Murder trial is delayed

jjoyce@newsargus.com The murder trial of a Wayne County couple charged in the 2011 death of a 66-year-old woman will have to wait. Gary Metzger, 55, and his wife, Ann, 35, are accused in the murder of Jean Metzger Hubbard,...

Published: Jul 15, 2013 4:14 PM Full Story

Goldsboro 10th in accidents

The city of Goldsboro ranked 10th on a state Department of Transportation list of 83 North Carolina cities with populations of 10,000 or more in vehicle crashes in 2012 -- up 17 slots from 2009. Brad Robinson, of the...

Published: Jul 15, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story

Commissioners to discuss fire department fees and other items

Wayne County commissioners will discuss Tuesday the possible adoption of a county ordinance that would allow fire departments to recoup costs associated with major spill cleanups and/or extended time spent at a scene. Several county fire service veterans spoke...

Published: Jul 15, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story

Purple Heart veterans sought for annual banquet

A banquet to honor veterans who have earned the Purple Heart will be held Aug. 6 at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church. It is being sponsored by the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and all veterans who have earned...

Published: Jul 15, 2013 1:49 PM Full Story

336th back in the skies

After months of being grounded due to federal budget woes, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's 336th Fighter Squadron was told today to take back to the skies. For complete coverage of this development, see Tuesday's News-Argus....

Published: Jul 15, 2013 12:09 PM Full Story