Monday, February 28, 2005
Mentors
News-Argus/Phyllis Moore Boys to Men mentors, standing from left, Earl Moore, principal at Brogden Middle School; Jimmie Ford, Al Lucas, Hugh Jones and Fred Shadding. Seated from left are eighth-grade students Lenny Staton Stephens, Sean Best, Dominique Cox, Antonio...Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:54 PM Full Story
County begins putting voter registrations on computer
Voter registration information will soon be computerized in Wayne County, thanks to a technology grant from the federal government. Gary Sims, Wayne County's elections director, said his office was starting to scan information from voter registration records into the computer....Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
With success behind them, retirees reach out to troubled youth
Darryl Dunn's whole life was basketball. He played often and dreamed about a future as a pro. But he also had a quick temper, he said, and lacked motivation in school. There was no doubt where he was headed: Southern...Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
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Bingo parlor, house on fire Goldsboro Bingo World at 1809 N. Berkeley Blvd. and a house at 627 Devereaux St. were damaged Sunday in predawn fires. No one was in the bingo parlor, and the residents of the house got...Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Renaming some county roads on commissioners' agenda
Wayne County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 9:15 to discuss the renaming of several county roads. The roads being considered for renaming are: *The western portion of North Washington Street from its intersection with Nahunta Road to...Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Pediatrics plans to use grant to improve health of Latino children
Goldsboro Pediatrics plans to use a $10,000 grant to improve the health of Latino children. The money has come in the form of a "Community Access to Child Health" grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It will be used...Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek gets serious about town hall
WALNUT CREEK -- Plans for a new Town Hall were unveiled last week for the Village Council. At the council's Feb. 23 meeting, Grim and Taylor Hobbs of Partin-Hobbs Architects explained the layout, design and landscaping for the proposed administrative...Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Opinion: No-nonsense judge
My long-time friend Superior Court Judge Russell Duke and I had lunch recently at Wilber's Barbecue. Wilber joined us in swapping stories. "Rusty" Duke is a regular at Wilber's when he's holding court here. He has not been the favorite...Published: Feb 28, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, February 27, 2005
City officials plan to be deliberate with plans for Paramount
A week after the Paramount Theater burned, Goldsboro officials do not know if, when or how it will be replaced. And they do not know when they'll know. "We're still in the early stages, but we're gathering some good information,"...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Some want to do more than just rebuild theater
Rebuild the Paramount Theater? That question elicited a wide range of answers from representatives of some of Wayne County's arts organizations. *Of course! Return it to its original look, but make its interior state-of-the-art: up-to-date lighting and sound, a larger...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Commissioners call for educational council
Wayne County commissioners are ready to form an educational council and set a date for a retreat between the school board and the commissioners. Spurred on by discussions earlier in the week with the school board, commissioners decided Friday to...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
Barnes receives United Way's top award
Donnie Barnes received the Emil Rosenthal Award Friday at the United Way of Wayne County's annual meeting. The award is United Way's most prestigious award. Presenting the plaque was last year's award winner, Don Magoon. He said Barnes joined United...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
Local officials talk, legislators listen
Concerns about the use of Homeland Security funds, school programs and relief from Medicaid spending were some of the topics county officials talked about Friday with legislative leaders. Attending the meeting were: Reggie Holley and Janet Bradberry, assistants to U.S....Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Extension of Mount Olive Airport could require part of road to be closed
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive cannot extend its airport runway any farther until it decides how to deal with a road that stands in the way. Airport Manager Mike Bass told the Mount Olive Town Board during a recent work...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Swine facility bids come in high
Bids for construction of a new experimental hog farm at Cherry Research Farm came in higher than expected, officials say. Faram superintendent Eddie Pitzer said the state Department of Agriculture is trying to re-allocate money so that construction of the...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Wayne County Reads program continues
Missing out on Wayne County Reads? It's not too late to join in. The Wayne County Public Library is stocking "Big Fish" at its main library in Goldsboro and its branches. At week's end, a few copies were available. But...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
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Three hurt in wrecks Three people were injured and damages were estimated at $25,100 in five recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Damages were estimated at $7,500 in a three-car collision at 3:12 p.m. Thursday at North Berkeley...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
Wayne County court reports
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *William Billy Bowden Jr., 39, Edenton Road, Mount Olive, breaking and entering, 121 to 155 months (habitual felon) (appealed). *Lyndell Williams, 29, Stevens Mill Road, possession...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:02 AM Full Story
April 15 likely start of Arts Council membership drive
April 15 may be the kick-off date for the Arts Council of Wayne County's membership drive. A fund drive committee met prior to the Arts Council's board meeting to discuss possibilities. Treasurer Gwyn Wilson told the board on Thursday afternoon...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
Alston to speak at NAACP event
Melvin "Skip" Alston, president of the N.C. chapter of the NAACP, will speak at the Goldsboro-Wayne chapter's celebration Saturday, March 5. The event, which marks the 96th anniversary of the NAACP's founding, will begin at 6 p.m. at Greenleaf Vision...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:01 AM Full Story
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'Peter Pan' Times for today's performance of "Peter Pan" are 2 and 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College. People who bought tickets for a 3 p.m. performance should attend the 2 p.m. show. Any remaining tickets will...Published: Feb 27, 2005 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, February 25, 2005
Highway Progress
Bobby Williams The new U.S. 117 four-lane highway, which will stretch from U.S. 301 in Wilson to U.S. 117 at Ash Street in Goldsboro, is seen in this aerial photo crossing U.S. 70. In the upper portion of the...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Hustling new industry is a quiet job
Did you hear about the Fortune 500 companies that have been in to look at Wayne County, that have toured our shell buildings and checked out the work force? No, and you probably won't. Mum's more than the word for...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Woman charged with murder
A man was found dead Thursday in a mobile home on Central Heights Road, and a woman who lived at the home was arrested by Goldsboro police and charged with murder. The identity of the victim has not been released...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Pay raise urged for Mount Olive employees
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Town of Mount Olive needs to give its employees a raise, says Town Manager Ray McDonald. McDonald told members of the town Board of Commissioners this week that he doesn't believe the town should go another...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Taylor receives Mount Olive Distinguished Service Award
MOUNT OLIVE -- Ernie Taylor became the 53rd recipient of the Mount Olive Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award Thursday night at the Southern Wayne Country Club. The award isn't the first in Taylor's family. His father, Samuel E. Taylor, was named...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
"Prize patrol" surprises Wayne teachers with mini-grants
A dozen mini-grants were delivered to teachers across Wayne County on Thursday. The Business and Education Partnership, sponsored by the Wayne Charitable Partnership and the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, served as the "prize patrol," surprising recipients and presenting each...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
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Three hurt in wrecks Three people were injured and damages were estimated at $25,100 in five recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Damages were estimated at $7,500 in a three-car collision at 3:12 p.m. Thursday at North Berkeley...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
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Misplaced calls The Mount Olive town board learned during a work session Wednesday that the 13-year old telephone system at Town Hall needs replacing. People are not getting the calls that are transferred to them. It appears that they go...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Nominees sought for Unsung Heroes award
WINSTON-SALEM -- The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is seeking nominations for its 20th annual Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards that recognize unsung heroes who are making an impact in North Carolina communities. Each award is accompanied by a $25,000 grant...Published: Feb 25, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Hulse to leave elections board
Geoff Hulse said today that he will not remain on the Wayne County Board of Elections after his current time expires in June. Hulse, 49, is a local lawyer and has served as chairman of the elections board for almost...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:52 PM Full Story
Pedestrian killed on U.S. 70 West
A 38-year-old pedestrian was killed Wednesday night when he was hit by a car as he ran across U.S. 70 near the Wayne Motel, Goldsboro police said. The victim was identified as David Allen Carlin of 404 S. William St....Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Few comments at City Council hearings
The Goldsboro City Council held nine public hearings Monday night, but only one had much "public" in it. Eleven people spoke at, and more than 100 attended, the hour-long hearing on the proposed unified development ordinance, the city's attempt to...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:51 PM Full Story
Council disruption leads to court action
Two young men who spoke obscenities after what they thought was an unfavorable decision at a Goldsboro City Council meeting were disciplined Wednesday in Wayne County District Court. Aaron Kornegay, 27, of Beston Road, LaGrange and Nathan Chapman Lean, 20,...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:50 PM Full Story
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Victim improves A man who was shot in the chest during a fight near a night club in western Lenoir County was listed in good condition at a hospital, officials said. Defonzia Faison, 24, of Candy Place, Dudley, was wounded...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
Mount Olive considers possible annexations
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mayor Ruff Huggins says town officials will approach several people who own property just outside the town limits about possibly annexing them into the town. If they won't seek voluntary annexation, Huggins told town board members at...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:49 PM Full Story
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Showtime today The News-Argus television guide, TV Showtime, can be found in today's paper. TV Showtime is included today because of the large size of Friday's annual Focus edition. Concert postponed The contemporary Christian music concert scheduled for Friday night...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:48 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek residents can have boat slips
WALNUT CREEK -- For the first time since the village was incorporated, homeowners will be allowed to build structures to protect their boats. The Village Council voted Wednesday to approve guidelines for the construction of boat slip covers. The covers...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:47 PM Full Story
Sheriff's office warns of home improvement scam
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has received reports about a home-improvement scam. A southern county resident reported that he had paid $400 to have work done on his lightning rods. When he checked the work, he found that little had...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:46 PM Full Story
County nursing homes cited
State inspectors cited all three of Wayne County's nursing homes with deficiencies last year and required that corrective actions be taken. Brian Center of Goldsboro had a $3,050 per day civil money penalty imposed in July effective June 8 through...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Cases solved with the help of Crime Stoppers
Two drug cases and an armed robbery were solved with arrests, and a fugitive was captured after anonymous calls to Goldsboro-Wayne County Crime Stoppers. The agency's law-enforcement coordinator, Goldsboro police Sgt. Dot Ardes, told the Crime Stoppers monthly board meeting...Published: Feb 24, 2005 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Working on the wall
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Two men with A-K Grading and Demolition of LaGrange take the top level of the back wall of the Paramount Theater down by hand this morning to make the area safe. For more information see Crew begins...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:19 PM Full Story
Boards agree to hold summit on schools
Members of the Goldsboro City Council, Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education agreed Tuesday that holding an annual education summit would help in-form the public about school is-sues. The summit, organized by a county...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
Crew begins removing shaky Paramount wall
A construction crew began tearing down the rear wall of the Paramount Theater today in an effort to stabilize it. But city officials still do not know what else might have to be demolished as a result of Saturday's fire....Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:14 PM Full Story
15 Wayne students attend N.C. School of Science and Math
Fifteen Wayne County teens are finishing their last two years of high school at the first public residential high school in the country. The N.C. School of Science and Math outside Durham opened in 1980 and became a model for...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
Leaders from three counties to visit Mexico
Wayne, Duplin and Sampson counties have some of the fastest growing immigration rates in the nation, and a delegation from the three counties will participate next month in a study program on Mexican immigration. Among those going are state Reps....Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
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More charges James Lenair Albrittain, who has been charged with robbing four women in Goldsboro and another in Fremont, now faces more charges filed by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. An 80-year-old woman in Rosewood reported that a black man...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
County clean up events being planned by Keep Wayne County Beautiful
Get ready for your spring cleaning, Wayne County. Keep Wayne County Beautiful is planning several events during the Great American Cleanup, which is held March through May each year by the national Keep America Beautiful organization. The local group talked...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:11 PM Full Story
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Bloodmobile The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Thursday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the chapter house, 600 N. George St., by appointment only by calling 735-7201. Donors will receive a coupon...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:10 PM Full Story
Duplin getting four-county peanut operation
WARSAW -- A receiving station for peanuts is coming to the West Park Industrial Park in Duplin county. A group of peanut growers in Duplin, Sampson, Wayne and Lenoir counties have formed Four County Peanut Services and are buying 49...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:09 PM Full Story
Girl Scouts holding informational meetings
The Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina has started holding monthly information meetings for the public. The meetings are being held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at the council office at 108 E. Lockhaven Drive. Executive...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:08 PM Full Story
Former soldier channels energy into his paintings
Wilmington artist Harry Davis has been confined to a wheelchair since being struck in the spine by a bullet when he was in the Army. Although he cannot walk, his strength remains, reflected in his paintings. Davis has managed to...Published: Feb 23, 2005 2:06 PM Full Story
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Rebuilding Paramount?
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit The City Council is considering options for rebuilding the Paramount Theater, destroyed by a fire this past weekend. Center Street in front of the theater will remain closed util officials are confident that the front wall of...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:37 PM Full Story
City Council hoping to rebuild Paramount
Goldsboro officials want to rebuild the Paramount Theater, possibly even saving and restoring its front wall, if it's not prohibitively expensive. "We need to be committed to building it back on the same spot if it's at all possible," said...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:35 PM Full Story
Fog-related accident ties up traffic at 70 - 111 intersection
Local officials blamed weather conditions for a series of automobile accidents this morning. Fog covered the highways of Wayne County, reducing visibility for drivers. As drivers approached the intersection of N.C. 111 and U.S. 70 East, the thick gray mass...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:34 PM Full Story
Large crowd protests possible restrictions around base
More than 100 people packed the Goldsboro City Council's chambers for hearings Monday night, many coming to protest parts of the proposed unified development ordinance. Eleven people spoke against the ordinance, primarily how it would restrict development in high noise...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:32 PM Full Story
Hospital to require up-front payment of insured patients' portion of bill
The signs in doctors' offices that say "Payment is due at time of service" will soon be appearing at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Starting today, "co-payments" will be collected from insured patients upon arrival for any procedures scheduled in advance. Co-payments...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:32 PM Full Story
Stagestruck tickets on sale now
Stagestruck is selling tickets for "Peter Pan" beginning today at the Arts Council. Tickets, which cost $12, may also be purchased at the door. Performances will be Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., and...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:30 PM Full Story
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Mount Olive man is fatally shot SEVEN SPRINGS -- A 22-year-old Mount Olive man was fatally shot early Sunday, and another man was listed today in critical condition at a hospital after a fight near a Lenoir County nightclub. The...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:28 PM Full Story
Pikeville workshop identifies priorities for growth and development
The town of Pikeville held a workshop for growth and development Monday evening at the town hall. Mayor Herb Sieger presided over the meeting, which was intended to help identify priorities for the town's leaders. A presentation by Judy Hills...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:28 PM Full Story
Marathoner raises money for children's camps
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Becky Johnson laced up her sneakers two weeks ago in an effort to send less fortunate children to summer camp. Johnson, a student at Wayne Community College, spends her summers working at Camp Seafarer in Arapahoe. Two...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:23 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners authorize county manager to negotiate a solid waste contract
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Board of Commissioners authorized county Manager Fred Eldridge to negotiate with any landfill owner or other local government to haul solid waste for the county. They also agreed to look for an engineer to design...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:08 PM Full Story
Duplin officials raise fees, charge for fire inspections
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County residents will soon be paying fees for fire inspections that used to be free. The Duplin County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday to adopt a fee schedule for the Emergency Services Department's fire inspections. It will...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:06 PM Full Story
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Black troops honored An organization that honors black soldiers who fought in the Civil War will meet in Kinston on March 4-6 for a symposium. The U.S. Colored Troops Institute will meet at the Hampton Inn. The event will feature...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:04 PM Full Story
Local man to appear in episode of 'JAG' Friday
Brian Britt, a Goldsboro High School graduate, will appear in an episode of the TV drama "JAG" on Friday night at 9 on CBS. Britt, an actor who lives in Los Angeles, has appeared on several TV shows, including "The...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:04 PM Full Story
More Red Cross Heroes sought
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for more heroes again this year. Heroes are people who raise at least $1,000 during the annual Heroes Campaign. The campaign will be held next month with a kickoff...Published: Feb 22, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Monday, February 21, 2005
After the fire
Bobby Williams The ruins of the theater can be seen from the roof of the Waynesborough House across the street. For more information see Chief says entire block was in danger....Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:08 PM Full Story
Chief says entire block was in danger
"We had the potential to lose the whole block," Fire Chief Bobby Greenfield said today. That's how he summed up Saturday's predawn fire that destroyed the 123-year-old Paramount Theater at 139 S. Center St. and threatened adjoining businesses. "You have...Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:04 PM Full Story
Fairy dust survives devastating fire
In the musical "Peter Pan," fairy dust creates a magic that allows children to fly. In the Stagestruck warehouse, which, like the Paramount Theatre, was destroyed by fire Saturday morning, was a hole in the wall. Just inside that hole...Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
County seeks releif from Medicaid expense
The Wayne County commissioners are asking for relief. They want the General Assembly to remove some of the burden of Medicaid expenses. The county pays $6.7 million, or eight percent of its budget, for the treatment of people who are...Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Campaigns for Kids helps find families for older children
"Love is like the tide; it always returns," Amanda reads from a spiral notebook filled with her poems and one-liners. The pretty teenager is at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Friday to be interviewed and photographed by a team...Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Opinion: Paramount memories
The burning of Paramount Theatre in Downtown Goldsboro brought more tears than those shed by the smoke-filled eyes of our good firefighters who tried to save the historic structure. Memories of many were recorded in Sunday's News-Argus. And surely tears...Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Man shot to death at Waffle House
A 33-year-old Goldsboro man was fatally shot Saturday, and Goldsboro police are looking for a suspect. The victim was identified as Lashonnie Maurice Howell of 1902-B John Court. Howell was shot several times at about 3:30 a.m. in the parking...Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story
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Burglary A Goldsboro woman returned home Sunday morning from work and found that her living room and dining room furniture had been stolen, according to a Goldsboro police report. Lisa Suggs of West Lockhaven Drive said a sectional sofa, a...Published: Feb 21, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story
Street closing would add to park land
The city of Goldsboro could gain some additional park land near Stoney Creek if it closes three road sections as proposed. The city may expand its recreational area at Stoney Creek, off Ash Street, with land acquired during its flood-buyout...Published: Feb 21, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
Best Station community celebrates its unique history
Residents and former residents of the Best Station community gathered Saturday to celebrate their unique history. Although only a couple of dozen people call the eastern Wayne County crossroads community home, about 80 attended the festivities. A ceremony was held...Published: Feb 21, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Historic theater destroyed; downtown Goldsboro loses Paramount in early morning fire
The Paramount Theater, a downtown Goldsboro landmark for more than a century, was destroyed Saturday in a predawn fire. Authorities said they could not determine a cause of the blaze. "This is sickening," Mayor Al King said as he watched...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:11 AM Full Story
Impact felt throughout community
Peggy Wingate, artistic director of the Goldsboro Ballet, stood across the street from the Paramount Theater late Saturday morning, holding her 3-year-old grandson, Thomas Allen, and looking at the damage caused by a fire hours earlier. Smoke could still be...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:11 AM Full Story
Three-story structure built by Weil family in 1882
Built by the Weil family in 1882, the Paramount Theater began its existence as The Armory Building. At three stories high, it was the tallest building downtown and, for years, was the location of many businesses. The home guard practiced...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
'Big Fish' gives author his big break
CARRBORO „ Time after time, Daniel Wallace would mail off his novels. Just as diligently, publishers would send them back. The rejections never deterred Wallace. He still wrote nearly every day for 13 years, completing books and starting new ones....Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
Council hearing Monday on development rules
The Goldsboro City Council will hear comments Monday about an overhaul of its land-use and zoning rules, which has been in the works for five years. The hearing on the "Unified Development Or-dinance" is set for 7 p.m. in the...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
Goldsboro considering closing three streets
The city of Goldsboro is considering permanently closing three road sections, due to flooding problems. The road sections are East Mulberry Street, from Randolph Street to Stoney Creek Lane; Stoney Creek Lane, from Walnut Street to Ash Street; and North...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Reform group: Use tax checkoff to improve judicial elections
Want cleaner, fairer elections? A group working for reform says you need to check out your N.C. tax form and then check it. Democracy North Carolina has been campaigning across the state this month, encouraging state residents to mark "yes"...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Wayne Health Department provides Web site for teens
Wayne County teens now have their own Web site, courtesy of the Health Department. The computer site for and about Wayne County youths goes "live" today and can be found at the address www.WayneTeens.com The Web site has been in...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
Rotary clubs to celebrate organization's centennial
Members of several area Rotary clubs will gather together Wednesday to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary. The Goldsboro, Three Eagles, Mount Olive, Fremont and Snow Hill clubs will hold a social at 6:30 p.m. at the Arts Council of Wayne...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
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Robbed at knifepoint A Stantonsburg woman said a man she does not know robbed her at knifepoint on Red Hill Road in Eureka and tried to sexually assault her. Amy Jenette Whaley West told Wayne County Sheriff's investigators that she...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Banquet to honor law enforcement officers
Current and former law enforcement officers will be honored at a banquet Saturday evening, March 12, at the Wayne Center in Goldsboro. Organizers plan to present the Order of the Longleaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor, to three individuals...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Doctor to lead incontinence seminar
Women needlessly suffer from incontinence out of embarrassment, lack of knowledge or lack of awareness of treatment options, says one local doctor. He hopes a free seminar on the subject this week will change some of that. The brief meeting...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Duplin commissioner predicts lawsuit on landfill issue
Duplin County faces a court battle no matter what it does about a private company's offer to build a regional landfill between Calypso and Faison, says one county commissioner. The issue is on the commissioners' agenda for 1:30 p.m. Monday...Published: Feb 20, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Paramount Theater fire
The Paramount Theater, a downtown Goldsboro landmark for more than a century, was destroyed Saturday in a pre-dawn fire. The cause of the fire remains undetermined. Fire Chief Bobby Greenfield said the building was too unsafe for investigators to...Published: Feb 19, 2005 11:59 AM Full Story
Historic theater destroyed
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber The Paramount theater in downtown Goldsboro caught fire at about 4:00 a.m. Saturday morning. This picture was taken at 6:40 a.m. as firefighters attempt to control the blaze. For the story and more pictures please see Paramount...Published: Feb 19, 2005 11:08 AM Full Story
Friday, February 18, 2005
Lane trial starts May 23
Eric Glenn Lane will go on trial for the murder of 5-year-old Precious Whitfield on May 23. The trial date was set Thursday by Judge Gary Trawick of Burgaw during a 30-minute hearing with prosecutors and standby defense lawyers...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:10 PM Full Story
Eureka residents warned about giving up charter
Eureka residents held a meeting at the fire department Thursday night to discuss a movement by some to dissolve the town's charter. State Rep. Louis Pate spoke with about 40 people who attended. He was joined by John Phelps, a...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:09 PM Full Story
Man accused of robbing elderly woman arrested
A man accused of assaulting and robbing elderly Wayne County women as they came home from shopping was arrested Thursday by Goldsboro police after a crosstown chase. James Lenair Albrittain, 29, of Oliver Street in Mount Olive was charged by...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:08 PM Full Story
Rouse, Arnstsen win state press awards
CHAPEL HILL -- Two members of the Goldsboro News-Argus staff, David Rouse and Barbara Arntsen, were honored Thursday night by the North Carolina Press Asso-ciation. The association presented its annual awards for excellence in journalism at the Winter Newspaper Institute,...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:06 PM Full Story
Lawsuit over faulty construction to go to trial on May 30
It took two years, and an appeal to the State Court of Appeals, but a Wayne County woman who says she was not treated fairly by the company that built her home will soon get her day in court. On...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:06 PM Full Story
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Driver sentenced in school bus accident A driver has been sentenced in Wayne County District Court to 45 days in jail after a collision last year with a school bus in Goldsboro. Nine people suffered minor injuries in the wreck....Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:05 PM Full Story
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Jurors should report Jurors summoned Monday for Wayne County Superior Court should report as scheduled at 9 a.m., a court official says. While Monday is a federal holiday for Presidents Day, it is not a state or local holiday, said...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
Grant aimed at keeping students in school
Wayne Community College has been chosen to participate in a pilot project to provide emergency aid to students who might otherwise drop out of school. The college will receive $20,000 from Scholarship America over the next three years to implement...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
County health department conducting salary survey
The Wayne County Health Department is conducting a salary survey to better position itself in getting applicants and retaining employees. Vicky Hill, administrative officer with the Health Department, said the information will be helpful in making preparations for next year's...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Black art exhibit to open Monday
In celebration of Black History Month, the African American Arts Advocates (4A) and Rebuilding Broken Places CDC will sponsor an exhibit. Featured will be art done by local black artists and from collections that have an African heritage. The display...Published: Feb 18, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Grant to buy land near base gets tentative OK
Goldsboro and Wayne County may receive almost $6.5 million to buy land south of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's runway. The N.C. Clean Water Management Trust Fund tentatively approved the grant at its meeting Monday in Asheboro. The trustees will...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:15 PM Full Story
Kerr asks that parole be denied
State Sen. John H. Kerr has written the state Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission asking that convicted murderer Garfield Noah Prevette not be paroled. Kerr told Commissioner Charles Mann that "a number of people in the Goldsboro community" had...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:14 PM Full Story
Fire damage at Family Y is repaired
The men's locker room in the Goldsboro Family Y reopened Tuesday morning -- four months and a day after a fire damaged the facility. Kriquette Davis, the Family Y's associate executive director, said the general contractor for the repairs, R.N....Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
Four families to get better homes through block grant
Four Wayne County families living in substandard housing may soon live in a better home, if the county gets the federal funding it expects. The county is eligible for $400,000 in scattered-site housing grants, once it finds participants that meet...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
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Brothers charged Three teen-aged brothers, including twins, were arrested Wednesday by the Wayne County sheriff's detectives and charged with two felony offenses in a home invasion and aggravated assault. Josh Scott Lane, 19, Preston Lee Lane, 17, and Justin Allen...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:11 PM Full Story
'Jump Rope for Heart' raises more than 50,000 dollars for Heart Association
Students at area elementary schools have raised more than $50,000 for the American Heart Association this month by jumping rope. "Jump Rope for Heart" raises money through sponsors who donate money based on the number of students who participate. The...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:10 PM Full Story
Beautification project at Mount Olive Middle to honor late school officer
MOUNT OLIVE -- Technology students at Mount Olive Middle School have undertaken a beautification project to honor the memory of a beloved teacher killed a year ago in a car accident. There already is a bench in front of the...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:09 PM Full Story
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New company formed A new company formed from 11 Deans Specialty Foods plants, including the one in Faison, is expected to have sales of more than $700 million this year. Sam Reed, former president and CEO of Keebler, will...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:09 PM Full Story
Clarification
An earlier story reported that a man was arrested on charges of resisting arrest and delivering cocaine on James White Court. A resident of that street wanted it clarified that he was arrested there only because he was chased there...Published: Feb 17, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Baby Owl
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Hootie, a barred owl found Saturday, has found a home with wildlife rehabilitator Judith Wilt. For more information see Barred owl finds shelter with wildlife expert....Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:15 PM Full Story
Vote on base zoning may be delayed
The Wayne County commissioners are considering postponing a vote on a proposed zoning ordinance around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base until next year. Commissioner Atlas Price also suggested extending the building moratorium in the area around the base until January...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:14 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne chosen as model school
Eastern Wayne High School has been chosen one of six model schools in the nation making progress in closing achievement gaps, particularly among students of different racial and economic lines. The Education Trust, a national non-profit research and advocacy organization...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
Early voting will gain in popularity, says state election board official
Election precincts will become less important and more voters will cast ballots ahead of Election Day, says the executive director of the state Board of Elections. Gary Bartlett spoke Tuesday to the Goldsboro Rotary Club. Bartlett said that changes in...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
New EDC worker to provide help for existing firms
The Wayne County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the hiring of an additional employee for the county Economic Development Commission. The new employee will work with existing businesses and industries in Wayne County. The board has not yet agreed on...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:11 PM Full Story
Barred owl finds shelter with wildlife expert
Hootie, a barred owl found off Corbit Road in the Hood Swamp area Saturday, has found a home with state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator Judith Wilt. Named by the people who found it, Hootie, whose gender is unknown, is...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:09 PM Full Story
Dangerous dogs getting out of hand in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town Manager Ray McDonald says he will ask the Mount Olive Town Board to toughen the town's dog ordinance, and he's warning the public that the current ordinance will be more strictly enforced. McDonald said the town...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:08 PM Full Story
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Eureka meeting moved The Eureka citizens meeting scheduled for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. will be held at the Eureka Fire Department. Residents are invited to discuss the petition to dissolve the town's charter. State Rep. Louis Pate Jr. from District...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
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SUV hits building A car washer on Tuesday mistakenly pushed the gas pedal, instead of the brake, on a specially equipped car, resulting in about $18,000 in damages, a Goldsboro police report said. The car struck a sport utility vehicle...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:05 PM Full Story
Fremont financial condition improving, auditor says
FREMONT -- Fremont is taking the right steps to get back on a sound economic footing, says the town's financial auditor. Ray Pittman of Pittard, Perry and Crone made the comment Tuesday night during his annual report to the town...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
Aviation critical to economic development, says Perdue
KENANSVILLE -- Aviation is critical to economic development in eastern North Carolina, says Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue. Ms. Perdue spoke Tuesday at the Duplin County Airport. The airport was the site of a meeting of the state Aeronautics Council. The...Published: Feb 16, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Clarification
A headline in Tuesday's News-Argus said parents at North Duplin High School were upset by a "closing plan." No plan to close the school has been adopted. The closing is mentioned in the proposed plans that are under consideration by...Published: Feb 16, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Livestock producers recognized
The Wayne County Livestock Development Association reflected on the past year and looked ahead to 2005 at its annual meeting Monday night. The outstanding livestock producer was recognized, service awards were presented and five students received college scholarships. Benny Rice...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:13 PM Full Story
North Duplin parents upset by closing plan
CALYPSO -- Parents in the North Duplin High School attendance area are concerned about plans to close the school. The North Duplin High School Parent Advisory Council met recently to discuss three school building plans being considered by the county...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
District Court fight
"It was a recipe for disaster," said District Attorney Branny Vickory. On Tuesday afternoon, a man had come to Wayne County District Court to court to answer two charges -- a harassing phone call and communicating threats -- that were...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:12 PM Full Story
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Four hurt in wrecks Four people were injured and damages were estimated at $30,400 in five recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, officers reported. *Three people were injured and damages were estimated at $5,000 in a two-vehicle collision at 5:47...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:10 PM Full Story
Wayne among counties chosen in colorectal cancer testing pilot program
Wayne County is one of 12 sites that will test the American Cancer Society's colorectal cancer screening program during this year's Relay for Life on May 13-14. Phillip Gregory, the vice president for mission delivery for the state organization ,...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:08 PM Full Story
College scholarship recipients honored
The Foundation of Wayne Community College recognized its scholarship recipients and donors in its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the college recently. More than 230 scholarship recipients during the fall, 2004 and spring 2005 semester had the opportunity to meet...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:07 PM Full Story
State to remove abandoned tanks at Seven Springs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The state Department of Transportation plans to remove two abandoned underground storage tanks from the state's right-of-way on Main Street, and there may be more. The state Department of Transportation's environmental inspectors found contaminated soil at the...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:06 PM Full Story
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Name change FAISON -- The Dean's Specialty Foods pickle plant will join 10 other specialty food division plants of the Deans Foods Corporation in forming a new publicly-traded private label. No official name for the label has been mentioned. A...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:03 PM Full Story
School menus
The following are menus for Wayne County Public Schools for the week of Feb. 21-25. Monday -- Teacher Workday. Tuesday -- Breakfast: Mini pancakes with syrup. Lunch: Hot dog with chili, tuna salad sandwich, oven fries, baked beans, chilled mixed...Published: Feb 15, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
AIDs/HIV informational meeting attracts 200
More than 200 people turned out last Thursday for more information on HIV/AIDS and its impact in Wayne County. Attendees at the "Willing to Touch" event, held at Greenleaf Vision of Faith Community Center, heard Jeri Barnes and Alton Vinson...Published: Feb 15, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
New Duplin Correctional Center superintendent named
KENANSVILLE -- Travis Outlaw, a 30-year veteran in the NC Department of Correction, has been named superintendent of the Duplin Correctional Center. As superintendent for the minimum custody unit near Kenansville, Outlaw will oversee the management of all of the...Published: Feb 15, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Monday, February 14, 2005
Hearing Tuesday at 6 p.m. on development around base
Property owners around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base can voice their opinions Tuesday evening on proposed changes in how they can develop their land. A public hearing on the issue will be held at 6 p.m. in Courtroom No. 1...Published: Feb 14, 2005 2:02 PM Full Story
Mount Olive man killed in Duplin wreck
KENANSVILLE -- A Mount Olive man was killed Sunday morning when his pickup truck overturned on a hunting reserve in northern Duplin County. Benjamin Riggle, 27, died about 9:25 a.m., when his truck flipped after hitting a deep rut on...Published: Feb 14, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Sports memorabilia auction set for March 8
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its second annual sports memorabilia auction March 8 at Lane Tree Country Club. Proceeds from the auction will be used to benefit the Red Cross. The Outback Steakhouse is...Published: Feb 14, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story
Butterfield questions need for Social Security changes
The Social Security system isn't in crisis or even in need of major repairs, U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield said Saturday night in Goldsboro. "You've heard a lot of talk every day recently about the so-called Social Security crisis," Butterfield said....Published: Feb 14, 2005 2:00 PM Full Story
Dole, state representatives meet with BRAC deputy director
WASHINGTON -- A delegation of North Carolina officials were to meet today with Phil Grone, the deputy undersecretary of Defense for installations and environment. Grone oversees the Base Realignment and Closure process and is "a key decision-maker," according to Sen....Published: Feb 14, 2005 1:59 PM Full Story
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Five injured in accidents Five people were injured and damages were estimated at $39,600 in seven recent traffic collisions in Wayne County, lawmen reported. *Both drivers were injured and damages were estimated at $10,000 in a two-car collision at 11:30...Published: Feb 14, 2005 1:58 PM Full Story
More than half-a-million in grants awarded to Wayne County
Wayne County has been approved for two state grants, totaling $650,000, to help with sewer and water projects. Sen. John Kerr said the formal announcements will be made soon by the North Carolina Rural Economic Center. Wayne will get $350,000...Published: Feb 14, 2005 1:57 PM Full Story
Opinion - The unveiling
It was back in the late 1950s. I was taking part in a managing editor's seminar at Columbia University in New York. One afternoon, the focus shifted to the most memorable stories participants had covered. One of the fellows had...Published: Feb 14, 2005 1:56 PM Full Story
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Police officer back from Iraq
MOUNT OLIVE -- Brandon Griffin, a 25-year-old Mount Olive police officer, hardly had time to kiss his bride last Valentine's Day. Ten days after his wedding to the former Lisa Butler, Griffin and his National Guard unit were deployed to...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:13 AM Full Story
Pat Cooper welcomed home
When Master Sgt. Pat Cooper was deployed to Aludeid Air Base in Quatar in September, his neighbors in the Bridle Path community of Elroy decided to "tie a yellow ribbon" around a dogwood tree so that those who passed would...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:12 AM Full Story
Butterfield says there are still challenges
When G.K. Butterfield was a high school student in Wilson, he competed with athletes at Dillard High School, then Goldsboro's segregated black high school. He returned Saturday night as one of Wayne County's representatives in the U.S. House, and blacks...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:11 AM Full Story
Students with obstacles honored
A kindergarten student who went through a kidney transplant is again on a donor list. A young boy whose family moved here speaking no English, suffered burns that left him with disfiguring scars. Still another, who moved from foster care...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:11 AM Full Story
Civitans hold Clergy Day
Mayor Al King joined Goldsboro Civitans in honoring area pastors at the club's annual Clergy Appreciation Day Luncheon on Friday. King stopped by Ryan's Family Steakhouse where area ministers were being treated to a free lunch. He thanked the Civitans...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
Belfast Academy holds open mike night
Doctors told Brandie Barrett's mother she would never be able to have children. But in 1987, she gave birth to Brandie, her only child she always called a "blessing to the world." Thursday night, Brandie read a tribute to the...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:10 AM Full Story
A Review: Acrobats please audience
They did it again! Members of the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats gave an exciting performance that brought frequent applause and cheers from an audience of about 700 people Friday night. The artists' presentation was the last one in a successful...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:09 AM Full Story
WCC Apollo Show
Student talent will be showcased in the 15th annual "Apollo Show" at Wayne Community College on Thursday, Feb. 24. The public is invited to attend the show at 2 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium on the college's main campus in Goldsboro....Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Volunteer Center
Volunteer Wayne offers opportunities to serve Wayne County for all ages. This service is provided by Volunteer Wayne and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Wayne Community College. Contact Joy Pearce at 735-5151 ext. 336 or at www.volunteersolutions.org/uwwc/volunteer...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:08 AM Full Story
Superior Court news
These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Terry Lassiter, 45, Quiet Drive, Dudley, misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun, not guilty. *Fabiel Favela Betancourt, 30, Randall Lane, attempt to traffic in cocaine and conspiracy to sell and...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
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Accidents Five property damage accidents were investigated by police, with no injuries requiring transport to the hospital. *At 1:50 p.m. on Friday, a vehicle driven by Rex Allen Williams, 43, Durham Lake Road, Dudley, was damaged after a one-car accident...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:07 AM Full Story
Calypso to get new streets
CALYPSO -- The town is adding two new streets. One is a dirt road and one is a paved road that had not been kept up by the state. The streets will be Calypso Trailer Court Lane and about 300...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Mock wedding planned
MOUNT OLIVE -- The bride will wear red and white on Valentine's Day. Nancy Mauney will play the bride and Barry Giddings will play the groom in a mock wedding at 3 p.m. on Monday in the dining room of...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:06 AM Full Story
Festival awards
Mount Olive Chamber officials are in South Carolina this weekend with five nominations for festival awards. Patti O'Donoghue, president of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce, is attending the annual meeting of the N.C. Association of Festivals & Events...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
District Court news
These cases have been heard in Wayne County District Court: *Rebecca Perry, 23, Harrison Drive, assault, not guilty. *Peggy Ann Rafuse, U.S. 70 East, LaGrange, assault, not guilty. *Tuwanna C. Draper, 34, Herman Lane Road, Stantonsburg, driving while license revoked,...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:05 AM Full Story
Democrat precinct meetings set
The Wayne County Democratic Party has announced the following schedule for precinct meetings at its headquarters at 138 N. Center St.: Tuesday, Feb. 22 -- No. 2 (Eureka Methodist Church), 6 p.m.; No. 3 (Little River), 6:30 p.m.; No. 8...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:04 AM Full Story
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Trivia contest The News-Argus is once again holding a trivia contest in connection with Wayne County Reads. Answers can be found in Daniel Wallace's "Big Fish," this year's selection for the countywide reading program. Winners will be drawn from all...Published: Feb 13, 2005 2:03 AM Full Story
Friday, February 11, 2005
Coming down
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Demolition crews are razing the former Nichols Discount City department store, located at 2102 Wayne Memorial Drive. The owners, BAP Partners Inc., plan to redevelop or sell the 12-acre site once it's cleaned up. The Nichols store...Published: Feb 11, 2005 2:25 PM Full Story
Branford Marsalis tells students abut his musical journey
Marcus Croom, the band director at Goldsboro High School, wants his students to be open-minded about all types of music and, in turn, to develop a passion for it. When he met world-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis in a hotel elevator...Published: Feb 11, 2005 2:24 PM Full Story
Meeting set for Feb. 17 on Eureka's town charter
In Greek, "Eureka" means "I found it!" But if some of the town's residents have their way, you won't be able to find Eureka at all. Luther and Lillie Mozingo are among the little northern Wayne County town's residents who...Published: Feb 11, 2005 2:23 PM Full Story
Cancer Society holds Realy for Life kickoff
Olivia Whaley had been a healthy person her entire life. But one day all that changed when her surgeon quietly uttered three little words -- "It is cancer." Mrs. Whaley described her experience with breast cancer at the kickoff celebration...Published: Feb 11, 2005 2:22 PM Full Story
School fire was smoke from exhaust fan
Classes at Grantham School were interrupted briefly on Thursday after smoke was discovered near the school's band room. Smoke was discovered in a bathroom around lunchtime and students were evacuated from the building while Grantham Fire Department investigated. There was...Published: Feb 11, 2005 2:21 PM Full Story
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Fire forces evacuation of retirement home MOUNT OLIVE -- The residents and staff at Glenn Care Retirement Village at 600 Smith Chapel Road were evacuated Thursday night because of fire started by a cigarette, officials said. The fire was put...Published: Feb 11, 2005 2:19 PM Full Story
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Hodges on 'Law and Order' Goldsboro native Poncho Hodges will appear on "Law and Order" Wednesday night at 10 on NBC. He will play the character Silas Inwood, a big-time NBA basketball player accused of murder. This is his first...Published: Feb 11, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Cheers erupt as airmen arrive on base
Hundreds of family members and friends erupted in cheers as four buses carrying about 300 airmen arrived at the community center at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on Wednesday. The airmen of the 4th Fighter Wing arrived home shortly before...Published: Feb 10, 2005 2:29 PM Full Story
Jones to take closer look at prison closing proposal
Third District Congressman Walter B. Jones Jr. says he is looking carefully at the government's proposal to close the Federal Prison Camp at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The closing is recommended by the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a...Published: Feb 10, 2005 2:25 PM Full Story
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Eight charges A 42-year-old man from Georgia was arrested Wednesday night by Goldsboro police and charged with seven felony and one misdemeanor offenses. Danny Ray Roberts of Kathleen, Ga., was charged with two felony counts of possession of stolen goods,...Published: Feb 10, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
County planning board asks that bridge over the Little River be named after highway patrolman
The Wayne County Planning Board is asking that the new bridge over the Little River, on Highway 581 North, be named in memory of Highway Patrol Trooper John R. Deans. That request is being forwarded to the county commissioners. Desmond...Published: Feb 10, 2005 2:09 PM Full Story
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Give kids a smile On Friday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., students from Northwest Elementary School and Rosewood Elementary School will be participating in "Give Kids a Smile Day" at Wayne Community College. Wayne County Public Schools,...Published: Feb 10, 2005 2:04 PM Full Story
Seymour wings get a facelift, courtesy of airmen
For 46 years, the sculpted Air Force wings off the traffic circle at the intersection of Center and Ash s have proudly welcomed people to "Goldsboro, N.C., Home of Seymour Johnson A.F.B." Today, residents can be a little prouder --...Published: Feb 10, 2005 2:01 PM Full Story
Wednesday, February 9, 2005
Candlelight vigil
News-Argus/Kaye Nesbit Verna Best speaks at the candlelight vigil. On the table are 587 candles, representing the children who have been abused and neglected in Wayne County during 2003 and 2004. For more information see Candlelight vigil held for...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:27 PM Full Story
Bill would give district judge power to appoint county magistrates
State Sen. John Kerr has introduced legislation that would eliminate the role of Superior Court judges in the appointment of magistrates. Wayne County Superior Court Judge Jerry Braswell has been criticized recently by some people in and out of...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:23 PM Full Story
Lack of land-use plan bemoaned
Wayne County Planning Board members struggled Tuesday with balancing public safety concerns and a developer's right to protect his property from undesirable encroachment. At the heart of the matter, they said, is the lack of a county-wide land use plan....Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:21 PM Full Story
Candlelight vigil held for Wayne's abused children
Five hundred and eighty-seven small candles burned at Berkeley Mall on Tuesday night -- one for each of the Wayne County children that officials say have had their lives dimmed by abuse and neglect. Larger candles surrounded the rows of...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:20 PM Full Story
City won't pay 30-year-old bill for road
Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but a technicality will keep Albert Spruill from dishing it out at all. Spruill, a Cooke Street resident, was angered when the city demolished a condemned house that Spruill had owned on...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:19 PM Full Story
Killer of Goldsboro woman could be paroled this year
A man who was sentenced to life plus 40 years in 1984 for the murder and kidnapping of a Goldsboro woman could be paroled this summer, according to the N.C. Department of Correction. Garfield Noah Prevette, now 50, was...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:18 PM Full Story
Eureka businesses destroyed in early-morning fire
EUREKA -- An auto repair shop was destroyed today in a fire that may have been caused by an electrical short, officials said. The Martin Brothers shop at 105 W. Martin St. was "burned to the ground," Eureka Fire Chief...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
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'Peter Pan' tickets Tickets for the Stagestruck production of "Peter Pan" are on sale at the Arts Council of Wayne County. Costs range from $8 through $15. Performance dates are Thursday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m.;...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:17 PM Full Story
Mount Olive woman pleads guilty to murder
KENANSVILLE -- A Mount Olive woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Tuesday in Duplin Superior Court. Tammy Sue Wilt, 39, was on trial for the January 2003 shooting death of Phil Britt, the man with whom she had been living...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:15 PM Full Story
'Big Fish' opens Wayne County Reads
Two men and their dogs were on their way to hunt ducks. One, Lester Gray, was feeling proud of his dog and declared, "Trooper is probably the best duck dog in the country!" "Trooper isn't even the best duck dog...Published: Feb 9, 2005 2:14 PM Full Story