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