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The Big 'A' Challenge has concluded, but you can read all about News-Argus reporter Laura Collins' next Workin' it adventure in her blog on Monday.

City officials: Park flooding isn't problem

Friday's heavy rains sent Stoney Creek over its banks Saturday morning flooding nearby Stoney Creek Park. Goldsboro Mayor Al King and City Manager Joe Huffman said that it is not surprising that the park would flood following such heavy rains. Also, they said that designs for and improvements to the park take into account that the park is located in a flood plain.

News-Argus/STEVE HERRING

The road leading into Stoney Creek Park Saturday morning looked more like a boat landing than a driveway as floodwaters from the nearby creek overflowed its banks turning the park into a lake.

The flooding followed a day of at times heavy rain that dumped up to 2.5 inches on parts...

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