Tuesday, September 30, 2008
County building projects not yet in danger
Wayne County's pending $10 million emergency communications system and $23 million school renovation and construction projects are expected to weather the fallout from the nation's financial meltdown. That, County Manager Lee Smith, said is due to the relatively small...Published: Sep 30, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Parents, schools meet at the table
Michael Daniels' sons -- James, 10, and Joseph, 7 -- might not be considered likely candidates to drop out of school. But he is taking no chances. Daniels brought both with him Monday night to Madison Avenue Baptist Church...Published: Sep 30, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Local volunteers have kept fair going strong for past 60 years
Over the past 60 years, there have been many changes at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair -- a new location, new buildings, new attractions -- but one constant has been the fair's ability to bring families and friends together. For...Published: Sep 30, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Community not sure if they want to bail out banks
Local reaction to the failure of the White House's bailout plan was mixed today, with many Wayne County residents questioning whether the government should be helping at all and others saying the public was not properly advised of its...Published: Sep 30, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
DGDC kicks off free October music series this week on Cornerstone Commons
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. will hold it's free October Friday Evening Music Series starting Oct. 3. The series will be held at Cornerstone Commons located on the corner of Center and Chestnut streets, from 7 to 9 p.m....Published: Sep 30, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
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Man reports group beating Gregory Dillard of Olivia Lane told police that five black males unknown to him jumped him while walking in the 900 block of Hugh Street early on Sunday morning, according to a police report. Dillard...Published: Sep 30, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
MOC opening new building in Wilmington
Since adding a Mount Olive College location in Wilmington in 1995, growth has been rapid and space at a premium. The latest move will be into a newly-constructed building on Military Cutoff Road across from Mayfaire Town Center, with...Published: Sep 30, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
Monday, September 29, 2008
Date set for annual Chamber spelling bee
Teams are being sought for the Chamber of Commerce's annual Spelling Bee, slated for Oct. 16 at Walnut Creek Country Club. Dr. Ken Benton, chairman of the chamber's education committee, said 11 teams have signed up, with openings for at...Published: Sep 29, 2008 1:32 PM Full Story
Partnership loans child special car seat
Six-month-old Harleigh Peedin loves to travel. But every time her parents put her into a car seat, it was so painful, she would burst into tears, mom Amanda said. Harleigh was born with hip problems, requiring surgeries that have resulted...Published: Sep 29, 2008 1:32 PM Full Story
Eastpointe will launch two mobile mental health crisis teams here
In a move that was expected, but one that couldn't have come at a better time, Eastpointe announced last week that it has received funds from the state for the creation of two new mobile crisis management teams. The one-time...Published: Sep 29, 2008 1:32 PM Full Story
Battle for derby crown
Sarah Bonner and Nikki Goins combined to make the feature event of Saturday's demolition derby an interesting one, but ultimately the day belonged to Larry Lane as he won for the second time in 16 years. His last time holding...Published: Sep 29, 2008 1:32 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Fibrowatt official responds to criticism
Terence Walmsley, Fibrowatt vice president for environmental and public affairs, last week expressed surprise that Faison area residents feel the company has failed to address their questions and concerns. "Frankly, I take offense at that they say we have...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
PACC-10 TV moving into old Goldsboro Fire Station
As the white paint started to go up on exterior walls of the old Goldsboro Fire Station on the corner of Ash and Center streets, and green paint went up on the letters in "Goldsboro Fire Department," residents around...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Downtown Development Corp. mentor wins lifetime achievement award
Most Goldsboro residents don't know the name Rodney Swink, but some, like Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. Director Julie Thompson, do, and they know it well. As the former director of the North Carolina Main Street Center -- he retired...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Wayne jobless rate dips slightly in August
Wayne County's unemployment rate dipped slightly in August from its 17-year high of 6.9 percent in July. However, cautioned Bill Pate, manager of the Goldsboro branch of the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, the rate's two-tenths slide to 6.7...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Rosewood junior named Queen of Wayne Fair
A 16-year-old Rosewood High School junior who enjoys fishing and hunting captured the title of Wayne County Fair Queen Friday night. Holly Jones also received the Nicole Painter Talent Award, given to the contestant with the highest score in talent....Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
School district starts kitchen table conversation Monday
Citing one of the biggest problems in the county as communication, school officials hope the district's first "kitchen table conversation" Monday night will start changing all that. At the very least, the event will be a good way to get...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Record number register to vote in Wayne
More than 2,000 people have registered to vote in Wayne County since the May primary, and there are no signs that registration is slowing down as the 5 p.m. Oct. 10 deadline nears. But even then, people still will...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Fremont to get new police dog
FREMONT -- Noted for their strong work habits and quick response to commands, Belgian malinois dogs are a standard breed among local law enforcement agencies. Now, the town of Fremont is getting one of the dogs, for the price...Published: Sep 28, 2008 12:21 AM Full Story
Friday, September 26, 2008
Authorities hope law will help stop gangs
Local police who deal with gangs are looking at a new law with cautious optimism -- hoping, they say, that stiffer penalties after Dec. 1 might hamper gangs that try to recruit children for criminal activity. "(The law) it's...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
Students out of school without booster
Up to 332 sixth-graders in Wayne County Public Schools will not be allowed to return to class until they get a required vaccination. School officials say they plan to enforce a state law requiring sixth-graders to get a booster...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
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Students arrested Six students have been charged with affray following a Wednesday morning fight in a hallway at Southern Wayne High School at Dudley. All six were placed under $500 bonds. Charged were: Carols Ponte Council, 16, Cleveland Drive,...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
Christian music festival Saturday in Smithfield
SMITHFIELD -- On Saturday, youth from Johnston and surrounding counties are invited to attend the annual "Faith Festival" at the Neuse River Amphitheater in downtown Smithfield. The free concert will be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. with...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
Senate hopeful makes stop, talks to Wayne County farmers
FREMONT -- Promises of better and more visible leadership were on the lips of U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan as she made a brief campaign stop at Jerry West's farm in Fremont Thursday afternoon. News-Argus/Greg Sousa North Carolina Senator...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
Chamber will sponsor economic discussion
Wayne County's economic forecast will be the topic of a Tuesday morning panel discussion sponsored by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. The discussion, part of the Chamber's new State of the Community series, will be held from 8...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
Officials say fair will open today as scheduled
Despite a soggy start, officials with the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair said this morning they are hoping for better weather for the rest of the fair's run. "Hopefully, we'll be able to have all our normal activities today," Fair...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
Storm doesn't stop the goats
Marisa Linton of Grantham had been in the ring before -- many times. News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Marisa Linton, left, is interviewed by judge John Tart III during the senior showmanship portion of the junior meat goat show held at the...Published: Sep 26, 2008 1:40 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Fair not opening Thursday
Officials at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair have decided to not open the gates Thursday, closing the midway and the exhibits because of the inclement weather. The Open Junior Meat Goat Show will go on as scheduled at 6 p.m.,...Published: Sep 25, 2008 4:30 PM Full Story
Dog's owner to speak at town board meeting
MOUNT OLIVE -- Colby Mangum knows her dog, Durham, should have been in his pen Sept. 18. But that does not make him "vicious," she said. It does not mean he should be dead. News-Argus/Bobby Williams Colby Mangum talks...Published: Sep 25, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
102 jobs on the way
MOUNT OLIVE -- Local and state officials Wednesday announced that Triangle Spring, a division of Triangle Suspension Systems, will open a manufacturing plant in Mount Olive to make heavy-duty truck suspension springs. News-Argus/Steve Herring The IMPulse manufacturing plant on...Published: Sep 25, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Exhibitors get animals settled as rain, winds whip fairgrounds
Jessica Minchew walked by more than a dozen cages before pointing at her "favorite." Inside was her gray and white rabbit, Cupcake. News-Argus/Credit Jessica Minchew gives her rabbit, Cupcake, a final hug this morning at the Wayne County Fairgrounds....Published: Sep 25, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Cherry workers upset at flaws in new payroll system
The state's new payroll system, which was introduced at state hospitals in April, is not working, say some workers at Cherry Hospital. Peggy Evans, a health care technician at Cherry Hospital for nine years, said Wednesday workers are not...Published: Sep 25, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Meet at the pole
Nearly 70 students, teachers and parents from North Duplin Jr.-Sr. High School participate in "See You at the Pole" this morning, a moment of devotion and prayer held at schools across the country. News-Argus/Bobby Williams North Duplin student Beth Carter,...Published: Sep 24, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Minimum housing standards highlights
Listed below are some of the requirements of the city's minimum housing code: STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS *Walls, sills, joists, rafters or other structural members should not list, lean or buckle, be rotted or damaged or have holes or cracks *Floors...Published: Sep 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
City takes next steps to clean up properties
Goldsboro Mayor Al King told city staff at a recent council meeting it was time to clean up the dilapidated structures in the city, and Chief Building Inspector Ed Cianfarra said his department is doing just that -- even...Published: Sep 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College looking for vocational/technical education boost
Fall enrollment numbers at Wayne Community College might only be up slightly, but recruitment of high school students is in full swing, officials said Tuesday. Dr. Kay Albertson, president, told the board of trustees that WCC is honoring its...Published: Sep 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Shelter officials available to answer dog calls
Mount Olive, like many smaller municipalities, lacks a full-time animal control officer. However, Wayne County Animal Control Supervisor Justin Scally said his office is always ready to provide training to law enforcement agencies in how to handle potentially vicious...Published: Sep 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
New clinic is now open in Fremont
FREMONT -- Goshen Medical Center has opened a clinic in Fremont. An open house was held earlier this month at the new center at 109 Sycamore St. for town residents to get to know their new health-care providers, Dr....Published: Sep 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
County fair ready to welcome livestock entries tonight
Attendees of the 60th annual Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair should tighten their seat belts and get ready for the ride of their life if they tackle the fair's newest ride, fair manager Milton Ingram said. The newest addition to...Published: Sep 24, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sawyer discusses issues with GOP club
Campaigning against what he is calling the "mismanagement" of the North Carolina secretary of state's office, Republican Jack Sawyer visited Goldsboro Monday night, speaking to members of the Wayne County GOP Club. Jack Sawyer Running against incumbent Democrat Elaine...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
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Juvenile gang member arrested A 15-year-old was arrested in the parking lot of Mahattan Grocery in the 900 block of South Slocumb Street on Saturday by the Goldsboro Police Department's Selective Enforcement Unit. The juvenile admitted membership in the...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Two dead in fatal wreck
KINSTON -- Two people were killed Monday in an accident involving two vehicles on U.S. 70 west of Kinston. Thomas Caverly, 55, and Debra Caverly, 51, of Cedar Dell Lane, Kinston, died at the scene. The driver of the...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Obama advisers speak to veterans
Two of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's top military and foreign policy advisers were in Goldsboro Monday, and among the topics they discussed was veterans benefits. Talking to a crowd comprised mostly of veterans, the pair highlighted several...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
NAACP questions promotion practices
When James Hinnant goes to Dillard Middle School to work with children as a part of a mentoring program, he often offers this advice, he says -- get out of Goldsboro and Wayne County. "It is no different now...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Getting ready for the fair
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Mark Waltz, left, and Van Jackson of Powers Great American Midway work on putting together the Ferris wheel Monday at the 60th annual Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, which will open its 10-day run Thursday at the county...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Police stand behind officer's action
MOUNT OLIVE -- After several days of investigation, Mount Olive police Maj. Brian Rhodes stands behind the officer who shot and killed a 45-pound Labrador retriever on Main Street Sept. 18. So does Police Chief Ralph Schroeder, who said...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Section of I-40 near Faison closes
Interstate 40 West at Exit 355 (N.C. 403 just west of Faison) will be closed from 11 p.m. today until 5 a.m. Wednesday and again from 11 p.m. Wednesday, until 5 a.m. Thursday for bridge repairs The closures are...Published: Sep 23, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Monday, September 22, 2008
Hispanic Community Development Center honors supporters
The state's growing Hispanic population has changed the face of North Carolina, and the newcomers, like other residents, want the same thing, "to live the American dream," said Matty Lazo-Chadderton, the director for Hispanic and Latino Affairs for state...Published: Sep 22, 2008 1:42 PM Full Story
Jail ... overflowing
When the population of the Wayne County jail goes over 180 inmates, there are some who must sleep on mattresses on the floor. News-Argus/Bobby Williams Capt. James Tadlock, chief jailer for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, locks a cell...Published: Sep 22, 2008 1:42 PM Full Story
Mayor: Mount Olive officer made 'horrible mistake'
MOUNT OLIVE -- A "horrible mistake." That is how Mount Olive Mayor Ray McDonald Sr. characterized a Thursday evening shooting that left a 45-pound Labrador retriever dead and a 24-year town resident grieving the loss of her beloved pet....Published: Sep 22, 2008 1:42 PM Full Story
Stoney Creek Park draft plan gets look
The Stoney Creek Park Alliance got the first look at a draft of the new plan for Stoney Creek Park Thursday afternoon, but said it wasn't perfect. Drawn up by Raleigh architectural and design firm Kimley-Horn, the plan mostly...Published: Sep 22, 2008 1:42 PM Full Story
National Guard reunion this week
Officers of the 252d Coast Artillery/Anti-Aircraft Artillery Group Association, North Carolina National Guard in Wilmington, have announced plans for the 29th annual reunion, which is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. All former members of Hq and Hq Btry, 252d...Published: Sep 22, 2008 1:42 PM Full Story
Wayne County unemployment rate rises to 6.9 percent
At last Tuesday's political forum sponsored by the Grantham Grange, moderator Dr. John Tart asked the four candidates for county commission who were on stage to answer what Wayne County's unemployment rate was. And each of the four got...Published: Sep 22, 2008 1:42 PM Full Story
County eateries earn 'A' grades
Seventy-seven area restaurants and food stands have received "Golden A" awards, based on scores given throughout the year's health inspections. This is the 10th year for the recognition, sponsored by the Environmental Health section of the Wayne County Health...Published: Sep 22, 2008 1:42 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Alliance chief hints at news for Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- A lack of citizen input can have a crippling affect on industrial recruitment, Wayne County Development Alliance President Joanna Thompson told an early-morning crowd gathered for the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce's Business at Breakfast...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair starts Thursday
The 60th annual award-winning Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair will open Thursday, bringing cotton candy and cowboys, show horses and blue-ribbon pies to the county fairgrounds south of Goldsboro. The fair, sponsored by the Wayne County Livestock Development Association, will...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
Rec Center plans still on track
Although the Recreation Center Committee hasn't met in a few months, the city's newest project proposed for a South Center Street location is still proceeding smoothly, officials say. After more than a year's of changing design plans and tweaking...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
New 4th Wing commander back 'home'
Mark Kelly had only been a member of the 4th Fighter Wing for a few months. It was late summer 2001, a time that found him, mostly, in the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle. News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Col. Mark...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
Mount Olive police shoot 'vicious' dog
MOUNT OLIVE -- It was just after 7 p.m. Thursday on West Main Street, a typically quiet stretch in Mount Olive. Sharon Kulers heard her Dalmatian barking outside, so she made her way to the back yard. Photo submitted...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
Committee sets sight on lobbying for U.S. 70
Wayne County Manager Lee Smith is among members of the U.S. 70 Corridor Commission who have been appointed to the commission's new Legislative Steering Committee. The committee was appointed was week during the commission's meeting at Kinston. "In January, we...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
Mount Olive applies new university zoning to MOC
MOUNT OLIVE -- A new planning zone approved for the first time Monday night will help with the "explosive growth" expected at Mount Olive College, Mayor Ray McDonald Sr. said. The town board unanimously agreed to rezone 19 properties...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
Child's eye view decorates walls of new animal shelter
In real life, Coby is a little bit shy around people he doesn't know, but quite happy to spend time with his family, including 5-year-old Tanner Willman. The almost 1-year-old tabby cat was a stray before the Willmans welcomed...Published: Sep 21, 2008 7:27 AM Full Story
Friday, September 19, 2008
District approves plans for facilities
The Wayne County Board of Education has approved architectural design proposals for facilities renovation projects, which will start with five area schools and are part of a $23 million construction plan. Submitted rendering This is a proposed architectural rendering...Published: Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
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Break-in arrest Police accuse an East Maple Street man of three break-ins this month, Investigators Dale Foster and Nelson Viera said. Terrance Lane Boozer, 23, was developed as a suspect in a Wednesday break-in at James Bearden's South Harding...Published: Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Remembering those who never came home
Master Sgt. Talisha Virges, left, and Airman 1st Class Carlos Villegas stand guard near the POW/MIA memorial on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this morning. An all-day vigil is being held today on base to pay tribute to the...Published: Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Recent drug ring arrests part of DEA raid
Law enforcement officials revealed this week that several recent major cocaine trafficking arrests in Wayne County were related to "Project Reckoning," a Drug Enforcement Administration roundup of a Mexican-based illegal drug operation known as the Gulf Cartel. A press...Published: Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Market Day painting to be unveiled
FAISON -- Local artist Heather Williams will unveil her painting for the Fifth Annual Market Day Festival on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Southern Exposure restaurant in Faison. The painting is the third in a series, depicting the...Published: Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Poll: North Carolina favors McCain
More than half of North Carolina residents questioned in the latest Elon University Poll gave Re-publican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain higher marks than his opponent, Democrat Sen. Barack Obama. In the poll released today, McCain received favorable ratings...Published: Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Local candidates answer questions at LWV forum
One by one Thursday night at the League of Women Voters' meet-and-greet, candidates for Wayne County Board of Education and county commission shared their reasons for being called to service. News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Candidates for the school board and county...Published: Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 18, 2008
School district looks at 'no zero' policy
School officials say they are re-examining a proposed grading policy that encourages teachers not to give a “zero” to students. The Board of Education approved policy AR3400 in June but has not adopted it yet, said Olivia Pierce, executive...Published: Sep 18, 2008 2:57 PM Full Story
Board of Health sets no-smoking policy for county offices
The Board of Health voted Wednesday to adopt a no-smoking policy for the county office building and voted for an earlier-created disaster response plan to be submitted to the county commission. Health Director James Roosen also announced a tentative...Published: Sep 18, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Goldsboro hires employee to speed up building permit process
With hopes of streamlining the building plan review and permit process, the Goldsboro Inspections Department has created a checklist for items that must appear on residential and commercial building plans. And, now, there is someone whose job is to...Published: Sep 18, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
County OKs $9.7 million for emergency communication system
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday unanimously agreed to a $9.7 million loan to finance construction of a new countywide emergency communications system. The approval followed a brief public hearing during which one resident said the county needs tax relief, not...Published: Sep 18, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Goldsboro resident sentenced on federal drug, weapon charges
WILMINGTON -- United States Attorney George E.B. Holding announced that Senior United States District Judge James C. Fox has sentenced Willie James Bean, 64, of Goldsboro to 180 months' imprisonment followed by five years supervised release. In May, Bean...Published: Sep 18, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Students killed in two-car accident
PRINCETON -- A two-car accident killed one current Princeton High School student and a former student Wednesday evening, the Johnston County Highway Patrol said. Matthew Brandon Woodside Stewart, 17, and Brandon Lee Baker, 21, a former Princeton High School...Published: Sep 18, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Mount Olive could have new industrial tenant
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town Manager Charles Brown Wednesday sought to temper bad economic news about the closing of Helix Poly and IMPulse, NC's sale of its power traction division with news that a company looking at the town's industrial...Published: Sep 18, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Work begins on Mount Olive's downtown sidewalks
MOUNT OLIVE -- Work is finally under way in the much-delayed improvement project on the west side of the 200 block of North Center Street. News-Argus/Bobby Williams Workers from Hine Sitework of Goldsboro work on the sidewalk on the...Published: Sep 18, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Water tower gets new look
Bryant Prevost of Southern Corrosion of Roanoke Rapids paints the underside of Goldsboro's water tower on North Center Street earlier this month. It took 800 gallons of paint to finish the job, workers said. News-Argus/Bobby Williams...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
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Man shot in leg Manyele Lofton of Walnut Street told police he was shot in the legs several times by a man unknown to him around 1:28 a.m. in the 700 block of East Elm Street. Lofton, who suffered...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Citizens organize to oppose Fibrowatt
FAISON -- Residents here say that a lack of information and the failure on the part of Fibrowatt officials to provide suitable answers to questions prompted them to organize against the company's proposed plant at N.C. 403 and Interstate...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Grantham Grange forum questions candidates for state, local fall races
With the November election only about seven weeks away, more than 20 candidates for state and local races took time out of their Tuesday evening to present themselves before the nearly 40 to 50 voters at the Grantham Grange's...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Judicial candidates seek voter attention
Most of those attending the Grantham Grange political forum Tuesday said they were already familiar with the positions and stances of those running for local and state political offices, so they were most pleased to see a half-dozen state...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Mount Olive officials will push for rules for golf carts
MOUNT OLIVE -- People driving golf carts around town soon could be getting a slip of paper from police. It won't be a ticket, but it could help them avoid a ticket in the future. The town board Monday...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Best says outhouse comment taken out of context
Wayne County Commissioner Jack Best who earlier this month riled Board of Education members by his use of the phrase "planting flowers around the outhouse," Tuesday morning said the comment was "highly misunderstood" by the school board. "As for...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Cherry Hospital chief talks about its future
Cherry Hospital will survive its latest struggles and be recertified to receive federal funding, its director said Tuesday. News-Argus/Steve Herring Dr. Jack St. Clair, the director of Cherry Hospital, speaks at a meeting of the Wayne County Board of...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Civil War history comes to life Saturday in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- A free living history program on the Civil War will offer a snapshot of life during that time while providing more public exposure for the David John Aaron Teaching and History Museum. The program will be...Published: Sep 17, 2008 1:41 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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Butcher knife assault Annette Hobbs of Johnson Lane said at least six people she knows, black females aged 19, 20, 20, 20, 41, and 37, surrounded her wielding butcher knives near the bedroom window of her home on Saturday...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
New command chief takes over post at Seymour Johnson AFB
It was a simple photograph -- an image of a N.C. National Guardsman circulating around a middle school. News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Chief Master Sgt. Leroy Frink speaks to new airmen on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Monday. But from the...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
State officials to Mount Olive: Water woes are your fault
MOUNT OLIVE -- Inadequate maintenance has caused the problems with Mount Olive's water system, state officials told town leaders Monday -- and fixing them is going to require planning, prioritizing and money. Those were the assessments of Al Hodge...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Red Cross introduces new way for cell phone customers to give
The American Red Cross has partnered with several cell phone companies to allow customers to make donations to the Disaster Relief Fund. It's called the National Text2HELP Initiative and participating companies include Alltel, AT&T, Sprint-Nextel, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless....Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
County voters choose pirate theme for 2009 Wayne County Reads
Wayne County readers have spoken. The book they want to explore next year is "Blackbeard: America's Most Notorious Pirate." The book, by Angus Konstam, was chosen by public vote over four other candidates to be the next Wayne County...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Senior Center to hold open house Thursday afternoon
The Wayne County Services on Aging will be hosting an open house at the Senior Center, 100 S. John St., from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday. The staff at Family Works' Psychological Center will be offering free depression and...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Red Cross warns residents to be prepared
When Tropical Storm Hanna roared through Wayne County a couple of weeks ago, the local chapter of the American Red Cross was prepared to house people in a shelter if necessary. That is just one way the organization helps...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
School board to examine $23 million building plan
School officials got their first glimpse of what $23 million in initial construction projects will look like Monday, as the architectural firm hired by the district unveiled design proposals for four schools -- Brogden Primary and Eastern Wayne, Norwayne...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Statewide digital TV test planned for Wednesday, officials report
A statewide digital television test will be held tomorrow by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration to get ready for the national digital conversion in February. At midnight on Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power television stations...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
City Council takes aim at houses for demolition
The Goldsboro City Council condemned five structures Monday, but members granted an extension to one of those dwellings, while sending out a warning to those on another downtown street. Dilapidated dwellings at 507 S. Slocumb St., 608 Simmons St.,...Published: Sep 16, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Monday, September 15, 2008
Alleged Aycock arsonists indicted
Two men accused of arson at a state landmark -- the birthplace of turn-of-the-twentieth century Gov. Charles B. Aycock -- were among people indicted by the Wayne County Grand Jury this month. James Sean Suggs, 38, who was already...Published: Sep 15, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Local woman bikes 3,660 miles to conquer lung disease
Stephanie Hubbell thought her friend would be impressed. She had ridden her bicycle more than 30 miles, through Pikeville and the towns that surround it. News-Argus/Bobby Williams Stephanie Hubbell recently returned from a month-and-a-half trek across the country. The...Published: Sep 15, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
CEFS looking for future farmers
The Small Farm Unit at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems is seeking apprentices interested in learning about sustainable agriculture production, research and education. No previous knowledge of sustainable farming is necessary. Apprentices will learn from an assortment of...Published: Sep 15, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Days Inn property still for sale
A representative for the owner of the recently demolished Days Inn property says he can't reveal what companies are looking at the former motel site but adds rumors of a motel or new restaurant are not too far off...Published: Sep 15, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
County commissioners schedule hearing to discuss financing a new communication system
Financing a new countywide communication system will be the subject of a public hearing Tuesday held by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. The 9 a.m. hearing to be held in the commissioners' meeting room at the courthouse, is...Published: Sep 15, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Man dies in ATV accident at Busco Beach
A man died at Busco Beach Saturday after being ejected from his all-terrain vehicle. Capt. Tom Effler with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said according to the report, Allen Burnette, 54, of Bailey, died in an ATV accident Saturday...Published: Sep 15, 2008 1:35 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Cherry funding will take months to regain
As state officials and members of an independent management team work to correct the problems at Cherry Hospital that led to the facility's loss of federal funding, the agency that pulled its certification explained that restoring that money could...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Reading, math ... and gardening
Dillard Academy charter school's garden started as an after-school program project. Then, the harvest came in. Surrounded by bushels of every type of vegetable, the school's staff wondered -- what now? That's when teacher's assistant Ida Hook came up...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Duplin approves backup dispatch center
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County commissioners gave unanimous approval last week to a proposal to build a backup dispatch center for the county's emergency services. Meanwhile, Emergency Services Director Brian Pearce told commissioners that 8,200 county residents were contacted by...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Hospital to raise rates 9.5 percent
Wayne Memorial Hospital rates will go up again in the coming year -- this time 9.5 percent -- a result of continuing concerns over bad debt, increasing levels of charity care and lower reimbursement levels from Medicare/Medicaid. The hospital...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Woman of Year nominations sought
The Wayne-Duplin Business and Professional Women's Club is seeking nominations for Career Woman of the Year. All working women in Wayne, Duplin and surrounding counties are eligible. Nominees should be working women or women business owners or managers at...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Railroad spur proposed; will connect to Global TransPark
KINSTON -- Lenoir County residents got a look Thursday at the proposed routes for a 5.5-mile railroad spur that would serve the Global TransPark. State Department of Transportation officials held an informational workshop at the TransPark Center for people...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council will take look at zoning rules for annexed areas
With city residency comes new zoning rules. The Goldsboro City Council will hold six public hearings at its meeting Monday night and will set another hearing then to allow the city to hold property along Buck Swamp and Salem...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Mulch donated to town
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Flowers Timber Co. has donated $2,000 worth of mulch to the town of Seven Springs for its children's park. Town Clerk Karen Linker said the pile of mulch is plenty to cover both parts of the...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Freedom's riders make sure no hero is forgotten
It wasn't about the rumble bouncing back and forth off downtown businesses. It wasn't about which leather vest had the most patches, or whose motorcycle-themed T-shirt got the most laughs. News-Argus/Greg Sousa Motorcycle riders prepare to take off from the...Published: Sep 14, 2008 10:55 AM Full Story
Friday, September 12, 2008
Gas prices on the rise
The price of gasoline in and around Wayne County continued to rise today at most fuel stations, after suppliers suddenly announced the wholesale price would jump overnight. Prices at the pump had dropped to around the $3.50 range for...Published: Sep 12, 2008 4:33 PM Full Story
Pump panic?
It is close to 9 Thursday evening and nearly 100 cars have converged on the Kangaroo off U.S. 70 East. News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Drivers line up to fuel their vehicles Thursday before the expected spike in gas prices due to...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:57 PM Full Story
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Woman buys car on closed account Goldsboro police accuse a Kinston woman of paying the entire purchase price for a Toyota Camry with a check on a closed account, Investigator Nelson Viera said. Terri Harrison Robbins, 48, N.C. 58...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Resident shoots man trying to get in her home
A woman shot and wounded a drunken man early Saturday when he approached her door and allegedly threatened her after a night of celebrating his 21st birthday, police said today. Denise Dees, 50, told Goldsboro police that a man...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Feds: Cherry Hospital decertified
Cherry Hospital has had its federal certification revoked, which translates to the loss of an estimated $800,000 a month in Medicare and Medicaid funding. News-Argus/File Photo Cherry Hospital The announcement, which came Thursday from the North Carolina Department of...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
David Best murder trial continued
A man accused of killing his girlfriend, burying her under a set of outdoor steps and living over the corpse for months had his court case continued this week. David William Best, 24 at the time of his arrest,...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Days of Caring kicks off today
Volunteers gathered at the Wayne County Courthouse this morning to build enthusiasm before tackling a variety of community service projects that will be part of the annual Days of Caring sponsored by United Way. Speakers at the 18th annual...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Jury gives Duplin schools $4.8 million
KENANSVILLE -- A jury decided Thursday afternoon that the Duplin County commissioners will have to provide an additional $4,795,784 in local current expense funding to the county's schools, which could mean a 16-cent increase in local property taxes. Both...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Jaycees honor Wayne lawmen, firemen
Honoring Wayne County's law enforcement officers and firefighters Thursday, the Goldsboro Jaycees said the timing of their annual banquet -- the seventh anniversary of 9/11 -- was especially poignant as they gave thanks for the commitment of those men...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Where's Ike?
According to the National Weather Service a hurricane warning is in effect from Morgan City, La., to Baffin Bay, Texas, along the Gulf coastline. Hurricane conditions will reach the coast in the warning area later today with Ike's anticipated...Published: Sep 12, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Teenage baby sitter charged with sex offense
A Seven Springs 17-year-old baby-sitting for a family he knows is accused of molesting a 3-year-old, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. Lonnie Aaron Taylor, Ada Stroud Road, knew the family of his alleged victim well, Sheriff's Office Capt....Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
County schools promoting graduation all this week
Fighting the dropout rate, area high schools are hosting activities this week to promote graduation and encourage students to stay in school, officials said. Statewide, Gov. Mike Easley has proclaimed Sept. 7-13 "Graduation Awareness Week." Meanwhile, Dr. June Atkinson,...Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
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Theft Danny Lassiter of U.S. 301 in Four Oaks reported a stolen stainless steel Frigidaire models of a refrigerator and stove, an unlisted brand microwave, a door frame and casing, hardwood flooring, cement and linoleum flooring worth $6,150 from...Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Board details dropout number
Wayne County Board of Education members Monday night set out to educate county commissioners about the dropout numbers. They hope to extend that education to the public, while at the same time involving community members in dropout prevention --...Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Local schools report 10-day numbers
Despite a tropical storm, bus delays caused by heavy rains, an early dismissal and a holiday -- all in the first 10 days of school -- enrollment is up by 44 students in Wayne County Public Schools, officials announced....Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Cherry Hospital loses federal certification
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today that Cherry Hospital has had its certification as a Medicare and Medicaid provider revoked by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. News-Argus/File Photo Cherry Hospital The decertification...Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Hilex Poly closes
Company officials confirmed this morning that the Hilex Poly manufacturing facility officially closed its doors Wednesday evening. The Hilex Poly manufacturing plant on Old Mount Olive Highway in Mount Olive closed its doors Wednesday night as the company made...Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Jurors now deliberating in Duplin funding case
KENANSVILLE -- Jurors heard final arguments in the trial over school spending in Duplin County Wednesday -- and today were expected to receive instructions by Judge Thomas Haigwood of Greenville before entering into deliberations. The Duplin Board of Education...Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Neuse River expected to crest today
The rising Neuse River is expected to crest late today after a double whammy of heavy rains in the past week. News-Argus/Bonnie Edwards The Neuse River is seen upstream from the Broadhurst Bridge this morning. The river is at...Published: Sep 11, 2008 1:34 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Club 55 OK'd for permit for beer sales
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission on Tuesday granted Club 55 El Abuelo its license to serve beer. The decision was months in the making, after hundreds of area residents signed a petition trying to block...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Kilo of cocaine seized in county
The Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad and a Sheriff's Office team that specializes in stopping drug trafficking recently seized about a kilo of cocaine. One seizure was at a home on Slick Rock Road, off of N.C. 111 just north...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Honoring William: Confederate sailor's memory not forgotten
It started with a simple phrase -- four of the only six words still legible on a 96-year-old tombstone. News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Kirk Keller, left, readies a new headstone for Confederate sailor William Butler as his father, Bob, digs out...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Wayne County Paddle Fest set for Saturday
As they checked the route of the the inaugural Wayne County Paddle Fest last week, Betsy Roseman and Tom Potter were impressed with the scenery -- hawks flying overhead, deer grazing along the banks, turtles out sunning themselves and...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Board rejects commission comments on programs
Jack Best wasn't the only member of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to come under fire from the Board of Education Monday night, as comments made by Commissioners Efton Sager and Atlas Price also raised the ire of...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Quick, heavy storms cause some flooding
A heavy thunderstorm pounded Wayne County late Tuesday, dumping nearly 3 inches of rain in an hour, filling ditches, flooding some streets and roads and soaking residents unfortunate enough to get caught in the downpour. Goldsboro Police Officer A.P....Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
State asks that Cherry keep funding
Dempsey Benton, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, sent a letter last week to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid asking that no action be taken that "will result in the termination of...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Three killed in Kinston accident
KINSTON -- Three people died Tuesday morning when a tractor-trailer ran through a red light and over a compact car at the intersection of U.S. 70 and N.C. 258. Barbara Faasii, Geraldine Farron West Kean and James Harvey Mewborn,...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Chamber to sponsor forecast
The Chamber of Commerce of Wayne County will sponsor a "State of Community-Economic Forecast" from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, on the second floor of City Hall. State of the Community is a new program presented by...Published: Sep 10, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Seven Springs teen arrested on sexual offense charges
A Seven Springs-area teenager faces sex offense charges for allegedly molesting a 3-year-old he was babysitting. Lonnie Aaron Taylor, 17, Ada Stroud Road, Seven Springs, faces counts of first-degree statutory sexual offense and crime against nature, the Wayne County Sheriff's...Published: Sep 10, 2008 10:40 AM Full Story
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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Another arrested in Brookside Mart shooting Another person has been charged in the shooting of Ribhi Mohammed Kandeel, owner-operator of the Brookside Mart at 2000 S. Slocumb Street, police said. Joshua Earl Devon Davis, 21, South Center Street, Mount...Published: Sep 9, 2008 1:33 PM Full Story
Wayne School Board takes offense to Best's view of schools
Wayne County Board of Education members Monday night expressed betrayal, hurt and disappointment over comments made last week by Commissioner Jack Best. Best's comments that the school board was more interested in planting "flowers around the outhouse" than addressing...Published: Sep 9, 2008 1:33 PM Full Story
Tree limb cleanup
Goldsboro City Manager Joe Huffman said Monday that city crews are working as hard as they can to remove the debris left by Tropical Storm Hanna after she blew through Wayne County early Saturday morning. Focused mostly on cleaning...Published: Sep 9, 2008 1:33 PM Full Story
Suspect sought in Maple Street murder
A shooting victim has died at Pitt Memorial Hospital after police found him Sunday evening on East Maple Street, authorities said today. Craig Doubt III, 18, of Clingman Street, was found with a gunshot wound to the head behind...Published: Sep 9, 2008 1:33 PM Full Story
Migration, Human Rights Forum at MOC on September 20
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina and Mount Olive College will host a Migration and Human Rights Forum on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Raper Hall on the campus of Mount Olive...Published: Sep 9, 2008 1:33 PM Full Story
Col. Kwast stands down, Col. Mark Kelly assumes command of SJAFB's 4th FW
Three weeks ago, Col. Mark Kelly was taking air power to enemy forces in Afghanistan. But a phone call from 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central Commander Lt. Gen. Gary North ended his tour. "I said to...Published: Sep 9, 2008 1:33 PM Full Story
Teen charged in jail guard assault
A Goldsboro teen severely assaulted a jail guard Monday morning in the dormitory of the Wayne County Jail, authorities said today. Christin Ray Godette, 17, has been in jail for the past 353 days for first-degree sexual assault and...Published: Sep 9, 2008 1:33 PM Full Story
Monday, September 8, 2008
W.A. Foster Center: Who was W.A. Foster?
Born in Lawrenceville, Va., in 1902, Walter A. Foster is remembered throughout Wayne County as an educator, church member and civic leader. He graduated from Livingston College in Salisbury before pursuing a master's degree at Colombia University in New...Published: Sep 8, 2008 1:39 PM Full Story
W.A. Foster Center: What Mayor Pro-Tem, Rec Center panel chairman Chuck Allen says
Goldsboro Mayor Pro-Tem and Recreation Center Committee Chairman Chuck Allen commented recently on the W.A. Foster Center and how it related to the new Community Recreation Center. He acknowledged that the facility is "highly used" but noted that the...Published: Sep 8, 2008 1:39 PM Full Story
W.A. Foster Center: Pay to fix it up or shut it down?
Charles Jackson remembers the year he worked on the renovations to the W.A. Foster Center in the 1970s. News-Argus/Greg Sousa Anansi Stephens, 7, watches as her friend, Kayla Hill, plays a game of checkers at the W.A. Foster Recreation...Published: Sep 8, 2008 1:39 PM Full Story
Byrd set for next role at college
MOUNT OLIVE -- As Mount Olive College seeks a successor to President Dr. J. William Byrd, who will move into the role of chancellor, his objective is to "never lose a step." Until his replacement is named, he has...Published: Sep 8, 2008 1:39 PM Full Story
Hanna leaves flooding, but not here
Although Gov. Mike Easley cautioned North Carolina residents Sunday about possible flooding from the rains of Tropical Storm Hanna, the water levels in Wayne County might be higher than normal, but are nothing to worry about, officials say. The...Published: Sep 8, 2008 1:39 PM Full Story
Explorers get chance to try future police skills at event
This orange cone-lined obstacle course is a bit tougher than the one people go through to get a driver's license. News-Argus/Nick Hiltunen Goldsboro police Explorer Post No. 209 Sgt. Justin Lewis, left, explains the details of a hostage negotiation...Published: Sep 8, 2008 1:39 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Tropical Storm Hanna a non-event, but a 'good test' for Wayne County
Tropical Storm Hanna brought several inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 52 miles-per-hour to Wayne County early Saturday morning, but Joe Gurley, county emergency services director, said he believes the area was lucky. News-Argus/Bobby Williams A Progress...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Commissioner Best: School board is "planting flowers around the outhouse"
Wayne County isn't fixing problems with schools, rather "it is planting flowers around the outhouse," Commissioner Jack Best said. Best voiced concerns during the commission's Tuesday meeting that school press releases tout the number of high school graduates who...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Departing Col. Steve Kwast pays tribute to courage ... and the community that supported it
Col. Steve Kwast is among those gathered on a green just beyond the end of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line. It is well before sunrise on a September morning last year. The commander can sense the...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
United Way's Days of Caring to kick off Friday
Last year, more than 1,337 volunteers shared a bit of their time in September to make a difference in their community. This year, the organizers of the 18th annual Days of Caring hope even more Wayne County residents pick...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Commission considering a new highway zoning ordinance
The first section of the new U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass could one day be included in a new type of county zoning. For now the "highway zone" is only a concept. There is no timetable for its implementation and...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Producers concerned high corn prices will increase meat costs
The rising price of corn has livestock companies in Wayne and surrounding counties concerned over how they will continue to feed the millions of hogs, turkeys and chickens their operations depend upon. With corn currently topping $6 a bushel, mostly...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Despite initial misgivings, Health Department nurse marks 35 years
Sue Jennette didn't always want to be a nurse. She wanted to go to school and study art, but she was told she couldn't make a living that way. "Mom pushed me toward nursing," she says now, adding, "I...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Increased water rate helps Mount Olive repair leaks
MOUNT OLIVE -- Finding and repairing the source of a water leak under the 900 block of North Breazeale Avenue wasn't so much as expensive as it was time consuming and frustrating, Town Manager Charles Brown said. And dangerous,...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Foster grandparents celebrate at annual event
Two years ago when Mary Elliott first started as a foster grandparent for boisterous kindergartners at Dillard Academy, she thought "I'm not going to like this." "But now, it's the joy of my life. I got real attached to them,...Published: Sep 7, 2008 11:50 AM Full Story
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Hanna sweeps through Wayne
Tropical Storm Hanna began blowing through Wayne County early this morning with the National Weather Service in Raleigh estimating the worst of it hitting about 6 a.m. But even then, little damage was reported by the Wayne County Emergency...Published: Sep 6, 2008 8:57 AM Full Story
Friday, September 5, 2008
Work to begin on U.S. 70 bypass
Work on the first leg of the new U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass could get under way by the end of the month. The project was cleared to begin when the N.C. Transportation Board Thursday awarded a $65.5 million dollar...Published: Sep 5, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
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Dollar theft Someone broke into the China Taste at 301 North George Street Thursday at 4 a.m. and stole one gold dollar bill after shattering the front window with a rock to gain entry, police said. Shooting into home...Published: Sep 5, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
County OKs first $500K for facilities plan cost
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday appropriated funding for the county schools and for the county's ongoing Community Development Block Grant project in the Cobb Coley Lane area at Dudley. A $500,000 appropriation for the schools will allow the county Board...Published: Sep 5, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Here comes Hanna
As Tropical Storm Hanna heads for the Carolina coastline, preparations were being made this morning all across Wayne County. News-Argus/Greg Sousa Bill Kaglic, left, and Charlie Cosma buy a 5000-watt generator at Sam’s Club early today in preperation for...Published: Sep 5, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Five charged in Duplin copper theft
KENANSVILLE -- Five Duplin County residents have been charged with a break-in and theft of copper wiring at a Faison business, Duplin County Sheriff Blake Wallace said Wednesday. And in an unrelated incident, two persons were arrested and a...Published: Sep 5, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Hanna Watch - Wayne County offices will close early today
All Wayne County offices including the clerk of court and district attorney's office will close at 2 p.m. today because of the threat of Tropical Storm Hanna. The offices are expected to reopen on Monday. The county landfill and convenience...Published: Sep 5, 2008 12:53 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 4, 2008
New director targets 'healthy'
At age 76, Dr. Ashton Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, he might just be getting his second wind, with education as his platform. A dedicated health advocate, Dr. Griffin often rides his bike up to...Published: Sep 4, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Square dance lessons
The Tar Heel Twirlers square dancers are still accepting signups for western square dance lessons that will begin Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. at Greenwood Middle School. You don't have to bring a partner and no special clothing is...Published: Sep 4, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Wayne on storm watch
Hurricane watches were issued early this morning for the North and South Carolina coastlines as Tropical Storm Hanna appears to be drawing a bead on Wayne and Duplin counties. Hanna, still a tropical storm this morning, was expected to...Published: Sep 4, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Last Center Street Jam set for tonight
The final concert in the Center Street Jam summer series will be held today, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Waynesborough House parking lot. The show will feature The Legends of Beach Music. There will be a variety of...Published: Sep 4, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Duplin's Code Red alert system ready for Hanna
KENANSVILLE — Duplin County Emergency Services Director Brian Pearce has simple advice for county residents when it comes to the possible arrival of Hurricane Hanna — monitor the weather and heed any advisories. “And fortunately if we need to...Published: Sep 4, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Dial-a-Teacher hotline open
Dial-A-Teacher, the free homework help hotline has resumed operation for the school year in Wayne County. Students and parents are encouraged to call Dial-A-Teacher for homework assistance. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 5-8 p.m. The number...Published: Sep 4, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
SJAFB moves jets to avoid Hanna's path
It was a busy morning on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line as crews began an evacuation of 4th Fighter Wing F-15Es and 916th Air Refueling Wing KC-135Rs. The evacuation, in response to approaching Tropical Storm Hanna,...Published: Sep 4, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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Suspects climb through window, force clerks into safe Police are investigating an armed robbery at the U.S. 70 West McDonald's that took place early on Tuesday morning, according to reports. At least three victims were forced into a cooler...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Price: It's time to redistrict schools
It is "high time" Wayne County tackled school redistricting, Wayne County Commissioner Atlas Price Jr. said Tuesday. He also voiced concerns during the commissioners' meeting that athletics are being allowed to supplant the classroom and that people think new...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Motorcycle ride will raise money for domestic violence victims
A motorcycle ride to raise awareness -- and funds -- for domestic violence will be held in Goldsboro Sept. 13. KC's third annual "Ride Without Fear" originated after a local woman's friend was found murdered at the hand of...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Reliance may not be coming to Kinston
By MATTHEW WHITTLE Assistant News Editor Reliance Industries, which announced earlier this summer plans to bring more than 200 jobs to Lenoir County, may not be coming after all. An official from the India-based company, which was opening its first...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
City decides to use $250,000 grant for recreation center
The city of Goldsboro will receive $395,617 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development this year, and $257,151 of that will go toward the new Community Recreation Center, City Council members...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
F-15E Strike Eagles to be evacuated
By Thursday evening, the 4th Fighter Wing's fleet of F-15E Strike Eagles will no longer grace the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base -- for a few days, anyway. Wing officials confirmed this morning that an evacuation...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Warrant officer suspended
A Goldsboro warrant officer has been suspended for allegedly assaulting his wife in an incident that happened Monday, police Chief Tim Bell said today. Arian Southerland, who has been working in the warrants division for the past few months...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
New buildings on SJAFB will be ready for new squadron, personnel by June 2009
Construction projects associated with Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommendations are well under way on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and by this time next year, all three facilities associated with them are expected to be complete. News-Argus/Greg Sousa...Published: Sep 3, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Workshop will focus on potential rail access
KINSTON -- Proposed rail access to the North Carolina Global TransPark here will be the subject of an informal workshop on Thursday, Sept. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 148 of the Global TransPark Center, 3800 Highway...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
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Thefts *Tasha Whitley of Dixie Trail reported to Goldsboro police the theft of a $10,000 mini van from Bob's #2 on S. Slocumb Street on Saturday evening. She reportedly left the vehicle running and unsecured while she went inside...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:38 PM Full Story
Child fingerprint, DNA kit offered
Honda and Hyundai of Goldsboro have teamed with TruTV to offer free digital fingerprinting for children in the Goldsboro and the surrounding area in an effort to help keep kids safe. The event will be Saturday, Sept. 6, from...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
MOC students to lend a helping hand
MOUNT OLIVE--College students typically start the school year braced to roll up their sleeves and work. This year, however, that phrase is taking on a whole new meaning, as nearly 200 first-year students participated in a large-scale community project...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Jerry Braswell faces fine for late campaign finance reports
Superior Court Judge Jerry Braswell, who is running for re-election against challenger Arnold Jones II, is facing a potential $1,000 fine for failing to turn in campaign finance reports on time. The first was the campaign's organizational report, which...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
I-40 near Faison to be closed this week for bridge repairs
Interstate 40 West at Exit 355 (N.C. 403), about three miles west of Faison, will be closed for bridge repairs during two night next week. It will be closed from 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 until 5 a.m. Wednesday,...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
County planning ahead to meet tougher recycling rules
Recycling is not a major source of revenue for Wayne County, officials say. Its value is found in saving resources by keeping them out of the landfill and by doing so, extending the landfill's life span. To that end...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Cherry's funding in jeopardy
Investigators at Cherry Hospital have said "no" to continued federal funding, officials said Monday. Cherry Hospital No formal announcement has been made by the state Department of Health and Human Services, which would only say that a survey team...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
State won't pursue case against MO's former chief
A state Department of Justice committee unanimously ruled Thursday that there was no probable cause to continue the case against former Mount Olive Police Chief Emmett Ballree. The Probable Cause Committee of the Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Wayne County youths honored at 4-H Congress
Seven Wayne County youths received honors at the recent North Carolina 4-H Congress in Raleigh. Congress is the high point of the 4-H year. It brings youths from across the state together for a week of activity. Four Wayne...Published: Sep 2, 2008 1:37 PM Full Story
Monday, September 1, 2008
Wayne senior citizens warned about scams
DUDLEY -- Virnece Beamon's daughter had been targeted. So had Michael Giddens of Grantham. It didn't take long to see the length of identity theft's claws at a recent Grange meeting -- at least three people said they or...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Rotary clubs taking aim at ending polio
Rotary clubs throughout Wayne and Greene counties are teaming up for the next month to help in the international fight to eradicate polio. Sponsoring a "Dining Out Extravaganza" raffle, the clubs are selling $5 tickets for the opportunity to...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Wayne County will eye Jeffreys Building contract
Wayne County's Work First program designation and a budget amendment for the project to renovate the Jeffreys Building (the old Federal Building) top the short agenda on tap Tuesday for Wayne County commissioners. An agenda briefing for commissioners is...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Goldsboro ready to provide services to annexed areas
At the end of this month, residents living along Salem Church and Buck Swamp roads will become city residents after Tuesday's decision from the state Supreme Court halted a four-year legal battle. But before then, city officials will be...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Fremont is man racing towards a new path of fast cars and faith
FREMONT -- Eddie Mooring has been racing stock cars for 28 years, since he was 16 years old. His father, the late David Mooring, sparked his interest in the sport. While still a student at Charles B. Aycock High...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Dudley crash victim dies
A Seven Springs man injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Dudley has died. Travis Lee James, 49, of 1016 Drummersville Road, was operating a motorcycle that was involved in an accident with a truck near the intersection of...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story
Red Cross wins award for 2007-08 collections
The Wayne County chapter of the American Red Cross has once again been recognized for its blood collections. The chapter recently received a Celebration of Excellence Award for fiscal year 2007-08. The award was presented by the Carolinas Blood...Published: Sep 1, 2008 12:21 PM Full Story