Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Duct tape attire
Photo submitted C.J. Albee, left, and Amber Leeming, seniors at Rosewood High School, model the outfits they created from duct tape to wear to their prom. For more information see They went to the prom ... in duct tape....Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM Full Story
Council takes closer look at expenses
The Goldsboro City Council added items back to the proposed budget for 2008-09 during a work session Tuesday, but admitted by the end of the meeting that there would not be enough money to cover all the expenses and that...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM Full Story
Senate hopeful takes his campaign on road
With less than a week to go before Tuesday's primary, former state Sen. Tony Moore is still out working to find votes, often spending his afternoons going door to door in various Pitt, Greene and Wayne county neighborhoods. "It's been...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:14 PM Full Story
Jobless rate up and down in Wayne
Wayne County's unemployment rate bumped up .2 percent to 5.1 percent in February and back down .2 percent in March, returning to 4.9 percent. The rate for March 2007 was 4.3 percent. And although the rate has gone up some...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:09 PM Full Story
Meth lab arrest made on Waller Road
Meth lab components at a Waller Road home had Wayne County sheriff's deputies looking for one of its residents. They found Roy Allan Fountain, 28, and he was charged with possession of 2 1/2 grams of methamphetamine and two counts...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:05 PM Full Story
Planning Board gives nod to plan for new city bar
Goldsboro residents are one step closer to having another bar and restaurant to frequent. The Goldsboro Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit requested by Jeff Darwin at its meeting Monday night. Darwin wants to use property located on the...Published: Apr 30, 2008 2:01 PM Full Story
Duplin commissioners hope for sales tax OK
KENANSVILLE -- Duplin County Commissioner L.S. Guy and school board member William Gillespie spent some time Monday counting out what they hope will be a sign of the future -- approval of the county's proposed one-quarter cent sales tax increase....Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:57 PM Full Story
They went to the prom ... in duct tape
Ambitious high school seniors typically begin searching early for ways to pay for college. Those with stick-to-itiveness usually come out ahead. At least that's what Rosewood High School seniors Amber Leeming and C.J. Albee are hoping. Back in November, C.J....Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
MOC's womanless beauty pageant raises money for Make-A-Wish
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive College students raised $600 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation recently, when the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored its third annual woMANless beauty pageant. Seven male students dressed up as women and performed for the event. Winners include:...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:51 PM Full Story
Public record
Armed robbery North Park Avenue Ruby Tuesday Manager Freddie King was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of First Citizens Bank on the corner of Spence Avenue and Ash Street Monday night, police said. The suspect took an undisclosed...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:49 PM Full Story
Friends of Library seeking to double its membership
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library is conducting a membership drive that the organization hopes will bring in 500 new members. "In recent years, membership in the Friends has remained relatively level at about 250 members," organization president...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Red Cross to host tennis tournament
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have its first ever tennis tournament fundraiser Friday through Sunday at Goldsboro Country Club. It is for tennis players of all ages and skill levels. It's being held in connection...Published: Apr 30, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Goldsboro, Mount Olive officials share concerns
Members of the Goldsboro City Council and Mount Olive Town Board met for a round-table Monday night to discuss cooperation, a stronger working relationship, annexation and water. This was the first time in recent history that the two boards have...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
33 speak to voters at forum at Grange
Speaking at the Grantham Grange's candidate forum Monday night, the issue of taxes was on the lips of several Wayne County Board of Commissioners candidates. Some were advocating against the upcoming sales tax referendum; some argued in favor. Others pledged...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Democrats agree citizens should vote on sales tax
As individuals, members of the executive committee of the Wayne County Democratic Party Monday night appeared to support passage of the proposed one-quarter cent increase in the sales tax. But as an official arm of the party, committee members were...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin schools ask county for $13.2 million
KENANSVILLE -- Bringing per student local spending up to the state average is among the chief goals of the proposed Duplin County Schools budget. Duplin school officials met with County Manager Aldridge during an informal work session Monday. The schools...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Man charged with using boys to break into city warehouse
Goldsboro police say a man encouraged four young boys to break into Johnson Sherman Co. on West Walnut Street this weekend. Dominic Toomer, 22, of North Virginia Street was charged with four counts of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles,...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
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Bond set An arrest report details the secured bond amount for a man allegedly responsible for a string of 12 robberies with a sawed-off shotgun. Police reports show Anthony Jerome Lee, 40, of Dudley and Goldsboro, was jailed under $450,000...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Wayne County Reads wants input from readers abouit book, events
The Wayne County Reads Committee is polling readers to find out what they thought about this year's book and the series of events surrounding it. The survey also seeks out what books people want to explore during next year's Wayne...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Battle of the Books winners
Tommy's Road Elementary School won the second annual Elementary Battle of the Books Competition recently. The event took place April 17 at Herman Park Center with 105 students from nine elementary schools competing. The Tommy's Road team consisted of Caitlyn...Published: Apr 29, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, April 28, 2008
Graduation preparation
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Cutline For more information see Trying on their futures....Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Heavy storms rock parts of N.C.
Wayne County received between an inch and three inches of rain over the weekend and forecasters were calling for more before the night is over. Rainfall estimates range from just over 1.23 inches at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:47 PM Full Story
Jim Neal trying to catch up to Kay Hagan for Dem's U.S. Senate
Running in what he considers to be one of the state's "defining races," Jim Neal is confident he is drawing closer to his opponent for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Elizabeth Dole. Currently,...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Facelift continues on depot downtown
More than eight months since Mayor Al King announced that Goldsboro's Union Station would undergo rehabilitation to its former glory as a working passenger rail service center, the work on the frame of the historic structure is continuing to progress....Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Trying on their futures
A state-mandated addition to high school students' "senior project" has educators and administrators a little nervous. The controversy heated up when the Department of Public Instruction first announced the mandated component in 2006. Effective with the class of students entering...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Thrift store offers bargins and sale chance for airmen
Forget about yard sales and Internet auction sites. Take a break from long hours in department stores. And please, avoid the trash bin when you can. If you have access to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, its thrift shop wants...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Wessell honored by physics teachers
A state award has been named for Conrad "Bo" Wessell of Goldsboro, who is also its first recipient. The honor was presented by the North Carolina Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (NCS-AAPT) at its Thirteenth Annual Spring...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC students recognized
Four Wayne Community College students participated in the statewide community college system's annual academic excellence awards luncheon recently in Raleigh. Current students Wendy Womble and Tabitha Parkton were among 116 students --two from each of the 58 community colleges in...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC Phi Theta Kappa awards
Upsilon Chi, Wayne Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently received more than a dozen awards at its annual regional conference. In addition, member Michelle Rogers was named 2008 vice-president of the...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Foundation raises more than $1 million
LUCAMA -- Gifts totaling nearly $1.69 million have been made to the North Carolina Foundation for Christian Ministries since it was inaugurated three years ago. That was reported last week by Dr. Don Robeiro of Snow Hill, the treasurer of...Published: Apr 28, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 27, 2008
First comes property, then water use
Higher property taxes might not be the only bills Goldsboro residents will see increasing this year. Their water and refuse rates might be on the rise, too. Goldsboro officials are continuing to work on the proposed budget for the coming...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story
Chamber asks area legislators 'why' at briefing
To state Sen. John Kerr, D-Wayne, the biggest problem facing North Carolina is not necessarily education, transportation or infrastructure, although all of those are important concerns. Rather, he explained to the members of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce during...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story
Moore has plan for area, but will not visit
Running with a week left before the May 6 primary, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Richard Moore doesn't have any visits to Goldsboro or Wayne County planned, but he says that he is still the most in touch with the needs of...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story
Volunteer Wayne/RSVP honors local volunteers' contribution
Ted Ivey retired from the military after 20 years of service. It didn't take him long before he was bored with retirement. Ivey found another job, only to retire from it and find himself sitting at home, bored, again. When...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:02 AM Full Story
Grantham Grange will host forum
With only a week to go before the May 6 primary, members of the Grantham Grange are making one last effort to make sure people know who the candidates are and what they stand for, as they host a candidate...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Council considers downtown bar, eatery business
Goldsboro officials take into consideration a number of factors when deciding whether to approve a business that serves alcohol. Proximity to neighboring homes and businesses and the establishment's effect on them is something that both the city Planning Commission and...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Pickle festival pleases crowd, taste buds
MOUNT OLIVE -- This must be one of few festivals where you'll see thousands meandering along an old but active railroad line, crunching on green triangular sticks. Those sticks are dill pickle slices, and this is Mount Olive's Pickle Festival,...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Wayne 4-H team second in state
Wayne County 4-H's senior team came in second in the annual state Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program competition. It was held April 19 at Carolina Beach State Park in New Hanover County. Sixty youths representing eight counties from across the state...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Downtown trolleys May 4
An historic narrated horse-drawn trolley ride will be held Sunday, May 4, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The event will start at Pupetta's Italian Restaurant followed by the two-hour narrated trolley tour. Lunch will be held at 12:30, with...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
'Shred-a-Thon' May 12 at mall
A "Shred-a-Thon" to give people a chance to get rid of sensitive documents will be held Monday, May 12, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Sears at Berkeley Mall. The event is sponsored by the...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Public record
Tobacco store robbed Tobacco World at 523 E. Ash St. reported an armed robbery Thursday morning. The clerk told Goldsboro police a man entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The report said the thief...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Best promotes voting to teen peers
For somebody active in the Democratic Party, active in the campaigns of gubernatorial candidates and in other races, casting a simple one-stop early ballot wouldn't normally be a big deal. But when that somebody is the 17-year-old president of the...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Fill the Boot campaign to help fallen firefighter's son
Hoping to help pay the medical bills and other costs -- not covered by their insurance policy -- incurred by the family of Paxten Mitchell, the 3-year-old son of an Asheville firefighter who died of a rare form leukemia earlier...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Charlie's world
Charlie Royal runs a finger across the face in the photograph his teacher is holding. "Who is that Charlie?" asks Ricky Lofton, one of the Life Skills instructors at Southern Wayne High School. "Is that your mom?" The boy grins...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Doctor says finger-pointing isn't an answer to the 'whys' of autism
With diagnosed cases of autism on the rise, physicians have to consider all possibilities when it comes to the most effective treatments. Dr. Dave Tayloe of Goldsboro Pediatrics has found himself thrust into the heated battle since becoming president-elect of...Published: Apr 27, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, April 25, 2008
Pickle art
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Southern Wayne High School students, from left, Amanda Barfield, Trey Massengill and Ofelia Martin prepare artwork Thursday for display at the North Carolina Pickle Festival on Saturday. The art show will be held in the former Belk...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Robbery suspect caught
Goldsboro and Wayne County lawmen say county convenience store clerks --and patrons -- can breathe a little easier. The alleged armed robber is behind bars. Authorities said late Thursday that Anthony Jerome Lee, who turned 40 today, has been charged...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Sales tax ad protest rejected by the state Board of Elections
After receiving a complaint filed against the Wayne County Board of Commissioners regarding its advertisement of the quarter-cent sales tax Tuesday, the state Board of Elections reported Wednesday that no violations were found. "We reviewed it, and there are no...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
F-15s set to perform flyover in Raleigh
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base F-15E Strike Eagles are scheduled to kick off one of the largest military appreciation celebrations in state history Saturday. Officials expect the Salute to Our Troops Day to draw thousands to the state capital to...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Ready, set, pickle
MOUNT OLIVE -- The excitement is building in Mount Olive today as the 22nd annual North Carolina Pickle Festival gets under way. The event started with a golf tournament Thursday and will continue with carnival rides this evening in the...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Hospital staff honors community volunteers
Wayne Memorial Hospital said thank you Thursday to more than 100 people who volunteer their time to help staff and patients. Staff members were the waiters and waitresses at Lane Tree Golf Club as they served the honorees and their...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Electronic recycling Saturday at Sam's Club
People with electronic items that are broken or outdated can safely dispose of them Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Sam's Club parking lot, where a state-of-the-art electronic processor will be present to accept discarded computers, cell...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
DIllard science teacher receives $10,000 grant
Dillard Middle School science teacher Darrell Coston has been awarded a $10,000 grant for excellence and innovation in science education. Coston and Katie Tatum, a science teacher at Terrell Lane Middle School in Louisburg, were two of 50 teachers acrosss...Published: Apr 25, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Police arrest suspect in string of armed robberies
An arrest has been made in two Thursday morning armed robberies, and Goldsboro police report strong suspicion it is the man involved in a string of at least 11 other storefront assaults. A Dudley man, Anthony Jerome Lee, who turns...Published: Apr 24, 2008 4:18 PM Full Story
Water-logged Learning
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Mary Ella Spengler, left, Madison Eddy and Alanna Price, third-grade students at Spring Creek Elementary School, react after placing their hands in a cooler of ice cold water during a Water Safety Day event Monday at Herman...Published: Apr 24, 2008 2:22 PM Full Story
No school on Memorial Day, but ...
Students in Wayne County Public Schools will likely have Memorial Day off after all, officials announced Wednesday. The trade-off is students and teachers will have to make up the day by going to classes on a Saturday. Responding to disgruntled...Published: Apr 24, 2008 2:17 PM Full Story
Lawmakers taking look at N.C. rules on annexing
After holding a series of public hearings across the state, a special House study committee voted Wednesday to recommend that a temporary moratorium be placed on all involuntary and satellite municipal annexations. If adopted after the General Assembly goes into...Published: Apr 24, 2008 2:14 PM Full Story
Armed robber is back at work
The shotgun-toting robber suspected in as many as nine other robberies in recent weeks probably struck again early this morning, police said. Police were still investigating an incident reported around 6 a.m. today. Police Sgt. Chad Calloway said he was...Published: Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM Full Story
Man faces charges in shooting near school
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office charged a Goldsboro man with shooting a sign outside Northwest Elementary School. The Pikeville-Princeton Road School was letting out classes around 4 p.m. Wednesday when shots were reportedly fired, Capt. Tom Effler said. Deputies were...Published: Apr 24, 2008 2:04 PM Full Story
School district honors volunteers and partners
An Army captain based in Kinston was named Volunteer of the Year for Wayne County Public Schools for efforts by soldiers in his unit at North Drive Elementary School. The school system recognized outstanding volunteers at each of the public...Published: Apr 24, 2008 1:59 PM Full Story
Tickets on sale for shrimp and lobster fest
Think you might be interested in a lobster or shrimp dinner next week? Then call the Partnership for Children of Wayne County by Friday and order your shrimp or lobster meal. Holding its 4th annual Lobster and Shrimp Fest, the...Published: Apr 24, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Gang conference Friday at JSCC
KENANSVILLE -- Eastpointe is sponsoring a conference on gang psychology entitled "One Child, One Plan, One Team," on Friday at James Sprunt Community College. The purpose is to help parents and professionals identify the warning signs that a child might...Published: Apr 24, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Public record
Armed robbery Goldsboro resident Thomas Ellis said he was robbed Wednesday at gunpoint while loading up his work truck in the 600 block of East Royall Avenue, police reported. A black man with a medium build, weighing about 222 pounds,...Published: Apr 24, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Youths take over county government
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Wayne County students Joshulyn Johnson, Michael Thevenin, Mary Elizabeth West and Caroline Keen discuss several issues facing the county during their stint as mock county leaders Tuesday. For more information see If they were in charge....Published: Apr 23, 2008 2:13 PM Full Story
City considers 5-cent tax increase
Goldsboro residents might see a tax increase in their future. City officials are working on their budget for the next fiscal year, beginning in July, and the proposed budget includes a tax rate increase from 65 cents per $100 valuation...Published: Apr 23, 2008 2:09 PM Full Story
Churches protest plan for new bar
Five speakers representing a downtown church spoke against the establishment of a tavern at the corner of East Walnut Street and North John Street during a public hearing held by the City Council Monday night. Jeff Darwin has asked the...Published: Apr 23, 2008 2:04 PM Full Story
Youths take over county government
Had it been a real Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning, public school teachers would be receiving a 1.5 percent salary supplement increase, a juvenile detention center would be being considered, and an after-school program for homeless students...Published: Apr 23, 2008 1:59 PM Full Story
Thirteen students named North Carolina Teaching Fellows
Thirteen area high school seniors have been named recipients of the 2008 North Carolina Teaching Fellows scholarships. The scholarship program is considered one of the top teacher recruiting programs in the nation, created by the General Assembly in 1986. Each...Published: Apr 23, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Local candidate gives perpective on campaign, race
Stuck in a crowded field for the Democratic nomination for the state Senate District 5 seat, former Wayne Community College President Dr. Ed Wilson said this week that he expects the race to go to a second primary. "My gut...Published: Apr 23, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
All-County Band concert set for Thursday night
More than 100 band members from Wayne County Public Schools will showcase their instrumental talents Thursday during the 2008 All County Band Festival at Dillard Middle School. Accomplished professionals will direct students representing 16 middle and high schools. The program...Published: Apr 23, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Farm equipment show
The Eastern Carolina Vintage Farm Equipment Club will hold its annual Antique Farm Equipment Days tractor and engine show May 2-3 at the Wayne Regional Fairgrounds, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. both days. Admission is free. For information call...Published: Apr 23, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Skyrocketing Prices
News-Argus/Greg Sousa The price of gas had risen to more than $3.50 today for regular at most gas stations around Goldsboro. Above, at the Kangaroo station on Wayne Memorial Drive the price was $3.55 this morning. Nationally, the average...Published: Apr 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Republican alleges sales tax push
A Wayne County resident has filed a formal complaint about what he considers to be the county Board of Commissioners' illegal promotion of the May 6 quarter-cent sales tax referendum. County officials, however, maintain that their brochures and radio advertisements...Published: Apr 22, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Limits on water use voluntary, city says
Goldsboro Mayor Al King announced Monday night that the city is downgrading its water restrictions to voluntary conservation, effective today at noon. The move means city residents won't have to limit their lawn watering or car washing to just Saturdays...Published: Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Relay will add new fun at night
This year's Relay for Life event will go on ... all night long. The annual community-wide effort to battle cancer, which is scheduled for May 16-17 at Wayne Community College usually ends at bedtime, when tents and teams settle down...Published: Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Another armed robbery added to officers' list of investigations
A North Spence Avenue store was robbed again by a man with a shotgun, possibly the ninth in a string of recent attacks. But unlike other attacks, this robbery involved two men inside the store, according to police reports. A...Published: Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
WCC instructor honored
An English instructor at Wayne Community College who coordinates the college's new honors program, was honored recently at the annual national convention of the internatinal honor society for two-year colleges. Tara Bass, who recently stepped down as advisor to the...Published: Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Armed robbery A Spence Avenue Subway employee said two men robbed the store with weapons late Saturday night, Goldsboro police said. Two black males sat inside the store for about 10 minutes before one jumped the counter with a gun...Published: Apr 22, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, April 21, 2008
Tobacco Rows
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Workers transplant tobacco on the farm of Jake and Vinson Price off N.C. 111 South near the Duplin County line on Friday. With the danger of frost mostly past, area farmers have begun transferring the tender young...Published: Apr 21, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Towns give OK to sales tax hike
With the debate over the quarter-cent sales tax increase heating up, three of Wayne County's four major towns -- Goldsboro, Mount Olive and Pikeville -- have either approved or are preparing to approve resolutions supporting the May 6 referendum. The...Published: Apr 21, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Sales tax fast facts
n Voters will have the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase. n If it is approved, the commissioners must then take another vote to enact it, and as long as that...Published: Apr 21, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Allergy season is taking its toll on sniffling sufferers this year
Michelle Montgomery of Pikeville and her 6-year-old daughter, Abi, are among hundreds of patients flocking to doctors' offices this spring to take care of sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes. The pair visited David Whitley Jr. at the Eastern Sinus and...Published: Apr 21, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Public record
Robbery *Michael Emmitt William Ballree, 23, of Crystal Road, Southport, said he was in on the 100 block of Rockafeller Court when someone struck him three times in the face with a closed fist, demanded money and went through his...Published: Apr 21, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Wayne Republicans oppose sales tax addition
The Wayne County Republican Party is coming out today against the quarter-cent sales tax increase that residents will have the opportunity to vote on during the May 6 primary. Planning an all-out media blitz with newspaper and radio advertisements...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:27 PM Full Story
School decision on Memorial Day draws ire
Memorial Day, a federal holiday commemorating the lives of men and women who have died in military service, will be a regular day of classes this year for Wayne County Public Schools. And the decision has military parents and veterans...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:27 PM Full Story
Wayne Democrats gather to firm election battle plan
The Wayne County Democratic Party's annual convention Saturday turned into a candidates' forum, with 18 candidates running for everything from state Senate to county register of deeds taking the podium. Five of the six Democrats seeking the seat held by...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Beny is back home again
Within a few hours of word getting out about a missing airman named Beny, 4th Fighter Wing Staff Sgt. Jamie Emerson was in tears. She got a call Friday afternoon from a woman who claimed to have found her...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Fremont must get Goldsboro approval to add sewer users
Goldsboro might have more of a hand in economic development in the northern part of the county than some might have thought with the city in control of sewer lines that go to and from Fremont. A home interior business...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Duplin schools seek $13.2 million from county
After having $5 million chopped from their budget proposal last year by the county commissioners, Duplin County Public School officials are trying again this year, increasing their requested local funding by nearly $1 million. Their request this year for...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Churches travel county helping residents
Volunteers from at least 10 churches were working all over Wayne County Saturday in an effort called Operation InAsMuch. The project is based on the Scripture from the book of Matthew: "... inasmuch as you did it to one of...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
Rescuers get help from first responders
Even with a paid, paramedic-level county emergency medical service, Wayne County Emergency Services Director Joe Gurley knows the county still depends on a large first responder force to help out in emergencies. He explained that oftentimes, the first responders...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:26 PM Full Story
City Council meets Monday night
Goldsboro City Council members will have a lot on their plates and in their glasses Monday night as they are expected to discuss several food and beverage topics. A public hearing will be held for a proposal for a downtown...Published: Apr 20, 2008 1:25 PM Full Story
Wayne Republicans oppose sales tax addition
The Wayne County Republican Party is coming out today against the quarter-cent sales tax increase that residents will have the opportunity to vote on during the May 6 primary. Planning an all-out media blitz with newspaper and radio advertisements...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
School decision on Memorial Day draws ire
Memorial Day, a federal holiday commemorating the lives of men and women who have died in military service, will be a regular day of classes this year for Wayne County Public Schools. And the decision has military parents and veterans...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Wayne Democrats gather to firm election battle plan
The Wayne County Democratic Party's annual convention Saturday turned into a candidates' forum, with 18 candidates running for everything from state Senate to county register of deeds taking the podium. Five of the six Democrats seeking the seat held by...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Beny is back home again
Within a few hours of word getting out about a missing airman named Beny, 4th Fighter Wing Staff Sgt. Jamie Emerson was in tears. She got a call Friday afternoon from a woman who claimed to have found her...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Fremont must get Goldsboro approval to add sewer users
Goldsboro might have more of a hand in economic development in the northern part of the county than some might have thought with the city in control of sewer lines that go to and from Fremont. A home interior business...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Duplin schools seek $13.2 million from county
After having $5 million chopped from their budget proposal last year by the county commissioners, Duplin County Public School officials are trying again this year, increasing their requested local funding by nearly $1 million. Their request this year for...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Churches travel county helping residents
Volunteers from at least 10 churches were working all over Wayne County Saturday in an effort called Operation InAsMuch. The project is based on the Scripture from the book of Matthew: "... inasmuch as you did it to one of...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Rescuers get help from first responders
Even with a paid, paramedic-level county emergency medical service, Wayne County Emergency Services Director Joe Gurley knows the county still depends on a large first responder force to help out in emergencies. He explained that oftentimes, the first responders...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
City Council meets Monday night
Goldsboro City Council members will have a lot on their plates and in their glasses Monday night as they are expected to discuss several food and beverage topics. A public hearing will be held for a proposal for a downtown...Published: Apr 20, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, April 18, 2008
Obama visits Greenville
News-Argus/Mitch Loeber Sen. Barack Obama speaks during a rally held on the East Carolina University campus Thursday. Thousands of supporters filled Minges Coliseum the arena to hear the Democrat speak. For more information see Barack Obama draws crowd at...Published: Apr 18, 2008 2:08 PM Full Story
Barack Obama draws crowd at ECU
GREENVILLE -- Some came to see history. Others came out of simple curiosity. But as the doors to the gym floor opened and the crowd's roar began to overpower the two speaker stacks flanking the stage, there was no denying...Published: Apr 18, 2008 2:04 PM Full Story
County options 104 acres on U.S. 117
The first results of the Wayne County Development Alliance's recent industrial site study are now being realized as the county commission approved an option Tuesday on 104-acre tract of land near Mount Olive. The land, owned by the Luke Donnell...Published: Apr 18, 2008 1:59 PM Full Story
City's Bond Rating
While most other entities' bond ratings are decreasing, the city of Goldsboro's rating has increased -- a sign that despite an uneasy national economy, bond rating officials believe the city is financially well-prepared for the future. Three bond rating agencies...Published: Apr 18, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
Missing After Action
Jamie Emerson had just gotten back from a deployment in Korea when she received orders to report to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. But her fiancé was assigned to Langley, so when the staff sergeant arrived in Goldsboro, she was...Published: Apr 18, 2008 1:49 PM Full Story
Public record
Man struck with gun Elvis Isler of Mobile Circle, Dudley reported that a 46-year-old man he knows opened his door and struck him with a handgun late Wednesday, causing minor injury, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said....Published: Apr 18, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 17, 2008
These seniors have talent
News-Argus/Greg Sousa Shirley Jones, left, Vivian Holden, center, and Beulah Taylor, right, perform a comedy act as “The Over the Hill Gang” during the first annual Senior Talent Show on Wednesday at the Senior Center in Goldsboro. Organizers hope...Published: Apr 17, 2008 2:23 PM Full Story
On the loose
News-Argus Video Report Early this morning, a shotgun-wielding robber put doubt on speculation that two other men in custody were responsible for a recent string of armed robberies. On Wednesday morning, Goldsboro and Wayne County lawmen were wondering if...Published: Apr 17, 2008 2:18 PM Full Story
Proposed sawmill near base gets OK
Despite the possibility that the change in zoning might someday open the 12-acre tract of land south of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base up to unwanted uses, the Wayne County Planning Board voted 3-2 last week to approve the request...Published: Apr 17, 2008 2:14 PM Full Story
6.4 pounds of cocaine seized in LaGrange
The Goldsboro- Wayne County Drug Squad said it seized 6.4 pounds of cocaine, weapons, a bullet-proof vest and cash from a LaGrange home on Wednesday. A Drug Squad news release lists two men who face charges in that raid in...Published: Apr 17, 2008 2:10 PM Full Story
Laptops for the love of learning
Through a statewide effort to equip students for the future workforce, every student at Wayne Early/Middle College High School received a personal laptop computer Tuesday night. The school was one of nine in the state chosen to participate in the...Published: Apr 17, 2008 2:08 PM Full Story
MOC looks towards global economy
An economic connection between North Carolina and the eastern European nation, the Republic of Moldova could benefit both the small country and eastern North Carolina. The Moldovan ambassador, Nicolae Chirtoaca, recently visited Mount Olive College and Dr. Kenneth Stokes, the...Published: Apr 17, 2008 2:03 PM Full Story
Poultry litter plant is going to Sampson County
Fibrowatt has made its decision, and it will not be building its poultry litter-fired power plant in Duplin County. Instead, the Pennsylvania company, which built its first three plants in the United Kingdom in the 1990s and its first in...Published: Apr 17, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
'Jazz on George,' 'Walk it Out Goldsboro' to be held Saturday
Kicking off festivities across Goldsboro, Saturday, will be the Earth Day event, "Walk it Out Goldsboro." Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stoney Creek Park, it will include a one-mile fun walk, guided trail walks and other games...Published: Apr 17, 2008 1:56 PM Full Story
Engineering school helping county health department
Students at the newest public high school will assist the Wayne County Health Department this season in efforts to reduce the mosquito population. Beginning April 22, 75 students from Wayne School of Engineering will spend four weeks canvassing the community,...Published: Apr 17, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
MOC parents pledge funds for art program
Parents of two Mount Olive College students have made a $50,000 pledge to the school, which will be earmarked for construction of the proposed Fine Arts Village. Gregg and Bonny Henderson, parents of Corey, 21, a psychology major, and Taylor,...Published: Apr 17, 2008 1:49 PM Full Story
Meadow Lane students raise money for custodians
Students at Meadow Lane Elementary School have spent the past three years working toward helping out the custodians who serve at their school each day. Fourth graders at the school have held several fundraisers to purchase a golf cart for...Published: Apr 17, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Berry tasty
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Mackenzie Gurley, the daughter of Tammy Weaver and Robbie Gurley, of Virginia, and the granddaughter of Dale and Beth Rumbley of Dudley, picks strawberries Tuesday at Cottle Farms in the Mar-Mac community. Cooperative Extension agent Kevin Johnson...Published: Apr 16, 2008 2:09 PM Full Story
Firemen back sales tax increase
With more than two dozen members standing behind him, Kirk Barnett, president of the Wayne County Firemen's Asso-ciation, announced their support for the quarter-cent sales tax referendum during Tuesday's county commission meeting. County officials plan to use the revenues from...Published: Apr 16, 2008 2:04 PM Full Story
Authorities interview two robbery suspects
Authorities confirmed that two more convenience stores were robbed in the county last night and two suspects are currently being interviewed. Last night's robberies bring the total to nine robberies possibly committed by the same sawed-off shotgun-toting robber, police said....Published: Apr 16, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Best calls for tutoring study
With a group of Wayne County business leaders preparing to come together to form a series of committees to address their concerns with the public school system, Commissioner Jack Best offered a fifth possibility Tuesday. The four committees the business...Published: Apr 16, 2008 1:56 PM Full Story
His dream came true
George Silvey sits in his home in Fremont, sporting a "Pirates of the Caribbean" T-shirt. The 8-year-old got the shirt during a week-long trip to Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. George, a 3rd-grade...Published: Apr 16, 2008 1:52 PM Full Story
Library promoting poetry
The Wayne County Public Library will host its first ever Poetry Walk on Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will gather at the library and then walk through the surrounding neighborhoods, letting the sights and sounds and of the...Published: Apr 16, 2008 1:49 PM Full Story
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Theft Bobby Dixson of Millers Chapel Road reported that someone entered her yard Monday night and stole a rooster worth $30....Published: Apr 16, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
April 15 ... tick tock
News-Argus/Bobby Williams C. Earl Davis, left, an AARP volunteer, helps Michael Brown today with his taxes at the Wayne County Senior Center, the last day to file taxes. For those mailing out tax forms, Goldsboro’s two post offices will...Published: Apr 15, 2008 2:15 PM Full Story
Gas prices guzzle municipal pocketbooks
With oil hovering at $112.38 a barrel, the increasing price of gas is beginning to take its toll not only on Wayne County residents, but also on city and county governments. The city of Goldsboro usually buys 3,500 to 5,000...Published: Apr 15, 2008 2:10 PM Full Story
Man stabbed over chicken
A fight between two roommates over the biggest piece of chicken ended when one stabbed the other with a knife, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Detective Sgt. Richard Baker and other patrol officers found Mario Pascual suffering from a...Published: Apr 15, 2008 2:05 PM Full Story
Boy sets family's terrier on fire
A Wayne County teenager is facing charges of animal cruelty after a dog in the Dudley area suffered burns in a backyard fire. Officers at the Wayne County Animal Control Department were alerted to the incident after receiving an anonymous...Published: Apr 15, 2008 2:01 PM Full Story
Attitude, not money, key to city's future, mayor says
Mayor Al King spoke to the city of Goldsboro in the form of a taped speech on Monday night about its past, present and future. In his first-ever State of the City address, King said that the night was a...Published: Apr 15, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Grant gives witnesses, victims legal assistance
When most court systems are clogged with a backlog of cases, sometimes it's the victims of crime who get lost in the red tape. Victims come through the courts every day -- brought there by larceny, assault, communicating threats or...Published: Apr 15, 2008 1:54 PM Full Story
Scouts honor Sen. Kerr with citizen award
State Sen. John Kerr received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Tuscarora Boy Scouts Council during a banquet Monday night at Walnut Creek Country Club. Friends tried to roast Wayne County's retiring state senator, but every time they did, they...Published: Apr 15, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
Sheriff's Honor Guard golf tournament
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard is funded, not through tax dollars, but by contributions and the unit's members themselves. To help raise money to pay for uniforms, equipment and travel expenses, the guard is sponsoring a golf tournament...Published: Apr 15, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
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Investigation closed The Occupational Safety and Health Administration closed an investigation into the falling death of Shine's Volunteer Fire Department's fire chief, a representative said. Shine Fire Chief Tully Layden, 52, fell to his death while repairing a Mulberry Street...Published: Apr 15, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Monday, April 14, 2008
Cleaning Up
News-Argus/Greg Sousa The roof of the home owned by Richard and Denise Clark at 285 Princeton Road in Princeton, lies in the back yard on Sunday after a tornado ripped through northwestern Wayne County on Saturday afternoon. For more...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
County keeps eye on 2008 legislative agenda
Wayne County officials are worried that even with the shortened N.C. General Assembly this year, decisions made in Raleigh this term could cost taxpayers money. With the short session scheduled to begin May 13, Gov. Mike Easley has already...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Short, but mighty
PRINCETON -- Richard Clark first thought he heard lightning when a tornado ripped the roof off his house Saturday afternoon. "Maybe about 10 minutes to 3 p.m. I heard a loud 'bang,'" Clark said outside his home Sunday evening. Then...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
N.C. Pickle Festival April 25-26
MOUNT OLIVE -- Organizers of the 22st annual North Carolina Pickle Festival say they expect a big crowd for the annual event, that will be held Friday and Saturday, April 25-26. The fun begins April 24, with the Pickle Festival...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:46 PM Full Story
Program prepares graduates for work
A county program designed to better-prepare Wayne graduates to move into jobs in the workforce is already seeing results in three local high schools, officials announced. When the Wayne County Board of Commissioners agreed to establish the WORKS program,...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
County will look at block grant plan
From staff reports The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday in their chambers in the Wayne County Courthouse. On the agenda are two public hearings at 9:15 a.m. The first is to close out the...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Congressman doesn't like tanker deal
Despite the positive economic impacts on Wayne County, the awarding of a multi-billion dollar contract to the French company Northrop Grumman for a new air refueling tanker has caused at least one of the county's congressional representatives to question...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Airmen offer 'home' help to spouses
Simon Wess could see it on their faces. His offer to assist spouses of the deployed had been welcomed by smiles and sighs of relief. You see, his wife was among the members of the 4th Fighter Wing's 335th Chiefs...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
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Charges The Goldsboro Police Department reported these charges: *Rashawn Ray McDuffie, 22, Harrell Street, driving without a license, expired inspection, possession of stolen goods and order for arrest for failure to appear in court on a Duplin County charge, $1,100...Published: Apr 14, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Composer honored by Wayne Community College Foundation
Velton Ray Bunch gave an Emmy award-winning performance to his hometown crowd Saturday night in Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College. For more than two hours, he demonstrated, often without words, why his talent has been recognized in Hollywood...Published: Apr 13, 2008 11:28 AM Full Story
Tornado strikes
A tornado crossing northwestern Wayne County ripped the roof off a modular home Saturday afternoon and left the family that was hiding in the master bedroom closet homeless. The funnel cloud, reported moving northwest across Johnson and Wayne counties...Published: Apr 13, 2008 11:27 AM Full Story
Former President Clinton campaigns in Goldsboro
Back in 1992, Bill Clinton, then a presidential candidate, made a stop in Goldsboro to meet with local members of the Democratic Party. He ended up at Wilber's Barbecue, and months later was elected as the nation's 42nd commander in...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
Two new shots required for school this fall
Changes to the state's immunization rules will require a number of children and teens to be vaccinated before the start of the next school year. A booster dose of Tdap -- tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis -- vaccine will be required for three age...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:01 AM Full Story
DuPont expansion in Kinston could help region
As county officials and economic developers across eastern North Carolina look for ways to grow and attract new industrial opportunities in fields like bio-technology, one company is, in a sense, returning to its roots. After 55 years in Kinston...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Firefighters to hold benefit for 3-year-old
From staff reports Thoroughfare Fire Depart-ment Assistant Chief Brandon Jones read a story about a 3-year-old son of an Asheville firefighter suffering from a rare form of leukemia and knew he had to do something. So he decided to rely...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Mayor to deliver State of the City address
From staff reports For the first time, Mayor Al King will deliver a State of the City Address to discuss where the city has been and where it is going. Although the address isn't going to be a live presentation,...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Duplin says no to land for plant
Faced with the prospect of a poultry litter-burning power plant being built in their neighborhoods, Duplin County residents in and around Warsaw have spent the last few months speaking out in opposition. Their concerns are focused on the effects...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Fire Departments plan Safety Day on Saturday
From staff reports Hoping to improve safety in Wayne County, eight fire departments and the county Sheriff's Office are coming together on April 19 to host a Safety Saturday in the parking lot of the Food Lion in the Five...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Death penalty forum at St. Mary Church on Monday
St. Mary Catholic Church in Goldsboro will host an open community forum on the death penalty on Monday at 7 p.m. Speakers at the forum include Stephen Dear, executive director of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty, and Amanda...Published: Apr 13, 2008 2:00 AM Full Story
Friday, April 11, 2008
Shriners host fish fry
News-Argus/Bobby Williams Richard Lewis, left, Ryan Lewis and George Wood batter up fish this morning for the Shrine Club Fish Fry being held at Herman Park in Goldsboro and Robert's Machine Shop on N.C. 55 in Mount Olive. The...Published: Apr 11, 2008 2:20 PM Full Story
Ceremony set for base's new refueling squadron
A new active-duty squadron will be activated on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Saturday -- but its members will not be assets of the 4th Fighter Wing. Officials from the 916th Air Refueling Wing are scheduled to stand up...Published: Apr 11, 2008 2:16 PM Full Story
Raid nets crack cocaine, $25,000, weapons
A Thursday drug raid produced more than a half-kilo in three solid crack cocaine rocks, $25,000 in cash and weapons and surveillance equipment, county authorities said. The raid also resulted in charges against three people who all live at...Published: Apr 11, 2008 2:12 PM Full Story
Second arrest made in arson at C.B. Aycock birthplace
A detective said a man doing time in Pender County Correctional Institute had a role in arson at a state landmark in January. A fire at the birthplace of turn-of-the-century Gov. Charles B. Aycock near Fremont caused $200,000 in...Published: Apr 11, 2008 2:07 PM Full Story
Legislative annexation committee meeting
After holding their third public hearing since the end of the North Carolina General Assembly's 2007 session Wednesday, members of a special House committee on municipal annexation are weighing what recommendations they might make when the legislature reconvenes May 13....Published: Apr 11, 2008 2:03 PM Full Story
Goodwin insurance commissioner
Wayne Goodwin, a Democratic candidate for state Insurance Commission-er, made a campaign stop at Wilber's Barbecue Thursday morning and said that if elected he would work to keep the legacy left by outgoing Commissioner Jim Long alive. Goodwin serves...Published: Apr 11, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
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Sampson man gets life for poisoning wife CLINTON -- A Sampson County man pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the poisoning death of his wife Wednesday in Sampson County Superior Court. Perry Bass, 49, of Lockamy Road, Clinton, was sentenced...Published: Apr 11, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story
New location for rabies clinic
Because of the arrival of President Bill Clinton at Eastern Wayne High School, Saturday, the Wayne County Department of Animal Control has changed the location of its annual rabies vaccination clinic. The new location will be Eastern Wayne Elementary School....Published: Apr 11, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
Suicide awareness and memorial service planned
A memorial and suicide awareness service will be held Sunday for former Spring Creek High School student, 16-year-old Nathan Lynn Ford, who died on April 13, 2007. A sophomore, Ford was an honor student and played on the varsity football...Published: Apr 11, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Arrest in C.B. Aycock fire
Another arrest has been made in the late January fire at former Gov. Charles B. Aycock's birthplace. Police say a man with a long history of methamphetamine-related charges is the second arrest, but maybe not the last. For more...Published: Apr 10, 2008 2:11 PM Full Story
Bill Clinton to speak Saturday
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Goldsboro. Campaigning on behalf of his wife, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, who is running for the Democratic nomination for president, Clinton is scheduled to appear at Eastern Wayne High School at 1:15 p.m....Published: Apr 10, 2008 2:07 PM Full Story
Robber strikes two more stores
A sawed-off shotgun-toting robber threatened two more clerks on Wednesday night, again taking cigarettes and cash, according to police reports. A man who matches that description closely is also suspected in four more robberies in Wayne County and two in...Published: Apr 10, 2008 2:03 PM Full Story
Big giver of life
James E. Summerlin says he doesn't have the technical skills to help people in need. So he helps them the only way he knows how -- by giving his blood. Not just once, but 21 times. Tuesday, Summerlin sat down...Published: Apr 10, 2008 2:00 PM Full Story
Hospital handles bond rate concern
Wayne Memorial Hospital has obtained a short term line of credit from BB&T and is working with a consultant to determine how to refinance its 2006 bond issue for $35 million. After a sharp drop recently in the auction rate...Published: Apr 10, 2008 1:58 PM Full Story
Initiative sets sights on developing local food sources
Hoping to encourage people to think and eat locally, a group of more than 25 Wayne County organizations and residents has come together in a loose coalition to form the Wayne Food Initiative. Focused on helping create sustainable, profitable options...Published: Apr 10, 2008 1:55 PM Full Story
Library wants readers to 'step up to the plate' this summer
The 2008 baseball season is officially underway, and this year the Wayne County Public Library is joining the American Library Association and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in inviting people of all ages to "Step Up to...Published: Apr 10, 2008 1:53 PM Full Story
Library book sale this weekend
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library are sponsoring a public book sale Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday, starting at 1 p.m., at the library on Ash Street. Members of the organization will have a...Published: Apr 10, 2008 1:50 PM Full Story
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Armed robbery Marcus Oats of Outlaw Road, Dudley reported Tuesday that two suspects unknown to him held him in his vehicle and stole jewelry and a phone worth $380 on Melodie Lane. He suffered minor injury, according to the incident...Published: Apr 10, 2008 1:48 PM Full Story
YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Saturday
Saturday is Healthy Kids Day at the Goldsboro Family YMCA. Activities start at 11 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m., with live bands, food, swimming, water volleyball and basketball, a Bounce House, a giant inflatable slide, face painting and several...Published: Apr 10, 2008 1:45 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's new commander
Photo courtesy of the United States Air Force Col. Thomas Bergeson, front middle, is expected to take command of the 4th Fighter Wing by mid-Septmeber. Currently stationed in Baghdad, the colonel works directly under Gen. David Petraeus as chief...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:42 PM Full Story
Bergeson to lead 4th Fighter Wing
As Gen. David Petraeus fielded questions from presidential candidates at a high-profile Senate hearing Tuesday in Washington, one of the men under his command spoke from Baghdad about the assignment that awaits him when he returns from Iraq. Col. Thomas...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:38 PM Full Story
Leaders to meet to talk about schools
A group of business leaders united to improve the education system in Wayne County anticipate meeting by the end of the month to form four committees addressing the most pressing school needs. Jimmie Edmundson, senior vice president and city executive...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:34 PM Full Story
Police seek robbery suspect
Area authorities say one man is responsible for a string of robberies involving threats, cash, cigarettes and a sawed-off shotgun. An armed robber who victimized four other Wayne County businesses crossed Goldsboro's city line Monday night, pointing a sawed-off shotgun...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:32 PM Full Story
Wayne County voter registration closes this week for May 6 primary vote
Voter registration for the May 6 primary ends Friday, but that doesn't necessarily mean residents won't be able to cast their ballots if they don't sign up by then, as same-day one-stop voting and registration will once again be available....Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:30 PM Full Story
Northern Wayne Task Force gathers to plan future
Holding its inaugural meeting Tuesday, the Northern Wayne Task Force agreed that despite a past during which the region has felt largely ignored, now is the time to take responsibility for the area's economic future. "I like the idea of...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:26 PM Full Story
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Target surveillance leads to arrests Employees with Target's loss prevention department saw two white males break into an employee's vehicle in the parking lot, Goldsboro police said. Police detained and charged Jeffrey Dale Holzhauer, 23, Goldsboro and Josh Sharif, 18,...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:18 PM Full Story
Annual Shrine Club Fish Fry to be held Friday
The Wayne County Shrine Club's annual Fish Fry will be held Friday, with food served at Herman Park and at Roberts Machine Shop in Mount Olive. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and again from...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:11 PM Full Story
Relay for Life fundraising concert scheduled
On April 18, Relay for Life team Marga-Relay-Ville and KIX Country 97.7 will present a musical performance at the Paramount Theatre to raise money for the May Relay for Life event and the American Cancer Society. Calling it "Along the...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:03 PM Full Story
Habitat hires new family services and volunteer coordinator
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne has hired Adrienne Parker as its new family services and volunteer coordinator. Ms. Parker is a life-long resident of Wayne County. She holds a degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington...Published: Apr 9, 2008 2:00 PM