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...

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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...

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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...

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