Sunday, March 5, 2017
Council could approve sports complex
The Goldsboro City Council is set to sign off on a near $3 million multisport complex construction contract during its meeting Monday. The contract with the S.T. Wooten Corp. is contingent on the N.C. Local Government Commission's approval of a...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Wayne GOP chooses new leaders
The Wayne County Republican Party elected new officers at its convention Saturday, working through substantial confusion which delayed the proceedings and frustrated attendees at times. Wade Leatham was elected the new chairman of the county party, winning the vote over...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Bill would restore class size
A bill making its way through the state Senate could reverse legislative changes to class sizes in North Carolina schools -- changes which Wayne County lawmakers and education experts agree would place substantial strain on the district's resources. Keeping...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Dancers in local ballet tell tale of sisterly love
Emily Thorne and Martie Rose hope to portray the essence of sisterly love when they dance as Elsa and Anna in "The Frozen Heart Ballet." It will be performed by members of Goldsboro Ballet this month at the Paramount Theatre....Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Seven to compete for title of Miss Eastern Wayne
Seven young ladies will vie for the Miss Eastern Wayne High School 2017 crown on Friday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College. The pageant is sponsored by the Family, Career, & Community Leaders...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Run to benefit school in Tanzania
Blessed2BlessU Ministries is hosting its fifth annual 5K "Run. Educate. Hope." on Saturday, March 18 starting in the St. Paul United Methodist Church parking lot at 204 E Chestnut St. Registration, door prizes, silent auction and beach trip raffle...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Power squadron class starts March 14
With the coming of warm weather, boaters minds turn to the the water. The Goldsboro Sail and Power Squadron is offering a boating course at Wayne Community College starting Tuesday, March 14, to get boaters ready to have a...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Senior center namesake honored
For most of her 91 years, Peggy Seegars has had a hand in the goings-on in Wayne County, helping to make it a better place to live. One of the things near and dear to her heart has been...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Livestock association fiscally sound despite obstacles
The Wayne County Livestock Development Association remains strong despite back-to-back years of a weather-shortened Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, president Curtis Shivar said. "I am pleased to report to you that the association has completed another successful year," he said....Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
City to take steps in response to concerns over chief's post
Goldsboro officials plan to take steps in response to concerns voiced by the Goldsboro/Wayne branch of the NAACP following the police chief's social media post supporting President Donald Trump. The personal Facebook page for Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West has...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Calling all chili cooks
Calling all chili cookers.The N.C. Pickle Festival will again host a homestyle chili cookoff during its 31st annual event Saturday, April 29, in downtown Mount Olive.Presented by First South Bank and the Goldsboro News-Argus, the chili cookoff will be sanctioned...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story
Art festival at Cliffs on April 1
Artists are being sought to participate in the Art in the Park Spring Festival, which will be held on Saturday, April 1 at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. Artists may sell their works or just create a...Published: Mar 5, 2017 12:09 AM Full Story