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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Salvation Army welcomes new commanders

bbarclay@newsargus.com "We're home." That's how the new Salvation Army commanders feel after being in Goldsboro less than two weeks and having people all over town -- including one man who was in his car at a stoplight -- stop them...

Judge remembered

Tim Finan's life was celebrated Friday morning as he had lived it -- with humor and laughter. But even with the laughter, tears still fell and the shock over his sudden passing lingered. The gregarious and affable Finan, 62, a...

County officials set to approve budget

A proposed five-year, $39 million capital improvement plan could be adopted by Wayne County commissioners when they meet Tuesday. Slightly more than $27 million would be spent for projects in the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2016....

Carver 'family' gathers Saturday

MOUNT OLIVE -- It is all about family and the rich heritage of the old Carver High School that brings people from near and far back year after year for a Fourth of July weekend celebration. Even those who...

Bone marrow drives to be held this month

Two "Save the Fox" bone barrow screening drives will be held this month on behalf of Superior Court Judge Carl Fox, who is fighting blood cancer. Fox, who was raised in Mount Olive, was diagnosed in April 2015 with...

Council to eye short docket Monday

The Goldsboro City Council will kick off July with a relatively light agenda, with only 10 items to discuss on the consent agenda and work session agenda combined. During the work session, the council will discuss what artwork to select...