Phyllis Moore

2 weeks ago | kinston.com | Phyllis Moore

To hear Kristy Woodson Harvey's own story is about as warm, comfortable and endearing as the characters she creates in her books. She didn't set out to be a New York Times bestselling author, or to be a writer at all. But May 5 marked her 10-year anniversary as a published author, with her 12th book released May 27. The popular North Carolina writer is currently on a book tour promoting "Beach House Rules."A few years ago, her book tour included Wayne County Public Library.

3 weeks ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

To hear Kristy Woodson Harvey's own story is about as warm, comfortable, and endearing as the characters she creates in her books. She didn't set out to be a New York Times bestselling author, or to be a writer at all. But May 5 marked her 10-year anniversary as a published author, with her 12th book released May 27. The popular North Carolina writer is currently on a book tour promoting "Beach House Rules."A few years ago, her book tour included the Wayne County Public Library.

3 weeks ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

The David Williams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized Emily Newman Weil with the Woman in American History Award. The honor is presented each year by the DAR to a woman who is making a difference in her community and serves as an example through contributions in areas such as education, religion, social, scientific, or cultural innovation. DAR chapters are encouraged to select notable representatives from their state or community to bestow the honor.

4 weeks ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

Recent Wayne Country Day School graduate Eli Edmondson knew as a small child, he wanted to go into the military. “I always thought it was the coolest thing, seeing the planes fly over,” he said. “I was always fascinated by it. “But that was when I was young. I didn’t know anything about the academies.”Before he even began applying to colleges, his performance on the school swim team caught the attention of a prestigious institution — the United States Military Academy West Point.

1 month ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

Wayne County fire departments are known for being dependable first responders or combining efforts in an emergency. Two neighboring volunteer fire departments also banded together nearly two decades ago on a fundraiser that continues today. This marks the 17th year for the Sportsman’s Giveaway, hosted jointly by the Dudley and Arrington fire departments. “They got together years ago and tried to come up with something different to raise money, in addition to the tax money or fire tax.