Monday, July 9, 2012
Hospital decides to build complex
Construction has begun on a new medical office building on the campus of Wayne Memorial Hospital that will house physicians recruited to the area and mark the return of the Wayne Area Diabetes Education Center (WADEC), to the hospital grounds....Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Detour today as work begins on N.C. 111
A section of N.C. 111 North (Patetown Road) near U.S. 117 will be closed starting this morning through July 29 for the state Department of Transportation to complete two projects. The projects include construction of a right turn lane...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Bypass contract awarded
The contract for construction of the third and final section of the U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass has been awarded, clearing the way for the highway to open to traffic in late 2015. The $62.4 million contract awarded to S.T. Wooten...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
It's official: Two eateries taking over locations
Vacancies at two of downtown's most prominent eatery spots have been filled and both restaurants should be open by the end of the summer with the return of Central Lunch expected by the first week of August. Carlos Herriera,...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Record heat still threat to crops
After a record-high wheat yield this season, Wayne County farmers are hoping for a little rain and cooler temperatures to bring in an impressive corn and tobacco crop as well. Extension Service Field Crop Agent John Sanderson said thanks...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
14-year-old drowns
Tragedy struck amid the high heat and dry air Sunday. Darnell Cooper, 14, of Raleigh, drowned between 6 and 7 p.m. at Busco Beach ATV Park and Campground, 1234 Bryan Road, Goldsboro. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office was called immediately...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
July round of Career Readiness tests to start this week
The public will have four opportunities to take the WorkKeys tests for Career Readiness Certification in the remainder of July. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success program will provide testing sessions 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on July 10; 12:30-4:30...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Better teacher classes start today
Wayne Community College Continuing Education will offer a series of teacher effectiveness classes in July. Teachers and others who work in classroom can choose from seven hybrid (combining classroom and online instruction) courses that will be taught Monday-Thursday, today...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
WCC's Phi Beta Lambda brings home national awards
Wayne Community College's Phi Beta Lambda business education student organization placed in nine competitive events at the organization's 2012 National Leadership Conference held last month in San Antonio, Texas. The Gamma Chi chapter competed against delegates from universities and...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Thefts *Daniel G. Rios Jr., 35, 300 block West Pine Street, reported the theft of an $850 19-inch flat-screen monitor. *Ricky Fair, 54, 100 block Rose Court, Dudley, told police someone had stolen 50 feet of copper pipe valued at...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive College growing Jacksonville campus
JACKSONVILLE -- Mount Olive College is holding a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new building that will be located on the Jacksonville campus. The additional 10,000 feet of space, located on Onslow Drive, will provide more parking, classroom space,...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Southern Wayne alumni gather for weekend of activities
MOUNT OLIVE -- Jacquetta Stringfield keeps in touch with her Southern Wayne High School classmates by attending the reunions each year. Plus, she also communicates with them through social media outlets on her computer at home. On Sunday, when...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Progress Energy warns of scam over utility bills
Progress Energy is urging customers be on alert for a new utility bill payment scam affecting customers across the country. Scammers claim that President Obama will pay customers' utility bills through a new federal program. Progress Energy has received...Published: Jul 9, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Body recovered at Busco Beach
The body of a 14-year-old Raleigh resident was recovered early this morning at Busco Beach after an accidental drowning. For the complete story, see Monday's News-Argus....Published: Jul 9, 2012 10:24 AM Full Story