Friday, February 23, 2018
Remains of a Goldsboro native killed in the Vietnam War are recovered
The remains of a Goldsboro native and Air Force navigator killed during the Vietnam War were recovered in Laos in mid-January, according to a press release sent by Seymour Johnson Air Force Base today. The remains of Col. Edgar Felton...Published: Feb 23, 2018 2:30 PM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making A Difference: Heart in the City
There are times when Shycole Simpson-Carter returns to the public housing community where she grew up in Mount Olive. She'll visit the area along McDonald Drive with her daughter, a daughter she's been able to raise in a home with...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: In the service of the King
A broken flip-flop. A crying child. Marcia Whitley knew she had to do something to help so she took the shoes off of her daughter's feet and gave them to the crying child. The year Katie, her daughter, started kindergarten...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a DIfference: A hero in disaster
Tetoya Gibson-Preston will never look at a bottle of Gatorade the same way again. As an American Red Cross volunteer, she was driving through what looked like a war zone in Florida after Hurricane Irma caused tremendous devastation, giving out...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: A mighty gift
Andrea Freile is barely 4-foot-11 and speaks with a lilting Latina accent -- which could have been reasons why this community might not have welcomed her, she said. But just as she has gathered all the energy and kindness and...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: League of extraordinary gentlemen
The Starbucks on Wayne Memorial Drive, folded in a teeming square of chain-retail flash, is a popular haunt for Goldsboro's working rank-and-file. Some enter in scrubs, well-timed and determined, destined for something significant. Others are clad in fatigues, yoga pants...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making A Difference: At the table
Derrell Sutton spent time in prison rethinking his decisions and considering his future following a felony conviction. His family offered consistent support as he served out his time -- 25 months in the Wayne County Detention Center -- after a...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: Show of grace
The Rev. Marvin Alexander knows he was one step away from going to prison because of some of the choices he made in life. He was lucky but knows that the help of positive role models made a world of...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: Change in motion
Adeen George has been called the angel of Slocumb Street -- a visionary who saw beyond the crime and chaos in the neighborhood where she grew up. For the past 37 years, she has championed those who may not otherwise...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: Angel of Slocumb Street
Adeen George has been called the angel of Slocumb Street -- a visionary who saw beyond the crime and chaos in the neighborhood where she grew up. For the past 37 years, she has championed those who may not otherwise...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: Going for 100
De'Marrius Turnage has his sights on one day becoming an entrepreneur and opening his own sporting goods store. The 13-year-old, seventh-grader has a lot of things he enjoys, but basketball is likely near the top of his list. Some of...Published: Feb 23, 2018 11:38 AM Full Story
Black History Quiz Bowl slated for Saturday
In an effort to promote more unity in the community, the Goldsboro/Wayne County NAACP will host its annual Black History Quiz Bowl and art/literature competitions Saturday at the Wayne County Museum from noon to 3 p.m. "The more people know...Published: Feb 23, 2018 9:35 AM Full Story
Making a Difference
Each year, the Goldsboro News-Argus takes an in-depth look at what the people of Wayne County are doing through cooperation and collaboration. The Progress 2018 edition highlights people, organizations and movements that are making a difference -- and they are...Published: Feb 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Progress 2018 -- Making a Difference: Offering a helping hand
The Rev. Lula Newkirk has no idea how many people she has helped over the past nearly 30 years. No idea how much food, clothing and comfort that she has provided. All she knows is that it will never be...Published: Feb 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Heart Walk to be Saturday
Looking for a fun, free and beneficial way to spend a little time this Saturday morning? Walk, just for the health of it. A "Heart Healthy Walk" will be held at Berkeley Mall on Saturday from 7 until 9:30 a.m....Published: Feb 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Black professionals offer perspective on history, success
For the students at Eastern Wayne High School, Black History Month is as much about the present as it is about the past. The school hosted a Black History Month panel discussion in its media center Thursday, bringing together...Published: Feb 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story