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