Monday, October 20, 2014
Terry Light running for district attorney
Terry Light says she had never considered politics until her boss, District Attorney Branny Vickory, told her he was retiring. That was more than two years ago, and Ms. Light, 43, who has spent 17 and a half years in...Published: Oct 20, 2014 4:19 PM Full Story
Woman charged in man's death
jjoyce@newsargus.com PRINCETON -- A Princeton man is dead and a woman is charged with his murder today following a domestic dispute early Sunday morning. "We are still in the investigative phase, but it does appear that it started from a...Published: Oct 20, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
'Military brats' reunite, raise money for heroes
esmith@newsargus.com LAGRANGE -- A group of Eastern Wayne High School graduates who spent part of their youth at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base held their second annual Octoberfest on Saturday night, raising money for the Air Warrior Courage Foundation and...Published: Oct 20, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
De-annexed areas might keep lights
sherring@newsargus.com After nearly two years of study, a way has been found to turn the street lights back on in the de-annexed areas northwest of Goldsboro, but only if residents in that area agree to the plan, Wayne County Commissioner...Published: Oct 20, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
A Scout haunting
kballard@newsargus.com Vanessa White, 10, clutches her mother as she walks through the woods -- what was that? A tree moves closer. They squeal as they duck under a spiderweb-covered branch. Up ahead, a werewolf howls and snarls, waiting for fresh...Published: Oct 20, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Librarian to serve as temporary HR chief for county
sherring@newsargus.com Jerilyn Lee is temporarily trading her library books to serve as interim director for the Wayne County Human Resources Department. Mrs. Lee currently manages the Steele Memorial Library in Mount Olive, but has an extensive background in hu-man resources....Published: Oct 20, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Alzheimer's Walk set for this weekend
pmoore@newsargus.com Carol Lancaster has never had a problem walking alongside someone who needs help. A friend going through cancer. A relative with dementia. At 67, she says she feels very blessed to be supportive where she can. "The good Lord...Published: Oct 20, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Mayor's Committee holds annual luncheon
kballard@newsargus.com On Thursday, the Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities hosted the annual awards luncheon at the Herman Park Center. "These awards are indicative of our community as a whole," said Andrew Bernard, Vice Commander of the 4th Fighter Wing....Published: Oct 20, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story