Thursday, November 30, 2017
Man convicted of sex trafficking after forcing teenage girl to become prostitute
A federal grand jury found a man guilty today of giving a 15-year-old drugs and forcing her to prostitute herself at a Mexican migrant camp near Wilson. William Maurice Saddler was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a...Published: Nov 30, 2017 6:16 PM Full Story
Man is beaten and robbed in his yard
A man told the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Wednesday that he was beaten and robbed in his yard in the 2200 block of Arrington Bridge Road Tuesday night. A deputy met the 37-year-old victim at Wayne UNC Health Care Wednesday...Published: Nov 30, 2017 6:16 PM Full Story
Elderly woman's home shot into on Orange Street
Residents claimed they did not see anything when shots were fired into the home of an 82-year-old woman in the 400 block of Orange Street Wednesday evening. Goldsboro police officers responded to a shots fired call at the address and...Published: Nov 30, 2017 2:01 PM Full Story
Man charged with assault after hitting police officer
A 61-year-old homeless man was arrested for hitting a Goldsboro police officer in the 100 block of North John Street Wednesday evening. Ronnie Levi Barnes is charged with assault on a government official. Cpl. Claude Jackson responded to the area...Published: Nov 30, 2017 11:52 AM Full Story
Substitute teacher at Goldsboro High reports being hit by a student
A juvenile allegedly hit a 60-year-old substitute teacher in her left arm at Goldsboro High School Tuesday, according to a Goldsboro police report. The substitute teacher told police that the juvenile had grabbed a pile of her student papers...Published: Nov 30, 2017 11:42 AM Full Story
Honoring their sacrifice: Monument erected to the fallen and the wounded
Words cannot enhance the glory of those who have been wounded or who have died in service of their country, Brian Volk said. Volk made his comments Wednesday afternoon before a crowd of nearly 75 people gathered at the Wayne...Published: Nov 30, 2017 7:11 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations may be made by mailing checks made out to the Empty Stocking Fund to P.O. Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532. Or donors can simply stop by the newspaper office at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. * Anonymous, $100, in memory...Published: Nov 30, 2017 7:11 AM Full Story
Recovery center opens today
The Wayne County Hurricane Matthew Housing Recovery Application Center is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. today in the Wayne County Veterans Services Office, 2001-D, E. Ash St. Scheduling an appointment by calling 919-366-4074 is the first step in...Published: Nov 30, 2017 7:11 AM Full Story
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Fire on A Street displaces family
A fire severely damaged a home at 102 A St. and displaced the family that lived there Wednesday afternoon. Quanisha Whitfield, resident of the home and mother to four children, was inside with her 11-year-old and 4-year-old when the blaze...Published: Nov 29, 2017 5:27 PM Full Story
Man reports being beaten unconscious while unpacking groceries
A Goldsboro man told police on Tuesday that he was beaten unconscious more than a week ago while unpacking groceries from his car. The incident took place on Nov. 21 outside the victim's home in the 900 block of Sycamore...Published: Nov 29, 2017 1:09 PM Full Story
Goldsboro Police Department to hold job fair Dec. 6
People interested in a career in law enforcement will have an opportunity to learn about the benefits associated with becoming a Goldsboro police officer at the department's upcoming job fair Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the W.A. Foster Center....Published: Nov 29, 2017 9:00 AM Full Story
Open house to look at U.S. 70 project
Residents in Wayne and Johnston counties will have the opportunity next week to comment on and ask questions about a $130.5 million project to upgrade U.S. 70 West to interstate standards. The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold an...Published: Nov 29, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Unite Goldsboro to host roundtable
Operation Unite Goldsboro, a grassroots organization working to improve the community, will host its third community roundtable Thursday evening focusing on the city of Goldsboro and Goldsboro Police Department. The roundtable is open to the public and will start...Published: Nov 29, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Lantern Fest under investigation
The state attorney general's office has launched an investigation following a city of Goldsboro complaint alleging the organizers of the Lantern Fest marketed a Nov. 11 event after it was canceled in the city. The Lantern Fest, originally planned...Published: Nov 29, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Classing up community policing
Children don't always get to know police officers on a personal level. So for the Goldsboro Police Department's third community policing class of the year, the participating officers focused on events that allowed them to interact with and get to...Published: Nov 29, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Disabled American Veterans get a helping hand
The volunteers of the Wayne County chapter of Disabled American Veterans do not receive any money for what they do. The organization relies on community donations to function, and it got a substantial one Tuesday, as Chevrolet and Cadillac...Published: Nov 29, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Boys and Girls Club to host annual breakfast plate fundraiser Saturday
The Boys and Girls Club annual fundraiser is fast approaching, celebrating its 39th year serving up hotcakes and sausage plates at the Royall Avenue location. Pancake Day will be Saturday, with options to eat in or request takeout plates....Published: Nov 29, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Dogs disappear over holiday, reported stolen
A 72-year-old woman reported to Goldsboro police Monday that her dogs were stolen over the Thanksgiving holiday. A police report on the incident said the woman's nephew went to feed her dogs at her house in the 800 block of...Published: Nov 28, 2017 10:22 AM Full Story
Hospital seeks donations for pediatrics unit toy box
Never underestimate the power of this community. Last year around this time, the News-Argus published a story on the effort soliciting donations for the toy box in the pediatrics unit at Wayne Memorial Hospital -- now UNC Health Care ----...Published: Nov 28, 2017 7:34 AM Full Story
Purple Heart Memorial to be unveiled Wednesday
"To honor those that have borne the battle." Those words will be inscribed on the new Purple Heart Memorial that will be unveiled and dedicated during a 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, ceremony at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial,...Published: Nov 28, 2017 7:34 AM Full Story
Lighting up the base
Aurora Mullins, 8, didn't have to wait for the Christmas tree to be lighted. She and her 1-year-old sister were wearing a string of colors lights each. "My lights, my mom bought them at Dollar Tree, and they flicker...Published: Nov 28, 2017 7:34 AM Full Story
UMO's Edward Olive awarded National FFA Organization honor
MOUNT OLIVE -- Edward Olive, associate director of the Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at the University of Mount Olive, was recently awarded the Honorary American Degree by the National FFA Organization. Honorary American Degrees are awarded to individuals who...Published: Nov 28, 2017 7:34 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations may be made by mailing checks made out to the Empty Stocking Fund to P.O. Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532. Or donors can simply stop by the newspaper office at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. * Washington's Shoe Shop, $100,...Published: Nov 28, 2017 7:34 AM Full Story
Monday, November 27, 2017
Two men are shot, one pistol whipped in separate incidents over the weekend in Dudley
One man was shot in the foot, another in the arm and a third man was pistol whipped in three separate weekend incidents in the Dudley area, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said a 23-year-old man was...Published: Nov 27, 2017 9:34 PM Full Story
Traffic stops result in stolen gun, drug trafficking arrests
A Goldsboro man is facing several weapons charges following a traffic stop by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Regional Enforcement and Crime Targeting Team. On Saturday evening, Goldsboro/Wayne County Regional Enforcement and Crime Targeting Team members stopped a vehicle in the area...Published: Nov 27, 2017 2:20 PM Full Story
Kidnapping, armed robbery, overdoses pop up over holiday weekend
A kidnapping, an armed robbery and a fifth drug overdose in as many days capped a busy holiday weekend for the Goldsboro Police Department. The first incident took place on Nov. 22 outside the Wal-Mart on Tommy's Road. A 31-year-old...Published: Nov 27, 2017 2:07 PM Full Story
One person dies, one injured in wreck on Durham Lake Road
A 74-year-old Dudley man died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday along Durham Lake Road in the Dudley community. Joe Armstrong Jr., of 169 Cobb Coley Lane, was driving north on Durham Lake Road when his...Published: Nov 27, 2017 12:34 PM Full Story
Car fire on Hawthorne Street is ruled suspicious
An early Sunday morning fire that left $1,000 in damages to a 1996 Toyota Corolla has been ruled as suspicious by the Goldsboro Fire Department. The car was parked in a driveway 1700 Hawthorne St. when the owner, a 32-year-old...Published: Nov 27, 2017 10:59 AM Full Story
Schools' holiday showcase this week
Wayne County Public Schools will host its annual holiday showcase this week at Goldsboro High School. The districtwide event spans three nights -- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday -- featuring a different lineup of schools for each performance. This marks the...Published: Nov 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Remembering and celebrating
SEVEN SPRINGS -- "I found it," Camden Jones, 7, shouted as he fished around in a large box of Christmas ornaments. Scooping up the family memorial ornament, Camden quickly climbed up to his father's shoulders so that he could place...Published: Nov 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Teaching the language of cultures
Carver Elementary assistant principal Maguy Yancey has seen a few things in her time. Fluent in five languages, with two master's degrees and a doctorate in the works, Yancey was born on Réunion Island, a French island near Madagascar....Published: Nov 27, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, November 26, 2017
A Christmas Carol
Portraying Bob Cratchit's wife, Emily, in "A Christmas Carol" will be difficult for Linda Sampson as she has to endure her youngest child, Tiny Tim's death in the play. But it will be even harder for Linda because Tiny Tim...Published: Nov 26, 2017 6:22 PM Full Story
Command terminated, return to family.
Gary Whaley always wanted to be a firefighter. He developed a fascination with the fire service at an early age. And he wasted no time breaking into the field. At 17, he joined the Polly Watson Fire Department. Then...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Investing in the entrepreneurial spirit
The entrepreneur spirit and before-her-time vision of Janice Whisenhunt turned a plot of farmland on Royall Avenue into a magical place known as the Victorian Village. Even she could not have envisioned the transformation that started out with the 1983...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Triathlon group, Trifectas, goes the distance to bring Christmas to kids who might otherwise miss out
Christmas is a magical season for children as they eagerly await Santa's arrival with a bag full of toys. But for some children, Christmas may be just another day, no tree, no fancy holiday meal and no toys. To...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Registers ring on Small Business Saturday
"Hot chocolate," squealed 4-year-old Emma as she took the cup from her older sister, Alex. "It's good," Emma said -- good enough to momentarily distract her from the colorful hair streamers on the table at The Peach Boutique. Emma...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Officials talk use of pepper spray in schools
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce and Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West were on hand at the Wayne County Board of Education's Monday work session, to discuss under what circumstances their school resource officers would use pepper spray to quell...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Woman parlays her husband's career into a business she now runs
For Jan Metzler, starting a new business began with a simple suggestion. In October, Metzler began selling discontinued and limited edition items from Park Designs and its child company Split P, two design companies which produce a wide variety...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
County facilities master plan put on hold
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday tabled action on a proposed facilities master plan after questions were raised about some of the cost estimates. Concerns were expressed as well that the full board had not been privy to the planning process....Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
A.C.E. Team makes arrests
Traffic stops by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team resulted in drug charges against three different people. The first stop was Friday, Nov. 24, on North Herman Street close to the Light House Mart. The driver,...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Save room at the top for either an angel or a star
Several Christmas tree lots are fully stocked and prepared to offer a variety of Fraser firs for the holiday season. Traditionally, most people seek out their favorite tree the day after Thanksgiving, even though two area lots were already...Published: Nov 26, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Holiday break sees multiple overdoses
Goldsboro police are investigating four possible overdoses that occurred between Wednesday and Friday nights. Two happened on Friday. Two were possible heroin overdoes, according to police. Two were men and two were women. One occurred at the victim's home, one...Published: Nov 25, 2017 6:22 PM Full Story
Police report: Gun comes out during custody exchange
A 24-year-old Dudley man told Goldsboro police that a gun was pointed at him and then used to assault him. The man told police he was escorting a woman during a chid custody exchange shortly after 5 p.m., Friday, Nov....Published: Nov 25, 2017 5:12 PM Full Story
Police report: Gun comes out during custody exchange
A 24-year-old Dudley man told Goldsboro police that a gun was pointed at him and then used to assault him. The man told police he was escorting a woman during a chid custody exchange shortly after 5 p.m., Friday, Nov....Published: Nov 25, 2017 5:11 PM Full Story
Friday, November 24, 2017
Arrest made in Nov. 18 double homicide
The Garner Police Department and U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force arrested a suspect today at a motel in Garner wanted for a double homicide in Goldsboro on Nov. 18. Joshua Davis, 30, of Goldsboro, is charged with two open...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:34 PM Full Story
Checkpoint results in slew of arrests, citations
A multi-agency traffic checkpoint Saturday at Ditchbank Road and N.C. 111 South resulted in multiple charges and citations being issued. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office teamed up with N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement and the Fremont Police Department for the operation....Published: Nov 24, 2017 11:24 AM Full Story
Small business welcome: Shop small for economic growth
Local business owners are gearing up for the busiest shopping season of the year by stocking shelves, planning promotions and readying to open during Small Business Saturday. For decades, major retail chains and big-box stores have reaped the benefits of...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro City Council approves contract for concession stand
The Goldsboro City Council approved a $671,350 contract Monday that will result in the construction of a concessions stand at the future multisport complex along Oak Forest Road. The city is contracting the work with Daniels and Daniels Construction, which...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fremont tree lighting scheduled for Dec. 1
The town of Fremont will hold its first-ever Christmas Tree lighting event Dec. 1, the town Board of Aldermen announced at its meeting Tuesday. Jamillah Scott, with the Fremont finance department, said that the event is designed to shake things...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Calling all angels
With Christmas fast approaching, Wayne County children are dreaming of toys and other goodies for the holidays. But some children would not have anything under their tree if not for the Salvation Army's Christmas Angel Tree program and the generosity...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations may be made by mailing checks made out to the Empty Stocking Fund to P.O. Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532. Or donors can simply stop by the newspaper office at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. Heritage Sunday school class, Bethel...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Board talks employee performance
A discussion between members of the Wayne County Board of Education became heated Monday afternoon, centering on what action the board is entitled to take when dissatisfied with the performance of a school system employee. The conversation revolved around...Published: Nov 24, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Arrest made in one recent homicide, suspect identified in another
An arrest has been made in Tuesday night's fatal shooting on Herman Street. Aijalon Derice Dove, 26, of Goldsboro, is charged with an open count of murder along with eight counts of firing into occupied property and possession of a...Published: Nov 23, 2017 10:20 AM Full Story
Meals on Wheels keeps rolling with community help
The Meals on Wheels office will close for the holidays, but that doesn't mean its clients have to go hungry. The community can be part of ensuring that, by picking up an extra item or two on that next grocery...Published: Nov 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Thankful for the littlest things
The hallways at Brogden Primary School were a study in contrasts as Thanksgiving approached this year. Wayne County Public Schools dismissed Tuesday afternoon, giving travelers an extra day to make it to their destinations for the Thursday holiday. That also...Published: Nov 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Mandate could lead to tax hike
A 5-cent property tax increase would be needed in order for Wayne County to cover the cost of new teachers and classrooms that would be required to meet the state's new classroom-size mandate for elementary schools. On Tuesday, however,...Published: Nov 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations may be made by mailing checks made out to the Empty Stocking Fund to P.O. Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532. Or donors can simply stop by the newspaper office at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. * Sylvia H. Taylor, $50,...Published: Nov 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Fire set inside Dollar General clothes section
A Goldsboro police report said someone started a fire in the clothes section of Dollar General at 2107 N. William St. Tuesday night. The manager told police while he was preparing to close the store for the night he...Published: Nov 23, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Man killed Tuesday night identified by police
Goldsboro police have identified Tuesday night's shooting death victim as 42-year-old Sammy Lemarcus Evans, who was shot and killed at about 8:42 p.m. inside 109 N. Herman St. Maj. Anthony Carmon, head of the Goldsboro Police Department's Investigative Services Bureau,...Published: Nov 22, 2017 1:04 PM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations may be made by mailing checks made out to the Empty Stocking Fund to P.O. Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532. Or donors can simply stop by the newspaper office at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. * James and Randy Spader,...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Lighting up the city
Children played in the snow, waited to sit on Santa's lap and thousands watched as Christmas lights were lit in downtown Goldsboro during the annual Downtown Lights Up Tuesday evening. The ceremonial flip of the light switch by Mayor...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
County, city approve downtown development incentives
Despite concern regarding the use of taxpayers' dollars, the Goldsboro City Council approved in a 5-2 vote an economic incentive package that paves the way for a near $11 million investment in downtown Goldsboro. Councilmen Bevan Foster and David...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Governor tours hurricane recovery center
Wayne County residents already are scheduling appointments to see if they qualify for grants under the county's Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding for homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The phone line went live at 8 a.m. Tuesday and...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Nominations accepted for 2018 Governor's Volunteer Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. Each county selects up to 10 individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one paid director of volunteers to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities. One of...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Turkey Trot race slated for Thursday
The Goldsboro YMCA will host the 12th annual Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, to support the CHANGE for Children healthy lifestyles program. The 5K and 10K races start at 8 a.m., and the one-mile fun run...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
From recovery to finish line
Josh Clark was at the edge of death in November 2015. But less than two years later, he completed the New York City Marathon. During a community worship service on Nov. 14, 2015, Clark, pastor of Generation Church, had...Published: Nov 22, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Man shot to death on Herman Street
A Goldsboro man was shot to death in his Herman Street home shortly after 8:30 tonight. Goldsboro police responded to the scene, at 109 Herman St., after receiving calls from area residents and a Shot Spotter report, said Capt....Published: Nov 21, 2017 10:30 PM Full Story
Man cut in face near Olivia Lane and Carver Drive
A 54-year-old man was cut in the face Saturday night while he was around Olivia Lane and Carver Drive. A Goldsboro police report said officers responded to the victim's home in the 700 block of North George Street in...Published: Nov 21, 2017 8:19 PM Full Story
Local, state and federal offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
Local, state and federal offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. State offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and 24 while federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23. All Wayne...Published: Nov 21, 2017 8:19 PM Full Story
Local attorney jailed on contempt of court charge
Local attorney Charles Gurley will find himself on the other side of the defendant's table Wednesday morning. The prominent local defense attorney who has represented countless Wayne County residents in trials ranging from petty crimes to murder will himself...Published: Nov 21, 2017 11:44 AM Full Story
Councilman David Ham takes over the vacated role of mayor pro tem
Goldsboro Councilman David Ham was sworn in as mayor pro tem of the Goldsboro City Council Monday night. Ham's appointment came two weeks early after Councilman Bevan Foster vacated the post on Nov. 6. Foster said he could no...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Farm-City banquet inducts new class
Ronnie Parks of Mount Olive and the late Selby Beaman, who lived at Dudley, Monday night were inducted into the Wayne County Agricultural Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the field of agriculture. Betsy Roberson...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Empty Stocking Fund
Donations may be made by mailing checks made out to the Empty Stocking Fund to P.O. Box 10629, Goldsboro, NC 27532. Or donors can simply stop by the newspaper office at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. * Jim and Anne Martin,...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Hurricane recovery center opening
Phone lines opened at 8 a.m. Tuesday for Wayne County residents to schedule an appointment to determine if they are eligible for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding for homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The actual applications will be...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Cook the family's Thanksgiving dinner without burning down the family home
Fires can happen any time of the year, but with more people preparing huge feasts for Thanksgiving, there's more of a chance of a fire happening. "When preparing your feast, it's important to include safety on the menu, keeping your...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Starlight Dance Band to perform Dec. 1
Get your fanciest holiday outfit on and put on your dancing shoes for a Christmas concert by the Starlight Dance Band. Dec. 1 the local band will perform its Christmas by Starlight event, something it has done for more...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Minor wreck involves school bus; no injuries
No children were injured when a Wayne County Public Schools bus was involved in a wreck Monday afternoon at the intersection of Arrington Bridge Road and Emmaus Church Road. The bus driver, Henry King, 66, of Goldsboro, is charged...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Highway Patrol to increase its Thanksgiving presence on Interstate 40 this year over 2016
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will have an increased presence on I-40 this Thanksgiving holiday. So will troopers in Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. The law enforcement agency said in a press release troopers will...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners to weigh developer's plan
Wayne County residents this morning will have the opportunity to comment on a proposal to allow the county to provide tax incentives to a developer. A second public hearing will be held on leasing space at the Wayne Executive...Published: Nov 21, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, November 20, 2017
Appointments need to be made in advance of new Hurricane Matthew Recovery Center opening next week
Beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, Wayne County residents can call 919-366-4074 to schedule an appointment to begin the application process for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding for homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The actual applications will be...Published: Nov 20, 2017 4:23 PM Full Story
Trolley Rides
As holiday trolley rides start up again in Goldsboro for the Christmas season, residents will line up for their turn to be pulled by two huge black horses. They will see the horses all shaved and prettied up and the...Published: Nov 20, 2017 1:31 PM Full Story
Weekend marred by several shootings, two deaths
A Saturday night shooting left one woman injured, and a Friday afternoon shooting damaged a person's car in a weekend that also saw a double homicide take place between the two incidents. Three men were shot at in a parking...Published: Nov 20, 2017 1:07 PM Full Story
Big, bad bikers show huge heart with annual toy run
Led by Santa Claus in a brightly colored sleigh, hundreds of motorcycle riders took to the streets of Goldsboro Sunday for the 29th annual Wayne County Motorcycle Riders Toy Run. Bikers from Wayne and other surrounding counties filled the Berkeley...Published: Nov 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
The root of giving lies just under the surface
H.B. Barnes is a man with a simple mission -- get the people of St. Mark's Church some sweet potatoes. Barnes, 87, has been doing just that every year since 1965, venturing out to farms to pick sweet potatoes...Published: Nov 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
City eyes downtown venture
The Goldsboro City Council is set to consider an economic incentive package today that could lead to a near $11 million investment in downtown Goldsboro. An undisclosed developer, with proven experience in rehabilitating historic properties, is interested in restoring...Published: Nov 20, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Downtown Lights Up holiday celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. Tuesday
Ice skating, snow and plenty of Christmas cheer will fill downtown Goldsboro during the annual Downtown Lights Up celebration Tuesday night. Activities start at 5 p.m. and continue through 8 p.m., in front of City Hall, along Center Street and...Published: Nov 19, 2017 7:53 PM Full Story
Stream clean out begins this week
A stream cleanout project will begin this week that is designed to help mitigate possible future flooding caused by storms and/or heavy rains. A&K Grading Co. of LaGrange will begin work on a ditch on Old Mount Olive Highway...Published: Nov 19, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
A revival of spirit: The Seven Springs Christmas parade returns
There was a revival going on in downtown Seven Springs on Saturday afternoon that began with the resurrection of the community's Christmas parade and swept over the crowd that lined the streets. Nearly 100 entrants signed up for the event,...Published: Nov 19, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
A century of memories: Iconic eatery served more than barbecue
Ronnie Warrick was about 9 years old the first time he walked into Scott's Barbecue at 1205 N. William Street. On Friday he was one of the last customers to say goodbye to owner Martel Scott Jr., 75, as...Published: Nov 19, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Bar owners hone their 'craft,' one delicious micro brew at a time
Going out for a beer used to mean swilling down some mass-produced, barely-flavored, carbonated beverage that was lightly alcoholic and close to water. But these are the days of craft beer -- micro brews, not macro brews. Getting a beer...Published: Nov 19, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Bringing a sense of togetherness back to the community
Hot dogs, snacks and a bouncy house against the backdrop of gospel music and free prayer awaited those who turned out for the "Our Community Cares" family fun day at W.A. Foster Center on Saturday. The latter is something Alpha...Published: Nov 19, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Saturday, November 18, 2017
UPDATE: Victim's family asks for peace after double homicide on Second Street
Two men are dead and one is injured after an early morning shooting on Second Street. Carlis Benton, 38, 707 Royall Ave., and Carlos Darden, 42, 1202 N. Center St., have been identified by police as the two deceased, and...Published: Nov 18, 2017 6:38 PM Full Story
Two men die after shooting on Second Street
Two men are dead and one is injured after an early morning shooting on Second Street. Carlis Benton, 38, and Carlos Darden, 42, have been identified by police as the two deceased, and Joshua Davis, 30, sustained non-life-threatening injuries...Published: Nov 18, 2017 2:29 PM Full Story
Friday, November 17, 2017
Man allegedly tries to destroy heroin during arrest
A Goldsboro man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to destroy heroin as deputies put him under arrest when they saw him preparing to inject the drug in a parking lot. Justin Joseph Schneck, 26, of 308 Audobon Ave.,...Published: Nov 17, 2017 7:54 AM Full Story
Jobs program to start process for 2018
The city of Goldsboro's summer youth employment program will start accepting applications in December for the estimated 60 jobs that will be available in 2018. The program, which drew nearly 200 qualified teen applicants in its first year, will...Published: Nov 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Serving the youngest population
The annual meeting of the Partnership for Children of Wayne County on Thursday was patterned after the message in the popular children's book about the little engine that could. Copies served as the centerpiece at each table at Lane...Published: Nov 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Hearing to look at U.S. 70 project
sherring@newsargus.com A $130.5 million project to bring U.S. 70 up to freeway standards will be the subject of a Dec. 7, public meeting at Grace Baptist Church in Princeton. The time has not yet been announced. The plan calls for...Published: Nov 17, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Nominations are being accepted for Governor's Volunteer Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. The awards program, created by the Office of the Governor in 1979, recognizes North Carolina's most dedicated volunteers. Through the years, the award has been bestowed on thousands...Published: Nov 16, 2017 8:48 PM Full Story
Woman airlifted to Vidant Medical Center after wreck on Hood Swamp Road
A 49-year-old woman was flown to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville with injuries today after running off of Hood Swamp Road near Mark Edwards Road and flipping her truck, which landed upside down. N.C. State Highway Patrol trooper J.P....Published: Nov 16, 2017 2:48 PM Full Story
Services for veterans top priority at health fair
The Goldsboro Community Based Outpatient Clinic held its third annual Veterans Health Fair Wednesday morning, giving local veterans the opportunity to learn about services available to them through Veterans Affairs. Beginning around 8 a.m., the fair included a plethora of...Published: Nov 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Neuse basin included in study
A planned flood source and mitigation study of the Neuse River basin is a "move in the right direction" in finding ways to help lessen the potential for future devastating flooding, Wayne County Manager George Wood said. Wood said...Published: Nov 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Carrying on a proud tradition: Troopers Association Caisson Unit will be housed in Wayne County
Anyone at a funeral for a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty during the last decade has probably seen them. They are six well-muscled, well-groomed, jet-black horses used to pull caskets atop a Civil War-era wagon to...Published: Nov 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 211 E. Patetown Road for a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they were told that two unknown individuals forced entry to a detached...Published: Nov 16, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Gun fires while man cleans it, 11-year-old boy injured
PIKEVILLE -- An 11-year-old boy is stable and is expected to make a full recovery after being injured when his father's gun accidentally went off while the father was cleaning it Wednesday. A press release said the boy's father was...Published: Nov 15, 2017 8:49 PM Full Story
Police seek information in Tuesday shooting on Patetown Road
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 211 E. Patetown Road for a possible shooting. When officers arrived, they were told that two unknown individuals forced entry to a detached garage...Published: Nov 15, 2017 3:40 PM Full Story
Kinston man sentenced for armed robberies in Snow Hill, Faison, Kenansville
RALEIGH -- A Kinston man was sentenced in federal court this week to 108 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for pleading guilty to armed robberies in eastern North Carolina. James Earl Sutton, 55, of Kinston,...Published: Nov 15, 2017 3:35 PM Full Story
State still needs $300 million for buyouts
RALEIGH -- Even though the state got "slammed hard" by Hurricane Matthew, it could have been worse, N.C. Emergency Management Director Michael Sprayberry said. "If we hadn't taken the mitigation measures during Hurricane Floyd, we would be hurting a lot...Published: Nov 15, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Her story, town's history
FREMONT -- Betsy Smith watched as images from her past played out on a screen. The film, taken from 20 rolls shot by her father, Oscar Turlington, in the 1930s, '40s and '50s, was displayed at the Fremont United...Published: Nov 15, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Local DMV worker honored by governor for saving child's life
Bad cellphone service led to an "unexpected honor" for Dean Roscoe of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau. Roscoe was recently presented the Governor's Award for Excellence, the highest commendation a state employee can receive,...Published: Nov 15, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Toy run slated for this Sunday
The Wayne County Motorcycle Riders will have their 29th annual toy run Nov. 19. Riders will meet in the J.C. Penney parking lot at Berkeley Mall at noon and the ride starts at 2 p.m. The event is for...Published: Nov 15, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Come Write In: Local authors provide insight
MOUNT OLIVE -- A muse can come in any form -- even in the shape of a lovable little ducky named Gimpy. Gimpy's story has been an inspiration to Betty Rose of Calypso who thinks it can inspire others, particularly...Published: Nov 15, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive looking for grand marshal
MOUNT OLIVE -- The Mount Olive Christmas Parade is returning to the downtown area after an absence of several years. "There have been numerous discussions in our community about getting people back to our downtown and this is one...Published: Nov 15, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
North Carolina Symphony to bring Holiday Pops to city
You know Christmas is almost here when the North Carolina Symphony brings its Holiday Pops Concert to Goldsboro. The concert will take place Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre. This year's event will be a festive mix...Published: Nov 14, 2017 7:28 PM Full Story
Farris Duncan, long-time local attorney, dies at 73
Long-time Goldsboro attorney and community volunteer Farris A. Duncan, 73, died Tuesday at Wayne UNC Health Care with his family by his side. Duncan was found unresponsive by his wife, Joyce, late Friday afternoon after he had been trimming bushes...Published: Nov 14, 2017 4:55 PM Full Story
Man sustains multiple gunshot wounds after shooting on Patetown Road
Two men broke into a garage on the 200 block of Patetown Road Monday, culminating in a shooting which sent a man to Vidant Medical Center, according to a Goldsboro Police Department incident report. According to the report, the owner...Published: Nov 14, 2017 12:37 PM Full Story
Salvation Army in need of storage space
The Salvation Army desperately needs a warehouse to hold its Christmas distribution. "We're in dire need of a Christmas warehouse," said Capt. Sherrie Stokes with the Salvation Army. "We're looking at about 10,000 square feet. "We are living in...Published: Nov 14, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
A league of their own
Children don't often get to see police officers out of uniform. They usually see them patrolling the streets, their neighborhoods or in full garb at the schools they go to. But here lately, it's been a different story. Goldsboro...Published: Nov 14, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Inspection scores at county restaurants net five B's and one C
Recent inspections at area restaurants resulted in 5 B's and one C grade, with two of the former not requesting a regrade and one of them seeing scores go down on the subsequent visit by health inspectors. Kevin Whitley,...Published: Nov 14, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, November 13, 2017
Law enforcement finds AR-15 and four handguns in vehicle, charges validated gang member
Law enforcement officers found five concealed weapons inside a car they stopped Sunday and charged a validated gang member with altering the serial number of one of them. D'Qurious Bradford, 19, of 119 Astor Court, is charged with possession...Published: Nov 13, 2017 7:35 PM Full Story
A Passion to Create
Growing up on a family-run dairy farm in Minnesota, Wendy Ford had no TV and lot of the things that other children had. So she had to look for other outlets for her creativity. "Art was something I could do,"...Published: Nov 13, 2017 6:13 PM Full Story
Wayne County detention officer resigns after being charged with driving while impaired
A detention officer with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office resigned today after being charged with driving while impaired early Sunday morning, according to law enforcement. Jacob Aaron Warren, 23, of Faison, is charged with driving while impaired and driving left...Published: Nov 13, 2017 2:47 PM Full Story
Goldsboro man is identified as a suspect, one of the dead in LaGrange triple homicide
LAGRANGE -- One of the three people killed in a triple homicide at 308 W. Queen St. in LaGrange early Sunday morning was from Goldsboro and also a suspect in the crime. Jerrell Marquez Pridgen, of 1301 S. Harding Drive...Published: Nov 13, 2017 2:32 PM Full Story
Man robbed at gunpoint on George Street
A 42-year-old man was robbed of $300 when he was held at gunpoint by two men as he left the A&H Tobacco Mart at 301-B N. George St. Sunday night. The man told police he came out of the store...Published: Nov 13, 2017 11:00 AM Full Story
Ready, set, dough
It's that time of year once again to whip up your best batch of gingerbread dough and get your favorite candies and frostings ready to create a gingerbread house. Entries for the Arts Council of Wayne County's annual Gingerbread...Published: Nov 13, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Three die in LaGrange shooting
Updated at 10:31 p.m.Three people were shot to death and one person was injured in an early Sunday morning shooting in LaGrange. Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram said detectives are in the early stages of the investigation. By Sunday evening,...Published: Nov 12, 2017 7:08 PM Full Story
Bailey Stamper reigns as Miss Goldsboro 2018
An 18-year-old Charles B. Aycock High School graduate was crowned Miss Goldsboro 2018 on Saturday night at the Paramount Theatre. Bailey Stamper, now a freshman at East Carolina University, also won the evening's awards for talent, community service and ad...Published: Nov 12, 2017 4:25 PM Full Story
Remembering those who serve
Most Americans get up every morning, go about their business never thinking about where they get their freedom, said retired Army 1st Sgt. Sylvania Wilkerson Sr. And there are members of the U.S. armed forces that no one understands...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Veterans Health Fair slated for Nov. 15
The Goldsboro Community Based Outpatient Clinic at 2610 Hospital Road will hold its annual Veterans Health Fair Nov. 15, inviting veterans to come and learn about services available to them through Veterans Affairs. Beginning at 8 a.m. and running...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
A call for justice
Aprile Hatch heard the gunshots that killed her son. But she didn't know it right away. She heard the gunfire ricocheting through the neighborhood near 410 S. Hollowell St., where she lived with her children. "I got home at...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College offers open registration for spring classes
Registration dates to sign up for spring semester classes at Wayne Community College begin this week. Open registration for college credit courses will be held Nov. 13-16, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-noon on the main campus...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Spring Creek High School junior selected for National FFA Band
A Spring Creek High School junior was selected to be part of the National FFA Band and perform during the 2017 National FFA Convention and Expo, held recently in Indianapolis. Jessica McDonough, 16, has been in FFA, Future Farmers...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Community Harvest Outreach: For those in need
Woods Chapel held its sixth annual Community Harvest Outreach food giveaway Saturday. Four hundred families, which amount to an estimated 1,200 people, were invited to the church for a program and lunch and given enough food to prepare a Thanksgiving...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Illegal immigrant found in county is indicted
A federal grand jury in Raleigh indicted a Guatemala native found in Wayne County on charges of false representation of a Social Security account number and aggravated identity theft. Maria Asuncion Lucas-Mendez, 31, would face up to seven years...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Chamber waives late fee for parade entries
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is giving an early Christmas present to anyone who wanted to enter the Goldsboro Christmas Parade but missed the Nov. 7 deadline to enter without having to pay a late fee. It is...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Especially For You gift shop expands to Goldsboro
A longstanding Mount Olive business has expanded with its second location in Goldsboro at Cobblestone Place on Spence Avenue. Especially for You, a gift shop with home decor, ladies clothing and accessories, recently opened at 407 N. Spence Ave. "We...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne County Board of Health accepting applications for member
The Wayne County Board of Health is accepting applications for the public member position to begin January 2018. The Board of Health meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 12:15 p.m. in the third floor...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne County 4-H Shooting Sports sweeps state, regional competition
Members of the Wayne County 4-H Shooting Sports Club, coached by AJ Linton, recently competed in regional and state tournaments. The regional tournament was held at the Eastern 4-H Center in Columbia, and the state tournament was held at Millstone...Published: Nov 12, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Miss Goldsboro 2018: Bailey Stamper
An 18-year-old graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School was crowned Miss Goldsboro 2018 on Saturday night at the Paramount Theatre. Bailey Stamper, a freshman marketing major at East Carolina University, also won the evening's awards for talent, community service...Published: Nov 11, 2017 10:30 PM Full Story
Honoring veterans: Goldsboro and Mount Olive hold Veterans Day parades
Goldsboro has a constant hum of support for its veterans, both retired and active duty. You can hear it when the sound of "Taps" plays on base every day and spills over into surrounding neighborhoods. Or when someone thanks a...Published: Nov 11, 2017 7:57 PM Full Story
Friday, November 10, 2017
Woman reports a man, claiming he was armed, forced her to drive to four different ATMs
A man forced a teenage girl to drive to four different ATMs while claiming he had a gun Nov. 3, according to a Goldsboro police report. The report was filed Thursday, and the 19-year-old victim told police a man approached...Published: Nov 10, 2017 11:11 AM Full Story
Hear them ring
Bells will be ringing and red kettles will be seen throughout Wayne County starting Nov. 17. That's when the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign officially begins. It runs through Dec. 23. The familiar bell ringers will be at 23 locations,...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
A little appreciation goes a long way
Officers from across Wayne County were recognized Thursday for their service and sacrifice during a dinner held in their honor at the Goldsboro Event Center. The second annual Wayne County Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner drew officers from multiple agencies,...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
2017 a 'very good year' for Communities Supporting Schools
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County Inc. has had a tremendous year, executive director Selena Bennett announced at its annual community partner meeting Thursday morning at First Baptist Church. She attributed much of the success in part to those...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Another report of rocks thrown into a windshield
Someone threw a rock into a woman's windshield when she and her husband were driving down U.S. 70 near South Beston Road at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Wayne County Sheriff's Office report said a suspect threw a rock into...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Operation Santa Claus
The Mental Health Association in Wayne County is gearing up for another holiday season -- hoping to buy gifts for the forgotten in the community. "We serve individuals who have mental illness, disabilities or the elderly that live in local...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Brick pavers for sale for Maxwell Center
As the $20 million Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center moves toward its March 1 opening the public is being offered the opportunity to leave its mark on the facility. A fundraiser is underway in which laser-etched brick pavers...Published: Nov 10, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Meat truck overturns, driver injured
Update ---- The North Carolina State Highway Patrol identifies the driver of the truck that overturned on U.S. Highway 70 Bypass, and lists the charges against him. A 2014 Freightliner Tractor Trailer, registered to C.R. England Inc., ran off of...Published: Nov 9, 2017 4:39 PM Full Story
Operation Eagle Eye: Federal agents, local law enforcement conduct probation sweep
From a command center set up inside the Wayne County Sheriff's Office annex, deputies with the U.S. Marshals Service directed an operation this week aimed at taking potentially armed, dangerous and habitual offenders off the streets. A combined force of...Published: Nov 9, 2017 3:02 PM Full Story
Program to offer access to Wi-Fi
sherring@newsargus.com Seven Springs area residents could be able to sign up for WiFi broadband internet service as early as February as part of a pilot program that could eventually spread high-speed internet countywide. The Seven Springs areas is among several...Published: Nov 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Local, state offices to close
Local, state and federal offices will closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of the Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11. Post offices and banks will be closed Saturday, Nov. 11. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will...Published: Nov 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
St. Mark's Church of Christ to host Armed Forces Appreciation Service
St. Mark's Church of Christ will hold its annual Armed Forces Appreciate Service Nov. 12 at 11 a.m., inviting military personnel both retired and active duty to come and be recognized. Eddie Edwards, with St. Marks, said that the...Published: Nov 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Not to be forgotten: Operation Santa Claus
The Mental Health Association in Wayne County is gearing up for another holiday season -- hoping to buy gifts for the forgotten in the community. "We serve individuals who have mental illness, disabilities or the elderly that live in...Published: Nov 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Competition for the crown
Competition for two local crowns could be intense Saturday night, with only four contestants each vying for the honor of being 2018 Miss Goldsboro and Miss Goldsboro Outstanding Teen. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Paramount...Published: Nov 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority says vets ride for free this week
The Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority is providing no-cost bus rides this week to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Free rides are available through Veterans Day -- Nov. 11 -- with the effort recognizing the service and sacrifice of past and...Published: Nov 9, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Federal grand jury indicts Guatemalan-native found in Wayne County for identity theft, false representation
A federal grand jury in Raleigh indicted a Guatemalan-native found in Wayne County on charges of false representation of a social security account number and aggravated identity theft. Maria Asuncion Lucas-Mendez, 31, would face up to seven years imprisonment, a...Published: Nov 8, 2017 3:16 PM Full Story
Teen charged for allegedly fleeing traffic stop, crashing into utility pole
A teenager is facing charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop on North Spence Avenue Tuesday night and crashing into a utility pole. Andrew James Dawson, 17, of 215 Woodbine St., is charged with felony flee to elude, driving while...Published: Nov 8, 2017 12:08 PM Full Story
Board talks use of force at schools
The Wayne County Board of Education discussed the use of force in schools Tuesday, after several members of the community came forward to express concerns about law enforcement officer's use of pepper spray. The concerns come after the school...Published: Nov 8, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Pleading for help
They brought photographs of loved ones, shared stories of addiction, of loss and recovery. One mother keeps in contact with her daughter who almost entered an outpatient drug treatment program but relapsed. Another told how her son left Wayne...Published: Nov 8, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Honoring the fifth and the first
The fifth president in the history of Wayne Community College, and its first female in the role, returned to campus Tuesday for a ceremony unveiling her portrait. Dr. Kay Albertson served in the role for nine years, from 2007 to...Published: Nov 8, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Veterans Day Parade slated for Saturday
Goldsboro's Veterans Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in downtown Goldsboro. The lineup will begin at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Center Street before the parade begins to roll. It will proceed down...Published: Nov 8, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Dupont Center offers employment services
Washea Lancaster was so busy raising four children in her younger years that she didn't think much about her own needs. By the age of 40, it was a little difficult to visualize a return to college to pursue a...Published: Nov 8, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Joe Scott elected mayor of Mount Olive
Mount Olive Mayor-elect Joe Scott said he was working the polls Tuesday morning when a woman came up to him and asked him what he was doing there. He explained that he was concerned about the outcome of Tuesday's election....Published: Nov 7, 2017 11:46 PM Full Story
Man charged for having sexual relationship with 13-year-old girl
A 22-year-old Mount Olive man is in custody after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Cody Wayne Foy, 22, of 1644 N.C. 55 East, Mount Olive, is charged with statutory rape of a person who...Published: Nov 7, 2017 9:10 PM Full Story
More than just a game
Mary Pierson counts on playing billiards at the Peggy Seegars Senior Center several times a week to "take my mind off the dark place." The 60-year-old has a lot of health issues, including fibromyalgia, and she also has PTSD. Her...Published: Nov 7, 2017 4:35 PM Full Story
More than just a game
Mary Pierson counts on playing billiards at the Peggy Seegars Senior Center several times a week to "take my mind off the dark place." The 60-year-old has a lot of health issues, including fibromyalgia, and she also has PTSD. Her...Published: Nov 7, 2017 4:33 PM Full Story
Torero's manager pleads guilty to simple assault
The manager of Torero's Mexican Restaurant in downtown Goldsboro will spend 18 months on supervised probation after pleading guilty to simple assault in Wayne County District Court Friday. Miguel Angel Gomez Camacho, 55, of 217 Gator Drive, pleaded guilty to...Published: Nov 7, 2017 2:53 PM Full Story
Goldsboro City Councilman Bevan Foster steps down as mayor pro tem, cites differences with mayor and council
Goldsboro Councilman Bevan Foster stepped down from his post as mayor pro tem Monday citing disagreeing views from the mayor and council. Foster, appointed to serve in the post during 2017, made the motion to relinquish his role during the...Published: Nov 7, 2017 12:16 PM Full Story
Police investigate failed armed robbery attempt
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating after a man reported being held at gunpoint in the 700 block of North Jackson Street Monday. According to the police report, the victim was working on cable services at around 9 a.m. when...Published: Nov 7, 2017 11:16 AM Full Story
Banquet to honor law enforcement officers Thursday
Goldsboro businessman George Williams was so moved by the shooting deaths two years ago of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge that he decided something was needed to let local officers know they are appreciated. He put together...Published: Nov 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Community policing starts with service
Nine police officers kicked off the Goldsboro Police Department's third community policing class of the year by building ramps at two different homes Monday morning. Capt. LeAnn Rabun, the instructor for the course, said the undertaking was the class's...Published: Nov 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
University of Mount Olive receives $2.76 million in Title III grant funding
MOUNT OLIVE-- The University of Mount Olive has been awarded a five-year, $2.76 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Title III program. The grant, the largest single grant in the university's 66-year history, will be used to...Published: Nov 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
More than $63,000 worth of jewelry stolen from home Saturday
A Goldsboro police report said a woman had approximately $63,075 worth of jewelry taken from her home in the 100 block of South Marion Drive after someone broke in Friday. The victim told police someone broke in Friday and took...Published: Nov 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Cotton module burned
A Wayne County Sheriff's Office report said a cotton module was burned when there was a suspicious fire at 112 Patetown Road Sunday morning. The fire was extinguished before it spread, but an assistant Goldsboro fire chief reportedly advised deputies...Published: Nov 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Chevrolet of Goldsboro calls car show benefiting veterans successful
The 22nd annual Chevrolet of Goldsboro Veterans Day Car Show went off without a hitch Saturday, with over $6,000 raised to support disabled veterans in Wayne County. Spokesperson Jennifer Tyndall said that the show included 257 registered vehicles, and...Published: Nov 7, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, November 6, 2017
Heading to the polls
Voters in Mount Olive, Walnut Creek, Seven Springs, Eureka and Pikeville go to the polls Tuesday to elect town board members. Positions on five of the county's sanitary district boards will be filled as well. The polls opened at 6:30...Published: Nov 6, 2017 4:44 PM Full Story
Man dies of heroin overdose in city
A 31-year-old Tarboro man overdosed on heroin and died at Serena Inn -- now named Knights Inn -- Saturday night, according to a Goldsboro police report. It is the city's first heroin overdose death of the year. Wayne County EMS...Published: Nov 6, 2017 3:09 PM Full Story
Man charged for possession of a stolen firearm
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says a Georgia man was in possession of a firearm stolen out of the same state when a car he was in was stopped on U.S. 70 East in Goldsboro Sunday. Octavious Dontae Morrell, 21,...Published: Nov 6, 2017 12:56 PM Full Story
A hero's welcome is never too late
Sometimes, all it takes to help heal old wounds is a showing of respect. For the Vietnam-era veterans in attendance at Project Respect Saturday night, that was exactly what they got. Hosted by local dance studio owner Desiree Autrey...Published: Nov 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Cooper to fight for more recovery funding
Gov. Roy Cooper Friday said he will ask the General Assembly for additional Hurricane Matthew disaster recovery funding when the short legislative session convenes in 2018. Efforts will continue as well to convince Congress to provide more funding, he...Published: Nov 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
State orders 40,000 more doses of live-saving, overdose reversal medication naloxone
RALEIGH -- North Carolina is making nearly 40,000 more units of life-saving medication available to help fight the opioid epidemic, Governor Roy Cooper announced Friday. The state has purchased the additional naloxone, which can reverse opioid overdose, to help...Published: Nov 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Council to consider fire station plans
The Goldsboro City Council will consider site and landscaping plans tonight for the former Goldsboro Fire Station on Ash Street. The 11,338-square-foot, two-story firehouse, at 109 E. Ash St., is proposed to become a fitness center on the first...Published: Nov 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Public meetings will look at rezoning
Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The meeting will get underway with an 8 a.m. agenda briefing followed by the formal session at 9 a.m. Both will be held in the commissioners'...Published: Nov 6, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Unemployment highest in metro areas
Goldsboro is on the upper side of unemployment rates in the state compared to other metropolitan areas, according to the recently releases employment figures from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The city's rate is at 4.5 percent as...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Lecture to look at U-boats off the Carolina coast
NEW BERN -- Hitler declared war on the United States on Dec. 11, 1941, four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. German U-boats soon began crossing the Atlantic and sinking American ships along the North Carolina coast. During...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
In memory of John Kerr
The late John Kerr did not like stoplights. And he was not shy about letting anyone -- especially his fellow legislators -- know his feelings, Gov. Roy Cooper said pointing to a new sign dedicating a section of the...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Mar Mac Barbershop reopens: It'll take more than a 500-year flood to douse Milton Smith's 100-year-old barber pole
When Milton Smith's barbershop flooded during Hurricane Matthew, all he could recover were a single barber's chair and a 100-year-old barber pole. The shop had filled up with five-and-a-half feet of water, almost above the mirrors. And everything Smith...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
When the stars come out
jpitchford@newsargus.com Sometimes, you just have to dance. For the contestants in Friday's Dancing Stars of Wayne County, that sentiment held true, as prominent community members got up on stage at the Paramount Theatre to raise money for the Wayne Education...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Pet food drive helps save lives
Some dogs and cats get a second chance at life when they are rescued by local groups. But then, until they get a forever home, they still need to eat. And most of the time, the money to buy...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Rakin in the Fun: Fall Festival celebrates Native-American heritage
To the casual observer, Native American artifacts, fresh-squeezed apple juice and a pumpkin-throwing trebuchet might not have much to do with one another. That was not the case Saturday, as the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace hosted its first-ever "Rakin...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Albertson's annual Stew Fest gets the town cookin'
Community members came together in Duplin County Saturday, as the Albertson Community Library held its annual Stew Fest event. Beginning in 2004, Stew Fest has become a local tradition for Albertson. The event serves as a fundraiser for the...Published: Nov 5, 2017 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, November 3, 2017
41-year-old man charged with statutory sex offense with a child
A middle-aged Goldsboro man was arrested and charged with a statutory sex offense on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Friday morning. The suspect is not an active-duty military member and worked on base as a civilian contractor. Thomas Jason Hall,...Published: Nov 3, 2017 4:01 PM Full Story
COMING SUNDAY: U.S. 70 Goldsboro Bypass is dedicated in memory of John Kerr
The late John Kerr hated stoplights. And he was not shy about letting anyone -- including his fellow legislators -- know his feelings, Gov. Roy Cooper said pointing to a new sign dedicating a section of the stoplight free U.S....Published: Nov 3, 2017 2:41 PM Full Story
As time falls back Sunday, DOT urges precautionary measures for motorists and pedestrians
People will get to enjoy an extra hour of rest as Saturday turns to Sunday this weekend when clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. But the North Carolina Department of Transportation is urging pedestrians and motorists alike...Published: Nov 3, 2017 2:41 PM Full Story
SBI investigating cause of Pikeville Town Hall blaze
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is looking into what caused a fire at the Pikeville Town Hall today at about 5:30 a.m. and destroyed the building and its contents. It is unclear how many records were lost in...Published: Nov 3, 2017 1:25 PM Full Story
First lady visits county, talks proposed literacy program
North Carolina first lady Kristin Cooper was briefed on a proposed literacy pilot program in Wayne County Thursday afternoon. Cooper started her trip with lunch in Kinston before visiting Goldsboro Pediatrics to talk with Dr. Dave Tayloe and Wayne United...Published: Nov 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Saline shortage hits county
A shortage of saline bags commonly used in medicine is affecting the delivery of medical care at one medical practice. Dr. James Atkins, with the Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, said supplies of the IV bags are at critically low levels,...Published: Nov 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Woman overdoses in Wayne County Public Library
A 27-year-old woman is facing charges after overdosing on heroin in the Wayne County Public Library Tuesday. Danielle Coralynn Haddock, 27, of 1303 Cashwell Drive, is charged with felony possession of a schedule I controlled substance and possession of drug...Published: Nov 3, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, November 2, 2017
ACE Team arrests three in firearms, drug investigation
Three people are facing charges after members of the Wayne County Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team found them inside a house with firearms and drugs Wednesday. ACE Team members got information that Jessica Lynn Uzzell, 24, had firearms and drugs inside...Published: Nov 2, 2017 12:31 PM Full Story
Troopers say teen charged in wreck drove 90 mph with three minors in car
The N.C. State Highway Patrol charged a teenager with reckless driving after he crashed in the 600 block of Charlie Braswell Road Wednesday night. Trooper Justin Arnette said 16-year-old Christopher Hayes, of Goldsboro, reached a speed of 90 mph with...Published: Nov 2, 2017 12:31 PM Full Story
N.C. Health Choice in danger without federal funding
More than 1,000 children in Wayne County could lose health insurance by March of 2018 if the federal government does not renew funding for a program geared to provide them coverage. There are 1,274 children in the county covered...Published: Nov 2, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Justice rally to be Nov. 11
Family and friends of Desconte Bryant, the 18-year-old Goldsboro High School student who was shot and killed in late May, will come together with community activists Nov. 11 for a justice rally in honor of the teen's memory. Rodney...Published: Nov 2, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Boxes for children
Wayne County people are once again stuffing shoe boxes for needy children at Christmas time. Operation Christmas Child was started by Samaritan's Purse in 1993. Each year, people all over the country -- including Wayne County -- prepare shoe...Published: Nov 2, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
ACA open enrollment begins
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act began Wednesday and will continue until Dec. 15. The open enrollment period has been significantly reduced by President Donald Trump's administration, where once there was a 90-day enrollment period, this year it...Published: Nov 2, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
UMO Founders Day celebrates 66 years
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive is celebrating 66 years of faith-based high education. The Founders Day celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Southern Bank Auditorium. The event is a time...Published: Nov 2, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Mount Olive police nab alleged bank robber coming out of Wells Fargo
MOUNT OLIVE -- Mount Olive police caught a man just after he allegedly robbed the Wells Fargo bank with a BB gun Wednesday around noon. Gary Ray Peebles, 56, of Clinton, Maryland, is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon....Published: Nov 1, 2017 5:01 PM Full Story
Boy is beaten when he tried to prevent three people from taking his brother's Halloween candy
A 13-year-old suffered a broken arm when he was attacked trying to prevent two adults and a juvenile from taking his younger sibling's Halloween candy Tuesday evening. The victim's mother called the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and reported her 13-year-old...Published: Nov 1, 2017 11:41 AM Full Story
Fremont will be without power Friday night into Saturday morning
Fremont town officials announced today that there will be a power outage within the town limits Friday evening into Saturday morning. Duke Energy will be changing electricity poles beginning at 11 p.m. on Nov. 3, and the outage is expected...Published: Nov 1, 2017 10:29 AM Full Story
Police say the three suspects charged in homicide knew the victim
Goldsboro police said Wednesday the three suspects arrested and charged so far in connection to a recent homicide knew the victim who was shot and killed during a failed robbery attempt. "They knew or knew of him," said Maj. Anthony...Published: Nov 1, 2017 10:07 AM Full Story
WCC Veterans Day celebration welcomes Purple Heart recipient
Wayne Community College will have its annual Veterans Celebration Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium in the Wayne Learning Center in the main building. The speaker will be retired Army First Sgt. Sylvania Wilkerson Sr., a Purple Heart...Published: Nov 1, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Seven Springs fire department awarded $240K
SEVEN SPRINGS -- The Seven Springs Fire Department has received $240,000 in state funding toward a new $1.8 million fire station. The department also has applied for a $1.8 million grant through the Golden LEAF Foundation for the building and...Published: Nov 1, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Remembering the victims: Each one has a name
They wore purple shirts, ribbons and sweaters in support for victims of domestic violence in Wayne County and across the state. The domestic violence vigil, held by the Wayne Uplift Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program, drew supporters and...Published: Nov 1, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
DEA establishes fentanyl taskforce
RALEIGH -- The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the establishment of six new enforcement teams focused on combatting the flow of heroin and illicit fentanyl. "At a time when overdose deaths are at catastrophic levels, the DEA's top priority is addressing...Published: Nov 1, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story
Making each precious day count
Carol Simmons knew when daughter Carolynn Marie "Rie-Rie" Jackson was born that every day would be precious. She recalled the birth of her eighth child, being in the hospital and receiving the news. "They came out with the bloodwork...Published: Nov 1, 2017 5:50 AM Full Story