Sunday, August 16, 2015
Teacher of the Year to be named
Wayne County Public Schools will announce the district "Teacher of the Year" at a banquet Tuesday evening at Lane Tree Golf Club and Conference Center. Three finalists for the honor have been announced, representing each of the grade levels....Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Sunday public record
Charges These charges were filed by the Goldsboro Police Department: * Faison Vernon, 22, 101 Ervin St., failure to appear, $500 unsecured bond. * Quamine Donshaye James, 25, 1003 Day Circle, felony possession of a firearm by a felon, felony...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Senior Democrats to organize
An organizational meeting of the Wayne County Senior Democrats will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at party headquarters at 138 N. Center St. The organization will promote issues related to seniors in the Democratic Party, provide a...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Burger battle downtown
Not many people would consider putting watermelon on their burger. Even fewer would grill the watermelon before pairing it with habenero pepper jam as a burger condiment. But that's exactly what The Village Steakhouse did at Saturday's Battle of the...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Minority business expo Saturday
The City of Goldsboro is sponsoring its first annual Minority and Women Business Enterprise Expo on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Herman Park Center at 901 E. Ash St., from 8 a.m. until noon. The public is invited to come out...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Man was shot, then arrested
esmith@newsargus.com Quamine Donshaye James, 25, of 1003 Day Circle, was shot one time in the back of his leg at about 4 a.m. Saturday morning after being approached by a group of six men wearing red bandanas across their faces....Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Honeybee Day set for Saturday at Waynesborough
Beekeepers of the Neuse will host its fourth annual National Honey Bee Day celebration Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Waynesborough Park on U.S. 117 South. "We are one of the fastest-growing beekeeping groups in...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Thousands fed through feeding program
More than 7,200 Goldsboro children enjoyed meals this summer as a result of the city's 13-week pilot summer feeding program, officials say. An average of 500 children were fed per weekend day -- the program's maximum capacity, said Shycole...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
EDITED downtown event
Not many people would consider putting watermelon on their burger. Even fewer would grill the watermelon before pairing it with habenero pepper jam as a burger condiment. But that's exactly what The Village Steakhouse did at Saturday's Battle of...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
March bond vote urged
The Goldsboro National Guard Armory would be in line for $1,558,334 and Wayne Community College for $4,591,238 should a $2.8 billion bond package put together by the state House get on the ballot and be approved by voters. And...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
City Council to meet Monday
The focus at Monday's Goldsboro City Council meeting will likely be a public hearing on a rezoning request by Dillard Academy to convert an building for office use. In order to use a building the school owns for offices...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Dillard Alumni group hosts family fun day
T'Nasia Kasey stomped her feet. A pool of water splattered around her bare feet. The 4-year-old shrieked in delight. She stood under the Goldsboro Fire Department's giant sprinkler in her play clothes, dancing around. She leapt around, sending spurts...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
Health Board OKs change
The Wayne County Board of Health approved a proposal Wednesday to gradually revert the Health Department to being open five days a week. Health Director Davin Madden introduced the "Integrated Work Week Proposal" he plans to submit to county...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story
County work study nearly finished
A study examining Wayne County's four-day work week is expected to be completed by next month -- and some departments may stay on a modified four-day week, but will be open five days a week, County Manager George Wood...Published: Aug 16, 2015 1:50 AM Full Story