Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Okay, so they aren't so scary
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Sara Elizabeth Bell, right, Urvi Patel, Elanie Hinson and Rohan Shreenath sing along with their Spanish teacher Sarah Perlungher in their preschool class at Wayne Country Day School. The preschool classes dressed in their Halloween costumes this...Published: Oct 31, 2007 2:10 PM Full Story
Lighthouse shelter runs into problems
Almost a year after The Lighthouse of Wayne County was forced to close the doors to its safehouse, county officials are still working with the state to re-open it. The problem, explained County Manager Lee Smith, is that once the...Published: Oct 31, 2007 2:06 PM Full Story
Deputies hunt for sheep rustlers
FREMONT -- State-owned sheep are going missing at Charles B. Aycock's birthplace, possibly headed for dinner plates in the area, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. "I think, my personal opinion, I believe they are eating these animals," Det. Sgt....Published: Oct 31, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Voters have until Saturday to fill out first ballots
Municipal voters looking to avoid the potential crowds on Election Day still have until Saturday to cast their ballots at the county's one-stop polling place at the Wayne County Board of Elections Office on William Street. Currently booths are open...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
Candidates share views at Mount Olive chamber's forum
MOUNT OLIVE -- They wanted to hear someone take a stand against the drug dealers along South Church Street. They clapped when "slum lords" were condemned. But for the residents of Mount Olive who turned out Tuesday evening to meet...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Christmas could mean frustration for parents on hunt for holiday toys
Recent toy recalls have parents of small children rethinking their shopping plans this year for Christmas. Where a toy was manufactured might be as important as how much in demand it is this season. That's because during the past two...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Motorcycle toy run to be held Saturday
The Harley Owner's Group (H.O.G.) will have its annual toy run Saturday. About 500 bikers are expected to participate. They will start at Shelton's Harley Davidson in Smithfield at noon and arrive at Shelton's Harley Davidson in Goldsboro about 12:45...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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Thefts reported *Roberta Ellis of Charles Street reported someone broke into her home over the weekend and stole electronics equipment valued at $600. *Mary Smith of Royall Avenue reported jewelry and a camera valued at $900 total had been stolen...Published: Oct 31, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Guilty plea for Seven Springs shooting
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Roy Legg sits inside a courtroom at the Wayne County Courthouse after entering a plea of guilty to all charges stemming from the attempted robbery on May 24, 2003 at Ralph Casey’s Grocery in Seven Springs that...Published: Oct 30, 2007 2:06 PM Full Story
Legg makes deal in store shooting
Amid tears and apologies, the widow and daughter of Ricky Thompson hugged family members of a man who killed their father in 2003 and shot at them as he tried to escape. But they did not buy the explanation of...Published: Oct 30, 2007 2:01 PM Full Story
Wayne Board of Education wants power to tax
Increasingly tired of having their "hands tied" financially, the school board voted Monday night to support a House bill that would authorize local boards of education to gain tax levying authority. House Bill 1740 -- School Board Fiscal Accountability Act,...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:57 PM Full Story
Goldsboro obtains permit to temporarily fix flood structure
Crisis nearly averted. The 38 million gallons of water that were bypassing the city of Goldsboro's intake system daily will soon be back in action. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gave the city a permit to temporarily fix the...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Butterfield talks drought with Wayne County farmers
Farmers suffering from this year's drought can expect help from Washington, perhaps attached to the Farm Bill being debated now, U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield told Wayne County farmers Monday. Butterfield spoke to farmers gathered at the Thoroughfare Volunteer Fire Department...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Wayne County school lunch menus
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Week of Nov. 5-9, 2007 Monday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin; Lunch: stuffed crust cheese pizza, tuna salad w/crackers, corn on the cob, collard greens, baked apples, orange. Tuesday -- Breakfast: cheese toast; Lunch: baked chicken nuggets,...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
Halloween safety tips
Wednesday night is when the goblins and ghouls will be out and about in Goldsboro. But even scary creatures have to be safe on Halloween. So the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers these suggestions for a...Published: Oct 30, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 29, 2007
Riding for United Way
News-Argus/Greg Sousa United Way 2007 Campaign Chairman Jimmie Ford, center, gathers with motorcycle riders from the R-Riders Motorcycle Club preparing to start their run Sunday. Nearly 100 riders participated, raising $1,149 for United Way as it heads into the...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools take aim at staph infection
The best way to ward off an outbreak of MRSA, officials say, can be boiled down to the same long-held recommendation for preventing the flu -- frequent hand-washing. "If I had to say it in three words -- wash your...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Officials consider plan for reservoir
Despite the overcast skies and the rain of the last few days, Wayne County still finds itself in the midst of a drought that the National Drought Mitigation Center has classified as exceptional. Because of that dwindling supply of water,...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
69 years in the air and still flying
For 69 years retired Air Force Col. Ray Kleber has flown airplanes. At age 13, before he had even driven a car, the man who would later fly 302 missions in the Vietnam War was at the controls of a...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Museum collects artifacts from local plantations
Plantations will be the focus of a new exhibit opening at the Wayne County Museum Thursday. Museum volunteer Chris Lawson is gathering artifacts for the display, which museum officials say might grow to a point where it requires space upstairs...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Albertson Stew Fest Saturday
ALBERTSON -- Duplin County's only private library will hold its annual Stew Fest Saturday, with proceeds going to buy new books and support the facility. Activities begin at 9 a.m. at the Grady-Outlaw Memorial Library at the intersection of N.C....Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Attempted robbery at Mar Mac restaurant foiled by employee
A Bojangle's employee foiled a robbery attempt at the Mar Mac restaurant Sunday night by locking herself away from the suspect, authorities say. As the restaurant was closing for the night, around 11 p.m., an unidentified black male approached the...Published: Oct 29, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Dwayne Dail responds to lawsuit
Faced with a lawsuit by his former girlfriend who is seeking back child support for their son, Chris Michaels, Dwayne Allen Dail says he is disappointed about this latest turn of events. "To use our son as a pawn...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
City Council tweaks rules list for water usage
Construction crews will not have to stop work until the city's water use restrictions are lifted, but car dealerships aren't going to be able to clean up their rides for customers. And those who run car washes had better make...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
SJAFB sergeant earns Purple Heart
Somewhere in the desert, along a stretch known to U.S. troops as "The Cloverleaf," an insurgent buries another Improvised Explosive Device in the sand. Cleveland Sanders knows the road well. The Air Force staff sergeant nearly died on it. But...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Jail laundry room violation might cost county $50,000
Prisoners jailed in Wayne County usually pass this door riding in the back of a deputy sheriff's cruiser, inside a sally port lined with razor wire. But now the door is off limits to all prisoners and jail trustees. Wayne...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
If public donates, they will get buzz cuts
Construction of the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center is under way, and there's a buzz in the air, but it's not coming from the equipment at the Clingman Street site. Rather, it's coming from the dozens of...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
United Way motorcycle run
By MATTHEW WHITTLE News-Argus Staff Writer Hoping to help the United Way make its fundraising goal before its Dec. 6 deadline, the R-Riders Motorcycle Club is hosting its first annual community ride today. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. at...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
SUN-Halloween Festivities
From staff reports It is almost that time again for ghosts and goblins to make their way out in public. Next Wednesday is Halloween, and area cities and towns are ready for the costumes and candy. The city of Goldsboro...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Man sought after van runs into home
As of 8:15 p.m. Saturday, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was looking for Tony Frank Anderson, 48, after a warrant was sworn out for his arrest for misdemeanor breaking and entering Saturday afternoon. Anderson was reported to have driven to...Published: Oct 28, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 26, 2007
League of Women Votors forum
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Goldsboro mayoral candidate D.A. Stuart, right, fields questions from voters during a candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Wayne County Thursday at Herman Park Center. Also in photo are District 1 candidate Michael...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Now it's official: No more watering
Goldsboro water users only have a little more than a week left to get their lawns watered -- or to wash their cars at home. As of Nov. 5, Goldsboro will enter the third -- and most restrictive -- phase...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Candidates square off at League of Women Voters debate
The candidates who attended the League of Women Voters forum Thursday night all had one goal in common -- they want to better their community. City council and mayoral candidates from Goldsboro, Fremont, Seven Springs and Walnut Creek, along with...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Results of N.C. Big Sweep in Wayne County
The totals are in from this month's North Carolina Big Sweep -- the 20th year the statewide cleanup event has been held -- and as a result, Wayne County is much cleaner. With 352 people covering 15.5 miles at 14...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fly-in planned for this Saturday at county airport
The Goldsboro-Wayne Municipal Airport will host a Federal Aviation Administration Wings Day Fly-in on Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event, which is sponsored by the FAA and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, is primarily for licensed pilots and...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
APV named 2007 Industry of the Year for Wayne
With 135 employees and 25 years at its West Ash Street location, APV Heat Transfer Systems was named the 2007 Industry of the Year Thursday night at the Wayne County Industry Celebration reception. "This year was the closest contest we've...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Woman missing since May
Kathy Holt Alfaro fears the worst about her sister, who police say has not turned up since Ms. Alfaro reported her missing in August. Ms. Alfaro said sister Patricia Herring, 43, hasn't been seen by friends or acquaintances in more...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Assault reported A homeless Goldsboro man reported being beaten with a baseball bat by two black menwhen walking through an open field in the 500 block of South Slocumb Street on Wednesday around 9 p.m., Goldsboro police said. Ralph Croom...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fall Garden Festival planned for Saturday
The Cooperative Extension Service and the Wayne County Master Gardener Volunteer Association are sponsoring a Fall Garden Festival and Plant Sale Saturday for people to come in any time from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wayne Center located at...Published: Oct 26, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Rain, rain don't go away
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Tracy Beyer makes her way to the front entrance of Wayne Memorial Hospital in the rain on Wednesday afternoon as showers and thunderstorms finally made their way into Wayne County....Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Ex-girlfriend's lawyer: Dail should pay support
A Goldsboro attorney says even though Dwayne Allen Dail was wrongfully imprisoned, he is still obligated to pay for his child. But the attorney representing Dail says state law holds that jailed mothers and fathers aren't subject to back child...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Student caught with gun at EWHS
A 16-year-old took a handgun to class at Eastern Wayne High School Wednesday, leading to charges against the student, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. Equan Jerell Bowden of Woodside Circle was charged with possessing a firearm on school grounds,...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Burning could put homes at great risk
Residents in some areas of Wayne County could be playing with disaster if they -- or anyone else -- ignore a statewide burning ban, local officials say. Fires in wooded areas are dramatically up in 2007, Wayne County Forest Ranger...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin officials: Navy unlikely to pick Angola Bay for OLF
As the U.S. Navy continues its search for an outlying landing field in either North Carolina or Virginia, officials in Duplin County are still skeptical that the Angola Bay game lands are being seriously considered. Referencing a discussion he had...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sculptures inspired local artist's creation
Local artist Jim Norman has placed a statue he created called "The Reader" in the Children's Memorial Garden beside the mural at the Wayne County Public Library's main branch on Ash Street. The statue is that of a young child...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Agency gets funds to tackle childhood obesity across N.C.
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County has been awarded a $26,771 grant to participate in a statewide project addressing childhood obesity. State officials said recently that Wayne County has 37.5 percent of its children ages 2-4 considered at risk...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek names new village clerk
The Village of Walnut Creek Council picked a new village clerk at its meeting Wednesday night. After many interviews with several people, a unanimous vote led to Denise Kagel filling current clerk Sandra Allen's spot. Ms. Allen gave her letter...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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School burglarized Someone threw a brick through a window at Eastern Wayne Middle School on Central Heights Road on Monday night to gain entry, Goldsboro police say. A bag of candy, sports drink, keys and $8 were reported stolen, police...Published: Oct 25, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Cotton picking time
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Farm workers harvest cotton in a field off of Rosewood Road. Dry weather has hurt production of most field crops across Wayne County and the rest of North Carolina. For more information see 2007 will be remembered...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:30 PM Full Story
Dail's ex-girlfriend sues for child support
After spending 18 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, Dwayne Allen Dail now faces a civil lawsuit seeking back child support, court records show. Dail's former girlfriend, Goldsboro's Lorraine Michaels of Harley Trail, filed a civil...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:28 PM Full Story
Walnut Creek to cut water consumption
The Village of Walnut Creek is following suit in water conservation. Mayor Ken Ritt implemented mandatory conservation last Thursday because Gov. Mike Easley encouraged communities to cut down. With Easley's push to decrease consumption 50 percent by Halloween, village officials...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:26 PM Full Story
Other towns ponder water restrictions
With the Village of Walnut Creek and the city of Goldsboro already having implemented mandatory water conservation measures, and Gov. Mike Easley calling on the state to cut its usage in half by Halloween, the town of Mount Olive has...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:22 PM Full Story
2007 will be remembered by most Wayne farmers as bad crop year
With Wayne County and the majority of the rest of the state in the throes of an exceptional drought, area farmers are suffering much of the brunt of the impact. "Everything has been way off (its usual production)," said county...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:16 PM Full Story
Fremont man, 60, facing sex assault charges
FREMONT -- A 60-year-old Fremont man is being held without bond on Virginia charges of aggravated sexual battery and taking indecent liberties with a child, authorities say. Richard Weyland Yarbrough, 60, of Airport Road, Fremont, was arrested on two fugitive...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
MOC officials seek economic links to Mexico
Mount Olive College professors are combining efforts to expand opportunities for North Carolina businesses, both home and abroad. During the recent fall break, five professors led by Dean Ken Stokes traveled to Mexico to attend a workshop focusing on economic...Published: Oct 24, 2007 2:05 PM Full Story
Candidate forum Thursday
Officials with the Wayne County League of Women voters are reminding candidates for all local offices and the public of the organization's candidates forum Thursday at Herman Park Center. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. with candidates for sanitary...Published: Oct 24, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
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Car stolen Demetric Moore of Old Grantham Road reported his 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, valued at $12,000, stolen on Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department said. Dogs stolen *Gerlinda Clark of Rosewood Road reported that her rat terrier, named Gracie...Published: Oct 24, 2007 1:52 PM Full Story
Three earn human relations awards
Three area people and groups came home with awards from the 2007 North Carolina Human Relations Awards that were held in Raleigh last Wednesday. The youth award went to Joshua Coley, who is city engineering department worker Ronnie Coley's son....Published: Oct 24, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Clearing out the sand
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Bags of sand are lined along the banks of the Neuse River at the city of Goldsboro’s water intake site. Divers have been having to vacuum the sand at the site in order to keep up with...Published: Oct 23, 2007 2:07 PM Full Story
Turn off the water
Citizens can still water their lawns a few days a week -- but not for much longer. Goldsboro City Council members did not make any decision on when to implement stricter water conservation measures at their meeting Monday night. But...Published: Oct 23, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
No news on fate of Days Inn
The Days Inn on Wayne Memorial Drive, damaged in August by a serious windstorm, might not remain on the site much longer, the hotel's owner says. Daley Investments officials said they are still talking with their insurance company to determine...Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
Fred Smith makes stop in Wayne
Potential Republican gubernatorial nominee Fred Smith says he has a plan to help make health care more accessible and a vision to grow the economy, but that so far in his campaign, changing the culture in Raleigh has become the...Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:53 PM Full Story
Dental clinic will offer care for local low-income patients
A successful free weekend dental clinic is being brought back to Goldsboro next month. Dr. Rick Stovall, a local dentist and member of the Board of Health, told the board last week the clinic will be Nov. 16-17 at St....Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
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Theft A break-in was reported at the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. on South George Street on Sunday night, Goldsboro Police said. Nearly $12,000 in tools were reported stolen, police said....Published: Oct 23, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 22, 2007
Plowing the back 40
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Tyler Brock, 7, son of Neil and Melinda Weeks of Mount Olive, took to the field Friday afternoon. His battery-operated tractor wasn't powerful enough to do too much heavy work, but Tyler tackled the grass anyway. The...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Water will take center stage tonight
Goldsboro residents are conserving water -- but city officials say they need to continue to conserve more and could take action tonight to further restrict water usage. Officials say with each day, the city water level decreases, and in turn,...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Schools changing dates for grad night
Graduation dates for 2008 have been announced for six public high schools, with two opting to hold ceremonies on a Monday this year. Traditionally, diplomas have been handed out on a Friday or Saturday, but since the last day of...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Boards seek new volunteers to serve
A year ago this month, the problems surrounding the fiscal viability of The Lighthouse of Wayne County began becoming public, and eventually, the domestic violence organization was forced to shutter its doors and begin the process of closing its...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WORKS director tasked with getting more area residents ready to work
When a coalition of county, education and local industry officials joined together earlier this year, they did so with the goal of improving Wayne County's workforce. The problem, explained Mike Hainey, existing industry specialist for the Wayne County Development...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
O'Berry gets set for 50th anniversary celebration
O'Berry Center will unveil its new name next month, when it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The name change -- to O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center -- was approved by the General Assembly in June, reflective of the direction the center is...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fremont weighs city mapping program option
FREMONT -- With hopes it might help avoid future problems like its once-imploding sewer system, town officials are looking to relatively new technology. Town Manager Kerry McDuffie said he became familiar with how useful geographic information systems are when he...Published: Oct 22, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Suspect caught from Mount Olive drug raid
MOUNT OLIVE -- A "major player" in the Wayne County drug trade was taken into custody Friday afternoon, Mount Olive police Chief Ralph Schroeder said. Travis Lemont Barksdale, 28, was arrested at a residence on Franklin Street close to two...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Kidney a small price to pay for years of love
A younger Donnie Butts walked hand in hand with his "little girl" along the shore of an under-populated beach. Diane still calls it "our place." Summers at the coast just always seemed to bring out the best in their father-daughter...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
9th Air Force commander stops at SJAFB
Two weeks ago, Lt. Gen. Gary North was at a military base in the Middle East, shaking hands with members of the 4th Fighter Wing's 336th Fighter Squadron. So when the 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Scouts talk to the world
Up a dusty road in Four Oaks Saturday, more than 1,000 eager Boy Scouts took to the field at Camp Tuscarora. But this time, instead of just practicing local camping skills, they got to communicate with people around the globe....Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Council will tackle water conservation at Monday's meeting
Goldsboro residents should know Monday night if they will be able to continue to water their lawns -- or wash their cars. The Goldsboro City Council has a packed agenda for Monday night's meeting with an expected mandatory water conservation...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Mount Olive Chamber plans candidate forum
The Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce will hold a "Meet the Candidates" Educational Forum at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Senior Citizen's Center in Mount Olive. All candidates running for office are encouraged to attend. The forum is...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Classical concert Monday
The Foundation of Wayne Community College is spreading its cultural wings. On Monday evening, the foundation, in collaboration with First Presbyterian Church, will present a program of classical music at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium. The free event is open...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Youngest legislator visits Eastern Wayne
The state's youngest female legislator visited Eastern Wayne High School on Friday, having been invited by a student who met her while serving as page this past summer. The visit was arranged by Hailey Best, a junior at Eastern Wayne,...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Wheelchair hockey sponsors sought
The North Carolina Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association and the Carolina Fury Powerhockey team is seeking sponsors to help defray the costs of operation. The organization has spaces available on its rink walls for business sponsors for the 2008 season for...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Greene Ag-Fest starts Wednesday
SNOW HILL -- The Snow Hill Lions Club will sponsor its 12th Annual Greene County Ag-Fest this week, starting on Wednesday and running through Saturday. The event will feature rides, food, exhibits and entertainment, including a tractor pull for children...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Salvation Army Stuff-a-Stocking pickup this week
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary is again sponsoring its "Stuff a Stocking" project to provide Christmas cheer to needy children. Volunteers are urged to pick up mesh stockings at the Salvation Army building at 610 N. William St. and fill...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
'Red Ribbon' Week aims to reduce youth drug use
Students across the county will participate this week in one of the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention programs, as part of "Red Ribbon Week." The event promotes living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle and encourages students to be drug free,...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
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Locker room theft Someone stole $485 in personal property from a locker room at Central Heights School on Thursday while a game was taking place, Goldsboro police said. Theft R.N. Rouse and Co. officials reported someone crossed over the fence...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Memory Walk draws hundreds
For more than 500 people, Saturday morning was a time to save minds. They were each "taking steps to end Alzheimer's" by participating in the Neuse Regional Memory Walk. Before the walk, inspiration came from a prayer asking for care...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Low-income energy assistance available
The Wayne County Department of Social Services will be taking application for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program Nov. 5-16. Applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Social Services office on the...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:01 AM Full Story
Concert to raise money for EWHS scholarship
A concert to raise money for the "Just Believe" Scholarship Fund will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at Eastern Wayne High School. The event will feature a number of acts, including national touring award winner ilyaimy from Maryland, Dragline of...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Industry Celebration Week starts Monday
The Wayne County Development Alliance is sponsoring its annual Industry Celebration Week Monday through Thursday of this week, starting with a golf tournament Monday at the Southern Wayne Country Club. The rain date for the tournament will be Tuesday. On...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Fremont won't move mini park
The Fremont Friends of the Library got their wish this week when town officials canceled plans to move a "mini-park" next to the town's library. Town Aldermen voted Tuesday to instead go forward with the Friends of the Library's plans...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
League of Women Voters forum Thursday
The League of Women Voters of Wayne County will have a candidates forum for all Wayne County races for the November election, including the sanitary district boards. The forum will be held Thursday from 6:30 p.m until 9 p.m. at...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Alzheimer's caregiver workshops offered
November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and in honor of the event, the Wayne County Services on Aging is sponsoring a free caregiver education series. Three separate training sessions will be held, aimed at helping people who take care of...Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Agricultural expo Nov. 19-20 at WCC
An agricultural exposition, sponsored by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, the state Cooperative Extension Service, the Karl Best Agricultural Awareness Committee and Wayne Community College, will be held Nov. 19-20 at the college. The expo starts at 10 a.m....Published: Oct 21, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 19, 2007
Stoney Creek Park Alliance will wait to apply for grant
The Stoney Creek Park Alliance won't receive the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant this year to help with the park project. They will not even apply. The alliance decided Thursday that they want to hold off on the application...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 19, will faces charges in sex case
A Dudley man will face charges of first-degree rape of a child after taking a 12-year-old from her home, authorities say. Brigido Santos Hernandez, 19, Jake Drive, Dudley was jailed in lieu of $250,000 bond for an incident first reported...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Committee honors employer, volunteer, worker at banquet
Vick Woodard didn't let a disability stop him from having a full life, and at Thursday's annual awards luncheon for the Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities, he described how determination can overcome all odds. Woodard, an instructor at Wayne...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Trooper handcuffs suicidal man just before he tries to jump off area bridge
A Highway Patrol trooper says he grabbed and handcuffed a suicidal man just before the man tried to jump off a bridge into the Neuse River in the Goldsboro area. Trooper J.B. Smith said a 57-year-old Goldsboro man with a...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
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Walnut Creek thefts probed The Walnut Creek Police Department is investigating a series of car break-ins, including a theft on Breezewood Avenue and another at a country club parking lot, Police Chief Delisa Staps said. Members of the Walnut Creek...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC's Madry in leadership program
Wayne T. Madry, director of admissions and records for the continuing education division at Wayne Community College, has been chosen to participate in a statewide leadership program. He is one of 36 participants representing 34 community colleges to be named...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Schools score big on store's payback plan
Credit card purchases have paid off for three area schools. Through Target stores' "Take Charge of Education" program, families, teachers and members of the community can designate an eligible K-12 school to receive approximately one percent of credit card purchases...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Nurse Aide registration at WCC
Registration for Wayne Community College Continuing Education's spring Nurse Aide I courses will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, starting at 8:30 a.m. in Room 101 of the Walnut Building. This course prepares students for the competency evaluation required for...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Fall events planned this weekend
The Parks and Recreation Department will embrace the cooler weather by sponsoring two activities this coming weekend -- a Fall Festival and a Nature Day. This Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Herman Park Center, the fall festival will...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Farmland preservation workshop at MOC November 7
The date of a workshop on farmland presevation was incorrectly listed in a story in Thursday's News-Argus. The North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund is holding a series of workshops around the state on farmland preservation, with...Published: Oct 19, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Remembering Andre
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Jacquail Ray, Johnathan Ramos, Joshua Ramos and Najuhn Davis of the North Drive flag football team sit on the sideline during a game on Tuesday night at Mina Weil Park in Goldsboro. The patch on their sleeves...Published: Oct 18, 2007 2:12 PM Full Story
Selma driver wanted in hit and run
PRINCETON -- A Selma man is wanted in the hit-and- run death of a Rosewood woman, Princeton police Chief Ed Lewis said today. Vela Marcelo Mendoza of North Pollock Street is wanted for questioning after a passenger in the van...Published: Oct 18, 2007 2:07 PM Full Story
Brush fire takes out three acres on city street
Two days after Gov. Mike Easley issued a statewide ban on open burning, a fire on South 11th Street took out three wooded acres, authorities say. Louis Pope of Philadelphia, Pa., was given a warning ticket for a brush fire...Published: Oct 18, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
Mother sets up fund for children
Shenita Wilder-Dancy remembers how her 8-year-old son, Andre, used to light up a room with his smile. She can see the time he put his hands over a Band-Aid on her finger and told her it would be OK. She...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Historic home set to make national debut
A Goldsboro historic home will soon get national exposure -- as will the city as a whole. This Old House magazine will feature the Molly Smith Thompson House at 111 N. Virginia St., while Our State magazine will tell Goldsboro's...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Vaccine charges increase at Health Department's clinics
The Board of Health on Wednesday approved an increase to vaccine charges at the Health Department, as officials announced they have "plenty of vaccine" on hand. The fee change comes just in time for Friday's flu clinic. Health Director James...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:50 PM Full Story
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Shooting into vehicle reported Gerald Meadows of Magnolia reported his 1997 Jeep Cherokee was shot into twice at the intersection of Crawford Street and Olivia Lane, Goldsboro police said. The first shot shattered the rear window of the vehicle, then...Published: Oct 18, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Suspicious fire
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Mel Powers of the Wayne County Office of Emergency Services and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Detective Robert Golimowski investigate the scene of a double-wide mobile home fire that happened shortly after 2 a.m. today on Stevens Mill...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:28 PM Full Story
County: Three centers will still take trash
After receiving multiple phone calls and faced with nearly two dozen residents at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning, county officials decided to temporarily reconsider the closing of three of the 13 solid waste convenience centers. The...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:24 PM Full Story
Don't light the fire: Rules will tighten on burning
Local folks whose back yards double as yard waste incinerators might answer to the law while a statewide ban on open burning is in effect. Normally, open burning allowances depend on whether you live in a city or town, or...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:19 PM Full Story
Investigators try to find cause of early morning blaze in county
An arson investigator with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was on scene at a suspicious Stevens Mill Road house fire this morning, authorities say. "I think it's safe to say that it's under investigation as a suspicious fire, or we...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:15 PM Full Story
On to November 6: Official results are in for primary vote
The results are in, officially. Al King and D.A. Stuart will be on the ballot for November's mayoral race, and Donnie Chatman and Jerry Broadhurst will battle it out for the District 3 City Council seat. Wayne County Board of...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
New director of nursing ready to begin next mission at Cherry
Two years ago, at age 46, Bonnie Gray was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. Today, she is ready to take over duties as Cherry Hospital's new director of nursing. But getting to this point wasn't easy. As a nurse at...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:05 PM Full Story
Fremont will reject older mobile homes now
FREMONT -- If you hope to move a mobile home into town, you will need to know its birthday. Town aldermen passed a resolution Tuesday night prohibiting new installations of mobile homes older than eight years. That took place after...Published: Oct 17, 2007 2:02 PM Full Story
Visa issue cancels concert by Mexican folk artists
Gran Folklorico de Mexico will not perform in Goldsboro on Friday, Oct. 26, as originally planned due to its members' visas being denied. According to information the Wayne Community Concerts Association received, this is the first time in 23 years...Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:58 PM Full Story
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Car window shot into Helen Whitfield of Harris Street reported someone shot her rear right-side window Monday afternoon, possibly with a BB gun, while it was parked at Central Heights School. The incident caused $300 in damages, police said....Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:54 PM Full Story
Arts Council photo exhibit reception Friday
The Arts Council of Wayne County will have an opening reception for its "Open Photography Exhibit" on Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. The exhibit will feature more than 100 photographs from local and North Carolina photographers, and all works...Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Parent seminar Thursday
Wayne County Public Schools' Title I program will hold a district-wide parent seminar on Thursday at the H.V. Brown Center on Poplar Street. Twelve presenters are expected to provide parents with information that can help students academically and socially, with...Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:49 PM Full Story
Nature Day entertainment sought
The city Parks and Recreation Department is still looking for entertainment for this Sunday's Nature Day at Stoney Creek Park. Those interested should contact Tammy Greene at 739-7491 by Thursday....Published: Oct 17, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
All dried up
News-Argus/Bobby Williams The Neuse River is seen this morning off Bill Lane Boulevard, looking south from Price’s Landing. According to the National Weather Service, the river level is only 2.4 feet, with no increase in sight. For more information...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:47 PM Full Story
Watering rules to change
Put away the hoses. That's the message city officials could be sending residents during the next couple of weeks as they respond to an emergency call from the governor Monday to conserve water. City Manager Joe Huffman said this morning...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Commissioners postpone animal control ordinance
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County pet owners don't have to worry about registering their cats and dogs -- at least not yet -- now that the county Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to delay any actual decision until after a...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Carver Heights student receives ASU scholarship
Nakia Atkins, a fourth-grader at Carver Heights Elementary School, beamed as he greeted each visitor to his school Monday afternoon. He knew they were there to honor him. But it was more than that, said his principal, Carole Battle, who...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
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Razor attack A Dorsey Street woman reported that a woman she knows cut her with a razor on the lower left leg after awaking her by punching her in the face, police said. Lakeisha Edwards said she was staying at...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Thompson promoted at WCC
William T. "Bill" Thompson Jr. has been promoted to associate vice president of institutional advancement at Wayne Community College. Thompson has worked at the college since 1990, following 25 years of service in the United States Air Force as a...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Mother and son face charges in theft
A Princeton mother and her son, who had just left prison in August, face felony charges for stealing less than $200 in construction goods from a Pikeville home, authorities say. Brandon Michael Boyd, 27, Linda Street, and his mother, Teresa...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Christmas Parade entries sought
The Goldsboro Jaycees' Christmas Parade will be Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro. The theme of this year's parade will be "Polar Express." Entries are being accepted. To participate in the parade, an entry form must be...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools lunch menus
WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Week of October 22-26 Monday -- Breakfast: blueberry muffin; Lunch: sausage pizza, baked corn dog, garden peas, baked apples, pear halves, orange Tuesday -- Breakfast: ham biscuit; Lunch: toasted cheese sandwich, PBJ sandwich, veggie soup...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools will have early dismissal Wednesday
Wednesday is an early release day for students in Wayne County Public Schools. Students will be dismissed early so that employees can attend staff development workshops. Dismissal times vary by school, so parents are advised to contact individual schools for...Published: Oct 16, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, October 15, 2007
Renovations continue downtown
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Thanks to good weather, work on the restoration of the old city hall building is ahead of schedule, according to city officials. The $4 million project begun in April is expected to be completed by February. The...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Teen, 14, sought in weekend shooting
A 14-year-old Goldsboro resident is wanted in the non-fatal shooting of a 39-year-old in a parking lot at Courtyard Circle, police say. Investigator Dave Cloutier said police have obtained charges against the juvenile, but cannot release a name yet. Cedric...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Reuel incentive package on agenda for Tuesday's commission meeting
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings Tuesday on the proposed incentive package for Reuel Inc. The first -- a routine one that involves no county money -- is for the commissioners to authorize the Wayne...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
2007 Days of Caring organizers report more lives impacted
Hands got dirty. Long hours were worked. Tears were shed. But more importantly, lives were made better -- and that's what made this year's United Way Days of Caring a success. Nearly 4,700 people, and 10 animals, were impacted through...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Local fire squads choose winner of Fire Princess title
Maybe it was the play on popular culture -- a young girl dressed in a leopard-skin skirt, emerging from a makeshift cave that her "husband" had just caught on fire. It could have been the way the capacity crowd inside...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Truck mechanic takes home top diagnostic award
Mechanic James Frain can now officially say he is among the best in the world at finding out what's wrong with garbage trucks. Frain won first place in international competition in the recent 2007 International Road-E-O held by Solid Waste...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Guardian ad litem program recognized
The state Guardian ad Litem program has received certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA). The certification recognizes that the program meets national CASA standard for operations and management. Colleen Kosinski, director of Wayne County's Guardian ad...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Habitat to welcome visitors from Guatemala
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will welcome guests from Guatemala on Thursday. For every house built in Goldsboro-Wayne County, Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne contributes a tithe to Habitat International to support builds in other countries. Habitat of Goldsboro-Wayne has...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wallace art show, train depot grand opening
WALLACE -- On Saturday, Nov. 3, the historic train depot in downtown Wallace will be transformed. More than a dozen of the area's finest artists will be on hand to showcase their creations. On display will be paintings, sculptures, photography,...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
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Copper theft attempt Sybil Scott, owner of Scott's Barbecue and Sauce Co. on North William Street, told police that a thief who tried to steal the copper wiring from the business's air conditioning system last week did about $1,100 in...Published: Oct 15, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Barry's new bunch: TV star named honorary member of 4th Fighter Wing squadron
A younger Barry Williams might have joined the service had his warm smile not caught the eye of a Hollywood casting director. He would have, perhaps, been a member of the Coast Guard like his father. He would not have...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:11 AM Full Story
Susan Farfour to run as write-in candidate for City Council
Susan Farfour wants people in the city's fifth district to have a choice. So, when she learned that only one candidate -- the incumbent -- had filed for the race, and with a little encouragement from some friends, she decided...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:09 AM Full Story
Basketball program helping keep youth off the streets
Every Tuesday night, more than 150 young people who might otherwise have no place to hang out are shooting hoops at Goldsboro High School instead. Smart Choices for Youth, a non-profit group serving Goldsboro since 1989, is paying for "Midnight...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:08 AM Full Story
Dr. Tayloe is president-elect of American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. David Tayloe of Goldsboro Pediatrics has been named president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's largest pediatric organization. He will officially take office during the October AAP National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco, Calif., and will...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:06 AM Full Story
WCC unveils Hope Monument to local 'heroes'
From staff reports In memory of those who lit the path, a monument and brick walkway at Wayne Community College were unveiled this week. Hope Monument, a six-foot black granite monolith, is surrounded by a ring of bricks engraved with...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:05 AM Full Story
Memory Walk Saturday at Herman Park
A walk, honoring those who have struggled with losing their memories, will be held in Goldsboro this weekend. The sixth Neuse Regional Alzheimer's Memory Walk will kick off Saturday in Herman Park with registration at 9 a.m., followed by one-...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:03 AM Full Story
Workshops on saving energy Oct. 30-31
From staff reports As thermometers drop and energy prices likely start to climb, local residents and businesses can learn no-cost and low-cost ways to save on energy bills at two free educational workshop "Reducing Energy Expenses at Your Home and...Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:02 AM Full Story
Make a Difference Day Oct. 27
Wayne County residents will be doing a variety of community service projects during Make A Difference Day 2007 on Saturday, Oct. 27. Make A Difference Day is sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network....Published: Oct 14, 2007 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, October 12, 2007
Ready to fry fish
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Ralph Casey, left, and George Raecher unload boxes of fish early this morning at Herman Park Center. The Wayne County Shriners are holding their annual fish fry today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and from 4...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:41 PM Full Story
Dail case won't affect eyewitness--based cases
Since the late 1990s, scrutiny of the reliability of eyewitness testimony and police lineups reached the likes of former Attorney General Janet Reno. And when Dwayne Allen Dail was exonerated in August, eyewitness reliability came to the forefront in a...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:36 PM Full Story
Plan for station closer to debut
Architect David Gall isn't in his yellow construction hat today -- at least not at Union Station. Now, he has his pencil out and is starting to turn his vision of a revitalized train station into a concrete development plan....Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:31 PM Full Story
Flat tire foils plot to steal from cars
Using a car stolen out of the Dudley area proved the downfall of two Dudley teenagers -- and a flat tire might have kept them from getting away, authorities say. James Timothy Sauls Jr., 19, Fulton Road, and John Henry...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:26 PM Full Story
Wayne Country Day team wins spelling bee
Walnut Creek Country Club was abuzz Thursday night as a fight-to-the-finish word match drew to a close. The sixth annual spelling bee, hosted by the Wayne Charitable Partnership, a non-profit arm of Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, came down to...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:21 PM Full Story
Partnership reports year of helping ounty children start right
Partnership for Children of Wayne County completed another year providing a solid foundation for parents and children, local and state officials reported Thursday at the group's annual meeting. Since the partnership's inception nine years ago, the list of services has...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:17 PM Full Story
Butterfield to name post office for John Henry Wooten
Hoping to honor a man he described as a "legend," U.S. Rep G.K. Butterfield introduced legislation Wednesday to have the Cashwell Drive post office named after the former educator and Wayne County commissioner, John Henry Wooten Sr. "John Wooten was...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:13 PM Full Story
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Student charged A Goldsboro High School student faces charges for threatening a teacher Wednesday afternoon, police said. Tramaine Surrette, 17, of Courtyard Circle, threatened a teacher and attempted an assault before being subdued, according to an investigator's report. Police said...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:09 PM Full Story
Library book sale set for this weekend
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library are sponsoring their annual Fall Book Sale today through the weekend in the Gertrude Weil Auditorium at the Main Library on East Ash Street. Sale hours Saturday are 9 a.m. to 5...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:04 PM Full Story
League of Women voters forum
The League of Women Voters of Wayne County will have a candidates forum for all Wayne County races for the November election, including the sanitary district boards. The forum will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 p.m until 9...Published: Oct 12, 2007 2:00 PM Full Story
Car hits cow
A Wayne County Sheriff's deputy hit a cow in his personal vehicle on Stevens Mill Road early Thursday morning, a state trooper said. Deputy Mike Biggins was headed to his job as a security officer at Wayne Memorial Hospital around...Published: Oct 12, 2007 1:56 PM Full Story
Auto show to benefit Children's Hospital
PRINCETON -- An auto show to raise money for the Duke Children's Hospital will be held Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at the Food Lion in Princeton. There will be food, a kids costume contest, a 50-50 drawing, race cars...Published: Oct 12, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
Clarification
In a Sept. 27 story on The Village of Walnut Creek approving a plat for The Links subdivision, it was incorrectly said that the subdivision will include more than 300 homes. There will be 65 homes in the first phase...Published: Oct 12, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Governor gives Dwayne Dail an official 'not guilty'
Nearly a month and a half after being released from prison after serving 18 years for a crime he didn't commit, Dwayne Dail received a full pardon from Gov. Mike Easley Wednesday afternoon. The phone call -- from Chris...Published: Oct 11, 2007 2:11 PM Full Story
Timeline to freedom
Sept. 4. 1987 -- A 12-year-old girl told police that a man climbed into her bedroom window in Jefferson Park and raped her. May 9, 1988 -- A Wayne County Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment against Dail...Published: Oct 11, 2007 2:07 PM Full Story
Four face charges in drug raid in Fremont
FREMONT -- Law enforcement officers have arrested four men on drug charges, with three charged after a raid Tuesday at 108 W. Mill St. Investigators said the house had been under surveillance. Fremont police Chief Ron Rawlings said his officers...Published: Oct 11, 2007 2:03 PM Full Story
County department will move offices to Borden Building
Come Monday, the Wayne County Department of Social Services' child and adult protective services, and the other divisions currently housed in the annex building on U.S. 117, will reopen in their new home in downtown Goldsboro. "We're making the move...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:59 PM Full Story
Youth member advises board to think of teens
Ebony Hagans, 16, is tired of not having anything to do in Goldsboro. She is not in a gang. She doesn't cause trouble. She is just plain bored. The newest member of the Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission wants...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:55 PM Full Story
Don Davis files for John Kerr's seat in N.C. Senate
With John Kerr, Wayne County's state senator, undecided as to what his plans will be in 2008, Snow Hill Mayor Donald Davis is stepping up and has announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the position. Davis, who...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:51 PM Full Story
MOC 'Bridge Builders' donate $507,000
MOUNT OLIVE--More than $507,000 was contributed to Mount Olive College last year through the efforts of Free Will Baptist churches throughout eastern North Carolina. Called "Bridge Builders," 2,081 individuals and church organizations contributed $100 or more during the 2006 annual...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:48 PM Full Story
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Thefts reported *Mark Russell McDowell of Fallin Bouelvard reported his 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle stolen from his apartment complex, police said. Estimated value was $5,000. *Edmund Carter and Neil Gallagher of Chevy Cadillac of Goldsboro on U.S. 70 reported $3,050 in...Published: Oct 11, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tickets are Set
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Goldsboro Mayor Al King, left, and City Councilman Don Chatman wait for the official results of Tuesday's primary elections in The Corner Coffee Shop in downtown Goldsboro. King and Chatman will both face challengers in November after...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
King, Stuart get nods from voters for mayoral contest
As Mayor Al King sat in the Corner Coffee Shop Tuesday night waiting for the results of that night's primary vote, he said he knew he was going to win the primary election. What he wasn't sure of was who...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Chatman will face Broadhurst in fight for District 3 seat
As the unofficial numbers came in for the third district of Goldsboro City Council manual receipts, those in the Wayne County Board of Elections board room were still wondering which two of three candidates would be on the list for...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 39, assaults 2 teens, principal
A Johnston County high school principal was slapped in the face by an intruder who also used his belt to assault two students Tuesday morning, authorities say. Billy Ray Anderson, 39, of Bryant Pond Road, Dunn, faces charges including two...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:46 PM Full Story
Municipal elections will now heat up as hopefuls start fall campaigning
With one election behind them and the field now set for Goldsboro's municipal races, the Wayne County Board of Elections office is already looking ahead to November. Fortunately, interim county elections director Erin Burridge explained, with elections director Gary...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
One in custody from MO drug raid
MOUNT OLIVE -- One of three suspects not captured in Friday's raid is now in custody, Mount Olive police officials said. Police Maj. Brian Rhodes said Danielle Deboris Vann, 26, turned himself in at the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Tuesday...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Five county businesses named top N.C. earners
Five Wayne County companies are being recognized this month by a leading state business magazine for their places among the state's top earners. For at least the second year in a row, all five businesses were ranked among North...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Man stabbed during robbery on William St.
A Clayton man told police he drove all the way home from Goldsboro before realizing he suffered a serious stab wound at a North William street convenience store, an investigator says. Gary Devon Dudley, of South Moore Street, Clayton reported...Published: Oct 10, 2007 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, October 9, 2007