News-Argus brings home NCPA awards

The newspaper's staff earned first place in the "Best Community Coverage" category, which recognizes a publication that proves, through its content, that it puts its community first. The centerpiece of the winning editions was "Missed Direction," a series written and...

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Cheering her on ...

Precious Grant, 14, is the spitting image of her big sister. They are the same size and share everything including clothes, she said. Her mother, Lori Grant, wears a single rose in her hair. Neither of the women could...

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She's in the Top 10

Majesty Rose got the best possible birthday present Thursday night -- moving forward as a Top 12 contestant on "American Idol." Today is her 22nd birthday. The Goldsboro native continues to do well in the reality show contest, earning accolades...

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Development chief: More jobs ahead

Three industry expansions that could add 245 jobs in Wayne County, and two new projects that could create another 50 to 200, are possible this year, Wayne County Development Alliance President Joanna Helms said Thursday. "This is forecasting. It...

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Livestock Association officers

The Wayne County Livestock Development Association approved its officers for 2014 and directors for four-year terms during its 66th annual meeting on Monday. They are, from left: Second Vice President Ashley Glover, President Curtis Shivar, Director Valeria Barwick, First...

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Agriculture scholarships available

AgCarolina Farm Credit has announced that 27 college scholarships are available and will be awarded in the coming months. The Raleigh-based farm lender has long been a supporter of young and beginning farmers and others who live in rural North...

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