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
Public record
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