sign up, call the Habitat office at...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
No change in drought level across county
By ANESSA MYERS News-Argus Staff Writer Wayne County is holding its ground in the moderate drought category, remaining in that status for three consecutive weeks. The county has came down from the severe drought category it was in at the...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Wayne museum features prehistoric fossils exhibit
An exhibit of prehistoric fossils and shells is drawing more visitors to the Wayne County Museum than most historical displays, says museum manager Johnna Nelson. The exhibit is very hands-on, Mrs. Nelson said, with stations at which visitors can...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Hike in minimum wage not problem for most
By MATTHEW WHITTLE Assistant News Editor Minimum-wage employees in Wayne County should see a little more in their paychecks next week as a new federal wage floor went into effect Thursday. But the jump -- $832 a year -- won't...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Sager, Griffin ready for fall battle
With primary season over and neither man having faced an opponent, both candidates for the state House District 11 seat have begun gradually laying the groundwork for a campaign they expect will hit its stride by Labor Day. "Our Web...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Borden Loft project bill now tabled
With the state legislative session coming to a close last week, a local bill that would alleviate a right-of-way problem involving the North Carolina Railroad Co. -- and allow the progress of the renovation of the old Borden Manufacturing...Published: Jul 25, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story