The art of Peeps

Karin Thompson had a special storage unit filled with Peeps -- all kinds of Peeps, rabbits, chicks and even ones with hearts on them. For a while, it housed Peeps in a space 4 feet high and about 6 feet...

Published: Aug 31, 2017 1:55 PM Full Story

Stormy weather expected in front of the Labor Day weekend

A stormy start to the Labor Day weekend is in store for much of North Carolina, which is at marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening. Stormy weather will continue into Saturday. According to the National Weather Service...

Published: Aug 31, 2017 12:23 PM Full Story

Wayne County Public Schools says supplements only partly responsible for teacher shortage

Wayne County continues to lag behind other area counties in the amount of pay teachers receive in supplements. The lower supplements also play a partial role in the county's 20 teacher vacancies currently on the books. Teacher supplements often...

Published: Aug 31, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story

Local parties digest maps

Wayne County Democrats are none-too-satisfied with the newly-proposed N.C. House and Senate district maps. Local Republicans, meanwhile, say the maps are likely to change and expressed concerns about the county's potential change in its delegation. "We're not happy with the...

Published: Aug 31, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story

Recovery time extended for K-9 officer injured in pursuit

Goldsboro police K-9 Ghost is recovering after he was injured during a chase Sunday evening. A fleeing suspect kicked out a window, and the glass hit Ghost in the mouth. "Immediately after the glass was kicked out I noticed...

Published: Aug 31, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story

Recruitment continues in addressing doctor woes

The local physician shortage is showing signs of lessening as efforts to recruit and retain doctors to Wayne County come to fruition. Officials at Wayne Memorial Hospital recently told the News-Argus they are addressing the access to care issue,...

Published: Aug 31, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story