Commissioners to discuss capital improvements

Wayne County commissioners will discuss their capital improvement plan during a workshop this morning. "We are doing our budget, and that is why you need to look at your capital improvement plan, too," commission Chairman Bill Pate said. The meeting...

Published: Apr 30, 2018 10:44 PM Full Story

Summit focuses on opioid epidemic responses, solutions

By JOEY PITCHFORD jpitchford@newsargus.com Finding a solution to opioid addiction in Wayne County is a multifaceted process which will require compassion, understanding and some creative thinking, speaker Jesse Bennett said at Monday during a Harm Reduction Summit held at Wayne...

Published: Apr 30, 2018 10:44 PM Full Story

Councilman Antonio Williams holds on to seat

When the Goldsboro City Council meets May 7, Councilman Antonio Williams will continue to represent District 1 whether or not he is in fact legally able to serve as an elected official.The Wayne County Board of Elections can investigate the...

Published: Apr 30, 2018 12:18 PM Full Story

Creating a home away from home

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is looking for host families, as a way to connect community members with young servicemen and create a "home-away-from-home" experience. Col. Christopher Sage, 4th Fighter Wing commander, introduced the idea and is working with the...

Published: Apr 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Going for the gold in Seattle

Three years ago, Special Olympics athlete Scott Britt of Grantham was encouraged to try his hand at bocce, a ball sport of skill and strategy. He excelled and has twice traveled to the state games with Special Olympics, coming in...

Published: Apr 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story