Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Taylor gets supplement
The Wayne County Board of Education Monday for the second year in a row split 5-2 on approving a $6,500 supplement for Superintendent Dr. Steven Taylor. And as was the case last year, the two no votes were cast...Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Salvation Army needs volunteers for bath fix-ups
Customers and donors to the Salvation Army's family thrift store might notice something different in the next few weeks. The restrooms have been closed. Lt. Kenny Igleheart, Salvation Army commander, closed the restrooms because they are in need of repair....Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
12 Paws and a Prayer Fund
Did the Kuhlmans' story touch your heart? Are you a veteran, an animal lover or have a grandchild or child who loves his or her pet madly? Then join The News-Argus as we work to raise money to keep...Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Council delays vote on rezoning
A contentious rezoning request was tabled at Monday's Goldsboro City Council meeting due to the absence of Mayor Al King, who was unable to attend the first meeting of the 2012-13 fiscal year due to a scheduling conflict. Citizens...Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Tip helps city police capture suspect in shooting
A tip from Crimestoppers led to the successful capture Monday of a Goldsboro man wanted for attempted first-degree murder and other charges. According to a press release from the Goldsboro Police Department, Edquan Moronta Battle, 25, 508 Dail St.,...Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Ride for best friends
He didn't flinch when a brown-haired little girl barreled toward his dish -- when she plopped down beside it and started splashing water in his face. He ignored her when she stuck her hand in the cool drink meant to...Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Community College honors administrative employees
The Wayne Community College unit of the Association of Educational Office Professionals honored its administrator and professional of the year at its annual Administrators Luncheon. Beverly Deans was named Administrator of the Year. Ms. Deans came to the college...Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
Death investigation A Goldsboro woman called police Sunday to report that she found her sister, Sandra Gayle Melvin, 59, 920 Fairview Circle, unresponsive. EMS Unit 61 responded and pronounced Melvin dead. The last known contact with the victim was by...Published: Jul 10, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story