Vehicle Crash Sends Five To Hospital

The Goldsboro Police Department is asking to hear from anyone who might have witnessed a head-on collision on Harding Drive Monday that sent five people, including two children, to the hospital with serious injuries. James Lee Morrison, 22, of...

Published: Apr 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

University names new president

The University of Mount Olive announced Wednesday that the board of trustees appointed a new president to replace Dr. Philip Kertsetter. The UMO board of trustees appointed Dr. David L. Poole, who will begin his duties July 1, as its...

Published: Apr 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Lobster Festival tickets

The annual Lobster and Shrimp Fest is fast approaching, with tickets still available for purchase through April 27. It will be held Friday, May 4, from noon until 6 p.m. This marks the 14th year for the event, sponsored by...

Published: Apr 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Guardian Ad Litem to celebrate volunteers w/ Kristin Cooper

jpitchford@newsargus.com Guardian Ad Litem will welcome North Carolina first lady Kristin Cooper to Goldsboro Friday, as the program holds its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon. Sebastian Ratliff, program supervisor for Guardian Ad Litem in Judicial District 8, said that the luncheon...

Published: Apr 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Detention officer resigns

A Wayne County detention center officer has resigned after being charged with felony assault inflicting serious bodily injury. Jerry Walls, 32, who had been employed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for 11 years, resigned shortly after an April 11...

Published: Apr 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

City councilman could be removed

Councilman Antonio Williams could lose his seat on the Goldsboro City Council as early as Monday if he fails to show proof that he lives in the district he represents. The council voted 6-0 Wednesday afternoon to give Williams 48...

Published: Apr 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story