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Tuesday, August 31, 2004
On the job, over there
SAT scores are up
Operation Homefront Hugs matches deployed military with civilians
Decision on rail route expected in October
Seven Springs mayor says she is leaving due to health
House burns again, and again
Duplin has first emergency services training officer
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Monday, August 30, 2004
Gaston blows past Wayne
Travel spending rises in Wayne County
Mount Olive gets $400,000 grant from the N.C. Rural Center
Library goes Hollywood
Red Cross blood-giving procedure removes red cells, returns the rest
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Ticket for the Taste of Wayne available one more day
Goshen Medical Center gets another grant
OPINION -- Read the directions
Sunday, August 29, 2004
Fellow sailors speak for Kerry
Korean War veterans swap stories
'Tuesdays with Morrie'
Red Cross honors volunteers
Senate hopeful visits
Nutrition program celebrates 35 years
The demolition man cometh
Wayne men and women in the military
Warsaw EMT vote Friday
Volunteer Wayne
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Student News
School menus
Guardian ad Litem program needs volunteers
Superior Court
Mount Olive court
District Court cases
Friday, August 27, 2004
Corn leaving the fields
More foreign teachers hired in Wayne to alleviate shortage
Processing plant to close in Duplin
Few details revealed on arrests at motel
Annexation foes say city violated state law
Flowers chosen as new president of Arts Council
Seven Springs Mayor can't quit
Wayne County Red Cross volunteers helping in Florida
Lawyer reponds to judge's censure explanation
Waynesborough Village focus of Make a Difference Day
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Thursday, August 26, 2004
Update on hotel standoff...
Standoff at Best Western
Five arrested after FBI standoff at motel
Dad delivers baby on side of road on way to hospital
Schools get training to spot meth abuse
Magistrate moves against home owner
State Education officials work to narrow gaps
DuPont employees face pay cut
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Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Freshmen arrive at Mount Olive College for orientation
Laid-back biker rides from Washington to N.C.
Schools to put greater focus on reading
Red Cross hires new director
Social Services hits barrier with hiring freeze
Attorney General still reviewing Everett retirement
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Dupln officials surprised at turn out school forum
Eastpointe nearing certification
Unlucky 13 trips up spellers at Bee
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Child injured
8-year-old hit by car in Calypso
Teacher dearth called a crisis by study group
New magistrate hired to fill vacancy
Schedule of Fair fun released
Judge defends actions but accepts censure
Fall Litter Sweep is Sept. 18
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WAGES to take enrollment applications Sept. 14
Green Power forms speakers bureau
Monday, August 23, 2004
First blooms
'Voter-less bonds' get city backing
New drug court planned to help families reunite
Grant awarded to help prisoners' children
Argument ends in murder; one charged
Early dismissal Tuesday
Baseball clinic set to help stop abuse
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Litter vac is coming soon
Sunday, August 22, 2004
Border collies protect air base by chasing birds from wetlands
Relatives reminisce as Goldsboro woman nears 104th birthday
Mount Olive commissioner to survey interest for health center
Norwayne Alumni makes homecoming plans
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Friday, August 20, 2004
Jam band
Firm will buy factory, save 120 local jobs
Heavy rains didn't harm crops
'Fear Factor' at church
Wayne chamber supports Amendment One
Murder, shooting, break in arrests made thanks to Crime Stoppers
Duplin schools receive lion's share of grant
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Thursday, August 19, 2004
Fire kills man despite firemen's heroics
Ex-magistrate was overpaid, office says
Blood supplies low as holiday approaches
Wayne gets grant for two school nurses
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Eastpointe contract plan abandoned
Mental illness workshops scheduled
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Duplin Digest
GFD answers 175 calls
Duplin eateries receive awards
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Malachi's grandparents
Couple mourn death of grandson
Decision on teacher pay still pending
Moratorium on zoning around base extended
Adultery suit lies at bottom of judge's censure
11 new teachers to be hired
Consultants reveal $467 million transportation plan
Group taking civil rights complaint to Washington D.C.
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Volunteers recognized
Community meets new 4th Wing commander at reception
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Wayne votes for Stewart, but Atkinson gets nod
Fremont contracts for street improvements
Commissioner criticizes EDC for vacant shell building
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Blighted
Judge censured by court
City and county will match grant to save APV plant
Low turnout seen for primary
Wayne Community College expects record enrollment
Councilmen want city to intervene in neighborhood
Game Room denied consent for expansion
Jones says he is fighting for veterans right to health care
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Public records
Wayne County Schools hires new public information officer
Girl Scout troops celebrate reunion
Monday, August 16, 2004
4th Wing Change of command
Dad, 17, accused in child's death
Holmes gets command of 4th Wing
Police hit roadblock in fire investigation
Taste of Wayne coming Aug. 31
Primary scheduled Tuesday in race with little interest
OPINION -- Say what?
Public records
Seven Springs mayor offered leave of absence
Horton, Nobers get Hermans
Duplin treatment program sees success
Wayne commissioners to consider school counter-offer
Red Cross to conduct inquiries involving Charley victims in Florida
Albertson raises $30,000 for library
Sunday, August 15, 2004
Charley fizzles in Wayne
Beth-Ellen murder remains unsolved
City hall renovation plans on schedule
Governor presents check
Military Affairs group discusses BRAC
City Council hearing set
Shelters set up in Wayne
WCC opens Monday
Volunteer Wayne
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Student news
Friday, August 13, 2004
Hurricane Charley to move into Atlantic: Inland tropical wind watch issued for Wayne
Charley on the web
Fountain donation
Charley to bring gusty winds, heavy rain
Allen named Teacher of the Year
New Lagoon-closing method unveiled
Gen. Rosborg honored
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WCC To Lead Discussions on Globalization
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Richard Burr
Wayne wary as storms approach
Burr brings campaign for Senate to WAGES
Seven Springs mayor stuns board by resigning
Lawyers argue whether Lane's rights were violated
City lists qualities for future manager
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Duplin tobacco market opening unlike old days
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Standing guard
Bonnie, Charlie head this way, may bring heavy rains
Lawyers seek to toss out Lane's confession
Planners want expert advice on noise reduction
Police seek clues to fire; victim critical
School enrollment numbers rise
Churches seek help to build Habitat House
Barnett new Duplin solid waste director
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Historical association faces financial hardships
Brock new Duplin County emergency services director
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Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Woman burned
Schools send new commpromise plan to commissioners
Pool accident takes life of toddler
Hospital budget approved; rates rise by 6.3 percent
Former magistrate faces cocaine charge
Hearing begins on appeal in Precious Whitfield murder conviction
Faulkner, Beasley leave extension office
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Clarification
Monday, August 9, 2004
Goats at play
Base office sees information as its mission
Putting pen to paper is priority at Fremont STARS
United Way helpers get ready to carry the weight
Pennies benefit community
Phone book recycling contest set
Smart Start baby baskets are big help
OPINION -- Free vs. fair
Public record
Chamber Spelling Bee raises money for education
Sunday, August 8, 2004
Slocumb Game Room
Sterling Tadlock wins Duke scholarship
New juvenile court counselor
Christian television vision
ESC money comes from General Assembly
District Court
Superior Court
On-line Courses
Wayne men and women in the military
Sunday Briefly
Student news
MOC Speakers Bureau
Mount Olive Court
Friday, August 6, 2004
Demolished
School board to consider legal options
Woman killed, three others injured in 3-vehicle wreck
Teacher of the year finalists down to three
Man misses his close companion
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Faison schedules Market Day celebration
Violin lessons to be offered
Thursday, August 5, 2004
Life after the makeover
Enrollment in Wayne falls by 100 pupils
Wish comes true for ailing 8-year-old
Living with new looks: TV crew back in town
Economic Development Commission gets vice president
Wal-Mart confirms it's looking at Mount Olive as new store site
Two busy hours -- Faison Town Board goes through long agenda
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Princeton sits in middle of road projects but not included in improvements
Criminal trespass charges dropped
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
National Night Out
County denies school request to appropriate money for supplemental pay
Wal-Mart coming to Mount Olive?
Shower doesn't dampen National Night Out
EDC says grant would save 120 jobs at APV
Former flood victim seeks relief from sagging floor
County establishes farm districts to warn land buyers
Commissioners want further study of noise levels for base zoning
Duplin continues negotiations on garbage-hauling contract
Seven Springs wrestles with rising sewer fees
School system joins military coalition
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Armed robbery indictment handed down
Center opens to help Hispanics acclimate to new home
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Tuesday, August 3, 2004
Swearing in
Start of school brings life to summer's empty halls
Scores improve at some schools, drop at others
Wayne County School Board to protest the No Child Left Behind program
Military Affairs Commission distributes cards to dispel rumors of Seymour Johnson closing
Two cited for cursing at Goldsboro City Council meeting
Former City Planning Director sworn in as councilman
Duplin Economic Development Commission turned into advisory board
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Princeton town board annexing businesses
Pikeville board applying for grant
Alex churns up coast, does little to Wayne
Monday, August 2, 2004
Information about Alex
Storm strengthens off S. Carolina coast
Wayne retailers expect boost from tax holiday
School starts on Tuesday
School breakfast and lunch menus
Public records
OPINION -- Plausible explanation
Results for Special Olympics Equestrian games released
Duplin to view voting machines
Sunday, August 1, 2004
Tropical depression lurks off Carolinas
SBI director to speak at Night Out gathering
County board to discuss zoning around air base
New member to join City Council on Monday
Hospital honors young volunteers for outstanding service
Police Explorers score high
Nutrition project is winner
Opening of schools brings tips from sheriff
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