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