Thursday, August 3, 2017
Federal agents arrest fugitive from Goldsboro in Kinston
A Goldsboro man wanted by the ATF is in custody after being captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force Tuesday in Kinston. Kinston police officers assisted federal agents in capturing Devon Dejatorian Waters, 38, at...Published: Aug 3, 2017 6:32 PM Full Story
Police release photo, description of Wells Fargo robbery suspect
For the second time this year, someone walked into the Wells Fargo bank on East Ash Street Wednesday and took money from a teller before running away. The man went inside around 3:35 p.m., demanded money from a teller by...Published: Aug 3, 2017 4:10 PM Full Story
Man in serious condition after being shot at Day Circle
A man is in serious but stable condition at Vidant Medical Center today after someone shot him early this morning. A police report said someone shot the 28-year-old man in the Grand at Day Circle housing projects just after midnight....Published: Aug 3, 2017 9:08 AM Full Story
Wells Fargo on Ash Street is robbed a second time within a year
For the second time this year, someone walked into the Wells Fargo bank on East Ash Street Wednesday and took money from a teller before running away. A police report said someone went inside around 3:35 p.m., demanded money from...Published: Aug 3, 2017 9:05 AM Full Story
Local health officials warn against tick-borne illnesses
This is prime time for tick-borne illnesses, for humans as well as for pets, and North Carolina is definitely on the hit list, officials say. Ticks -- small, bloodsucking anthropods -- can transmit diseases to people and animals. Illnesses...Published: Aug 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Stuff the Bus final push
The signature fundraiser by Communities Supporting Schools in Wayne County -- formerly Communities in Schools -- was launched in 2000 and shows no signs of slowing down. "I'm having more calls than I ever had from parents saying, 'I cannot...Published: Aug 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
No dip in county sales tax
A feared dip in Wayne County's sales tax receipts brought on by the opening of the U.S. 70 Bypass has yet to materialize. For the second quarter in a row since the highway opened in late May 2016, the...Published: Aug 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Community leaders partner with Million Father March
jpitchford@newsargus.com While having a father figure can make a substantial difference in the life of a child, not every young person has one. At least for the start of school, Goldsboro community leaders are trying to fill the gap. Several...Published: Aug 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Dunkin' Donuts to open Friday
Dunkin' Donuts will start serving up its popular coffees, donuts and breakfast sandwiches when it opens to the public Friday morning. Avery Ivery, Dunkin' Donuts public relations executive, confirmed Wednesday the donut shop's plans to open this week, starting...Published: Aug 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story