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Monday, May 6, 2013

2013 Hillbilly Hike

To give fellow hillbillies a first-hand look at the 2013 Hillbilly Hike on Saturday, May 4, News-Argus Reporter Josh Ellerbrock ran the race with a GoPro camera attached to his forehead. And then he made a video. Here's the...

Sunday in the Park

Ubi the Clown, aka John Hogan, makes a balloon animal Sunday afternoon in Herman Park as children look on. The threat of rain put a damper on attendance at Sunday in the Park. ...

Mental Health Association celebrating its history

In the summer of 1961, a group of Wayne County citizens recognized the need for mental health services and organized the Mental Health Association in Wayne County. Two years later, the agency became a member of the United Fund...

Letter carriers to collect food for needy on Saturday

On May 11, Wayne County's letter carriers want to see more than just a piece of mail or two in local mailboxes. They're hoping to find lots of nonperishable food -- which will be used to help the hungry....

Hearing Tuesday on restoring planning power

A public hearing will be held Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. on a proposal to restore the authority of the Wayne County Planning Board and planning director to approve certain subdivision plats. That authority was removed by a Democratic-controlled Wayne County...

Contest to decide city motto

The city of Goldsboro is holding an open contest for the public to submit ideas for a slogan or motto to represent Goldsboro. The winner and runners-up will receive city-themed prizes such as Downtown Dollars or a free membership...