Monday, July 3, 2017
Man is robbed and pistol whipped in city
A man was pistol whipped and robbed Sunday night in the 400 block of Denmark Street, according to a police report. A 37-year-old Fremont resident was hit on the right side of his head with a gun and robbed...Published: Jul 3, 2017 4:02 PM Full Story
Fire on Edgerton Street displaces four children and two adults
A fire at an apartment on Edgerton Street Sunday left four children and two adults displaced. The fire started around 5 p.m. Sunday at 1722 A Edgerton St., according to a fire investigation report from the Goldsboro Police Department, Assistant...Published: Jul 3, 2017 4:02 PM Full Story
Nine reports of shots fired within city limits
There were nine reports of shots being fired in the city Sunday, according to Goldsboro police reports. At around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, officers received an alert from Shotspotter -- a system which notifies the Goldsboro Police Department where shots are...Published: Jul 3, 2017 4:02 PM Full Story
UPDATE: Burglary victims awaken to find suspect in their bedroom
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office helicopter and K-9 units Monday morning searched for a suspect in a series of break-ins in the area of Spring Bank Road and N.C. 111 South. No one was injured in the break-ins, but on...Published: Jul 3, 2017 12:19 PM Full Story
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting and robbing handicapped person
Goldsboro police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly assaulted and robbed a handicapped person Sunday night on Olivia Lane, according to a Goldsboro Police Department report.Donovan Markee Wooten, 904 A Olivia Lane, was charged with felony common law robbery...Published: Jul 3, 2017 11:22 AM Full Story
Code red: Sheriff's Office searching for burglary suspect
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has issued a code red in the area of the 700 to 1000 blocks of Spring Bank Road, to include all side streets. Deputies are searching for a man with a dark complexion, wearing a...Published: Jul 3, 2017 9:47 AM Full Story
Which schools could see a reduction?
Several Wayne County schools are expected to see a reduction in federal Title I funding come the 2017-2018 school year. Below is a list of the affected schools, and how much money they stand to lose. Elementary Schools * North...Published: Jul 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Schools may lose federal funding
Changes to the Wayne County Public Schools free and reduced lunch program coupled with potential cuts in President Donald Trump's budget could leave many Wayne County schools without thousands of federal dollars in the 2017-2018 school year. Schools such...Published: Jul 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Hope 4 NC connects survivors to resources
pmoore@newsargus.com Even though it has been nearly nine months since Hurricane Matthew blew through eastern North Carolina, the aftermath is still being felt by many. "I think folks would be shocked to know how many are still suffering," said Melissa...Published: Jul 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
July 4 full of fireworks
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Exchange Club of Mount Olive will sponsor its annual Fourth of July in the Park celebration at Westbrook Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. The park is located on North Breazeale across...Published: Jul 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
4-H camp invites kids to learn about dairy production
Human children and baby goats are both called "kids" and the two of them met at Holly Grove Farms Thursday as part of the 4-H "Got Milk?" summer camp. The camp included around 10 kids - the human kind...Published: Jul 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story