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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...