Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Goldsboro to host trick or treat, adult event
The city of Goldsboro has designated 6-8 p.m. Thursday as the official time for trick or treat. Children should only approach houses that have an exterior light on, officials said. Parents should supervise their children, and city officials ask...Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 52, killed in accident in Goldsboro
A Goldsboro man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on West Ash Street near Georgia Avenue early Tuesday. Michael Ray McClary, 52, 6060 W. Mulberry St., was hit just after 8 a.m. by an eastbound vehicle....Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Testimony starts in murder trial
A jury has been seated and opening arguments delivered in the first-degree murder trial of Antonio Jamar Seaberry, 29. Seaberry is accused of shooting Laquan Devon Pearsall, 20, to death in September 2011. Jury selection began Monday morning in...Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
NCDOT Rule change puts local parades in jeopardy
The Eureka and Parkstown Christmas parades have been canceled because of a change in state policy regulating road closures and a new requirement of hefty liability insurance coverage. The historic Cherry/O'Berry parade was canceled in September because of the...Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Public records
Assault with a deadly weapon Donta Devon Broadhurst, 26, of 611 E. Elm St., told police he was assaulted by his girlfriend with a baseball bat in the 1300 block of Maple Street, Tuesday. Broadhurst walked to the Wayne County...Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Gingerbread house contest
bbarclay@newsargus.com A lighthouse, a birdhouse, the park house at Herman Park -- the Arts Council of Wayne County has seen it all during its annual Gingerbread House contest. The Arts Council will be taking entries for the eighth annual contest...Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
License plate agency moving
The lines may not be much shorter, but beginning Friday, people headed to the Goldsboro License Plate Agency will likely be less crowded and more comfortable as they wait. The agency, currently located at 511 N. William St., will...Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Charges filed in hog feed thefts in Duplin
Three men have been charged in connection with the theft of hog feed from Goldsboro Milling Co. hog farms. The arrests were announced Tuesday morning by Duplin County Sheriff Blake Wallace. The arrests were made as a result of...Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story
Clarification
A story in Tuesday's News-Argus incorrectly identified Jonathan and Gina Fehrenback as volunteers for Operation Second Chance, a nonprofit organization that aids veterans. They are employees of the group....Published: Oct 30, 2013 1:46 PM Full Story