Two shot in leg in city project

An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl are both recovering from gunshot wounds to the leg today after being shot near the Grand at Day Circle housing community Thursday after 8 p.m. Ty'Quan Sutton, 18, of East Maple Street,...

Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Elementary students meet teachers, tour schools at district open houses

"My name is Kayden Joseph Schriver. I'm going to be part of the Little Eagles," the precocious 5-year-old seated outside Rosewood Elementary School announced proudly Thursday afternoon. Waiting anxiously for the doors to be unlocked for open house, he was...

Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Last jam

In addition to performances by the band Digger Foot and other fun at the last Center Street Jam of the season on Thursday, hundreds of dollars were raised for the Goldsboro News-Argus' annual Empty Stocking Fund Christmas party for...

Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Incentive program to boost business

Wayne County commissioners implemented an incentive grant policy Tuesday for new and/or expanding industries in the county and then just minutes later awarded the first grant. A second grant application was tabled at the request of the applicant. Commissioners...

Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

Repreve Renewables first company to benefit from new county grants

Greensboro-based Repreve Renewables will be the first company to benefit from an incentive program unanimously approved Tuesday morning by Wayne County commissioners. The grant would be for a total of $37,284 over a five-year period, provided the company makes...

Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story

GHS grad named AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. The AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships provide the opportunity for...

Published: Aug 21, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story