Monday, May 27, 2013
Tributes to Heroes
Look for coverage of the annual Memorial Day service and other events commemorating the service of those who gave all in Tuesday's edition of the News-Argus....Published: May 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Board cites 2nd funeral home
Sanctions handed down by Raleigh against funeral homes in Wayne County have left residents wondering how to go about safely and smartly securing arrangements for the final needs of their loved ones. For the second time in as many...Published: May 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Family deals with another lost home
Just a few weeks ago, Bobby and Dora Smith had their Rosewood home exactly like they wanted it -- a redesigned porch, a paint job, new hardwood floors. Then early the morning of May 14, a house fire destroyed...Published: May 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Official: Rain plus for local farmers
The recent widespread rains that soaked the county helped Wayne County's corn, cotton, tobacco and grain sorghum crops, but came a little late for a lot of what could be the county's largest-ever wheat crop. Wheat, especially in the...Published: May 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Mailman makes helping neighbors part of the job
If there is a little old lady in need, Mailman George Ardis will be there -- at least for those on his routes. "When walking, you really form relationships with the little old ladies living on their own. I've...Published: May 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
County weighs plan for budget
With just a month before a county budget has to be adopted, Wayne County officials still do not have firm figures for a proposed 2013-14 spending plan. Officials say it will be about another week before they have those...Published: May 27, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story