Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Berkeley Boulevard work progresses
Work is progressing along North Berkeley Boulevard, from Royall Avenue to New Hope Road, with officials anticipating the completion of the road-widening project in October. Read the full story in Thursday's edition of the Goldsboro News-Argus....Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
Everyone can be a hero in waiting
DUDLEY -- The United States changed forever 15 years ago, Southern Wayne High School Principal Dr. John Boldt said. Addressing the school's student body Friday morning during the school's 14th annual 9/11 ceremony, Boldt told students that the terrorist attack...Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
Community builds Calypso playground
CALYPSO -- Community volunteers, including members of the University of Mount Olive baseball teams, turned out Friday and Saturday to build a new playground at Albritton Park. The playground equipment company representatives arrived Thursday to map out the site and...Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
Tractor ride to benefit Cures for the Colors
MOUNT OLIVE -- Hop on a big, green tractor -- or a blue one, or one of any color -- and take a slow ride for a great cause. The second annual Eastern Carolina Tractor Ride takes off at the...Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
A time for unity, fun and reflection
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Unity organization's ninth annual Sunday in the Park community celebration took on added significance this year as those on hand for the festivities also took time to remember 9/11. Hundreds crowded into Westbrook Park from 2...Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
'Verses and Vittles': The house on the hill
"In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you." -- John 14:2 I grew up in what we call the big house. Right across the road in front of our...Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
Resolved never to forget
MOUNT OLIVE -- Robin McSwain shakes her head in disbelief as she recounts comments by what she calls a "big official" who said it is time for the country to put 9/11 behind it and move on. Mrs. McSwain and...Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
Town to apply for $3 million in grants
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive will apply for up to $3.2 million in Clean Water State Revolving Funds for two separate sewer projects. The first grant is for $1.2 million and would be used to identify and repair leaking sewer...Published: Sep 14, 2016 11:57 AM Full Story
Roy Cooper makes stop in Goldsboro
"Thank you, thank you," Democratic gubernatorial nominee Roy Cooper said as nearly 50 of the party faithful broke into applause and cheers as he talked about education spending, fair taxes and the need for the state to work for...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
SJAFB commander talks employment and education
Col. Christopher Sage, 4th Fighter Wing commander, took the helm of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in July and with that job, he also became one of the driving leaders in Goldsboro and Wayne County. From furthering local education...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
$1 million loan to help with ag center
Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. in Dudley will receive a $1 million zero-interest federal loan that it will in turn loan to Wayne County to help with construction of the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. The 10-year loan to...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Two injured after truck t-bones S10 on U.S. 70
Two people were taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital after a wreck on U.S. 70 East at Piney Grove Church Road Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m. The wreck happened near Dan Wise Chevrolet and Down East Furniture when a red...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Schools' enrollment numbers dip
Enrollment numbers at Wayne County Public Schools dipped by 1 percent over the previous year, officials announced Tuesday. Monday was the 10th day of classes for schools on the traditional schedule. Districts across the state use the marker to...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Hog truck overturns on U.S. 13 at Herring Road
A hog truck overturned on U.S. 13 South at Herring Road around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, killing 36 hogs and causing traffic to be blocked at Providence Church Road and immediately before the wreck at Herring Road. Charles Ray Cooper, 41,...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
City to host NC Child meeting
Goldsboro is among cities chosen to host a meeting to bring leaders and families together to discuss the need for county-based child advocacy organizations. NC Child is convening the series of community sessions aimed at building opportunities for children...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
False alarm causes exodus
A false fire alarm at Anchor Coupling Inc. at 106 Industry Court Tuesday morning caused about 30 employees to be evacuated from the building. The false alarm was triggered around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday by the city's sewer smoke testing program,...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On July 25, officers of the Goldsboro Police Department received a report of a break-in in the 300 Block of Wilmington Avenue where a suspect(s) stole a ladder, drill and a saw. Further investigation into the matter lead to warrants...Published: Sep 14, 2016 10:04 AM Full Story
Hog truck overturns, animals roam highway
A hog truck overturned on U.S. 13 South at Herring Road around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, causing hogs to roam the highway and traffic to be blocked. About two dozen hogs wandered around the highway outside of the truck after it...Published: Sep 14, 2016 4:55 AM Full Story