Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Court upholds first-degree murder conviction of Gary Metzger
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld today the first-degree murder conviction of Gary Metzger for his role in the 2011 strangulation death of his sister, Jean Hubbard.Metzger appealed his conviction in October of 2014.See Wednesday's News-Argus for the complete...Published: Sep 20, 2016 10:46 AM Full Story
Gasoline shortage makes minimal impact locally
In Wayne County, some gas stations have run out of gas, placed restrictions on certain grades of gasoline and limited the amount that customers are able to purchase, but for the most part, the gas shortage due to a...Published: Sep 20, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Several speak against solar farm
Several residents living near the proposed site of a 32-acre solar farm spoke in opposition during a public hearing before the Goldsboro City Council Monday night. Heights Solar Farm is seeking approval of a rezoning request that would change the...Published: Sep 20, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Highway Patrol responds to 14 wrecks Monday afternoon
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to 14 wrecks in roughly three hours and part of Wayne Memorial Drive was closed due to heavy rains and flooding in the area Monday afternoon. Sgt. J.K. Whitley with the Highway...Published: Sep 20, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College nonprofit training available
Wayne Community College Continuing Education Services will offer a certificate program this fall for people who want to start or run a nonprofit organization. The Nonprofit Management Certificate Program consists of 14 class sessions designed to teach how to grow...Published: Sep 20, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
LaGrange man arrested for marijuana
A LaGrange man was arrested Saturday when officers were patrolling Fairview Homes and smelled marijuana near where he was standing. Michael Kevin McGee, 41, of 408 D.W. James St., LaGrange, was allegedly standing outside of his vehicle in Fairview Homes...Published: Sep 20, 2016 9:57 AM Full Story
Wayne Memorial Drive reopened after wrecks cause blockage
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to 14 wrecks in roughly three hours and part of Wayne Memorial Drive was closed due to heavy rains and flooding in the area Monday afternoon. Sgt. J.K. Whitley with the Highway Patrol...Published: Sep 20, 2016 4:56 AM Full Story