Sunday, January 25, 2015
YMCA Father Daughter Dance to be held Feb. 7
kballard@newsargus.com Alando Mitchell loves to dance with his daughters. He gathers the three of them up and they sway and glide at the same time. The quartet will show off their skills at the Goldsboro Family YMCA's Father-Daughter Dance Feb....Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Reads kicks off this week
As part of the annual Wayne County Reads program, Wayne Community College will sponsor a talk this week on the state of the world's food supply. Dr. John M. O'Sullivan will speak on "Food Issues Present and Future" at...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Miss Goldsboro crowned
An enthusiastic crowd of more than 350 citizens of Wayne County and surrounding areas were on hand Saturday night at the Paramount Theatre in Goldsboro to witness the crowning of Miss Goldsboro 2015, Victoria Baskett. Moments after receiving her crown,...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Help sought in finding missing LaGrange teen
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate a missing teenager from the LaGrange area. On Nov. 20, Mikayla Alvarado boarded the school bus to her high school and arrived at school, but left the school...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Golden LEAF scholarships available
The Golden LEAF Scholarship Program will award up to 215 grants, each valued at of $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four years) for the 2015-16 academic year. These scholarships are made possible through a grant from the...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Gianna-Lorenn is 5-year-old star
kballard@newsargus.com Tami Singleton did not realize there was anything different about her daughter Gianna-Lorenn. She is typical 5-year-old. She rides her bike, plays in her child-sized kitchen and uses her dad as a human jungle-gym. But when she sang along...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Food, fellowship and field trials at Albertson Fox Hunt
sherring@newsargus.com ALBERTSON -- It has been nearly 70 years since a small group of people first got together in this rural Duplin County community to hold a fox hunt and meal to celebrate the George Washington's birthday. Dog trials replaced...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Civil War spy Greenhow portrayed
The Goldsboro Rifles camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will present Kelly Atkins Hinson portraying Civil War spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow at the Wayne County Museum on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. The legendary Greenhow, known as "Wild...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Automated garbage trucks on their way
esmith@newsargus.com Fullu automated garbage trucks are on their way-- and ahead of schedule, the city public works director told members of Goldsboro City Council this week. Jose Martinez said the trucks, called "one-arm bandits," will replace three older trucks --...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Art of Fashion show Feb. 27
The Arts Council of Wayne County is hosting its first Art of Fashion show. The show will be featuring local designers, boutiques, jewelers, photographers, stylists and models. Many garments and accessories featured are handmade by local artists. This event is...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Non-emergency 911 calls a concern
sherring@newsargus.com It would be impossible to eliminate all non-emergency calls that tie up Wayne County's 911 system, county commissioners learned this past week. Commissioners ordered a study of the emergency communication system, and the consulting firm tasked with the job...Published: Jan 25, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story