Inmate sets mattress on fire at Wayne County jail

An inmate at the Wayne County Detention Center set a mattress on fire early Thursday afternoon that forced sections of streets around the courthouse to be blocked to traffic.No injuries were reported.Goldsboro firefighters responded to reports of a fire...

Published: May 3, 2018 4:31 PM Full Story

WCDA president resigns

Wayne County Development Alliance President Crystal Gettys has resigned.A county press release said that Gettys resigned to pursue "other interests."The News-Argus asked the county for a copy of Getty's letter of resignation, but was told there was no letter."As the...

Published: May 3, 2018 12:13 PM Full Story