Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Gift of a Christmas: Salvation Army helps families
A few months ago, Julia was preparing her children for a Christmas morning without a tree -- without presents, candy canes or a turkey dinner. "I told them that sometimes, Santa gets behind," the single mother of two said. "I...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Price to hold book signing at Downtown Deli
Former News-Argus editor Gene Price will sign copies of his book "Folks Around Here," on Wednesday at the Downtown Deli from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., on Thursday at the Wayne County Museum from noon until 2 p.m. and at...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Eureka man ID'd as Mount Olive shooting victim
MOUNT OLIVE -- A Eureka man who apparently was shot while trying to get out of a vehicle has been identified as the victim of the Friday morning murder. Police found Santos Anton Lopez, 42, of 104 Dotsie Lane...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Kinston gets 123 jobs as plant expands
Dopaco Inc. announced Monday its plans to expand its Kinston facility, creating 123 new jobs and $25.3 million in investments over the next three years. It was an announcement, Gov. Mike Easley said in a written statement, that was...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Lane twins take part in reality game show
Law enforcement officials aren't on their trail. There is no angry mob. But for an hour this evening, a pair of Wayne County natives will be hunted. Gary and Larry Lane will appear on the SciFi channel's newest reality game...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Commission pays waste department for work
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin commissioners agreed earlier this month to pay Solid Waste Director Bee Barnette $18,000 for doing work at the Duplin Commons Event Center. Commissioners voted in November to stop Barnette from doing any work for other departments...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Talk about converting events center to jail halted
BEAULAVILLE -- The Duplin County Board of Commissioners have put off talking about the idea of converting the county's events center into a jail, at least for now When commissioners met at the Beulaville fire station Monday night, they were...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
175 pounds of marijuana seized near Dudley home
DUDLEY -- Authorities seized about 175 pounds of marijuana after setting up a surveillance operation at a Trailwood Drive home Friday. The home's owner has not been charged, but a Goldsboro man has -- Decarlo Andre Russell, 35, of...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
City alleges excessive drug prices
The city of Goldsboro has filed an action in federal court in Massachusetts on behalf of itself and other state government entities against two pharmaceutical companies. City officials say the companies conspired to manipulate pharmaceutical drug prices since 2001, if...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
More Cherry investigations under way
Cherry Hospital's woes continue as two incidents of violence have been reported and at least four nurses are being investigated by the N.C. Board of Nursing. According to documents released Monday from the Department of Health and Human Services, a...Published: Dec 16, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story