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Monday, January 27, 2014

"Guilty"

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- The Seymour Johnson Air Force Base senior airman accused of murdering his 15-month-old son last year pleaded guilty early this evening to several charges in a Langley Air Force Base courtroom. See Tuesday's News-Argus...

University of Mount Olive to host black history celebrations

Performers from the "African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina" guidebook will be visiting the University of Mount Olive for a free, all-day program Wednesday, Feb. 12, in celebration of Black History Month. The event will begin with...

Snow's gonna fall

Wayne County residents are likely to see that long-awaited -- or long-dreaded -- deep snowfall that gets children excited and commuters worried. Forecasters with the National Weather Service are calling for between 4 and 8 inches of snow for...

City seeks to teach, recruit to boards

Starting in March, a new city program will be available to teach residents about how local government works. The free school of government is a collaboration between Assistant City Manager Angel Wright-Lanier and Community Affairs Director LaTerrie Ward. The...

County seeking Troxler's help on ag center

A letter has been sent to North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler seeking his help in having the state convey land near Cherry Hospital for Wayne County's use as the site for a proposed $12 million regional agricultural...

Winders funeral services moved to Friday

The funeral: A service to celebrate the life of Sheriff Carey Winders will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Kornegay Arena at the University of Mount Olive, with pastor John Massengill and Dr. Richard Glosson officiating. Burial will follow in...