Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Stuff the Bus
"I always consider the News-Argus Stuff the Bus campaign to be the official kick-off for the season," Mrs. Bennett said. "There is a need for people to continue to respond to the needs of the children in this community so...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Sacrifice honored: annual Purple Heart banquet Friday, three veterans tell their stories
A storm is coming. Sam Dixon feels it in his knee. But the former Marine's "gift" is not one he covets. If anything, it serves as a painful reminder of the day in 1968 an AK-47 round went through his...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Community, officers share evening of fun, fellowship
The 32nd annual National Night Out in Herman Park on Tuesday brought families together with law enforcement and city and county agencies for night of crime-free fun. Officials said more than 1,500 people passed through the park between 5:30 and...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Commissioners OK hotel tax deal with Mount Olive
An agreement that clears the way for Wayne County to levy a 1 percent countywide hotel occupancy tax was unanimously approved by Wayne County commissioners on Tuesday. The Mount Olive Town Board approved the deal at its meeting Monday. The...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Drive to help collect school supplies for local children
While you're out and about shopping for bargains and back-to-school specials, don't forget to pick up extra school supplies for students who may have none. "Anything that would help a child, whether it be notebook paper, crayons, pencils, bookbags --...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
National Night Out
The 32nd annual National Night Out in Herman Park on Tuesday brought families together with law enforcement and city and county agencies for night of crime-free fun. Officials said more than 1,500 people passed through the park between 5:30...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Hotel tax deal
[email protected] An agreement that clears the way for Wayne County to levy a 1 percent countywide hotel occupancy tax was unanimously approved by Wayne County commissioners on Tuesday. The Mount Olive Town Board approved the deal at its meeting Monday....Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Firefighters battle Aycock tractor blaze for hours
An investigation is under way today into the cause of an eight-alarm fire that damaged Aycock Tractor Supply on Tuesday evening. No one was injured, and officials have so far ruled out anything suspicious. The Goldsboro Fire Department and...Published: Aug 5, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story