Pikeville drug arrest

A Pikeville man is in custody after officers discovered drugs and a stolen weapon in his car in late December, according to a press release from the Pikeville Police Department. On Dec. 29, Pikeville police officers pulled over Dequinta Laquell...

Published: Jan 12, 2017 1:23 PM Full Story

Dollar General on Genoa Crossing robbed at gunpoint

esmith@newsargus.com The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Tuesday night armed robbery of the Dollar General at Genoa Crossing Drive off of U.S. 117. According to an incident report, a black man wearing all black walked from around the...

Published: Jan 12, 2017 9:35 AM Full Story

Hospital names chief medical officer

Dr. Anthony Bruno of Chambersburg, Penn., has been named as the new chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Wayne UNC Health Care. He will assume his duties by mid-March, Wayne UNC Health Care President and CEO...

Published: Jan 12, 2017 9:35 AM Full Story

City councilman's home demolished due to damage

Goldsboro Councilman Mark Stevens knows first-hand the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. A house Stevens was living in on East Chestnut Street was demolished this week after the two-story home was condemned due to flood and hurricane...

Published: Jan 12, 2017 9:35 AM Full Story

Make-up days for WCPS

Wayne County Public Schools announced make-up days for the days missed earlier this week. The inclement weather and icy roadways forced officials to cancel classes Monday and Tuesday. After reviewing several options, administrators developed the following make-up schedule for the...

Published: Jan 12, 2017 7:56 AM Full Story

Fog and warmer weather Thursday, cloudy and cool on Friday

Patchy fog, dense in some areas, greeted commuters this morning as temperatures continue to warm back up following the weekend snow storm. The forecast today calls for a high near 69.The day should remain partly sunny, but clouds will move...

Published: Jan 12, 2017 6:45 AM Full Story