Monday, May 5, 2014
Burden named to school board
Former Goldsboro High School principal Patricia Burden will take over the Wayne County School Board seat held by the late Thelma Smith. For complete details, see Tuesday's News-Argus....Published: May 5, 2014 5:43 PM Full Story
Primary vote is Tuesday
One-stop voting in advance of Tuesday's primary totaled 1,893 votes -- 321 at First Congregational Church at Dudley and 1,572 at the Wayne County Board of Elections office in Goldsboro. The polls for Tuesday's primary will open at 6:30...Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
New Extension agent getting her feet wet
Stefani Garbacik's first day on the job Thursday as Wayne County's new Extension Service livestock agent was a whirlwind of paperwork, learning the computer system and meeting people. And she does not expect to slow down for some time...Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Teenager faces heroin charges
A Wayne County man faces heroin charges after a traffic stop on N.C. 111 South on Saturday. Collin Lee Johnson, 19, 100 Delia Trail, faces charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia...Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
GATEWAY views differ
Goldsboro City Councilman Gene Aycock is not convinced. He is not convinced that Goldsboro needs a new $3.8 million transfer station for its urban bus system. He is not convinced that if his fellow council members determine that one...Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Board to talk vacant seat, jail
Wayne County commissioners could vote Tuesday to set aside $5 million for construction and renovation of additional jail space and to hire an architectural firm to design the project. The money would come from the unassigned fund balance in...Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Winning outfit
Casey Wilkerson, right, talks to Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Ranger Autum Kahl after Casey won the recyclable fashion show held at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. Her dress was made of paper and plastic straws....Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Swinging for the fences
Cole Grady keeps his eye on the ball as he swings his bat Saturday morning at the opening day of tee ball season at the Calypso Ball Park. Hundreds of people turned out for the all-day event. With spring...Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
DAR essay contests winners are announced
Members of the David Williams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a reception at the Wayne County Museum recently for students who wrote essays for the American history, Christopher Columbus and Good Citizen Awards competitions. There were...Published: May 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story