Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Man arrested for first-degree murder
Police arrested a man on a first-degree murder warrant and several other felony warrants Monday while serving orders for arrest on another man, according to a press release. Glenn Erwin Warren, 31, of 1405 Eagle Lane, Spring Lake, was served...Published: May 9, 2017 2:52 PM Full Story
Exercise to bring noise, traffic to SJAFB area Wednesday morning
The 4th Fighter Wing will conduct a major accident response exercise Wednesday at 8 a.m. Traffic congestion near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is expected. According to a SJAFB press release, the installation may operate under an increased level of...Published: May 9, 2017 2:15 PM Full Story
Sheriff's office captain's hearing continued
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Capt. Steve Mozingo's contempt of court hearing Monday was continued until May 30. The show cause hearing -- in which Mozingo will need to show cause for why he should not be found in contempt...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
News-Argus restructuring
The media landscape is changing at a faster rate than ever, and The News-Argus is working to adapt to these changes in order to provide the products and services that meet the needs of its readers and advertisers. "As...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
'Barber On Wheels' delivers fresh cuts
Jerry Rose can probably remember when a shave and a haircut were, like the song goes, two bits. The Johnston County native headed off to barber school as a young man, attending Capital City Barber College in Raleigh. "I...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Bond sale moves projects forward
The city of Goldsboro recently completed a $5.5 million bond sale that will provide funding for the future multisport complex and resurfacing of city streets. The city sold $2.5 million in street improvement bonds and $3 million in recreation...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Wayne County students honored with University of Mount Olive awards
MOUNT OLIVE -- Several Wayne County students were recognized for their achievements at the University of Mount Olive Annual Awards Ceremony. Among those receiving awards were: * Samantha Futrelle of Mount Olive received the Business Management Student of the Year...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Renewable scholarships available
Students entering certain technical programs at Wayne Community College may be eligible for renewable scholarships. The Foundation of Wayne Community College's "Top 12" Scholarship Program is designed to encourage students to study and go into careers in air conditioning,...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Pikeville removes cemetery posts
PIKEVILLE -- The town of Pikeville approved the removal of small posts at the entrance of the town's cemetery last week. Town Commissioner Lyman Galloway said the foot-tall concrete posts are unsightly at the nearly 100-year-old cemetery, located on...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Bentonville area benefit planned
Bentonville area resident William Johnson underwent surgery last December to remove a tumor from the back side of his heart and to fix an abnormality in his diaphragm to allow him to breathe better. His surgery went well, but...Published: May 9, 2017 9:57 AM Full Story
Some farmers hit hard by flooding, county spared overall
Kevin Johnson kneels in a barren field off Ferry Bridge Road. Just weeks ago, it was green with young tobacco plants. But that was before heavy rains sent the Neuse River over its banks flooding the field and an...Published: May 9, 2017 8:04 AM Full Story