Thursday, May 31, 2007
Commissioners, school board meet
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Wayne County Commissioner Jack Best questions Dr. Steven Taylor, superintendent of the Wayne County Public Schools, about the school board’s expansion budget request Wednesday during a meeting at the Wayne County Courthouse. For more information see Commissioners...Published: May 31, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Mayor King says he will seek re-election
Al King has been thinking about his son, Kevin, for the past few months -- not about November's election. So when people asked him whether or not he would run for another term as Goldsboro's mayor, he had no answer...Published: May 31, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners hear budget request from school officials
As the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday morning to hear last-minute funding requests from various agencies, they made no decisions, but said the information gathered, especially from the public school system, would be helpful as they began going...Published: May 31, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
State Senate approves budget plan
As votes were being taken Wednesday afternoon, state senators were surprised to see an almost unanimous backing of their version of the state budget. Passing 47-2, the bipartisan agreement was due in large part to the ending of two temporary...Published: May 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne Commissioners to comb through budget line item by line item
Meeting together for the first time since getting Wayne County Manager Lee Smith's 2007-08 budget proposal last Friday, the Board of Commissioners spent some time Wednesday going over some highlights and hearing from a few groups about their funding. Smith...Published: May 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Duplin to pull more money from reserves
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved more spending from the county's reserves Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total spent out of next year's fund balance to about $3.35 million. Earlier this year, the commissioners charged County Manager Mike...Published: May 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Scam warning issued
The address on the envelope is correct. The stationary used to tell you that you've just won millions in Australia, Spain or some other foreign country looks authentic. But before you divulge personal information to strangers or run out and...Published: May 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
'Gospel Fest' for youth Saturday at GHS
Smart Choices for Youth will hold a Youth Gospel Fest Saturday at 4 p.m. at Goldsboro High School. The guest speaker will be Pastor James Jamison Jr. of Hope Baptist Church in Wilmington. The message will be "Choose God, Not...Published: May 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Break-in Melissa Smith Garten reported someone broke into her 1999 Ford Explorer while parked at her home in the 5000 block of U.S. 117 Alternate, Dudley, and stole a .38-caliber revolver, valued at $650....Published: May 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Judge Manning speaks at local rotary club
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber North Carolina Judge Howard Manning speaks to the rotary club and guests from the city, county and school board about education reforms at the Goldsboro Country Club Tuesday. For more information see Judge: Adults need to get...Published: May 30, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Judge: Adults need to get out of way
The judge who will determine whether Goldsboro High School remains open said for an educational system to succeed, adults will have to get out of the way -- in the classroom, in the board room and in the community. Superior...Published: May 30, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Fork urges clients to curb water use
Fork Township Water District officials are asking customers to cut back on the water they use. As drought conditions across the state increase, officials in more and more counties are urging people to conserve water. Johnston County already has implemented...Published: May 30, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials: No click it, so they got 51 tickets
Some obeyed the law, but more than four dozen drivers met by Goldsboro police at six checkpoints and 16 random patrols failed to wear their seat belts during the first week of the Click It or Ticket campaign. Police posted...Published: May 30, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Public outcry changes Duplin ambulance plans
Duplin County commissioners reconsidered a decision to reduce the number of ambulances in the county and agreed Tuesday to come up with $430,000 in additional funds for 2007-08 to keep the current level of emergency services. Commissioners had indicated a...Published: May 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Arts Council will put sculptures up for sale with auction houses
Their aluminum eyes haven't kept watch over Ash Street in close to a decade. Instead, they stare up at a ceiling. Their steel feathers feel the rust -- not the wind stirring hundreds of feet above the ground. Two metal...Published: May 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Torhunta Dustrict names Metzler scout executive
Wayne County native and Eagle Scout Mark Metzler has accepted the job of Torhunta District Boy Scout executive. "I feel very fortunate this job came open around about the time I was graduating, and it seemed like a natural fit,"...Published: May 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
TV station WHFL off air next week
Local Christian TV station WHFL will be off the air briefly next week for an equipment changeover and channel realignment. Terry Johnson, general manager at the station, said that programming may be interrupted between three and seven days. Currently at...Published: May 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Assault David Dekarlo Sampson reported Tuesday he woke up in his bed in a house on West Grantham Street and found a man standing over him with a gun. He heard a gunshot and was not sure if he was...Published: May 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Groups sought to help feed young Habitat volunteers
College youth groups are returning this summer from other states to work on a house for Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro and Wayne County. During the last two weeks of June, the local Habitat affiliate will host volunteers from Delaware...Published: May 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Memorial Day service
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michelle Barefield of Goldsboro, bows her head in prayer at a Memorial Day service Monday at Wayne Community College. Tech. Sgt. Barefield, who earned the Bronze Star while serving in Iraq, was the...Published: May 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro council eyes Paramount theater ownership
Officials at City Hall are pleased to see operating costs for the Paramount Theater in the 2007-08 fiscal year budget, but members of the Goldsboro City Council said it is still unclear how the facility will be managed. City Manager...Published: May 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne officials ready for hurricane season
With the June 1 start to the 2007 hurricane season fast approaching, one named storm already in the books and the experts predicting upwards of 17 more, Wayne County officials are preparing for an active summer and fall. "Basically for...Published: May 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Remembering all heroes
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michelle Barefield didn't spend much time Monday talking about the bombs she defused while stationed in Iraq. And she hardly mentioned the fact that she received the Bronze Star for her actions. Instead, she used the...Published: May 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
O'Berry Center Foundation helps families find support and money they need
Rebecca Sorensen felt she was handling son Raimee's autism pretty well. For the first seven years of his life, while the family lived in Maryland, almost everything he needed was provided through assistance from the state, she said. "He was...Published: May 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Business owners can register for SJAFB Purchase Cardholder Trade Show
Local business owners have two more weeks to register so they can participate in the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Purchase Cardholder Trade Show June 12. By registering through the federal government, local business owners can apply for military contracts...Published: May 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Autopsy: Death was caused by overdose
The State Medical Examiner's Office in Chapel Hill has ruled a 26-year-old man who was found dead in March died from a methadone overdose. Cameron Timothy Robbins of 104 Crooked Creek Court was found dead March 11 in his bed...Published: May 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Assaults reported *Edward Puga reported someone assaulted him with a wrench at his home in the 300 block of Mobile Circle, Dudley, knocking him unconscious Sunday. Puga, 21, was taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released....Published: May 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Car seat check set for Saturday
A car seat safety check is set for Saturday as part of the Born Learning Children's Festival, which will take place at Wayne County Public Library and in Herman Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wayne County Safe Kids...Published: May 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, May 28, 2007
Remembering
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Zachary Moenter, 5, above, looks down at the cross on this headstone and reads the inscription — one of many Wayne County stories that ended in the death of a solider. The child was one of more...Published: May 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Marine might be coming home soon
After more than 30 years of anguish and wondering, a glimmer of hope has appeared on the horizon for Cary Turner and the rest of the family of Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Hargrove. For the first time since 2001, there's...Published: May 28, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Bids not in yet for new animal shelter
Wayne County officials continue to receive donations for the project and engineers know where the foundation will be laid, but the bid process is the last obstacle before construction on a new animal shelter can begin. Wayne Buildings and Grounds...Published: May 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Volunteers remember veterans as part of cleanup at cemetery
A project to clean up a neglected cemetery also included an effort to make sure local veterans are never forgotten. Yvonne Stanley and Evelyn Shepard joined forces to unearth graves and headstones in the former Lightner Cemetery in the Mar...Published: May 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Residents can add thanks to cards bound for troops
Wayne County residents will have until mid-June to be part of a national effort to thank the thousands of servicemen and women serving their country overseas. All they have to do is head over to local car dealership Doug Henry...Published: May 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Children's festival Saturday at park, library
A Children's Festival for families of young children will be held Saturday. On Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Herman Park and the Wayne County Public Library, the event centers around "Born Learning," a national public awareness campaign...Published: May 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Youth art classes offered
The Arts Council of Wayne County is offering a four-day children's painting class with Penny Craven the week of June 18-21. The theme will be "Whimsical Whirligig Paintings." The Arts Council will exhibit paintings created in Craven's class, along with...Published: May 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Johnston Pet Adoption open house
SMITHFIELD -- The Johnston County Pet Adoption Center will hold its 3rd Anual Open House on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Johnston County Animal Shelter at 1320 N. Brightleaf Blvd. Activities will include a...Published: May 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Home invasion Two men armed with shotguns kicked open the front door of a home at 1311 Maple Street and entered at about 5 a.m. Friday. The suspects held a shotgun on Roshaunda Shackleford and demanded money. When Ms. Shackleford...Published: May 28, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Wayne County working budget includes 5-cent tax increase
Wayne County residents could be faced with a five-cent property tax increase next year as the Wayne County Board of Commissioners released its proposed $168,704,564 working budget late Friday afternoon for fiscal year 2007-08 -- an increase of $2,126,352....Published: May 27, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Dillard-Goldsboro graduates gather for annual reunion
Blue, gold ... and memories. More than 1,500 alumni and friends of all ages from all around the country gathered Saturday morning to officially usher in the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends reunion weekend. From businesses to bands and queens and...Published: May 27, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
City Council decides to back WATCH
By KENNETH FINE and PHYLLIS MOORE News-Argus Staff Writer When officials from Wayne Action Teams for Community Health made their "final plea" for inclusion in Goldsboro's $46.5 million budget to members of the City Council Monday evening, they were unsure...Published: May 27, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
New industry coming to Duplin
WARSAW -- A new industry announced at a press conference Friday that it will relocate its operations to Warsaw, investing about $1.2 million over the next three years. Menlo Worldwide, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., which provides logistics, transportation management...Published: May 27, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Linsenmeyer new 916th commander
Col. Stephen "Fritz" Linsenmeyer remembers the first time he set foot on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base -- it was the fall of 1990, shortly after deployments that saw most of the F-15s and KC-10s that frequented the flight line...Published: May 27, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Search for Pikeville town manager continues
Although Pikeville is still completing its budget process, town officials say they are still searching for a new administrator to replace Bob Buchanan. But that isn't to say the process has been easy for anyone involved, Pikeville Commissioner Lyman Gallo-way...Published: May 27, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
PBS to air story of LaGrange soldier
On Monday at 9 p.m., UNC-TV will air an encore presentation of the award-winning World War II documentary, "Thank You, Eddie Hart." The film has many connections to Wayne and Lenoir counties. Pvt. Eddie Hart was a young soldier from...Published: May 27, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Memorial Day service Monday at Wayne Community College
From staff reports The Wayne County Veterans Coalition will sponsor a Memorial Day Service Monday at 11 a.m. in the auditorium at Wayne Community College. The service will feature a speech by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michelle Barefield of Goldsboro,...Published: May 27, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Johnston County restricts water use
SMITHFIELD -- Johnston County Manager, Rick Hester has issued a mandatory water conservation notice for all customers served by the Johnston County water supply system, including towns and private utilities served by the county, as well as customers of countywater...Published: May 27, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Court records
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Yuri Oates, 20, Breazeale Avenue, Mount Olive, forgery and uttering, dismissed. *Tony Edward Moody, 40, Ogallalah Lane, Dudley, possession of drug paraphernalia, 30 days suspended, 12...Published: May 27, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Garbage collection delayed
Trash collections will be delayed by holiday The City of Goldsboro will observe Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 28. All sanitation services scheduled for Monday will be serviced on Wednesday, May 30. Also, Waste Industries will be closed on...Published: May 27, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, May 25, 2007
Seat belt stop nets 3 kilos of cocaine
A Goldsboro man is being held in the Wayne County Jail under $1 million bond after police allegedly found three kilos of cocaine in his truck during a seat belt check on Ninth and Tampa streets Thursday. Fransisco Baltasar, 44,...Published: May 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Hundreds still owe county for taxes
Wayne County's 2006 delinquent real estate tax listing hits the streets today and inside its 36 pages are the names of hundreds of residents and businesses that still owe money -- nearly six months after the Jan. 5, 2007, deadline....Published: May 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Dillard alumni choose new queen to start reunion
More than 900 alumni from Dillard and Goldsboro high schools crowded into Goldsboro High's auditorium Thursday night to reminisce and award more than $80,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from across the county. Individual classes contributed to the scholarship fund,...Published: May 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Private schools honor Class of '07 tonight
Four high school graduation ceremonies will be held tonight -- three private schools and a non-traditional initiative added by Wayne County Public Schools this year. Seven of the eight valedictorians and salutatorians representing the schools had been former classmates at...Published: May 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners continue to adjust 2007-08 budget
The Duplin County Board of Commissioners continued to make adjustments to the proposed county budget during its work session Thursday, focusing on the county's economic development commission and tax department. The commissioners instructed county Manager Mike Aldridge to develop a...Published: May 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Trash collections delayed by holiday
The City of Goldsboro will observe Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 28. All sanitation services scheduled for Monday will be serviced on Wednesday, May 30. Also, Waste Industries will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Trash...Published: May 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Thefts reported *Someone stole a tow dolly, valued at $4,000, Wednesday from Sutton Automotive at 3989 McLain St. *Marrisa McArthur reported she left her key in the door of her home in the 1500 block of Courtyard Circle Wednesday. Someone...Published: May 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Sharing memories
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Retired O’Berry Center employees Donnie Johnson, left, and Carlyle Brewington sit on a swing in Knights of Columbus Park at O’Berry Center reminiscing together Wednesday during the center’s employee appreciation and homecomming celebration. For more information see...Published: May 24, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Land use plan gets another look after feedback
Members of the citizen steering committee that helped create the Wayne County Comprehensive Plan showed Wednesday that they were listening when nearly 100 people came from across the county to the May 2 open house to review and comment on...Published: May 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Back at O'Berry Center for a tour and reunions
Donnie Johnson and Carlyle Brewington sat on a swing in Knights of Columbus Park at O'Berry Center Wednesday, reminiscing with Robert Eason, who still works there. Johnson was in the maintenance department from 1976 to 1996, while Brewington said he...Published: May 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Drivers who don't use seat belts will find themselves with tickets
Buckle up or pay the price. That's the message local law enforcement officials want to send to citizens as they participate in a two-week Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign from now until June 3. Officials from the Governor's...Published: May 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Duplin keeping tight grip on funds
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County officials are tightening the county's budget belt and say they expect the agencies and departments they fund to do the same. The county Board of Commissioners met Wednesday for a work session on the 2007-2008 budget....Published: May 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fremont residents can look at budget
FREMONT -- Although some mistakes were found in the town's preliminary budget, a final draft should be ready for Fremont's Board of Aldermen and town residents in time for a June 19 public hearing. During a budget session Tuesday night...Published: May 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Central Alumni to hold weekend homecoming
Central Alumni and Friends is planning its 35th homecoming and reunion this weekend, with the Central High School classes of 1947, 1957 and 1967 and the Eastern Wayne High School classes of 1977, 1987, 1997 and 2007 honored. Events begin...Published: May 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Break-ins *Someone broke a double pane window at Hikari, 301 N. Spence Avenue at about 2 p.m. Monday and forced their way into the business. No other details were available, according to the police report. *Someone broke into Harold's Auto...Published: May 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
County and schools talk facilities
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Wayne County Board of Education member George Moye, center, asks for clarification on the information provided at Tuesday’s facilities meeting as Wayne County commissioner Jack Best, left, and fellow school board member Pete Gurley listen. For more...Published: May 23, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools, county reach consensus on next chapter in facilities debate
Both sides went into Tuesday night's meeting between the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the county Board of Education saying they wanted to sit down and work together to move forward on addressing school facility needs, despite a long...Published: May 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
What's next? Boards hear steps for funds
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the county Board of Education seemed to come to something of an agreement Tuesday night on the need to prioritize the school system's construction and renovation projects before the funding process can continue....Published: May 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Charges filed in armed robbery
An assistant manager and a live-in family friend face charges in connection with an armed robbery that took place at Advance Auto Parts on North Berkeley Boulevard late Saturday night. Jennifer Lynn Thomas, 27, of 475 Steeple Lake Road, LaGrange,...Published: May 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Deadly chase started in Duplin
An alleged convenience store robber who led authorities on a chase along I-40 West from Duplin to Wake County Tuesday was fatally shot when he opened his door and waved a gun at the approaching officers. Stephen Ryan Gibson, 23,...Published: May 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
College adding video game development
Gaming expos at Wayne Community College have demonstrated the potential for developing video game programs, prompting the Board of Trustees Tuesday night to approve adding curriculum in the field, with two other technology programs being dropped. It was also the...Published: May 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Officials, citizens protest plan to cut EMS service
KENANSVILLE -- More than 100 emergency medical personnel and county residents gathered Monday at a meeting of the Duplin County Board of Commissioners to protest cutbacks in ambulance service ordered by the commissioners. Duplin currently has eight ambulances that cover...Published: May 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
GATEWAY holiday schedule
The Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority, or GATEWAY, will run on a holiday schedule Monday for Memorial Day. Bus service will still be available throughout Goldsboro, but only from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Van service will also be available to the...Published: May 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Celebrity makes stop at Brogden
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Christopher “Play” Martin, half of the 1980s hip-hop and comedy duo Kid N’ Play and now a motivational speaker based in Durham, speaks to Brogden Middle School students for their end-of-grade test pep rally Monday. The two...Published: May 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Don't feed the ducks in Goldsboro; you just might get a ticket
Rex and Mavis Gibbs never guessed that feeding the ducks living on the lake behind their Woods Mill Road home would land them in trouble, but late last year, it did. Now they are worried that a new amendment to...Published: May 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Council starts work on budget
Goldsboro City Council members held a public hearing Monday to give residents a chance to raise concerns regarding the proposed $46.5 million 2007-08 fiscal year budget -- and only one person took advantage of the opportunity. Dr. Clark Gaither, medical...Published: May 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners will stick with decision on EDC
KENANSVILLE -- The Duplin Board of Commissioners held an impromptu meeting with the county's economic development board Monday afternoon, but no resolution was reached concerning the commissioners' decision to dismantle the Duplin Economic Development Commission. The commissioners, by a 3-2...Published: May 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WSO helicopter pilot finds marijuana in field as he lands near Relay for Life
A Wayne County Sheriff's Office pilot made a startling discovery on Friday while trying to land his helicopter for the Relay For Life cancer fundraiser. Sgt. John Denny found a batch of marijuana plants in a wooded area off Wayne...Published: May 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Armed robbery investigated Dominique Lavon Smith reported someone robbed him at gunpoint at his home in the 600 block of Beech Street and stole his Sony PlayStation 2, his cordless phone and his cell phone, all valued at $650. Man...Published: May 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County school lunch menus
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Week of May 28-June 1 Monday -- HOLIDAY Tuesday -- Breakfast: chicken biscuit; Lunch: pepperoni pizza, baked corn dog nuggets, green beans, corn niblets, chilled pineapple tidbits, golden delicious apple, garden salad. Wednesday -- Breakfast:...Published: May 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, May 21, 2007
Torch heads for Raleigh
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Ryan Hood, 26, leads a contingent of law enforcement officers in the Torch Run for the Special Olympics this morning. Runners representing the Goldsboro Police Department, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Security Force, Neuse Correctional Institute and...Published: May 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Keeping up with gas price coaster
With gas prices jumping to $3.26 at some stations around town Friday, the drop back to $3.18 at others on Monday did little to ease the sucking sensation in people's pockets as they stood filling their pumps, watching their hard-earned...Published: May 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
School numbers an issue for facilities
As the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education prepare for their meeting Tuesday to hash out the county's school facility needs and the school system's 2007-08 local operating budget, several questions were raised at a recent...Published: May 21, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
O'Berry invites retirees for visit
Past and present staff and clients of O'Berry Center will begin celebrating the center's 50th anniversary this week, with a full day of activities planned Wednesday, said Dr. Frank Farrell, O'Berry director. The day will be a combination of fun,...Published: May 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Benefit raises $10,000 for PHS teen
PRINCETON -- A spaghetti dinner Saturday raised more than $10,000 to help send a Princeton teenager out of state for brain surgery. Community response to the benefit dinner and silent auction held at Princeton United Methodist was "awesome," said Neva...Published: May 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Camp taking applications for summer
Wings, a weekend camp for children who have lost loved ones through death, is being sponsored again this summer by Home Health and Hospice, Inc., or 3HC. The camp is open to children ages 8-15 living throughout eastern North Carolina....Published: May 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Volunteers raise enough money to send 50 to Girl Scout camp
Volunteers have raised enough money to send more than 50 girls to summer camp this year. Coastal Carolina Girl Scout Council officials reported Friday that $12,000 was donated before and during a luncheon held May 9 at the Goldsboro Country...Published: May 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Investigations The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating these reports: *A black man who appeared to be in his 30s robbed The Pantry at 1601 E. Ash St. early Sunday. The clerk said the man came into the store with his...Published: May 21, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Lighthouse close to settling last debts
The Lighthouse of Wayne County closed its doors in December, but since then, the board of directors has been actively trying to settle the organization's remaining $50,000 in debt. Now, member and spokeswoman Cindy Sanford said, they hope they...Published: May 20, 2007 2:07 AM Full Story
Joining hearts to fight cancer
Heavy rains weren't enough to stop Wayne County's Relay for Life from honoring survivors and remembering those lost to cancer Friday. Or from raising more than $675,000 to add to the fight to put an end to the disease --...Published: May 20, 2007 2:06 AM Full Story
Local reactions mixed to Senate immigration proposal
Since a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators announced Thursday that they had reached an agreement on a comprehensive immigration reform bill, reactions have been expectedly mixed. Even in Wayne County, some feel the proposal smacks too much of amnesty,...Published: May 20, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Dillard alumni plan 52nd homecoming
Former teachers and staff from the original Dillard High School will be honored as "living legacies" during the 52nd annual homecoming of Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends this weekend. "Creating a Legacy -- Foundations for the Future" is the theme for...Published: May 20, 2007 2:04 AM Full Story
Shriners gather in Goldsboro
From staff reports Hundreds of Shriners from across eastern North Carolina converged on Goldsboro this weekend for their spring ceremonial, with a parade down Spence Avenue Saturday highlighting the two-day event. Wayne Edwards of Wayne County, the 2007 Potentate of...Published: May 20, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Torch Run for Special Olympics Monday
The local leg of the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics begins at 8 a.m. Monday at the Goldsboro Police Department. This year's games will be held June 1 through 3 in Raleigh. The run is held...Published: May 20, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Brinson says Duplin decision will stall development
After the Duplin County commissioners' recent decision to limit the county's involvement in economic development efforts, the county's economic development director said several industries have already speculated that they might not locate or stay in Duplin. "I've already been told...Published: May 20, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Wayne Superior and District Court
Wayne County Superior Court These cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: *Elbert Lee Horner, 53, William Street, breaking and entering (two counts), larceny after breaking and entering (two counts), possession of stolen goods, possession of burglary tools,...Published: May 20, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, May 18, 2007
Relay for Life
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Charles B. Aycock High School students Bryan Kearney, Paul Hare, Bradley Taylor and Sam Rabhan work on erecting the Relay midway sign this morning at Wayne Community College. The annual Relay for Life to raise money for...Published: May 18, 2007 2:05 PM Full Story
Ready to remember: Teams prepare for Relay kickoff
Madison Wildman was already wearing her lei just after 9 this morning, the flower necklace blowing in the wind as the 10-year-old bent down and slid metal pieces of tent-framing together. She was one of dozens hard at work on...Published: May 18, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
They DID survive
An overflow crowd of cancer survivors packed First Pentecostal Holiness Church Thursday night to celebrate victory over the disease. More than 650 people gathered for the 14th annual cancer survivors banquet on the eve of the annual Relay for Life....Published: May 18, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Doing dinner at the Relay? Here's the menu:
Wrap you mouth around a pork tenderloin sandwich. Munch on hot egg rolls. Throw in some chips and top it off with a slice of homemade cake. Then wash it all down with a cold soft drink. That is what...Published: May 18, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Reservist convicted of spying on adopted daughter
A U.S. Air Force reservist was ordered to spend 90 days in prison Thursday after he was convicted of spying on his adopted daughter with a Web cam and downloading child pornographic videos. Thomas Edward Anderson, 41, of 501 Goldleaf...Published: May 18, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
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Investigations *Brian Foster of East Ash street told Goldsboro police somebody removed tools from his carport, including wrenches, sockets, extension cords, vice grips, screwdrivers and a nut driver, all valued at around $400. *Reva Washington Artis of Peachtree Street told...Published: May 18, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Host families sought for foreign students
Thirty families are being sought in the Goldsboro area to host 30 French and Spanish students and two language teachers between June and July. Time is of the essence for first group of 10 French students arriving on June 9...Published: May 18, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Chamber seminar Tuesday on improving business profitability
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar Tuesday focusing on the ways a local business can improve its profitability. The seminar, titled "Seven Quality Tools to Improve Your Organization's Bottom Line," will be held from noon until...Published: May 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Fighting for their library
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber D. Frank Hinnant thumbs through a book on World War II history in the Fremont Town Library Wednesday afternoon. Hinnant visits the library often and says the county needs little libraries like the one in Fremont because...Published: May 17, 2007 2:00 PM Full Story
Cancer doctor: Efforts to beat disease continue across U.S.
The 18th Annual Relay for Life planned for Friday and Saturday at Wayne Community College has one aim -- raise money to help fight cancer. Last year, Wayne County residents raised more than $600,000 to contribute to cancer research. Organizers...Published: May 17, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Water bills could rise if budget is passed
Goldsboro's tax rate will remain the same but residents will be spending more on water next year if the proposed 2007-08 fiscal year budget is approved as-is. City Manager Joe Huffman recommended a 10 percent increase in water usage charges,...Published: May 17, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Board says yes to $25 increase in lot fee
A "modest fee increase" for Environmental Health services is expected to make the department more competitive in recruiting and retaining workers, officials said Wednesday. The Board of Health approved a $25 hike for lot evaluations as a way to offset...Published: May 17, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Volunteer group tries to raise funds to save Fremont branch
FREMONT -- Supporters of the Fremont branch of the Wayne County Public Library are working to save the facility from closing the last day of June. County officials say the 2,500-square-foot frame building is not up to code. Earlier this...Published: May 17, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
Hearing officer helps students, families find way
Allison Pridgen knows that schools have to do more than just provide instruction for many students. Mrs. Pridgen is hearing officer and director of student support services for the Wayne County schools. She says many of the students she is...Published: May 17, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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Break-ins *Hicynthia Spells told police someone broke into her home on James Street and stole a camcorder, X-Box and games, $215 and other items, all valued at $1,301. *Mary Ann Wright told police someone broke into her home on Spearwood...Published: May 17, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
City talk
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Goldsboro Mayor Al King talks with retired Col. Ralph Heidenreich about his concerns regarding the noise levels on his block Tuesday at the first of four neighborhood meetings to be held this year. For more information see...Published: May 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
County budget concerns could affect salaries
With Wayne County Manager Lee Smith hoping to have a budget out by the end of the month, some department heads are beginning to worry about the future of their employees' salaries. Among them is Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders,...Published: May 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents share thoughts about needs in their neighborhoods
Ralph Heidenreich just wants some peace and quiet. "I'm awakened at night," he said. "These kids with their boomboxes going. They vibrate up into our houses. We need to do something about enforcement." Noise was one of a handful of...Published: May 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne is ready to Relay on Friday
Wayne County residents are once again putting on their walking shoes to fight cancer. The 18th annual Relay for Life will kick off Friday with entertainment and an opening ceremony. The event concludes Saturday. For the third year, the Relay...Published: May 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fremont officials not expected to raise taxes or fees
No new taxes in Fremont -- at least for now. The Fremont Board of Aldermen got its first opportunity to see the town's preliminary budget Tuesday night. But the balanced budget, which does not call for any tax, fee or...Published: May 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
O'Berry will enlist help of center's retirees for Ambassador program
Ada Melvin began working at O'Berry Center in the 1950s, witnessing many changes until her retirement in 1990. But nothing prepared her for what she found when she returned recently. "A personal and individual bedroom? A kitchen, organized like that....Published: May 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Theater festival starts Thursday
WILSON -- Southern plays, food and culture will be the highlights of the 2007 Theater of the American South Festival that starts Thursday in Wilson and runs through June 3. Featured at this year's festival will be Wayne County native...Published: May 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Investigation On Tuesday, Goldsboro police received a report from a local pawn shop that seven Texas Instrument calculators that had been stolen from Dillard Middle School were being pawned. They were valued at $120 each....Published: May 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Work on City Hall
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber A FACELIFT: Scaffolding was erected around Goldsboro's original city hall this morning as preparations began on renovation of the structure. Daniels and Daniels Construction Co. has been given 10 months by the City of Goldsboro to finish...Published: May 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Number of bills on rise in Raleigh
By MATTHEW WHITTLE News-Argus Staff Writer With more than 50 bills being entered into the state House rolls Wednesday -- the last deadline for introducing legislation -- the total number of bills seeing some sort of action from the General...Published: May 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Air show brings in millions to county
By KENNETH FINE News-Argus Staff Writer Some stopped for a snack on their way out of town. Others stayed the weekend. But local officials said all of the 100,000-plus who traveled to Goldsboro Saturday for the Wings Over Wayne air...Published: May 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Jaycees honor local citizens who make a difference
By ANDREW BELL News-Argus Staff Writer The Goldsboro Jaycees honored six Wayne County residents Monday night who are working to make their community better. Among the honorees at the 67th Annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet was Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp....Published: May 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Neighborhood meeting tonight
From staff reports The first of four city-sponsored neighborhood meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on the Harding Drive YMCA soccer field for residents of the Teakwood and Mimosa Park area. Mayor Al King, members of the city management...Published: May 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Spring Creek wins music awards
From staff reports Spring Creek High School band and choir, under the direction of Matthew Andrade, recently won seven awards at the Music In The Parks Festival Competition held in South Carolina. Eight schools competed. Spring Creek's awards included first...Published: May 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Confederate memorial service Sunday
From staff reports The Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold its annual memorial service at Willowdale Cemetery Sunday afternoon. The event, which also involves the Harper House United Daughters of the Confederacy of Bentonville, B.T. Persons Camp 1517 of Fremont...Published: May 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Thefts *A front door was damaged and more than $3,000 worth of jewelry was reported stolen from a residence in the area of 2400 Emmaus Church Road, according to a report filed Monday evening by Wendell Griffin. *At another home...Published: May 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, May 14, 2007
New schools in works
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Goldsboro High School is one of several Wayne County high schools that plans to offer new, career-targeted programs this fall to give students who are considering a profession rather than college — or an accelerated program that...Published: May 14, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Facilities plan debate nearing end
After debating five school construction plans in the last four years, both the Wayne County Board of Education and the Wayne County Board of Commissioners are hoping they will soon be able to come to a consensus and move forward...Published: May 14, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville's town manager resigns
Pikeville lost one of its key leaders last week when it agreed to accept the resignation of town administrator Bob Buchanan. Mayor Herb Sieger said Buchanan, 58, informed the board of his plans to resign earlier this month. However, the...Published: May 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Logistics chairman getting set for Relay for Life
While everyone else at the annual Relay for Life is eating, playing and visiting with friends, Jeff Whitener is busy making sure the weekend is going smoothly. Whitener, 47, has done logistics for the Relay for seven years. It's a...Published: May 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Career-targeted choices available at high schools
Area high schools will take a more focused approach to course offerings in the fall, particularly for ninth-graders and those who are uncertain if college is in their future. Principals have worked with school improvement teams and district officials this...Published: May 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Commissioners will take a look at changes for Board of Adjustment
The Wayne County Zoning Ordinance could get a slight makeover Tuesday as the county Board of Commissioners is scheduled to kick off its short meeting with two public hearings. Slated to begin at 9:15 a.m., the commissioners will first hear...Published: May 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Managing homes and getting degrees
MOUNT OLIVE -- Two area couples reached new milestones in their respective marriages this weekend, when they walked across the stage to receive diplomas from Mount Olive College. Their journeys go beyond the bonds of matrimony and juggling work and...Published: May 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Drug raid Agents of the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Squad raided an apartment at 815 1/2 E. Walnut St. on Friday and rounded up two suspected drug offenders. Carolyn Best Stevens, 46, was charged with maintaining a dwelling for keeping and...Published: May 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Hodges to appear on 'The Game' tonight
Actor Poncho Hodges, the grandson of Alberta White of Goldsboro, will appear on an episode of "The Game" on the CW Network tonight at 9 p.m. Hodges has appeared on an episode of NBC's "Law and Order." He lived in...Published: May 14, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Eyes on the sky: America's military close up
Amanda Thompson had never met a fighter pilot before. So when her father, Mike, introduced her to a member of the 335th Fighter Squadron at the Wings Over Wayne air show Saturday, the 4-year-old put one hand over her face...Published: May 13, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Tora! Tora! Tora! hits SJAFB skies
Olivia Shaw was only 5 years old when Japanese fighters attacked Pearl Harbor. But Saturday, as smoking replicas of Zeros, Kates and Vals circled the skies over the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line, she closed her eyes and...Published: May 13, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Angels fly; Knights fall; Eagles roar
At close to 3 p.m. Saturday, Noah Taylor looked at his mother, Patty, and said it all. "Mom, did you hear that? The Blue Angels are about to fly," the 9-year-old Goldsboro native said. "Here we go." The Navy's precision...Published: May 13, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Officials say engine vibration might have caused facade slip
Building and maintenance crews were left scrambling as a piece of fiberglass paneling from the Wayne County Courthouse's clock tower came crashing to the ground Friday as jets zipped through the sky in preparation for Saturday's Wings Over Wayne air...Published: May 13, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Class of 2007 claims 489 WCC diplomas
Wayne Community College celebrated firsts, lasts and futures during its annual commencement exercises Friday and Saturday. On Friday night, 120 adult high school graduates and 250 general educational development (or GED) students received diplomas. During ceremonies held Saturday morning, another...Published: May 13, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
More than 370 graduate MOC
More than 378 graduates tossed their mortar boards Saturday as Mount Olive College bid farewell to the Class of 2007. The school's 53rd spring commencement also added another number to the record books -- more than 3,300 students enrolled at...Published: May 13, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Dryer listed as cause of fatal fire
A clothes dryer has been ruled the cause of a massive house fire on Memorial Church Road in Fremont Monday that killed an elderly woman and her granddaughter. Wayne County Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Shawn Harris and State Bureau of Investigation...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Rosewood teacher is county Art Educator of the Year
JoAnn Smith, an art teacher at Rosewood High School, has been named the 2006-07 Zeno Spence High School Art Educator of the year for 2006-07. Forty-two artists from Wayne County Public Schools were also recognized at the 16th annual Community...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
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Armed robbery Goldsboro police are searching for a man who robbed Kangaroo convenience store at 1601 Ash St. at gunpoint and left with an unknown amount of cash. Doreen Olsen, a store clerk, told police that a man entered the...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Pikeville Town Board says tax hike could be likely next year
PIKEVILLE -- The Town of Pikeville's Board of Commissioners said they will not only have to watch every dollar they spend during the next fiscal year, but also prepare themselves and the town for what appears to be an inevitable...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Neighborhood meeting Tuesday at Harding St. YMCA field
Residents of Teakwood and Mimosa Park will have an opportunity to voice concerns, raise questions and offer praise to Goldsboro officials Tuesday, as the first in a series of city-sponsored neighborhood meetings is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the Harding...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Mental health advocates pleased by legislators' attention to issue
Despite facing a budget proposal more than $100 million short of what the state Department of Health and Human Services says it needs, and the state House Committee on Mental Health Reform just now getting around to looking at legislation...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Jaycees banquet Monday
The Goldsboro Jaycees will hold their annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet Monday night at First Baptist Church in Goldsboro. The awards banquet, which begins at 6:30 p.m., honors local residents who have volunteered their services to the community. The awards...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Goldsboro to be featured on radio program
Goldsboro Wayne County Travel and Tourism announced this week that Goldsboro is going to be highlighted in the May 20 edition of NC Spin. NC Spin, a Raleigh-based radio program, is carried on stations statewide and deals with hot-button issues...Published: May 13, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
GHS teen punches teacher
A student and a Goldsboro High School teacher were injured in a brief scuffle that erupted in the classroom between two students Thurs-day. Samuel Exum III, 18, of Brock Street, allegedly became belligerent after a statement made to him by...Published: May 13, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Dinner to benefit Princeton girl undergoing rare surgery
PRINCETON -- Lara's Worley's mother thought she was playing when she fell to the floor two years ago, her arm over her eyes. Neva Worley tried to move her daughter's arm. It wouldn't budge and Lara was foaming at the...Published: May 13, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Central High Alumni reunion May 25-27
Central Alumni and Friends will observe its 35th Annual Homecoming May 25-27. Central High classes of 1937, 1947, 1957 and 1967 and Eastern Wayne classes of 1977, 1987, 1997 and 2007 will be honored. A banquet will be held Friday,...Published: May 13, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Business honors Edgewood teacher
Donna Countryman, a teacher at Edgewood Community Developmental School, has been named the 2007 Sam's Club Teacher of the Year. Representatives from the local store surprised Mrs. Countryman with the award, presenting her with a check for $1,000 for her...Published: May 13, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Belfast's Gibson selected as Beginning Teacher of the Year
Angela Gibson, a math teacher at Belfast Academy, was named the 2007 Beginning Teacher of the Year for Wayne County Public Schools during ceremonies Friday at H.V. Brown Center. It is the fourth year for the recognition, presented to educators...Published: May 13, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Aycock DECA students take first
Stephanie Davis and Brittani Schultze, seniors at Charles B. Aycock High School, earned first-place honors and a $1,000 cash award during the DECA 2007 International Career Development Conference held recently in Orlando, Fla. In the DECA/Otis Spunkmeyer Learn and Earn...Published: May 13, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Anthropologists honor MOC's Dyer
MOUNT OLIVE -- Dr. Christopher L. Dyer of Goldsboro has been approved to the status of Fellow with the Society for Applied Anthropology. He is the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and professor of anthropology at Mount...Published: May 13, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, May 11, 2007
Angel flight
News-Argus/Greg Sousa The Blue Angels take to the skies over Wayne County for a practice flight on Thursday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. For more information see Blue Angels practice maneuvers....Published: May 11, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Blue Angels practice maneuvers
As aviators fired up six F-18 Hornets on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line late Thursday afternoon, those setting up for Saturday's Wings Over Wayne air show couldn't help but stop and watch. They must have known what...Published: May 11, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Going to the show Saturday?
With large crowds expected to swarm Seymour Johnson Air Force Saturday for the Wings Over Wayne air show, Goldsboro and Wayne County officials have put plans in place to reduce traffic woes along Berkeley Boulevard. Goldsboro police Capt. Al King...Published: May 11, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Food drive part of Saturday air show
As officials at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base prepare to welcome a crowd they say might eclipse the 100,000-mark for Saturday's Wings Over Wayne air show, a 4th Fighter Wing airman is getting ready, too. With the help of his...Published: May 11, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Challenge coming for Jones in 2008
Visiting Goldsboro Wednes-day, Onslow County Commis-sioner Joe McLaughlin an-nounced to a small crowd at McCall's Bar-B-Que & Seafood Restaurant that he will be challenging U.S. Rep. Walter Jones for the Republican nomination in the 3rd Congressional District. "This campaign's only...Published: May 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Corridor will get new look from leaders
The U.S. 70 corridor was once again the main topic of conversation during the Wayne County Transportation Committee's meeting Thursday. With the U.S. 70 Corridor Commission beginning its second year, Wayne County Manager Lee Smith said all of the counties...Published: May 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Postal rates go up Monday
Stamp 'em while you got 'em. On Monday, rates for the U.S. Postal Service will increase. For first-class letters, that will mean an increase from 39 cents for one ounce to 41 cents. Goldsboro Postmaster Sonny Johnson said it's a...Published: May 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC graduate overcame brain injury to rebuild her life, career
Tiffany Mills of Grantham almost died several times while in a coma at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Doctors didn't know if she would survive. They said she would never walk again. Tiffany, now 22, is not only walking. She will graduate...Published: May 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Investigations Wayne County and Goldsboro authorities are investigating these reports: *Steven Eastman, 52, Biltmore Drive, told Goldsboro police that someone cut his lock and stole his gray and black scooter, valued at $1,500, from the Western Sizzlin' parking lot at...Published: May 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Lawmen collecting cell phones for elderly
RMS Communications Group Inc., a leading recycler and re-marketer of old cell phones based in Ocala, Fla., is teaming up with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office to raise funds to provide free emergency cell phones for local crime victims and...Published: May 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Guardian Ad Litem volunteers sought
The Guardian Ad Litem Program is seeking volunteers to help advocate for children in court to help prevent abuse. A commitment of 6-10 hours a month can a make a huge difference in the life of a child. No experience...Published: May 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Marching for awarness
News-Argus/Bobby Williams More than 300 people participated in the 11th Annual Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk sponsored by the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities. The five-block walk through downtown Goldsboro is named for the late Mayor Hal Plonk....Published: May 10, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
School board's new mission targets student 'learning gap'
Wayne County Public Schools will operate under an updated mission statement, while a task force has been formed to study closing the learning gap between students. The Board of Education gave its stamp of approval to both earlier this week,...Published: May 10, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Leaders ask for new pick with local viewpoint
Meeting with local legislators Monday at Wilber's Barbecue, mental health professionals and advocates took advantage of the opportunity to stress to them that they are hoping the replacement for state Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Carmen Hooker Odom...Published: May 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
His dream of flight came true
Stephen Anderson took it all in stride -- being denied a slot in the Air Force Academy out of Eastern Wayne High School, finally getting there the following year and being told no more pilot slots were available. He was...Published: May 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Barry Williams shares acting tips
"OK ... how many of you had crushes on Greg Brady?" Richard Lambert asked the women seated at the back of the Arts Council board room Wednesday night. The question was answered with smiles and raised hands. "I'm free again!"...Published: May 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Stop the Funeral revival begins today at churches
Eager to put an end to the rising number of violent crimes and murders that have plagued the city, more than two dozen pastors will participate in the Stop the Funeral Unity Revival today through Saturday. The movement is in...Published: May 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
No beer vote will be held in Seven Springs
SEVEN SPRINGS -- Voters in Seven Springs will not get to decide if they want to buy beer in town. Mayor Steve Potter announced to the town board of commissioners Wednesday night that the town is too small to ask...Published: May 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Tournament raises $134,000 for scholarships
MOUNT OLIVE -- More than $134,000 has come in from the 21st annual Handy Mart/Mount Olive College Invitational Golf Tournament held recently at the Southern Wayne Country Club. With 136 sponsors and assorted volunteers, the total amount raised since the...Published: May 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Senior Games winners
The following are winners from the Wayne County Senior Games held last week: Polly Adams: bronze - horseshoes, bronze - discus, bronze - croquet, silver - shuffleboard, gold - 5K race walk. Rudolph Adams: silver - horseshoes. Suzanne Allen: silver...Published: May 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Scouts honor Murphy
WALLACE -- Wendell Murphy received the Centennial Distinguished Citizen Award Tuesday from the Tuscarora Boy Scout Council. Murphy, a Rose Hill native, revolutionized the swine production industry with the introduction of contract farming. He served three terms in the North...Published: May 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Break-ins *Someone broke into the Intensive Probation and Parole office at 301 S. Center St., and stole a Motorola handheld radio. Damage was set at $705. *Three male juveniles were arrested by Goldsboro police for allegedly breaking into five vehicles....Published: May 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Pikeville seeking police officer
PIKEVILLE -- The Town of Pikeville is looking for a police officer to fill a vacancy created when an officer joined the Wayne County Sheriff's Office last month. The town currently has several part-time and two full-time officers, including Chief...Published: May 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Remembering those who gave all
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Goldsboro police Chief Tim Bell, left, speaks at the Law Enforcement Memorial Service at Wayne Community College this morning. Seated to Bell's left are Sheriff’s Office Maj. John Winstead, Wayne County Sheriff Carey Winders and the Rev....Published: May 9, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story