Monday, June 4, 2012
County talks budget
A tax rate unchanged from this year, more money for public schools and less for economic development, a continued freeze on most new hires and an emphasis on completing ongoing projects before launching a revised capital improvement plan highlight...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
44-year-old shot while walking near fence
A local man was hospitalized Sunday evening after shots were fired on Seymour Drive. Willie Carroll Stevens Jr., 44, told members of the Goldsboro Police Department that he was walking along the fence that separates Seymour and Day Circle when...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Art in the park
Grace Meyer, left, and Luke Meyer look through beads at Herman Park during Sunday in the Park. The bead key chain activity was a part of The Arts Council of Wayne County's booth at the event. The Arts Council...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Police look for missing man, 20
A 20-year-old characterized by his mother as having "a moderate case of mental retardation" was reported missing at just after midnight. Evergreen Avenue resident Annette George told members of the Goldsboro Police Department that she last saw her son, Timmy,...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Grant will finance minority health care initiative
The Wayne County Health Department has received a state grant to help provide more services for the county's minority population. And health officials said they will turn to local churches for help in using the money. The three-year grant,...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Gene Aycock runs for Goldsboro City Council seat
Gene Aycock is running for the District 6 seat on the Goldsboro City Council. He will face Fran Kasey in the July 17 election. The seat became open when Councilman Jackie Warrick announced he would not seek re-election. Aycock,...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Elections director resigns her post
The director and assistant director of the Wayne County Board of Elections have resigned after a letter complaining about the director prompted two closed door personnel sessions with the board. Director Vickie Reed and Assistant Director Michael Barry submitted their...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Having fun learning
Preston Hatch, 2, right, reaches up to give a high five to tennis instructor Mark Phillips at the Born Learning festival Saturday at Herman Park while his mother, Leslie, and brother, Harrison, 14 months, look on. Hundreds of children...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Scouts seeking U.S. flags for retirement ceremony on June 16
Boy Scout Troop 8 will hold an honorable U.S. flag retirement ceremony at New Hope United Methodist Church from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on June 16. People may bring worn or torn U.S. flags for the ceremony. Currently, the...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Public record
ATV stolen John Townsend Jr., 38, 3911 Country Club Road, Criofield, Md., reported to Goldsboro police the theft of a $4,000 ATV. Townsend said the ATV was stolen off of a trailer parked at 905 N. Spence Ave. Car stolen...Published: Jun 4, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Lawmen investigating shooting
A Mount Olive resident was shot four times after a fight broke out inside the Durham Lake Clubhouse early Monday morning. For details, see Tuesday's News-Argus....Published: Jun 4, 2012 12:33 PM Full Story
Lawmen investigating shooting
A Mount Olive resident was shot four times after a fight broke out inside the Durham Lake Clubhouse early Monday morning. For details, see Tuesday's News-Argus....Published: Jun 4, 2012 12:31 PM Full Story