Sunday, November 1, 2015
Teenager cited for weapon on school grounds
Three Goldsboro teens were arrested Friday at Rosewood High School and charged with trespassing, with one also charged with weapon possession. A staff member at the school reportedly noticed someone wearing what appeared to be a mask in the...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Schools on state's list
pmoore@newsargus.com Just weeks after Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Dunsmore started his job July 1, the state budget passed and with it came a shift in requirements for schools, leaving the district with 11 low-performing schools instead of...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
City to cut Streetscape ribbon
Goldsboro officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday from 4-6 p.m. for the recently completed Center Street Streetscape project. Festivities will begin on Center Street from Mulberry Street to Chestnut Street, with official comments being made at 4:30 p.m....Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Spook-tacular: Trick-or-treaters out in droves
Thousands of Wayne County youngsters got the annual thrill of trick-or-treating on Saturday evening as they knocked on doors and rang doorbells, hoping for candy instead of a trick. Hundreds of homes were decorated for the occasion, as adults got...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Majesty Rose chosen to perform in state showcase
A showcase of talent available for booking at theaters like the Paramount and other venues will be held next week in Durham. More than 200 from the U.S. and Canada applied for a slot on the three-day ArtsMarket program, with...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Goldsboro native finds dream job, on set
Ticarus Bunch, 36, spent most of his life only dreaming of what he could be. And one day, disgusted with his job that left him frustrated and unfulfilled, he sat in his truck and prayed for an answer. "I...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Arts Council first ever plein air paintout
The Arts Council of Wayne County will host Goldsboro's first-ever Plein Air Paint Out. It will take place Dec. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. "We have an area of...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Eastern Wayne High principal announces retirement
Wayne County Public Schools will get a chance to test out its new practice of hiring administrators, now that Eastern Wayne High School principal Gene Byrd has announced he will retire Nov. 30. Officials rolled out the new practice...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Dance event set for this weekend
The second annual "Stars Dancing for a Cure," a fundraiser to benefit patients going through cancer, will be held next weekend. The event, which started out pairing local residents affected by cancer directly or dancing in honor or memory...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Council adding money to keep officers
The Goldsboro City Council recently voted to approve funding for several measures it hopes will curb the flow of Goldsboro police officers leaving the department to seek other opportunities. The police department is currently down 13 full-time positions, a...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story
Council to eye request for solar farm OK
The Goldsboro City Council is expected to approve a solar farm, a massage clinic and a citizen's request to build an accessory dwelling on their property at its next meeting. These items appear as recommendations of approval on the...Published: Nov 1, 2015 3:05 AM Full Story