Sunday, August 10, 2014
Rain causing issues with tobacco crop
sherring@newsargus.com There have been scattered reports of drowned tobacco in the county as result of last month's heavy rainfall that dropped anywhere from 5 to nearly 11 inches on areas throughout the county. The heavy rain also delayed the tobacco...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Neighbors thwart alleged abduction
jjoyce@newsargus.com Investigators say they have no idea how a 4-year-old ended up with a man in the Seven Springs area Wednesday. Oscar Juarez Perez, 40, is charged with felonious restraint and abduction of a child and is being held in...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Community can learn about bees at annual celebration
sherring@newsargus.com Prepare to bee-amazed, but don't worry about getting stung unless it is with a desire to raise your own bees after attending the second annual National Honey Bee Day Celebration. The event is planned for Saturday from 9 a.m....Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Duplin Hall of Fame nomination deadline approaching
KENANSVILLE -- The deadline for nominations for the Duplin County Hall of Fame is Sept. 25. Each year the Duplin County Hall of Fame honors the lifelong contributions of two Duplin County residents and inducts them into the prestigious Hall...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Dunham's Sports opens its doors
sherring@newsargus.com Nearly 100 people were waiting in line Friday for the 9 a.m. grand opening of the new Dunham's Sports at the Goldsboro Promenade, 301 N. Berkeley Blvd. The opening marked a weekend of sales and promotions. The first 100...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Crime rate drops in mount olive
sherring@newsargus.com MOUNT OLIVE -- Reported crime was down 21.81 percent in Mount Olive during 2013, according to figures released last week by the State Bureau of Investigation. "I am proud of my guys and how they are doing their job,"...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
County settles radio system lawsuit
sherring@newsargus.com Wayne County will pay $289,138 to settle a breach of contract lawsuit filed by the company originally hired to build its new $10 million radio system -- a system that has been plagued by problems since its installation. Commissioners...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Police seek suspect in drug seizure
jjoyce@newsargus.com The Goldsboro Police Department is searching for a suspect from whose home investigators seized 23 grams of cocaine and 40 bindles of heroin. Rashad Antwan McDuffie, 28, is wanted on charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Vendors being sought for Beak Week
The Arts Council of Wayne County is accepting vendor applications for the city of Goldsboro's first Beak Week Festival. The festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in front of City Hall on...Published: Aug 10, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story