Sunday, July 31, 2016
Airman shooting
An active duty airman stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was shot and killed early Sunday morning. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call at 2:30 a.m. on the 100 block of North Center Street in reference to...Published: Jul 31, 2016 9:56 AM Full Story
WCPS' open houses begin
Open house events will be held this week at three non-traditional schools in Wayne County Public Schools. In addition to Wayne Early/Middle College High School and Wayne School of Engineering, Goldsboro High School has been added to the list...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
United Way to kick off campaign with concert
Elvis is back and he's bringing friends. The United Way kickoff concert will once again feature Winston-Salem resident and Elvis tribute artist Stephen Freeman. It will be held Aug. 19 at the Paramount Theatre. There will be a VIP...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Stuff the Bus to be Aug. 5
This year the big yellow school bus will be parked in the News-Argus parking lot on Berkeley Blvd. on Friday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Drop off supplies and monetary donations that day or in advance inside...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Two people charged in jewelry theft
Two people were charged by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office in connection with theft of a large amount of jewelry frm a home near Mount Olive. David Wayne Barbour, 55, and Aurelia Grace Demming-Heiple, 49, both of 1154 Dobbersville Road,...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Teenager wanted for attempted murder
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man in connection with the robbery of a Handy Mart store on U.S. 13 North on July 11. The suspect in question is Tyquellas Jare Thompson, also known as Ray. According...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Purple Heart banquet Aug. 5
The fifth annual Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Foundation Banquet and Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at The First Church at 1100 The First Church Road. The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition is serving...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Praying for peace
Jill McQueen could not hold back the tears Saturday morning as she prepared to participate in the Unity Prayer Walk, organized in response to the growing epidemic of violence in recent months. "Goldsboro didn't used to be like this," she...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Permitted hunting applications available
RALEIGH -- Applications for permitted hunting opportunities, including waterfowl hunts, are now available from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Sportsmen can obtain applications by visiting the Commission's website at www.ncwildlife.org or by calling 1-888-248-6834. Application deadlines vary, starting in August....Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
New Mexican restaurant opening soon in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE -- Pikeville residents will have a new destination for Mexican cuisine Thursday, Aug. 4 when the Los Texanos restaurant opens at 101 Goldsboro St. The restaurant will feature both authentic Mexican food and Texas-style dishes, which are generally prepared...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
New book on bullying released
Goldsboro author Anne Yurksaitis imparts an important lesson about bullying in "Who's the Bully?," a new book for children that is set for nationwide release. The book is a story with talking animals about bullying, taking place in Australia's outback....Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Intergovernmental agreement about director position to be considered by commissioners
Wayne County and the city of Goldsboro could be splitting the cost of up to $80,000 to pay for a marketing/communications director who would work for both. An intergovernmental agreement between the two will be considered by Wayne County commissioners...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Haulin' Hogs barbecue to open new restaurant
Haulin' Hog BBQ will take its show off the road and settle into a downtown restaurant with a planned opening Monday. The Haulin' Hog food truck, a permanent fixture at 102 N. George St. for years, closed down its...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Dollar General purchases Pikeville Walmart Express
The vacant former Walmart Express store in Pikeville will be converted into a Dollar General store, with gasoline service, by October. The Dollar General Corp. has announced its purchase of 41 former Walmart Express sites in 11 states. The...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Man sought in robbery of Dollar General
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in the identification of a man wanted for robbery of the Dollar General store, U.S. 13 North in Goldsboro, which occurred July 27 at 5:10 p.m. Anyone with information...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Council to hold public hearing on referendum
The Goldsboro City Council will hold a public hearing Monday for a proposed $10 million bond referendum and consider an agreement with the county to hire a shared communication director. The council will meet at 7 p.m. in City...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Army veteran makes journey to raise awareness about PTSD
An Army veteran is hiking across the state and back to raise awareness of the need for Americans to reach out and help its veterans, especially those who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Michael Boncek was making...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story
Beekeepers celebration Aug. 20
The Beekeepers of the Neuse, are hosting "National Honey Bee Day Celebration" on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Historic Waynesborough Park. The event is actually "3 in one" events as the park will be featured, the Eastern Carolina Vintage Farm...Published: Jul 31, 2016 1:45 AM Full Story