Sunday, June 5, 2016
WCC narrows search for president
The pool of candidates for president of Wayne Community College has been narrowed down to six finalists -- four from within the state and the others from Nebraska and Tennessee. As the search nears completion for Dr. Kay Albertson's...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
On TOP of the game
For the members of The Outreach Program for Soccer of Goldsboro, anything is possible. The soccer program, which gives children with special needs an opportunity to learn and play the game as part of a team, held its last...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Student news - National Merit Scholarships
Two Wayne County students have been named among the 3,000 winners of National Merit scholarships financed by the nation's colleges and universities. Thomas Donica of Goldsboro, co-salutatorian at Wayne Christian School, plans to attend Liberty University and study chemical engineering....Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
The heart that could
Jason Kendall is all boy. "He jumps off of anything he can jump off," Cari Kendall, says of her 2-and-one-half-year-old son. "He loves superheroes, dinosaurs and robots. "He is not afraid of anything." "He will chase it down," echoes...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Homes sought for exchange students
Terre des Langues /Terra Lingua, an international exchange program, is seeking host families this summer in the Goldsboro area for high school school students from France and Spain, ages 16-18. Dates for the French students are June 14- July 13...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Police release identity of body
Human remains found in a freezer at 1723 B Holly St. during Memorial Day weekend have been identified as 75-year-old Arma Ann Roush. Warrants have been secured for Ms. Roush's daughter, 56-year-old Goldsboro resident Marcella Jean Lee, who is...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
County to talk $28.2M school funding
sherring@newsargus.com Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will consider approval of $28.2 million in school facilities that would include a new Meadow Lane Elementary School. The new school would be built on the existing campus on East Ash Street and include...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Cruise the Neuse welcomes hundreds of kayakers, canoers
Consider the Neuse thoroughly cruised. A sizeable crowd took part in the fifth annual Cruise the Neuse canoeing and kayaking event Saturday, as about 200 people made the more than three-mile journey. After parking their cars next to the...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Court records
Wayne County Superior Court The following cases have been heard in Wayne County Superior Court: * Daniel Boseman, 32, 902 S. Church St. Mount Olive, possession of heroin, 8-14 months. * Richard Oliver Isom, 64, 1619 Atlantic St., Wilson, larceny,...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Council to consider purchase contract
The Goldsboro City Council will consider a property purchase contract Monday involving a Virginia-based developer interested in a multi-million dollar residential and commercial building in downtown. Second Act Communities, a nonprofit based in Virginia Beach, Va., is offering $250,000 for...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Camp to focus on life in 1800s
FREMONT -- The Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace will have a summer fun camp this year, running from June 20 through 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each day will focus on a different aspect of life in...Published: Jun 5, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story