Thursday, March 31, 2016
Remembering those who served
Senior Airman Eli Armstrong and Senior Airman Braelon Thomas take part in the flag-folding ceremony at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial Wednesday as people gathered to remember those who served in the Vietnam War....Published: Mar 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Showing stock
DUDLEY -- Alan Johnson whispered words of encouragement to his partner, Monopoly, a 10-month-old goat, and said a quick prayer Wednesday night. Mary Dunn and her partner, Lilly, were pacing back and forth in an effort to calm the...Published: Mar 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Leadership Wayne to unveil project
The community is invited to Herman Park at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, for the unveiling of the Leadership Wayne Class of 2015-2016 project. Its "Story Walk" project was presented by the Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro, Partnership for...Published: Mar 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Leaders celebrate corridor designation
"Isn't it wonderful?" former Wayne County Commissioner Jack Best said as he glanced over at the plain large green highway sign with "Future Interstate" spelled out in white letters. Even without a highway number, the sign's unveiling during a...Published: Mar 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Daffodil Festival to begin at later time
FREMONT -- The 30th annual Daffodil Festival will get off to a later start than planned Saturday morning because of the chance of showers Friday night into Saturday. The start time has been moved to 11 a.m. and the...Published: Mar 31, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Lt. Gov. Forest visits Goldsboro
A Charlotte ordinance whose premise was to allow transgender people to use the bathroom of their choice was "insanity," Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said during a Tuesday stump through Goldsboro. And allowing the state's county and municipalities to exercise...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Fish fry put off until April 8
The chance of threatening weather this Friday has prompted the Wayne Shrine Club to postpone its spring fish fry until Friday, April 8. The National Weather Service is forecasting an 80 percent chance of showers on Friday. Shriner George...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Outlaw Foundation raises $12,000 in run/walk event benefiting patients
MOUNT OLIVE -- The third annual Outlaw Foundation 5K Run/Walk netted $12,000 -- all of which will go to provide financial assistance to families of cancer patients. Since it was started in January of 2014 the foundation has raised...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Project in satire
"The Satire Project: An Exploration of Satire in Contemporary Society" is a culmination of works by three University of Mount Olive instructors. Larry D. Lean, professor of art and artist in residence; Lenard D. Moore, associate professor of English and...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Eastern Wayne High School to host state science fest event
Eastern Wayne High School has been chosen as a host site for "The Great Outdoors and the Night Sky," an event which is part of the 2016 North Carolina Science Festival. This is the second year for the stargazing...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Duplin Foundation to begin accepting grant applications
KENANSVILLE -- The board of advisers of the Duplin County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for projects funded from its community fund, Bob Kornegay, board president, said. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations that serve general charitable...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On March 19 at 9:50 p.m., Rhonda Williams agreed to meet her husband, Brandon Lee Williams, from whom she is currently separated, in the vicinity of Smiths Winding Lane in Pikeville. When Mrs. Williams arrived to the location, she observed...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Bark for Life to be April 23
The American Cancer Society will hold its Bark for Life fundraising event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at Old Waynesboro Park as a lead-in to the annual Relay for Life later in May. Bark for Life...Published: Mar 30, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Teams make two drug arrests
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office ACE team and the Goldsboro/Wayne REACT team both recorded drug arrests over the weekend. The arrests were made in the Alpha Arms apartment complex and in the northern end of the county, respectively. In...Published: Mar 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Submerging robots
A $4,000 Lowe's grant is giving an engineering class at Charles B. Aycock High School the opportunity to build underwater robots that will eventually be shared with the YMCA summer camp students. "We're going to build underwater ROVs (remotely...Published: Mar 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sports complex lease is signed
The city of Goldsboro and the U.S. Air Force signed a 20-year lease Friday that paves the way for the construction of a 62-acre multi-sports complex on the perimeter of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The city and the...Published: Mar 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sheriff Pierce takes leadership training
Sheriff Larry Pierce of Wayne County graduated on March 11 from the Sheriffs' Leadership Institute. This training was sponsored by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association and partially funded through a grant from the Governor's Crime Commission. Twenty-seven sheriffs from across...Published: Mar 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Berkshire Hathaway joins HGTV on new promotional campaign
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, and BHHS McMillen and Associates Realty have launched a new national advertising campaign and consumer sweepstakes this month. Advertisements launched this month with 30-...Published: Mar 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Blood drive schedule listed
The following are the April blood drives for the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross: * April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berkeley Mall. * April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the...Published: Mar 29, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, March 28, 2016
Murder suspect caught in city
A Goldsboro teen wanted in connection with two Raleigh murders is in custody after a fugitive task force and the Goldsboro/Wayne REACT team located and arrested him in the city Thursday. Denzel Rashad Dancy, 18, of 804 Isler St., is...Published: Mar 28, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
30th annual Daffodil Festival to be held this weekend
FREMONT -- The 30th annual Daffodil Festival, started in 1986 to celebrate the blooming yellow flower and the arrival of spring, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival, sponsored by the town's businesses and...Published: Mar 28, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Brenda Robinson, Relay for Life
The Wayne County Relay for Life has taken a dip in attendance and money raised in recent years but promises to be back and better than ever, says longtime volunteer and event organizer Brenda Robinson. "I have accepted the...Published: Mar 28, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 27, 2016
WCPS recognizes student teachers
Wayne County Public Schools has long aspired to "grow your own" educators. At a time when teacher shortages have created the need to travel to college campuses and other states, as well as recruiting from other countries, the possibility...Published: Mar 27, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Wayne County Reads
The 2016 Wayne County Reads Committee has announced that Dr. Anthony Abbott will launch this year's public programs with his presentation "Poems to Remember Always." The program will be held in Moffatt Auditorium on the campus of Wayne Community...Published: Mar 27, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
NC Cotton Museum
PIKEVILLE -- Sequestered in a brick building on the outskirts of Pikeville, the North Carolina Cotton Museum embodies the concept of a "hidden gem." The museum is an eclectic collection of artifacts from most of Wayne County's history, featuring...Published: Mar 27, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
American Legion walk
Walk for veterans The American Legion Walk for Veterans will be held Saturday, April 2 in downtown Goldsboro. The one-mile walk will be held from 11 a.m. until noon, starting at the intersection of Center and Spruce streets and ending...Published: Mar 27, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, March 25, 2016
Trustees updated about search
Wayne Community College board of trustees members said they are pleased the search process for a new president, with one outcome in mind -- the best possible "fit." At its Tuesday board meeting, Chairman Chris Martin offered an update...Published: Mar 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
A welcome home
Joshua Wilson did not go straight home when he arrived back in the states Wednesday night, having spent the last seven months pulling a remote tour in South Korea. His mother, not his wife, picked him up from Raleigh-Durham...Published: Mar 25, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Group seeks to expand cemetery
The Friends of Willowdale group is working with the city of Goldsboro to acquire an additional 15 acres for the historic Willowdale Cemetery that dates back to the 1800s. Just as importantly, the group wants to ensure that needed...Published: Mar 24, 2016 2:19 PM Full Story
Safety and helmets
It's fun riding a bike. But it also requires skill and knowledge about being safe. Fourth-graders at Meadow Lane Elementary School participated in the school's first bike rodeo Wednesday afternoon, taking their newfound wisdom on the road. Or at least...Published: Mar 24, 2016 2:19 PM Full Story
State, local offices to close for holiday
Local and state offices will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. However, federal offices, banks and the U.S. Postal Service will not close for either Good Friday or Easter Monday. Town offices in Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Fremont,...Published: Mar 24, 2016 2:19 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
GPAC meets to talk rehab
Duane McKnight does not mind telling his story. He shares his past with anyone who will listen. But McKnight's is more than a cautionary tale or a motivational speech. His story, he said, serves as a model for those...Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Local woman narrowly misses attack
Michelle Laird Gagliano was scheduled to fly back to the United States with her 93-year-old father, said Christopher Gagliano. "My mother travels to Belgium two times a year to get my grandfather. He's too old to fly," he said, choking...Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council denies TIGER pursuit
A proposal to allow the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corp. to apply for the newest round of federal TIGER grant money was denied by the Goldsboro City Council Monday night in a 4-to-3 split vote, with four members of the...Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Boxing with purpose
Shy'heim Ashford bumps his boxing gloves together. His medals clang as they sway across his chest. He shifts his left foot and then his right foot into the ring where, to get his blood flowing, he gives a right...Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
All-County performance
The All-County High School Band performs Tuesday under the direction of Dr. John P. LaCognata, the director of bands at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, during the Wayne County Public Schools 2016 All-County Band Festival at Dillard Middle...Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is shot during robbery
A Mount Olive man refused to hand over any valuables during an attempted robbery early Sunday morning. One of two unknown suspects then shot him in the leg before fleeing the scene. According to a Goldsboro police report, Steven...Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Gardening and food preservation school to be held beginning in April
A Grow to Can gardening and food preservation school will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays from April 7 through May 12 at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office, 208 W. Chestnut St. To register for...Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Nov. 9, 2015, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 700 National Drive regarding a subject being shot. Once officers arrived on scene they located 28-year-old Bryan Oneil Moore suffering from a gunshot wound. Moore was pronounced deceased on scene....Published: Mar 23, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Three in critical condition after car and 18-wheeler collide
The N.C. State Highway Patrol released the names of three people seriously injured in a wreck involving an 18-wheeler on Millers Chapel Road Monday. One person was airlifted directly to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The other two victims...Published: Mar 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Cliffs of the Neuse park to hold centennial celebration
Outdoor lovers are expected to flock to the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Saturday, when the park holds its centennial celebration. Featuring a variety of events and attractions, the celebration will run from 8 a.m. until 2...Published: Mar 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents oppose 80-unit complex
A public hearing about the potential development of an 80-unit apartment complex by Adair, LLC behind Goshen Medical Center drew sharp criticism from several citizens that spoke against the measure during Monday night's Goldsboro City Council meeting. Among the...Published: Mar 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Northeast wins Battle of the Books
For the second year in a row, Northeast Elementary School students won the districtwide Elementary Battle of the Books contest. The contest, which pitted 130 students from 15 schools against each other to put their reading skills to the...Published: Mar 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
FFA career event held at University of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE -- More than 400 FFA students and advisers participated in the state FFA Career Development Events in Farm Business Management, Agricultural Sales, and Marketing Plans hosted by the University of Mount Olive. The Farm Business Management Career...Published: Mar 22, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, March 21, 2016
Five are honored for work in county
The Wayne County School Counselors Association held its annual students awards ceremony recently, recognizing five "overcomers" and naming its counselor of the year for the district. The awards are presented every year to students who have shown a strong work...Published: Mar 21, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools to showcase talents on Tuesday
Wayne County Public Schools will showcase the musical talents of 120 band members Tuesday night as the district hosts the 2016 All-County Band Festival. It will start at 7 p.m. at Dillard Middle School. Band directors from 14 middle...Published: Mar 21, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Center to hold open house
The Goldsboro Event Center will mark its official opening on April 5 with an open house event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and there will be no fee to attend. Ed's...Published: Mar 21, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Ten years of Warrior Idol
Orlando Rios smiles as he and his brother Daniel receive applause during the annual Warrior Idol talent contest at Eastern Wayne Middle School Friday. The fundraiser has raised over $23,000 for the American Red Cross over the last 10...Published: Mar 21, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Extra interests
It's not unusual for middle school students to get involved in school clubs that reflect their various areas of interest. Beyond the typical smattering of science, math and Spanish options typically offered, though, Grantham Middle School will get to...Published: Mar 21, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Hope Meyerhoeffer honored
Hope Meyerhoeffer, center, poses with Dr. June Atkinson, left, the state Superintendent of Public Schools, and Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Dunsmore last week at the Wayne County Public Schools Central Office. Meyerhoeffer recently retired from Wayne...Published: Mar 21, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Visitors impressed with city
By the end of the North Carolina Main Street Conference on Friday, downtown Goldsboro had seen a flood of nearly 600 people from all across the state who were largely unfamiliar with the city and what it has to...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Tax credit workshop held
Dozens met at the Goldsboro City Hall on Wednesday to attend a historic rehabilitation tax credit workshop as part of the 2016 Main Street Conference. The workshop concentrated on informing property owners, consultants, developers and other interested parties about...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Goldsboro leads in awards
Representatives and organizations from 11 North Carolina towns were recognized for their achievements in small-town restoration and revitalization last week at the 2016 Main Street Conference Awards Banquet. The city of Goldsboro received three of the 14 awards, the highest...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Big turnout for shad tourney
The 2016 Shad Fishing Tournament, put on by EZ Bait and Tackle and Goldsboro Parks and Recreation, saw its largest crowd yet this Saturday, as 140 participants registered to have a go at a salt water fish running through fresh...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Four hearings at City Council meeting
There will be four public hearings held during the Goldsboro City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday night. The first public hearing is regarding a conditional use permit that would allow George and JoAnn Humphrey to operate a place of...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Wayne County sheriff's deputies promoted
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce announced that he recently promoted five of his deputies to fill vacant positions within the Sheriff's Office. Deputy Joseph Borgquist was promoted from the rank of patrol deputy II to detective/drugs. Detective Borgquist has...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Value of art touted during meeting
The Arts Council of Wayne County hosted its "Art is Smart" session Wednesday amid the shuffle of events that marked the first day of the Main Street Conference 2016. Executive Director Sarah Merritt welcomed community art experts from other...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
UMO alumni weekend April 1-3
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive is preparing for its 2016 Spring Alumni Weekend that will be held Friday through Sunday, April 1-3, at various locations on campus. There will be a multitude of activities for alumni...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Museum exhibit on Shirley Sims
MOUNT OLIVE -- The David J. Aaron History Museum at 137 E. Main St. will host a special exhibit on the life and career of Shirley Faison Sims from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Mrs. Sims' daughters,...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Literary festival at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive English Department and Sigma Tau Delta will hold the 15th annual Literary Festival and Poetry Slam on Wednesday and Thursday, March 30 and 31. Jason Mott will be the featured author....Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Fremont to raise some rates to avoid state takeover
FREMONT -- The Fremont Town Board voted last week to raise the rates of several utilities in order to combat an ongoing financial crisis which threatens to place the town under direct state authority. The standard sewer rate in Fremont...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On two separate occasions, an unidentified black man used a fraudulent check to purchase tires from two local car dealerships. In one instance, the purchase was made at CCOG on March 8 and in the other, at Stevenson Honda on...Published: Mar 20, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, March 18, 2016
Conference shines spotlight on Streetscape
The Streetscape project and the city's involvement in revitalizing the downtown area is one of the main focuses of the N.C. Main Street Conference this year. Hundreds of leaders, including mayors, chamber presidents and members, economic development groups and...Published: Mar 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Main Street Conference speaker focuses on importance of social media
It is more imperative than ever to be using social media to grow small businesses and reach new customers. If your business isn't using every facet of social media to reach its customers, it's doomed. Pamela Herrmann, president of The...Published: Mar 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
GPAC to enter first 2016 call-in on Tuesday
The Goldsboro Partners Against Crime anti-violence initiative enters its fourth year with its first call-in of 2016 scheduled for Tuesday. Representatives from local and federal law enforcement agencies along with community partners will confront a dozen or so probationers...Published: Mar 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Flying over Main Street Conference
Three little girls stood before a sea of uniformed airmen and citizens assembled beside the roundabout at the mouth of North Center Street Thursday, where the city rededicated its model F-86 fighter jet. Minutes before a flyover by four...Published: Mar 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Six seniors to compete in Miss Aycock pageant this Saturday
Six seniors will be competing for the title of Miss Aycock on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Charles B. Aycock High School gymtorium. Admission is $10. Rachel Muscher, daughter of Keith and Janet Muscher, will perform a pointe/contemporary...Published: Mar 18, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Main Street Conference kicks off with panel talk
Hundreds of community leaders from around the state converged on Goldsboro Wednesday as the 2016 North Carolina Main Street Conference got under way. The conference officially opened with a community conversation where those attending listened to a panel made...Published: Mar 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County insurance plans to increase
Inflation and a nearly 31 percent jump in pharmacy use are being blamed for a projected 9.3 increase in Wayne County's self-insurance plan. The 9.3 percent translates into an additional $629,439 that would be needed to fund the plan...Published: Mar 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Collision results in death of man
A Goldsboro man is dead and another will remain in the hospital for several days with lacerations and fractures after a head-on collision Wednesday. The wreck took place at 11:45 a.m. near the intersection of Spring Bank Road and...Published: Mar 17, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Weapons are discovered at Dillard Middle, Eastern Wayne
Students at two different Wayne County public schools were found to be in possession of weapons on school grounds Tuesday. In one instance, at Eastern Wayne Middle School, a student said he brought a pocket knife to school to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Man is shot to death in city
A Goldsboro man is dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds while in the 400 block of Seymour Drive Tuesday afternoon. While several male subjects are currently being interviewed by the Goldsboro Police Department as to their involvement, the case...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County gives nod to Trump, Clinton
Wayne County voters followed statewide primary trends Tuesday, giving the nod to presidential contenders Republican Donald Trump with 42.50 percent of the vote and Democrat Hillary Clinton with 62.53 percent. Tuesday's primary election was the first time North Carolinians...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Race for the bench: Jones takes first place
District 8-B Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones easily swept into first place in Tuesday's primary despite campaigning under the cloud of a federal bribery indictment. Jones, who received 10,160 votes (43.78 percent), said he is looking forward to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Back to work for John Bell
It was back to work this morning for District 3 Commissioner John Bell, who scored a commanding Democratic primary win Tuesday. Since he faces no opposition in the November general election, Tuesday's win is tantamount to winning re-election. Bell,...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board of Education: Burden, Jackson win race
In the four-way race for the District 3 seat for the Wayne County Board of Education, incumbent appointee Patricia Burden maintained an early lead, with Trebor Jackson emerging as her opponent for the November race. With 13 precincts reporting,...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
University of Mount Olive alumni weekend April 1-3
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive is preparing for its 2016 Spring Alumni Weekend that will be held Friday through Sunday, April 1-3, at various locations on campus. There will be a multitude of activities for alumni...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Pikeville Town Hall moving
PIKEVILLE -- The Pikeville Town Hall will be moving to a new temporary facility next month after undisclosed "environmental issues" caused the previous location to become unuseable. This will mark the second relocation for Town Hall after it moved to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Outlaw Foundation planning fundraiser
MOUNT OLIVE -- Hundreds are expected to gather at Carver Elementary School at 400 Old Seven Springs Road, Saturday, March 19, to run and raise money for The Outlaw Foundation. All of the proceeds from the foundation's third annual...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Boys and Girls Club youth take part in black history art contest
Youths at Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County recently participated in an art contest for Black History Month. When it came time to present winners with VISA gift cards, though, the students decided to donate the $600 prize to...Published: Mar 16, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Jones, Bland will square off for superior court judge
Incumbent Arnold Jones swept to an easy first place in the primary for superior court judge in Wayne County on Tuesday, taking 43 percent of the total votes cast. Attorney Will Bland came in second with 31 percent and former...Published: Mar 16, 2016 6:33 AM Full Story
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Wayne County Public Schools unveils new app for parents, staff
Wayne County Public Schools. There's an app for that. For several weeks, the district has been testing a new mobile app before rolling it out. The application is designed to provide parents, staff, students and the community with up-to-date...Published: Mar 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Polls open countywide today
Polls opened countywide today at 6:30 a.m. and will close at 7:30 p.m. for the primary election highlighted by the presidential races, numerous state elections and a $2 billion bond issue. Voters will need to provide a valid photo...Published: Mar 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Dedication ceremony to include flyover
The city of Goldsboro invites the community to a rededication ceremony celebration on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in honor of the completion of the rehabilitation of the F-86 Saber jet work conducted by the men and women at Seymour...Published: Mar 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Occupied car hit by gunfire on Ash Street
A Goldsboro woman is unharmed after a bullet struck her vehicle as she drove down East Ash Street at 4:30 in the afternoon Monday. According to a Goldsboro Police report, the shots were fired in the 700 block of...Published: Mar 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Flying kites
Walker Barrow holds a pirate ship kite Saturday during the annual "Let's Go Fly a Kite" event at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace. The kite shaped like a ship wrecked shortly after and was unable to fly....Published: Mar 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Unknown suspect breaks into shed at Lane Tree Golf Club
A storage shed broken into on the property of Lane Tree Golf Course has investigators working to track down several pieces of stolen lawn care equipment. In the golf course's favor, however, is the fact the serial number of...Published: Mar 15, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, March 14, 2016
West named as new principal at Northeast Elementary School
Julie West has been named principal at Northeast Elementary School, the latest in a series of principal shifts for Wayne County Public Schools that began four months ago. This mark the last administrative vacancy that needed to be filled,...Published: Mar 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Jail construction remains on track
The $10 million Carey A. Winders Detention Center remains on track to begin housing inmates in October despite the recent spate of heavy rains. Located on county-owned property on North William Street, the 38,500-square-foot, single-story, 218-bed jail designed by...Published: Mar 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Lt. Gen. Jodice talks about community, base relationship
The relationship between Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the surrounding community is the standard that others measure themselves by, Lt. Gen. (retired) Ralph Jodice told the News-Argus in an interview. "Many communities and military installations have some type of...Published: Mar 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Friends of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base holds fundraising gala
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has 31 squadrons, but Goldsboro and Wayne County, like the spirit-lifting 12th man on a football team, play a vital role in the base's success, Lt. Gen. (retired) Ralph Jodice said. "You are that...Published: Mar 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County looks at health costs
Out-of-pocket cost would increase for Wayne County employees under a proposed plan that would keep their insurance premiums from rising. Wayne County commissioners will be asked Wednesday to approve the proposal to offset what otherwise would be an overall...Published: Mar 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Board debates sites for program
Teaching high schoolers leadership skills and reducing teen pregnancies could be valuable for Wayne County Public Schools, school board members said at their monthly meeting -- but it's a message for students at all high schools. Two schools in...Published: Mar 14, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 13, 2016
The man in the fountain
Craig Hassler's skin is evenly bronzed from thousands of hours -- and miles -- spent shirtless and in shorts atop his chosen mode of transportation, a Millenium GX bicycle. His 51-year-old frame is lean and sinewy thanks to his...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Student art Berkeley Mall
The center corridor of Berkeley Mall has been converted into an art gallery to showcase work from hundreds of local student artists. The annual Wayne County Public Schools Art Exhibition is being held March 6-19. Students, grades K-12, from each...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Shooting injures two
Two men shot while standing in the 900 block of Hugh Street Thursday morning will recover, the Goldsboro Police Department said. The incident took place at 8:25 a.m. According to the police report, Michael Caleb Hackney, 27, and Alquan...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Primary
Nearly 10,000 voters cast ballots during the 10 days of one-stop early voting in advance of this Tuesday's primary election headlined by the presidential races. That is nearly 2,000 ballots more than in the 2012 primary with close to 1,000...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Pickle Princess pageant notice
MOUNT OLIVE -- The 16th Annual North Carolina Pickle Princess Pageant will be held on April 16 at the Historic Assembly Hall In Mount Olive. Applications will be ready this weekend. Open to ages birth through Mrs. the pageant...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Military news
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicholas R. Garrou graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Heroin arrest
A Pikeville woman faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop in Goldsboro Wednesday. According to a Goldsboro Police Department press release, Leslie Brown Williams, 54, 786 Forehand Road, is charged with possession of heroin and carrying a...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Give Kids a Smile Wayne Com College
Dental hygiene students at Wayne Community College gave free dental care to 43 third- and fourth-grade students Friday as part of the American Dental Associations "Give a Kid a Smile" program. Nearly 40 dental hygiene students working in pairs...Published: Mar 13, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, March 11, 2016
SJAFB security catch suspect
A Goldsboro teen is facing several felony charges for allegedly breaking into Berkeley Mall early Wednesday morning. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base security personnel turned the suspect over to police after stopping him in his vehicle as he approached...Published: Mar 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Italy to Grantham
Hannah Grantham has had a few "dream come true" moments in recent years. Studying art in Italy as a student. Returning there after graduation to work. Getting hired at her former elementary school as an art teacher. It has...Published: Mar 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Council denies rezoning request
The Goldsboro City Council voted unanimously to deny a rezoning request that would have allowed Patrick Gallagher to begin operating an events center on his private property on the east side of Leslie Street between Mulberry Street and Walnut...Published: Mar 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents ask for quick ash cleanup
North Carolina regulators held a public hearing Thursday night at Wayne Community college regarding the closing of coal ash basins surrounding the H.F. Lee Power Plant at 1199 Black Jack Church Road. Nearly 100 people attended the hearing and...Published: Mar 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Occupation-related courses to be offered at Wayne Community
Several occupation-related Wayne Community College Continuing Education courses will begin in the next couple of weeks. "Basic Computer Repair and Upkeep" will be taught on Tuesdays, March 22-May 10, from 6-9 p.m. Adding expansion cards, memory (RAM), hard drives,...Published: Mar 11, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Wayne County commissioners approve school refinancing package
Wayne County commissioners during a brief Monday afternoon special session approved a school refinancing package that will save the county $2.5 million over the next 19 years. The refinancing would not reduce the term of the loan, but would...Published: Mar 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Suit against Dunsmore continues
A defamation suit naming Dr. Michael Dunsmore, Wayne County Public Schools superintendent, will go forward after a motion to dismiss by Dunsmore's attorney was denied in Martin County Civil Superior Court in January. Dunsmore is the subject of a...Published: Mar 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council awards contract for $80,000 parking study
An $80,000 parking and traffic study that will be conducted on the downtown area of Goldsboro will soon get under way after the Goldsboro City Council approved its consent agenda Monday night, effectively awarding the contract for the study...Published: Mar 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
News-Argus earns several press awards
The News-Argus' John Joyce was awarded second place in the beat news reporting category for coverage of the Goldsboro Police Department, garnering praise for "well rounded and strong" reporting using "better new school style with old school substance." The New...Published: Mar 10, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Schools ponder graduation requirements
Ten years after the Wayne County Board of Education lowered the number of credit hours required for high school graduation, the school board Monday night heard arguments in favor of reinstating the required credits toward "increasing the value of what...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Mt. Olive Pickle Co. buys former IMPulse building
Mt. Olive Pickle Co. has purchased the former IMPulse NC and Triangle Spring facility for $2.6 million from Hendrickson USA, LLC of Itasca, Illinois. It includes a 22-acre tract and two buildings totaling 124,000 square feet located on the...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Airman recovering from assault
A 22-year-old airman assigned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is recovering from life threatening injuries sustained in an attack he suffered after leaving a bar in downtown Goldsboro on Saturday night. The Goldsboro Police Department announced today that...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Rose Banquet to be held March 23
The 16th annual Rose Banquet will be held March 23 at 6:45 p.m. at the Wayne Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The abstinence banquet is for youths in grades six through 12. Guest speakers will be Bryan...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Purity celebration slated for March 19
The second annual "I Choose to Pass Purity" celebration will take place Saturday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Goldsboro First Assembly. The event is free and open to those age 13 and older. There will be entertainment by...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
County man gets 35 years in prison
A Mount Olive man charged with running a five-person meth ring in Duplin County between 2010 and April 2015 will spend 35 years in federal prison, according to U. S. Department of Justice press release. Randall Stewart Hill, 39,...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
North Carolina Pickle Festival seeking vendors, sponsors
MOUNT OLIVE -- With the 30th annual North Carolina Pickle Festival just six weeks away, now is the time for prospective vendors and sponsors to finalize their festival plans. The early-bird vendor applications are due Tuesday, March 15. The...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Glory through dance
"Dance for Christ" will be held March 11 and 18 at 7 p.m., March 12 and 19 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. and March 13 and 20 at 3 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. It's a ministry of dance, music...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Saturday night, March 5, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Michael Phillips, 22., reported leaving the Rail House Sports Bar and Grille located at 108 N. Center St., walking toward the 100 block of West Walnut Street and being assaulted from...Published: Mar 9, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
West named as Goldsboro police chief
City Manager Scott Stevens announced before the City Council Monday night that the testing and hiring process to fill Goldsboro's vacant police chief slot has ended. Stevens promoted Michael West -- having served as interim chief since Jeff Stewart...Published: Mar 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
American Legoin to host Walk for Veterans
American Legion Post 215 will host a one-mile Walk for Veterans on April 2 through historic downtown Goldsboro. Registration is open now. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the corner of Center and Spruce streets near Goldsboro...Published: Mar 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Advising Corps encourages pursuit of higher education
DUDLEY -- The college experience has come to Southern Wayne High School. Since she arrived in the fall, Antoinette Jones, N.C. State College Adviser, has made it her mission to motivate students to prepare to go to college. She...Published: Mar 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Another arrested for drug traffic to airmen
A second arrest has been made in the Wayne County Sheriff's Office's ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics being sold to active duty airmen stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The first arrest came...Published: Mar 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Council votes to move forward with ShotSpotter
During the Goldsboro City Council's work session Monday night, the council unanimously approved giving Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West the green light to move forward with securing ShotSpotter technology for Goldsboro. ShotSpotter technology uses sensors -- also called listening...Published: Mar 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Base exercise expected to cause noise
Morning commuters and those typically caught in afternoon rush hour in and around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base can expect further delays Wednesday. A mass casualty exercise will be taking place throughout the day. According to a press release...Published: Mar 8, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Monday, March 7, 2016
April Fools Follies to be held to raise money for United Way
The first ever April Fools Follies will take place April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. The event is being held as a fundraiser for United Way of Wayne County. "Geoff Hulse, Kirk Keller and did an...Published: Mar 7, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
3,206 cast ballots so far
More than 3,200 voters cast ballots during the first four days of one-stop voting for the March 15 primary that begin last Thursday and will continue through this Saturday. White voters continue to outpace black voters by a two-to-margin,...Published: Mar 7, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Isabelle Moore accepted into Joffrey School of Musical Theatre program
MOUNT OLIVE -- Isabelle Moore has been accepted into the Joffrey School of Musical Theatre program this summer. This is the second year for the musical theatre option at the prestigious school, best known for its ballet program. The...Published: Mar 7, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Guardian ad litem seeking advocates
Every child deserves to have someone in his corner. But when it can't be a parent or guardian, ideally someone else will step up. Colleen Kosinski, district administrator for the Guardian ad Litem, or GAL, program, says there is a...Published: Mar 7, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Violent crime on the rise in Goldsboro
The Goldsboro Police Department recently released its Uniform Crime Report for 2015, which showed that, by all accounts, Goldsboro was more violent in 2015 than it has been since 2011. Murders, rapes, aggravated assaults and simple assaults all increased from...Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
County GOP convention held
Less government. Lower taxes. More individual responsibility. The message delivered Saturday stayed within party lines as more than a hundred supporters, volunteers and elected officials gathered inside the Wayne Center for the Wayne County Republican Convention. U.S. Rep. David...Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Cherry Hospital to be occupied this month
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services officials say they are anticipating that the state will take beneficial occupancy of the new $93 million Cherry Hospital this month. The final occupancy should follow in April -- more than three...Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Ome Whitaker honored by Extension
Oma Whitaker of the Town and Country Club has been honored as Wayne County Extension and Community Association Leader of the Year. The honor was presented during the ECA annual achievement luncheon at the Wayne Center on Tuesday, Feb....Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
First issue of 'Olive Press' released
MOUNT OLIVE -- The first issue of "The Olive Press," an online literary journal organized by the English Department at the University of Mount Olive, has been published. The issue features poetry, nonfiction, and fiction short stories, all written...Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
ECA holds annual achievement luncheon
Wayne County Extension and Community Association held its annual achievement luncheon at the Wayne Center on Feb. 23. The theme for this event was "ECA Eating Local, Eating Healthy" County Club adviser Louise Faison presided, and Ruby Norris gave...Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Council expected to deny events center
The Goldsboro City Council is expected to follow the recommendation of the city Planning Commission at its meeting Monday night and deny a rezoning request from Patrick Gallagher that would allow him to operate an events center on his property...Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Civil War program Saturday at CSS Neuse
History will come to life on Saturday, March 12 at the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center with a commemorative living history focusing on the final days of the gunboat. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Battle of the Books held
On Wednesday, Greenwood Middle students successfully put their reading skills to the test by winning the Wayne County Public Schools' 30th annual Battle of the Books competition. The competition took place at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Cultural Center with approximately 90...Published: Mar 6, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Friday, March 4, 2016
Completion date in sight for W.A. Foster
The W.A. Foster Center's legacy is not dying. It is enduring. Construction on the new W.A. Foster Center in Mina Weil Park is set to be entirely complete by March 28, and Parks and Recreation Director Scott Barnard said...Published: Mar 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Suspect shoots man and steals car on Carolina Street
A Goldsboro man is recovering today after being shot in the leg in the 400 block of North Carolina Street Thursday. Officials with the Goldsboro Police Department say the assailant stole the victim's car to escape, but the incident...Published: Mar 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Turnout high on first day to vote
More than 1,200 voters cast ballots Thursday during the first day of one-stop voting for the March 15 primary. Democrats accounted for 639 of the voters, while 563 Republicans cast ballots. There were eight unaffiliated ballots and two Libertarians...Published: Mar 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Friends of Seymour Johnson AFB gala to be March 12
Heading into its third annual gala, the Friends of Seymour Johnson AFB has even more to celebrate -- Goldsboro and Wayne County were recently designated as a "Great American Defense Community" by the Association of Defense Communities and the...Published: Mar 4, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Thursday, March 3, 2016
College asks the public to weigh in
A twice-canceled public meeting to weigh in on the presidential search at Wayne Community College has been rescheduled for next week on the campus. The town hall-style meeting is now set for Tuesday, March 8, at 4:30 p.m. in...Published: Mar 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Residents lobby for street repairs
It was standing room only Tuesday morning for Wayne County residents lobbying the county to repair their subdivision streets, but only six spoke during a public hearing on the proposal. Canterbury Village and North Creek subdivisions residents have petitioned...Published: Mar 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Early voting begins
Nearly a dozen voters cast their ballots this morning during the first 30 minutes after one-stop early voting opened at 8 a.m. at the Wayne County Board of Elections office. Sample ballots were posted in the hallway leading to...Published: Mar 3, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Police, sheriff combine forces
Wayne County's two largest law enforcement agencies -- the Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office -- are combining forces to combat violent crime with a new joint-force initiative. The Regional Enforcement and Crime Targeting Team, otherwise...Published: Mar 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Nurse finds home with WATCH
Kelli Corbett had been a nurse for about 13 years when she decided to return to school to become a nurse practitioner. But it wasn't until her last rotation, on the WATCH mobile van, that she found herself squarely in...Published: Mar 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City seeks hotel
Goldsboro is seeking letters of interest and information from development companies for the construction of a hotel that will be built adjacent to the future Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. The city is asking developers to prepare to build...Published: Mar 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
City earns designation from caucus
Goldsboro was recently designated as a "Great American Defense Community" on Monday, Feb. 29, by the Association of Defense Communities and the Defense Communities Caucus. Only 10 communities across the United States received this designation, and the Goldsboro and...Published: Mar 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the Week
On Feb. 18 two unidentified subjects stole a 55-inch Samsung Flat Screen TV and a 32-inch Sony Flat Screen TV from the Walmart located at 2908 U.S. 70 West in Goldsboro. Total value of the property stolen is $1,096.00. The...Published: Mar 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Ballet to perform 'Dorothy's Adventure in Oz'
Audience members will have the chance to take a trip to the magical land of Oz when the Goldsboro Ballet performs "Dorothy's Adventure in Oz" Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Paramount Theatre. It will be directed by Peggy...Published: Mar 2, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Group passes motion to deny request
The Goldsboro Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying a rezoning request on Monday night that would allow the applicant, Patrick Gallagher, to operate an events center at his private residence on the east side of Leslie Street between Mulberry Street...Published: Mar 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Foster's charges are dismissed
Charges brought against District 4 council member Bevan Foster in late October 2015 for allegedly communicating threats to harm his uncle were dismissed on Friday. Foster maintained his innocence on the charges from the outset, denying that he ever...Published: Mar 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Local family responds to urgent call to help orphan from China
One good deed deserves another. When Carla Wicks responded to an urgent plea to help a Chinese orphan, she soon realized she might need some additional support. The mother of three -- two grown sons and a 9-year-old daughter,...Published: Mar 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story
Writing the wrongs
Some men's spirits are harder to kill than others. In rarer cases, so is the man. When a 2013 accusation of rape failed to effectively end Goldsboro native Richard Taylor's life by sending him to jail for the rest...Published: Mar 1, 2016 1:46 PM Full Story