Thursday, December 4, 2008
Mount Olive board OKs new sign, first depot contracts
MOUNT OLIVE -- A decades-old traffic pattern is about to change for motorists, and a local historic landmark is getting a makeover. Mount Olive Town Board members talked about the long-awaited depot renovation project and the traffic change at...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
County will get $400,000 for local housing rehabilitation
Wayne County officials are hopeful a $400,000 grant will allow the county to rehabilitate between 12-14 houses. Commissioners applied for the grant in October, were notified last week it had been approved, and Monday morning officially voted to accept...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Former News-Argus editor releases book of stories, writings
So for those with whom he has shared a chat, it comes as no surprise that the 55-year newsroom veteran is storytelling again. Price's newly published "Folks Around Here" is a collection, he says, of humorous and serious columns and...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Don Davis to resign as Snow Hill mayor
Snow Hill Mayor Don Davis announced Tuesday that he will step down from his post on Monday as he prepares to take his seat as the District 5 state senator in January. Davis, a Democrat, defeated Republican state Rep....Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Cherry worker charged in assault
A Cherry Hospital worker has been charged with sexually abusing a patient. Perry J. Butler was charged with felony sexual offense Monday. He stands accused of having sex with the patient. Butler was released from the Wayne County Jail Tuesday...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Board asks for input on building site
The board of trustees of the old Community Building wants Wayne County residents to help decide what should be done with land the board owns on the corner of William and Walnut streets. A public meeting is set for Jan....Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Couple die in blaze
Two people died in a Dakota Street house fire early this morning, and state investigators have been called in, fire officials said. Arson is not suspected at this point, Capt. Bernard Patterson said. The names of the two victims, a...Published: Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story