Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Stolen car report becomes hit, run
A Princeton man who reported his Jeep stolen to the Goldsboro Police Department Sept. 24 now faces charges for driving while impaired and hit and run. Roland Parker, 42, of 156 Capps Bridge Road, told Goldsboro police that his...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Sewer testing planned
The city of Goldsboro's Public Works Department is buying new equipment to test sewer lines. The department has budgeted $200,000 to buy new machinery to conduct smoke and dye testing of lines, and to obtain robotic cameras and acoustic...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Shots fired at car on city street
Two vehicles traveling east on Elm Street traded gunfire Monday at 10:50 a.m., according to a Goldsboro police report. A city Animal Control officer witnessed the shooting. Officer Cary Faulcon, 57, said he saw a white Ford Explorer and...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ride 'em, cowboys
kballard@newsargus.com One Mississippi. Larry Holmes grips the rope firmly. "Two Mississippi." He balances through each buck. Three Mississippi. He absorbs one kick -- and then another. Four Mississippi. He has been training for this moment. Five Mississippi. He has overcome...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair winners
Monday Vocational Competition *Carpentry: first place, Tommy Sheppard, Eastern Wayne High *Health Occupations Spelling Bee: Gracie Parrott, Charles B. Aycock Saturday Open Junior Market Lamb Show Grand Champion: Lillie Medlin, Rocky Mount Reserve Champion: Braelyn Wesley Long, Selma Showmanship Ages...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Business Women's Week Oct. 20-24
Wayne County will celebrate women in the workplace Monday through Friday, Oct. 20-24. And a Career Woman of the Year will be selected. The events are being sponsored by the Wayne-Duplin Chapter of the Business and Professional Women of North...Published: Sep 30, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 29, 2014
County teens hope to start peer-to-peer conversations
Leah Weaver and Morgan Yelverton never set out to be local TV producers. The Wayne School of Engineering students just wanted to do something in their community. Then Leah had the idea for a teen-driven talk show. The junior...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
School construction back on track
Recent rains have slowed work on the two new schools being built in Grantham and Spring Creek, but officials say they are making up the time and both projects will soon be back on schedule. Wayne County Public School...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Attorney is facing state bar sanctions
A local attorney and former Superior Court judge is facing several complaints in connection with two divorce cases he allegedly mishandled. Former District 8-A Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Jerry Braswell, who denies any wrongdoing, went before the Disciplinary...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Fair dig
Katie Williams, 6, digs through sand to find the artificial potatoes hidden in a display garden at the 4-H area of the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. After finding several, Katie said, "I must be really good at finding potatoes."...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Area residents to discuss local health issues
Fifty representatives from businesses and organizations with an interest in improving the county's health will meet this week to share ideas, expertise and suggestions. The Healthy Wayne Task Force, which last year launched GoWayneGo, a countywide effort to motivate...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
College's leadership seminars are on tap
The Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College will offer a set of seminars over the next few weeks that can lead to a leadership certificate for participants. The free Leadership Series includes a seminar every Tuesday...Published: Sep 29, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Pikeville group plans to place wreaths
PIKEVILLE -- American Legion Post 541 Commander James Carter is hoping for a repeat of the post's successful participation last year in the Wreaths Across America program. Thanks to the community's response, the post was able to purchase and to...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
She's the queen
A 14-year-old with aspirations of becoming a neo-natal nurse was named 2014 Queen of the Fair Friday night. The annual contest, which helps kick off the 10-day Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, was held in the entertainment arena with eight...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Murder trial slated for early October
For six days in August 2011, Goldsboro police searched for a Goldsboro News-Argus employee who failed to show up for work one Friday. More than three years later, one of the people charged in connection with her murder is set...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
GATEWAY ridership gets look
GATEWAY's board of directors spent Thursday afternoon's meeting analyzing ridership numbers and the cost of implementing an automated tracking system for rural route vehicles. Ridership numbers, detailed by GATEWAY director Alfred Fontana in his director's update, revealed that the...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Interstate status being sought for U.S. 70 and 117
A bipartisan bill to designate the U.S. 70 and U.S. 117 highway corridors as future interstates has been filed by U.S. Reps. G.K. Butterfield and Walter B. Jones. Sens. Kay Hagan and Richard Burr also are expected to file...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Southern Bank announces new positions
Southern Bank and Trust Co. officials have announced that Lemuel D. Uzzell has joined the bank's Goldsboro office as vice president/commercial lender, and that Jane P. Thomas has joined the LaGrange office as a loan officer assistant. A native...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Operation Christmas Child is gearing up
Once again this year, hundreds of Wayne County residents will gather up shoe boxes and stuff them with holiday gifts for children overseas who might not otherwise have a holiday. Operation Christmas Child sends thousands of such boxes around...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
New method of treating hog waste developed
In 1992, Don Lloyd saw his first hog farm. He was astounded by the lagoon system, the smell and the waste. North Carolina is second in the nation for hog production. Lloyd says hog waste is 27 times stronger than...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Couple faces meth charges
A Dudley couple face charges of purchasing pseudoephedrine for the manufacture of methamphetamine, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Christopher Edward Ward, 33, and Ashley Widener, 25, are charged with a single count each of possession and distribution of...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Health chief: No cases of enterovirus in Wayne
While no cases of the enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, have been reported locally, the county health director said education and prevention are still important. The state Department of Health and Human Services confirmed six cases of the virus earlier...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Community comes out to support literacy effort
More than 60 people gathered at the home of Dave Ham and Betty Duncan on Park Avenue Saturday to enjoy the works and stories of two famous authors -- and to support literacy efforts in their community. The annual...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Youths show lambs at fair Saturday
Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow. Anna Brooke Taylor's little lamb has a blue ribbon. The 10-year-old competed in the Junior Lamb Show Saturday at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. It is her third...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Fair competition results
FRIDAY Open Junior Meat Goat Show Grand champion: Haylie Williams, Halifax Reserve grand champion: Rachel Murphy, Four Oaks Showmanship: Age 5-8: Kinsey Bagley, Angier Age 9-13: Stacie Winner, Battleboro Age 14-19: Alan Johnson, Mount Olive Queen of the Fair Pageant...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
She really has been behind the same desk for 41 years
Charlotte Jenkins knows a little something about conservation. She has sat behind the same desk in the same location since she started working with the Wayne County Soil and Water office on April 13, 1973. She has outlasted the...Published: Sep 28, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, September 26, 2014
Here's your fair 'ticket to ride'
With 48 dazzling rides to choose from, it's hard to know where to hop in line first. We polled the audience, rode all of the rides and compiled a list of superlatives so you can maximize your fun at...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Extension agent is retiring her pots and pans
After nearly 31 years of trying to motivate and teach the people of Wayne County how to be healthier, family and consumer sciences extension agent Christine Smith is putting away her pots and pans, as she is set to retire...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Lottery funds in jeopardy?
A brief sentence crafted in legal jargon and tucked away in the voluminous state budget is raising the alarm that legislators are poised once again to raid state lottery funds. Translated, the sentence tells counties they no longer can...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Many win on the fair's first night
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair officials announce the first day of winners . They include: Best of Shows Prepared Foods - Pat White, Faison Apparel and Textile - Marissa Linton, Grantham Needlework - Sylvia Weaver, Grantham Crafts - Bruce Greene, Smithfield...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Contest veterans go 'hog wild'
Prime burst from the stall. Gideon Linton didn't blink. He didn't budge. Prime's speed was impressive given his large girth and short legs. His determination unsurpassed by anyone. Except Gideon. Prime made a beeline toward the man in the...Published: Sep 26, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Man charged after airgun 'holdup' in lot
jjoyce@newsargus.com As Goldsboro police officers walked Marcus Montrell McLean to the back of a police cruiser in the rain outside a South Slocumb Street convenience store Wednesday morning, friends asked if there was anyone he wanted them to call. McLean,...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Search results in heroin arrest
jjoyce@newsargus.com A search warrant executed on a residence along Daw Pate Road resulted in the seizure of more than $9,000 in heroin, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday. Johnny Bea Artis Jr., 1886 Rosewood Road, is charged with trafficking...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Exhibitors bring entries to fairgrounds
kballard@newsargus.com It started with a mother and daughter -- and the idea to make a quilt with the 50 official state birds embroidered on it. But after her mother passed away, Peggy Parks was forced to complete it on her...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Grand jurors hand up 30 cases to court
jjoyce@newsargus.com A Wayne County grand jury has found sufficient evidence to charge a Goldsboro man with murder. Taurus R. Davis will face first-degree murder and armed robbery charges in connection with the Jan. 23 beating death of Robert Lee Davis,...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents living near ash pits get letters from Duke Energy
esmith@newsargus.com Residents living near the H.F. Lee power plant are receiving letters from Duke Energy after several activist groups filed lawsuits against the power company over groundwater contamination at various sites around North Carolina. The letter addresses how coal ash...Published: Sep 25, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Wayne Community College trustees approve budget
The Wayne Community College board of trustees approved the college's $38.7 million budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year Tuesday night. The amount is a decrease of $6.7 million from the previous year. The difference is attributed to the elimination...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Chief: Victims will not speak
A Goldsboro man refused to cooperate with police after being shot several times while walking in the street late Tuesday -- something Goldsboro Police Chief Jeff Stewart said is happening all too often. It is exactly that lack of cooperation...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Fremont officials want a Bojangles
FREMONT -- Fremont is hoping to lure a Bojangles restaurant to town. A petition asking the restaurant chain to consider opening a location in Fremont has been drawn up and signed by many of the town's residents. Ira Reynolds,...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Leadership lessons
Kindergarten teacher Sarah Sauber gathered her students onto a large beige carpet in the center of the classroom and prepared to read from the book "7 Habits of Happy Kids" by Sean Covey. In the story of "Gob and...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Two lots get rezoning approval
Two locations on Berkeley Boulevard are being rezoned after public hearings authorized the city to move forward with redrawing zoning lines. The first location is located on the north side of Berkeley Boulevard between Cashwell Drive and Mall Road....Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Booster Club sets date for Pigskin Cook-Off
DUDLEY -- The Southern Wayne Saints Booster Club is issuing a call for cook teams and sponsors for the third annual Pigskin Cook-Off and Plate Sale fundraiser to be held Oct. 17-18 at Southern Wayne High School. The event...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Three men push their way into motel room
A couple staying at the America's Best Value Inn in Goldsboro called police Tuesday night to report an armed robbery in their hotel room. The incident took place at 10:14 p.m. at the hotel located at 701 U.S. Highway...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Her tree is always prayer-full
Georgie Teachey keeps a 7-foot artificial Christmas tree up all year. It's not because she wants to celebrate the holiday year-round, but because it contains the names of people she prays for every day. There are more than 1,100...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Goal: To protect and serve
A 13-year-old arrives at Goldsboro High School. It's game night. He's sporting a uniform, just not the one you might expect to see on a young man attending a Friday night football game. Pads? Yes. But of a different kind....Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Fire Explorers bring home nine trophies, and pay their way
A helping hand from a local business -- and some hard work of their own -- has made a local Goldsboro youth group richer in more ways than one. The Goldsboro Fire Explorers returned from a recent junior firefighters...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Robber attacks man on city street
Goldsboro police are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting in the 1500 block of South Slocumb Street early this morning. Anthony Antonio Culbertson, 40, said he was walking to work at 3:30 a.m. when a dark SUV pulled alongside him...Published: Sep 24, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Heavy rains cause Mount Olive sewer spill
MOUNT OLIVE -- Building enough pumping capacity into the town's sewer plant to handle the 7.5 inches of rain that fell over a 36-hour period earlier this month would be the equivalent of the town buying six snowplows on the...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ex-Goldsboro Housing Authority officials sentenced
Two former employees of the Goldsboro Housing Authority who pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawful conversion of federal funds have been sentenced, one to seven months in prison followed by three years probation. The second was sentenced to...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
NCDOH confirms six cases in state
The state Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the presence of enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, in six patients from North Carolina. The specimens that tested positive for EV-D68 were obtained from children ages 10 and under with respiratory...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
It's almost fair time
Mud on the tires, the crunch of metal and the cheers of the crowd. It's baaaacccckkk. The Demolition Derby makes its much-anticipated return to the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair this year, with contestants squaring off on the final day...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
SJAFB honors those missing, imprisoned
When the 335th fighter squadron flew over Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base on Friday, the formation changed. One plane split off, leaving the group. The split represented the missing or deceased pilots and represents their departure to the heavens. The...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Deputy's lawsuit sent back to lower court
The state Court of Appeals has reversed a Wayne County Superior Court judge's ruling that had granted a summary judgment in favor of a Wayne County sheriff's deputy and has sent the case back to the lower court. The...Published: Sep 23, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 22, 2014
It's fair week
The 66th annual Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair opens Thursday and Wayne County residents can look forward to 10 days of fun, food and entertainment, fair officials say. This year's fair will feature the return of the popular demolition derby ...Published: Sep 22, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Twirling to stop cancer
Before July 4, 2010, Olivia Haveri was just an ordinary little girl. She loved singing -- and horses. She didn't have a trouble in the world. But when doctors diagnosed her with Stage III Burkitt's lymphoma, everything changed. So...Published: Sep 22, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Board eyeing other I-795 routes
The planned continuation of Interstate 795 from Ash Street in Goldsboro to I-40 in Sampson County could follow the existing U.S. 117 South corridor. Or, if Wayne County commissioners have their way, the route would swing just west of...Published: Sep 22, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 21, 2014
WCC honors distinguished chairs
pmoore@newsargus.com It's a challenge recognizing outstanding educators when they won't leave class long enough to receive an award. Dr. Kay Albertson, president of Wayne Community College, apologized for having to "fudge the truth a bit" to coax four recipients to...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Plans in works for new Foster Center
esmith@newsargus.com Construction of the new W.A. Foster Center has entered its first phase now that Goldsboro City Council has authorized a contract with a local firm to develop design plans. Construction is expected to begin on the new building in...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive has record number of students
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive has a set a new record. The college has enrolled 969 traditional students -- 37 more than last year this time. In addition to its traditional student population, the university has...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Touchdown Club: It's about the school ... and the team
pmoore@newsargus.com Monetary donations are starting to come in and interest is growing in an effort to support Goldsboro High School through its football program. The Touchdown Club, operating in cooperation with the school's longtime Cougar Club, has one purpose, its...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Sister kills brother
jjoyce@newsargus.com PIKEVILLE -- One man is dead and a family is in mourning following a domestic disturbance near Pikeville Friday. No one is expected to be charged. Glenn Neal Rowe, 41, 391 Rose Road, died from a single gunshot wound...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Local salesman makes TV debut
pmoore@newsargus.com Tune in to FOX TV on Monday night for local car salesman Shell Davis' debut on "Sleepy Hollow." The 9 p.m. airing kicks off the second season premiere of the show, based on the popular Washington Irving story. Ichabod...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Man, 28, facing charge of rape
jjoyce@newsargus.com A Goldsboro man faces rape charges after the alleged victim came forward. Matthew Gordon Williams, 28, 3630 Stevens Mill Road, is charged with statutory rape of a 13-, 14- or 15-year-old by a defendant more than six years older...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
County administrators earn recognition
pmooore@newsargus.com Two administrators have been recognized by Wayne County Public Schools' Principal and Assistant Principals Association, or PAPA, for outstanding performance in their respective roles. Mount Olive Middle School Principal Tammy Keel was named the district's 2014 Principal of the...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Mayor's Committee luncheon to be held Oct. 16
The Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disability will hold its annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16 at noon at the Herman Park Center. The organization will present five awards: Employee of the Year, Employer of the Year, Committee...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Drugs, gun in vehicle outside school
esmith@newsargus.com A traffic accident at North Drive Elementary School ended with a man being arrested for possession of a firearm and drugs on school property Friday morning. Michael Henry Herron, 33, of 902 S. Andrews Ave., was involved in a...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
All for one: Across the generations, Cougar pride
rcarey@newsargus.com A sharp whistle blast signifies the end of practice. The team, winded after a tough workout, takes a knee and bunches around Coach Bennett Johnson. He calls on the team to keep pushing, to keep expecting more from themselves...Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Downtown supporters gather to celebrate productive year
Published: Sep 21, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, September 19, 2014
Weekend roadwork planned for U.S. 70
Motorists on U.S. 70 west of Goldsboro should expect delays over the next three days as traffic is shifted at the location of the tie-in for the new U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass. Drivers are advised to use caution while...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Candidate seeking seat on state Court of Appeals
An attorney with Wayne County ties is running for a seat on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Elizabeth Davenport Scott is the granddaughter of E.J. Pope. Her mother grew up in Mount Olive and her husband, Bob, is...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
To 6 or not to 6 ...
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus launch today had consumers out in droves -- some since as early as 10:30 last night camping out in front of area stores -- hoping to get their hands on the newest Apple...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Local dentists, staffs offering free dental care to those in need
Dee Sauls had a long wait ahead of her. She was No. 143 of the 150 people waiting for free dental care today. But she said the wait didn't bother her. She drove from Eureka this morning to get in...Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Unused drugs accepted for proper disposal
RALEIGH -- The State Bureau of Investigation, along with Safe Kids North Carolina and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, is co-sponsoring a national effort to safely dispose of unused prescription medicines in locations across the state from 10 a.m....Published: Sep 19, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Man, 69, fights off would-be attacker
A 69-year-old Goldsboro man defended himself and his home when a younger man forced his way in and attacked him at 5:15 this morning. According to a Goldsboro police report, Leslie Bill Hines, of the 900 block of Newsome...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Rules for solar energy farms near
After nine months of discussion, it appears that Wayne County commissioners are about ready to set a public hearing on zoning rules for solar energy farms. The board held a work session on the proposed rules Tuesday morning. They...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Survivor's family sets its sights on helping others
A 4-week-old's diagnosis of cancer has led to an ongoing effort to help other children with life-threatening diseases. The second annual Piper's Promise, a walk/run fundraiser in honor of Piper Wilhide, will be held Saturday at Walnut Creek. It grew...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Youth Council meets
Form a government in five minutes or less. At Goldsboro's Youth Council meeting on Wednesday night, that's what members of the council were tasked with doing. Members split off into two groups to form two different types of government....Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
UMO's Harrison lectures Sept. 29-30
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 25th annual Vivian B. Harrison Memorial Lecture will be held on two days later this month at Rodgers Chapel on the University of Mount Olive campus. Dr. Willie Jennings will be the guest speaker. Jennings...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
DGDC plans to honor advocates at banquet
City leaders and advocates of downtown Goldsboro will converge on the Wayne County Courthouse lawn tomorrow evening to honor, as they do each year, winners of the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation's annual awards. Among those nominated for top honors...Published: Sep 18, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Red Cross honors local volunteers
Makayla Newcomb can be found at a lot of Wayne County's blood drives, signing donors in at the door and giving out snacks and drinks after they've given blood. She never stands around asking what she should do, but...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
A new friend
Alissa Herriage, 5, plays with a cat in front of Herman Park Center Tuesday evening while her older sister is at dance practice. Alissa's mother, Rachel, said, "We are thinking about adopting him, but her sister and I are both...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
County OKs jail study
Wayne County could have a nearly 220-bed minimum security satellite jail within two years as it works toward a larger judicial center that would house the Sheriff's Office as well. It appears the Wayne County commissioners have abandoned the...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Heavy rain costing Fremont money
FREMONT -- Heavy rains this summer have limited Fremont's ability to use its wastewater spray fields, forcing town officials to send more wastewater to Goldsboro for treatment. Members of the Fremont Board of Aldermen discussed the issue at their...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville man faces child porn charges
A Pikeville man under investigation by the Havelock Police Department since August for allegedly distributing child pornography over an Internet network could also be charged federally, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. Andrew Floyd Fabian, 58, of 209 Duck...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Dancing event set for Saturday
A fundraiser to raise money to fight cancer will be held Saturday night in downtown Goldsboro. Stars Dancing for Cures will feature 19 area residents who are either cancer survivors, currently fighting the disease or dancing in memory of...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Alleged shooter is charged
One man is in custody following a shooting in Pikeville Saturday. Macarius Mandeville, 35, 108 Lisa Drive Lot 28, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and is currently being held in the Wayne County...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Building young lives
One of the occupational hazards of being a high school carpentry teacher is the array of people it brings to your office door. "I actually know that something is in the works," Mike Gurley said with a laugh. Those...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Friday, Sept. 12, 25-year-old Ed Chavarria Novales reported being at the 100 block of North John Street in Goldsboro at approximately 1 a.m. with 27-year-old Christopher Osorio when an unknown subject struck him in the head with a beer...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Bike the Boro created with charities in mind
This September, anyone shopping for bicycle gear -- helmets, fingerless gloves, those spandex shorts that hug the thigh -- could be in for a disappointment. The shelves might well have been cleared by now. The first annual Bike The...Published: Sep 17, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
City man confronted by shotgun at door
A Goldsboro man answered a knock at his door Monday night, only to be greeted by the barrel of a shotgun. According to a Goldsboro police report, Chicarno Lasale Raynor, 42, was not harmed when an unknown subject fired...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
POW/MIA ceremony
Senior Airman Khristin Wampner lights a candle at the ceremonial table at Heritage Hall on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Monday evening, marking the beginning of POW/MIA recognition week. The hats on the table represent each branch of the...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Video slot machines seized from sweepstakes cafe in city
The doors are shut and the license has been pulled from a local Internet sweepstakes cafe after an investigation conducted by the Goldsboro Police Department. Cedric Lee Britt, 77, owner of Internet World, 1811 N. Berkeley Blvd., was charged...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Guilty on both charges
Some shed tears for the 34-year-old who lost his life June 14, 2012. Others were moved by the notion that their loved ones -- the two Wayne County teenagers convicted of murdering Kevin Bell -- had been found guilty....Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Citizen complains to city about park maintenance
Johnny McCoy arrived at the Goldsboro City Council meeting Monday night with long weeds in one hand and long strands of grass in the other, all collected at Stoney Creek Park. Officials are not keeping the grass at the...Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Gas station clerk runs to back to escape robbers
A gas station clerk thwarted armed robbers early this morning by locking himself in a back room, according to a police report. The incident took place at 1:04 a.m. at the Kangaroo gas station at 1601 E. Ash St....Published: Sep 16, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 15, 2014
C.B. Aycock ready for expansion plan
School officials are hoping that more classrooms and an expanded cafeteria at Charles B. Aycock High School will relieve some of the overcrowding at the district's largest high school. In the eight years Dr. Earl Moore has been principal at...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Board still unsure of rules for solar farms
Wayne County is the sixth-leading county in the state when it comes to investments in solar energy projects. Yet the county continues to struggle with crafting rules regulating the facilities even as plans continue for more of them to...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Local supporters gather to watch Miss North Carolina compete
To the casual observer, it was as if they were active participants -- the tiara- and sash-clad women who gathered in a Wayne County living room Sunday evening to witness what they hoped would be a Miss America victory...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Group to save historic homes
In an ongoing effort to revitalize and renew interest in the downtown area, Goldsboro Historic Properties, LLC, has formed to buy and restore historic homes. GHP, which started doing business this spring, just closed on its first historic home...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive man escapes scissors attack
A Mount Olive man is recovering after fighting off an alleged attack by a would-be robber wielding a pair of scissors Sunday. According to a Goldsboro police report, Henry Oates, 52, of Thunder Swamp Road, told police he was...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Local woman writes financial self-help book
LaVonne C. Hicks said she was driving back to her home in Goldsboro after making a presentation in Charlotte when she was divinely inspired to turn her presentation into a book. Her financial self-help book, "Who Wants to be...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Downtown advocates get 'iced'
Members of Goldsboro Historic Properties completed the Ice Bucket Challenge last week after being challenged by the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. They completed the challenge in the front yard of their first historic home renovation project at 412 N....Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police investigate after early morning shooting
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the early morning hours Sunday. Officers found Terrance Walker, 28, of Alabama Avenue, sitting on the steps of a residence at 712 E. Mulberry St. at 3:23...Published: Sep 15, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Guilty
The two teenagers charged in connection with the 2012 shooting death of 34-year-old Kevin Bell were convicted, moments ago, by a Wayne County jury. For complete coverage of the verdict, including reaction from the courtroom, follow the News-Argus in print...Published: Sep 15, 2014 11:27 AM Full Story
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Principals recognized for work on national education project
pmoore@newsargus.com Two Wayne County Public Schools administrators are among 150 nationwide recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for successfully completely work connected to a pilot and field study for National Board Principal Certification. Dr. Earl Moore, principal...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Pikeville cemetery addition expected to open soon
PIKEVILLE -- Town officials are in the process of determining prices for new lots in the expanding town cemetery. Town Commissioner Todd Smith, a member of the town board's cemetery committee, said a preliminary pricing plan has been developed. For...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
County replaces two directors at higher salaries
Wayne County Manager George Wood continues to fill holes in his management staff having hired new directors for the Wayne Executive Jetport and the county's emergency medical services. Both will begin work on Monday, Sept. 22. The final hire,...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
30 years of 'healthy'
Dr. Lee Adams, 89, had a smile and hug for everyone Saturday morning as he walked into the Goldsboro Family YMCA. After all, the people he meets there are like family, he said as he paused for another hug. And...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Board's expenses for travel 'worth it'
Wayne County commissioners have spent nearly $25,000 so far this year to travel to meetings in Washington, D.C., New Orleans and Asheville. The $12,187.15 that was spent on the Washington, D.C., trip was part of the 2013-14 fiscal year budget,...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Hospital approves 3 percent budget increase
How Wayne Memorial Hospital patients will be affected by an overall 3 percent rate increase in the coming year will depend on their insurance coverage as well as what services they receive, hospital officials say. But most patients covered by...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Settlement reached in employment case
MOUNT OLIVE -- A $35,000 settlement has been reached in a disability discrimination lawsuit filed against the SunBridge nursing home. The lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of Margaret Washington, who was...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Voting begins for local dancers
Voting has begun and tickets are on sale for the fourth annual Dancing Stars of Wayne County. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets are on sale at the Wayne County Chamber of...Published: Sep 14, 2014 10:24 AM Full Story
Friday, September 12, 2014
Church sets sights on feeding families
Amazing things can happen with just a quarter. The economy didn't prove to be a barrier when Duane Banks, outreach pastor at The Lord's Table church, embarked on an effort to feed Wayne County's hungry. The Wayne County United...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Smithfield man faces charges in rape case
A Smithfield man is being held in the Wayne County Jail today on rape charges. Dantoine Harris, 35, 18 A N. Sussex Drive, is charged with one count each of second-degree forcible rape and attempted second-degree rape, as well...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Jurors to return to deliberations
The jury has reached a partial verdict in the trial of two Wayne County teenagers charged with murder, telling the judge Thursday they are agreed on the guilt or innocence of one defendant and deadlocked on the other. Deliberations...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Celebration of poultry continues
Beak Week will culminate Saturday with a festival downtown featuring music, food and games. Two separate stages will be placed downtown tonight for concerts being held, with music provided by the Daily Blues Band, the Carolina Treat Band, the...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Six Norwayne Middle students place nationally in tech event
Six Norwayne Middle School students placed in the top 10 in the national Technology Student Association, or TSA, event held in Washington, D.C. Lauren Cline, Alyssa Martens, Hallie Rouse, Ciara Sykes, Emily Thorne and Marinique Ward were in the...Published: Sep 12, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Murder case goes to jury
Javonta Ellis and Stephon Jennings did not murder 34-year-old Kevin Bell. That was the message delivered in a Wayne County courtroom by witnesses who took the stand for the defense before closing arguments unfolded and the case was handed...Published: Sep 11, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
County farmers face challenges
Wayne County's corn crop appears to have survived disease without a significant yield loss, only to face a challenge beyond farmers' control -- the futures market. For tobacco farmers, the wet weather has been the biggest challenge and one...Published: Sep 11, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Dojo to use dunk tank in ice bucket challenge
A younger Kevin Thompson never shied away from the physical pain associated with his climb to the top of the martial arts universe. He was relentless -- a quality that, those who know him say, is the reason he...Published: Sep 11, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Remembering
At Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, it was about hope -- about resiliency in the face of adversity. In downtown Goldsboro, it was about remembering how a nation was wounded -- about vowing to ensure future generations grow old...Published: Sep 11, 2014 2:06 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Girlfriend remembers day of fiance's murder
Sheketa James had tears in her eyes as she recalled, inside a Wayne County courtroom, the last time she had contact with her late fiancé -- how he texted her moments before he died; how shots rang out outside...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin did get hit by tornado
KENANSVILLE -- A tornado producing winds estimated at 115 miles per hour caused an estimated $250,000 in damages when it struck just east of Rose Hill shortly after 5 p.m. Monday afternoon. The storm was rated as an EF2 by...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Stuffing their beaks full of chicken wings to mark Beak Week
Goldsboro's new poultry festival, Beak Week, is well under way as a bike riding tour, a scavenger hunt and a chicken wing eating contest already have been held. The event that kicked off the week, the Tour de Coop...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Ten-day count is in for schools
Enrollment is down in Wayne County public schools, as the official 10th day of classes has been completed at all 31 schools. The 10th day for schools on the traditional schedule was Monday. Two schools, Wayne Early/Middle College High...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Police: Victim's address incorrect
The investigation into the shooting of an 18-year-old man at the Walmart on U.S. 70 West on Saturday evening is ongoing, the Goldsboro Police Department said today. Jordan Blake Lynn of Perkins Mill Road is recovering from stab wounds...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Could he be the next 'new' talent?
Stories like the legendary discovery of actress Lana Turner while having a soda at Schwab's Pharmacy in Hollywood are virtually unheard of these days. That is, until local car salesman Shell Davis caught the eye of a casting director....Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Experts: Virus not officially in state
While no reports of the enterovirus have been reported in North Carolina, local officials are staying alert to the possibility. "Thus far I have received no information from local physicians, to include pediatricians, with regard to cases that are...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Monday, Sept. 8, at 3 a.m., Ava Smith of the 1100 block of Porter Street in Goldsboro reported to the Goldsboro Police Department that she heard someone throwing something at her bedroom as if to get her attention. When...Published: Sep 10, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Witness details night of shooting
Stephon Jennings and Javonta Ellis had guns in their hands the night 34-year-old Kevin Bell was shot to death outside his Slaughter Street home. And Jennings was less than a block away from the crime scene shortly after the...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
One-stop vote locations open in late October
The one-stop voting schedule for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, mid-term general election has been approved by the state Board of Elections. The county will operate five sites between Thursday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 1. They will include the Veterans...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive limits parking to one side
MOUNT OLIVE -- As of Monday night, on-street parking on Mount Olive streets is limited to the even-numbered sides. But town residents who park on the odd-numbered sides shouldn't be worried about tickets just yet, Town Manager Charles Brown...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
N.C. Appeals Court judge is seeking re-election
State Court of Appeals Judge Mark Davis is running for re-election and says Wayne County voters should cast their ballots for him in November. Davis, 48, who has served on the Court of Appeals for two years, was appointed...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Storm levels home in Duplin
KENANSVILLE -- A Duplin County woman escaped serious injury Monday afternoon when a strong storm literally brought her house down around her. Two people received minor injuries in the storm that damaged two houses and a mobile home in an...Published: Sep 9, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 8, 2014
Shooting, stabbing victim says he was attacked in lot
A teenager reportedly shot in the parking lot of the Rosewood Walmart Saturday was also stabbed, according to a Goldsboro police report. Jordan Blake Lynn, 18, of Becton Circle, told police a black man with a gun forced him...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
She is almost ready to take N.J. stage
Goldsboro native and Miss North Carolina Beth Stovall has arrived in Atlantic City and is poised to compete for the Miss America crown in less than two weeks. The 2011 Rosewood High School graduate departed earlier this week, joining...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
A friend to city children
LaTerrie Ward stands in the empty gym of the W.A. Foster community center. She remembers dances, games and laughter. It wasn't always empty. There was a man who filled the whole room with his presence and his love. All...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Volunteers create new food bank in Fremont
FREMONT -- Heaps of food and household supplies filled the dining room of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Fremont Wednesday night as the first-ever food bank in Fremont got off the ground and began serving town residents. Ira...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Man charged with assaulting 12-year-old girl
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office made an arrest Friday in a two-month-long investigation into the sexual assault of a 12-year-old female. Due to her age and the nature of the crime, the victim's identity will not be released. Brian...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
County still seeking solar energy rules
Wayne County commissioners continue to struggle with creating an ordinance to regulate the development of solar energy facilities in the county. For the third time this year, commissioners last Tuesday sought to pare down a proposed ordinance, calling it...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro police are investigating early morning shooting
Goldsboro police are investigating the early morning shooting of a Goldsboro man behind a residence on Porter Street. Ontario Sumain Martin, 41, of Palm Street, was shot outside the home of a female acquaintance while waiting for her to come...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Thousands expected to descend on Bentonville for anniversary of last major Civil War battle
Thousands of military living historians from across the country will descend on the Bentonville Battlefield next spring to re-enact the last major battle of the Civil War. On March 21-22, 2015 Confederate and Union re-enactors will re-create the Battle...Published: Sep 8, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Teachers already looking to retire
In the first 10 days of school, it's not unusual to have issues with bus routes and enough drivers. What Dr. Marvin McCoy wasn't prepared for this year, though, was a run of educators seeking to leave the profession....Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Two facing charges in 2012 murder
Jurors will return Monday to Wayne County Superior Court to finish hearing the case of Stephon Deandre Jennings, 19, and Javonta Marquez Ellis, 17, who are charged with first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon in the...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Spirit in Technicolor
Christy Thompson is crying before she hangs up the phone. It's bad news. She asks the members of her art therapy group to put down their brushes. "It's Ed," she tells them. The announcement stuns them for a minute, each...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Ex-cop caught with guns, drugs
A former Kenly police officer has been charged after investigators seized more than $50,000 in drugs, weapons and cash from his home and car. The Goldsboro/Wayne County Interagency Drug Task Force and Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Crime Enforcement...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Teen shot in store lot
A teenager was allegedly shot in the Rosewood Walmart parking lot Saturday evening, but the Goldsboro Police Department is releasing few details about the incident. As of press time, investigators were still at the scene and Chief Jeff Stewart...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Lawsuits are filed against Duke
A group of conservationists filed lawsuits in federal court Wednesday against Duke Energy to force the company to clean up what they say is pollution flowing into the state's rivers. The H.F. Lee plant near Goldsboro is one of...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive concerts scheduled
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive has announced its fall Concert Series events made possible in part by the Fine Arts Circle. The first of the two Concert Series events is scheduled for Sept. 27, and will...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Family YMCA marks 30 years
The Goldsboro Family YMCA is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, with an open house on Saturday and other activities planned throughout the month. A Zumbathon also will be held on Saturday, along with a three-mile fun run, pool...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Special needs school has new leader
Kelly Alves has always known she wanted to work with special needs kids. Even during the 13 years she served as director at Sylvan Learning, a customized tutoring program, her interests went beyond administrative. While she worked extensively with...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
'I'm So LaGrange' event scheduled for Saturday
LAGRANGE -- The "I'm So LaGrange Committee" is hosting an "I'm So LaGrange" event on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the LaGrange-Frink Alumni Building from noon until 6 p.m. The event is designed to support and bring together the community,...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Run for heroes
Dozens of members of Team Seymour participated in the Run for the Fallen Saturday to honor some of the men and women who have sacrificed in the name of freedom....Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
McDonell settles in as latest III Century chief
As the new director of III Century Singers, Durward McDonell doesn't want to totally reshape the group, but instead take its members to their highest potential. And he's just the person to do it. McDonell has had training in...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Free dental clinic to be held Sept. 19
Stovall Family Dentistry will host "Dentistry From The Heart," a program to provide people with free dental care, on Friday, Sept. 19. Dr. Orlando R. Stovall and Dr. Jonelle Stovall of Stovall Family Dentistry said they are out to...Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
WorkKeys tests to be offered four times
The WorkKeys(r) tests for Career Readiness Certification will be offered four times in September in Wayne County. The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23 between 8:30 a.m....Published: Sep 7, 2014 1:50 AM Full Story
Friday, September 5, 2014
Testimony continues
Testimony resumed Thursday in the first-degree murder trial of Stephon Jennings and Javonta Ellis, the two Goldsboro teenagers the state alleges are responsible for the June 14, 2012, shooting death of 34-year-old Kevin Bell. Assistant District Attorney Mike Ricks...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Minister gets 12 years in prison
A former Mount Olive minister has been sentenced in federal court to more than 12 years in prison for possession of more than 124,000 images of child pornography. Timothy Jack Strickland pleaded guilty in May to receipt of child...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
EOG tests: The results are in
More than half of Wayne County's public schools improved scores on the end-of-grade and end-of-course tests, attributed in part to a new standard of measure introduced last year. Wayne County Public Schools' graduation rate also reached 79.5 percent, compared...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
County eyeing assistant manager resumes
Nearly 35 people have submitted applications to become Wayne County's first assistant county manager. County Manager George Wood said that once the submission period closes next week he will read through and rank the applicants. He said he expects...Published: Sep 5, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, September 4, 2014
WCC: Early tally is lower
After several years of record enrollments, early tallies at Wayne Community College show student numbers are down about 300 for the same time last year. Overall, 3,450 curriculum students enrolled for the fall semester, which began three weeks ago....Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Trial begins: Defendants Jennings and Ellis face life sentences if convicted
Travis James wiped tears from his eyes as he detailed for a Wayne County jury the last few moments of his friend, Kevin Bell's, life -- how he held him in his arms several minutes after a shot rang...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Highway funding tops legislative goals' list
During a meeting last month of the Wayne County Transportation Committee, local officials weren't buying the state's explanation of why a new highway funding formula favors urban areas at the expense of rural communities. On Tuesday, Wayne County commissioners...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Complaining juror ends up sitting anyway
Juror No. 7 in the Stephon Jennings and Javonta Ellis murder trial was excused by Judge John E. Nobles Wednesday because of his "excessive complaining." He will not be going far. The judge instructed the juror to remain in the...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Gas leak causes Berkeley slowdown
A natural gas leak prompted law enforcement to block off South Berkeley Boulevard this morning around 9. A resident at 117 S. Berkeley Blvd. was digging a post hole near his heat pump when he hit a 3/4-inch service...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Lean named first resident artist at University of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- Larry D. Lean has been appointed as the first Artist in Residence for the University of Mount Olive. A professor of art and visual communications, Lean has taught at the university since 1987. "I am honored...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Johnston teen driving Saturday
JoCo Teen Drivers is a student-led club in Johnston County who have teamed up to tackle car crashes. With the support from county government, school system and the community, the leadership teams at each high school organize campaigns and activities...Published: Sep 4, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Jury selection begins in murder trial
Jury selection is nearing completion in the first-degree murder trial of two men charged in the 2012 shooting death of a Goldsboro man. Stephon Deandre Jennings, 19, and Javonta Marquez Ellis, 17, jailed since 2012, are charged with murder...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Suspects arrested in Dudley robbery
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has charged three suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a residence in Dudley. The robbery took place at 114 Somerset Drive, according to a press release. Based on witness descriptions, three black...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
County rejects funding request
Wayne County commissioners, who in the past have questioned the federal Affordable Care Act, Tuesday morning used the law to help support their decision not to provide additional funding for Eastpointe. The health care law provides a safety net...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Oak Forest residents against city's proposed plans for soccer fields
A number of Goldsboro residents descended on the City Council chambers Tuesday night to protest the building of new soccer fields in the Oak Forest community. The new fields would be built off South Oak Forest Road on the...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Robbery suspect to face charges
A Mount Olive man turned himself in to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on charges of armed robbery Sunday, according to a press release. Sheriff Larry Pierce said the suspect was identified through tips from the community. "We really...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:47 PM Full Story
Cost of city sewer project increases
Construction on the sanitary sewer lines of Mulberry Street has just begun, but change orders are already needed. Keen Plumbing was initially awarded the contract to begin work on Aug. 4 at a cost of just over $300,000. But...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Monday at 11:20 p.m., a female employee of the Lucky 888 located at 906 Spence Ave., Suite A, reported a man came to the front door of the business and rang the bell of the business. The employee...Published: Sep 3, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Changes in progress for Wayne Community College GED testing
The new GED test has arrived at Wayne Community College, but more changes are expected. Beginning Jan. 1, new guidelines went into effect, including the way the test was administered and the cost. The public still knows it by...Published: Sep 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Mount Olive Police Department adds cameras
MOUNT OLIVE -- Town officials will soon be able to be front and center whenever a police officer is making an arrest or answering a call. In addition to the 11 street-mounted cameras already in place around town -- and...Published: Sep 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Robber hits city Internet cafe spot
Goldsboro police are investigating an armed robbery and kidnapping at the Lucky 888 Internet sweepstakes parlor located at 906 A. North Spence Ave. The robbery took place Sunday at 11:18 p.m., according to a police report. The report said...Published: Sep 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Man, 20, shot, killed in city
A team of investigators is working to solve the murder of a Goldsboro man who was shot to death in the 600 block of Devereaux Street at 10:55 p.m. Monday. Goldsboro police were a block away when the shooting...Published: Sep 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Safety, more fun are being planned for 2014 KidsFest
Wayne County KidsFest 2014 is going to be big -- much bigger than in previous years, Goldsboro Fire Marshal John Morton said. The event is set for Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Berkeley Mall. KidsFest,...Published: Sep 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Dove season begins
A little fog didn't stop Tyler Hughes, 12, and his father, Eddie, of Pikeville from hitting the fields early Monday to hunt on the opening day of dove season....Published: Sep 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, September 1, 2014
Wayne Community College announces schedule for fall arts, humanities events
The fall season of the Arts and Humanities program at Wayne Community College is celebrating a milestone of sorts -- a stellar lineup of events while bidding farewell to retiring director Bill Brettmann and ushering in his successor. Brettmann...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Interim director questions routes
Alfred Fontana attended his first GATEWAY board of directors meeting Thursday after taking the reins as interim director and offered several suggestions for improving the system. Fontana has been the interim director for slightly more than a week, and...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Getting back in shape
A familiar piece of Goldsboro history is well on its way to being back in the public eye. A decommissioned F-86, which was previously located in front of the Goldsboro Fire Department, is in its second phase of restoration...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Solar farms back on agenda
For the third time since January, Wayne County commissioners Tuesday will tackle how the county will cope with the proliferation of solar energy facilities. The first two attempts to come up with a zoning ordinance ended with commissioners instructing...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story
Heavy traffic expected for holiday trip home
More than 34 million people were expected to hit the road this Labor Day weekend -- and the N.C. Highway Patrol has been watching. Since 2012, the number of fatal collisions has decreased from 24 to 14. "Speed is...Published: Sep 1, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story