Monday, July 2, 2012
Teens charged with murder
Two Goldsboro teenagers were arrested this afternoon for what Goldsboro police officers allege is their role in the June 14 murder of 34-year-old Kevin Terrell Bell. Stephon Deandre Jennings and Javonta Marquez Ellis are being held in Wayne County Jail....Published: Jul 2, 2012 4:55 PM Full Story
Wayne teenage pregnancy rate decreasing
Teen pregnancy will probably always be a concern, local officials say, but thanks to collaboration among agencies in Wayne County and an increase in educational efforts, there is a "positive trend" in reducing the number of teenagers having babies. "We're...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Storm drops hail, some trees in county
Heavy rain and hail ranging from penny-to-near-golf-ball size pummeled Mount Olive for about 15 minutes Sunday afternoon while the storm's strong winds left branches and trees down across the area including on Thunder Swamp Road at N.C. 55 and on...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday in the Park
Multiple vendors selling handmade jewelry, entertainers, the Arts Council of Wayne County and farmers selling their fresh fruit and vegetables withstood the 100-degree heat Sunday for Goldsboro's Parks and Recreation Sunday in the Park event. Sunday in the Park...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Library hires consultant to help devise strategic plan
A Charlotte-based consultant has been hired by the Wayne County Public Library to assist in the development of the library's $20,000 strategic plan -- a process that library Director Donna Phillips said will include public participation. "This is a management...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Korean War vets sought
About 1,500 Certificates of Appreciation have been requested through the N.C. Division of Veterans Affairs by Korean War veterans and family members as part of the U.S. Department of Defense's June launch of "The Year of the Korean War Veteran."...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Fourth of July closings
The Goldsboro News-Argus will be closed Wednesday for the July Fourth holiday and no paper will be published, but the newspaper will reopen Thursday for normal business. Local, state and federal offices, including banks and the post office, also will...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Have time off work? Some events regionally
Cary * Independence Eve performance by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre touring troupe at Sertoma Amphitheatre July 3 at 6:30 p.m. and Cary Town Band at 7:30 p.m. * Independence Day activities July 4 at Bond Park starting at 8:30 a.m.,...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Enjoy fireworks but be careful
With the Independence Day holiday coming up, people will be wanting to celebrate with fireworks of all kinds. In all the fun and excitement, don't forget about fireworks safety. Capt. Rob Loreman with the Goldsboro Fire Department offers these...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story
Plenty of ways to celebrate July Fourth in Wayne County
Wayne County residents will be treated to games, food, contests -- and of course, fireworks -- this year with several local events. After months of planning, members of the Mount Olive Exchange Club will treat Wayne County residents to...Published: Jul 2, 2012 1:46 PM Full Story