Friday, November 20, 2015
Skate park nearly ready
Goldsboro's highly anticipated first-ever skate park is nearing completion, and Parks and Recreation director Scott Barnard has said it will be open by the second week of December. The skate park's hours will be from sunrise to sunset, and it...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
County hires civic center architect
Wayne County commissioners have hired a firm to complete the design for a proposed $16 million agriculture and convention center. They also decided to use the construction manager at risk method to build the center. In June, HH Architecture...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Community Thanksgiving service set for Sunday
A community Thanksgiving worship service will be held Sunday in the sanctuary of Madison Avenue Baptist Church. It will start at 7 p.m. The tradition of the Thanksgiving service began more than 40 years ago, said Madison Avenue's pastor...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man faces charges in larceny crimes
A Goldsboro man faces charges of larceny after confessing to a theft from a Seven Springs residence, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office press release. Edward Joseph DeLisle Jr., 26, 372 Forest Knolls Drive, is charged with two...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Man robs gas station on Ash Street
The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a local gas station late Thursday night. The incident took place about an hour before closing. An unknown black man entered the Wilco Hess at 400 E. Ash St. at...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Embers concert set for Dec. 14
In the Holiday Planner that came out in Thursday's edition of The News-Argus, the date and time of the Embers concert was incorrect. The fundraiser concert will be held Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Goldsboro High School's auditorium. Tickets...Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County Board of Elections dismisses protest without cause
A preliminary hearing held Thursday afternoon regarding an election protest filed by citizen Tom Drew saw the election protest dismissed without cause by the Wayne County Board of Elections within five minutes of opening the meeting for the hearing....Published: Nov 20, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story