Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Missing teen found safe in Dudley
Ashanti Dyzare Harper, the 15-year-old who was reported missing by her family more than a week ago, was found safe Tuesday afternoon.Detective Pat Matthews, with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, said that a passerby spotted Ashanti at the Bojangles restaurant...Published: Jul 31, 2018 8:55 PM Full Story
Threat of flooding continues
For Wayne County's tobacco, soybean, cotton and sweet potato farmers, the rain that has fallen over the past week has been a multimillion-dollar event.But it has not come without problems, and Wayne County remains under the threat of isolated flooding...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Public reviews downtown streetscape development plans
The city of Goldsboro hosted two public input meetings to discuss updates to the third phase of the Center Street Streetscape project on Monday.Residents had the opportunity to voice their opinions on the designs available for the project, as well...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Fruit stand a family tradition
PIKEVILLE -- If you've driven through Pikeville at any point in the last decade, it's likely you've seen Country Fruit Stand No. 3.The bright-yellow stand has offered fresh, local produce just outside of Pikeville since 1992."It's all good. I mean...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Deputies seize 300 grams of cocaine
Wayne County sheriff deputies seized 300 grams of cocaine and charged three people for drug-related offenses Sunday.Deputy Kaitlin Martinez, with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, was reportedly on patrol in the southern area of the county Sunday when she stopped...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools goes digital to entice volunteers
Wayne County Public Schools is accessing digital and mobile tools for the upcoming school year to promote family and community engagement.The Online Volunteer Application System will be launched districtwide. Family and community members interested in volunteering at a school will...Published: Jul 31, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, July 30, 2018
Mount Olive welcomes new UMO president
MOUNT OLIVE -- University of Mount Olive President Dr. David Poole and his wife, Mary, were honored Thursday night during a town-hosted reception at Steele Memorial Library.Poole began his duties July 1 as the university's fifth president following the retirement...Published: Jul 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Operation 500 collecting book bags, supplies
Two men who have been friends since middle school banded together recently over their interest in making the community a better place.David Rodgers and James Shivar became co-workers at Buddy's Home Furnishings and are developing a nonprofit with several goals...Published: Jul 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Good Samaritans: Four strangers worked together to help save a life
A quick trip to Walmart and a willingness to get involved may have saved a life recently.Cari Harrison Cruse, a certified nursing assistant, at ReNu Life, is in the profession to help others."Every day I ask God to help me...Published: Jul 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Family of missing teen searches for answers
The father of Ashanti Dyzare Harper, who went missing a week ago, describes his daughter as a typical teenager who was excited to have her first summer job working at her aunt's food trailer business.William Harper, the father of the...Published: Jul 30, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Travelin' man
Holly "Cargo" Harrison, 58, decided he wanted to go for a walk -- not to the corner or around the block or even across town.Instead he set off on a grueling 14,500-mile odyssey from the southernmost tip of Argentina to...Published: Jul 29, 2018 6:03 PM Full Story
Missing teen search continues
Wayne County sheriff deputies have identified a person of interest related to a missing teenager officers believe ran away from home last weekend.The sheriff's office recently released photos of a man who may be connected to the missing teen, Ashanti...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Brantley seeks Democratic nomination for Senate
Retired Chief District Court Judge David Brantley will seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican state Sen. Louis Pate of Mount Olive in the Nov. 6 general election.Barbara Dantonio, the current Democratic candidate, has withdrawn from the race.Brantley, who retired...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Mount Olive search nets drug arrests
MOUNT OLIVE -- A search of a Mount Olive area home has resulted in several drug charges.Gregory Scott Harrison, 38, of 677 Pineview Cemetery Road, has been charged with one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver heroin,...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
New Hope High School Class of 1955
The New Hope High School Class of 1955 recently held its 63rd reunion at K&W Cafeteria. Front row from left are Betty Coker Webber, Nancy Corbett Scott, Mary Elizabeth Strickland Darden, Katherine Wells Smith and Betty Jean Parks Moore. Second...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Health career training offered
Several Wayne Community College courses that prepare students for careers in health care will begin in August.Medical billing and coding is an online course that is taught in two parts across the fall semester. It leads to a certificate from...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Comatha Johnson honored for dedication, service
Comatha Boyette Johnson has been awarded the Continental Societies' Cornerstone Award and President's Award.Johnson received the awards at the organization's recent national conclave in Hampton, Virginia.The Cornerstone Award is presented for unconditional commitment to Continental Societies Inc.The President's Award is...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Charles B. Aycock High School Class of 1962
The Charles B. Aycock High School Class of 1962 recently celebrated its reunion with 38 members attending. They were the first class to graduate from CBA. Pictured on front row from left, Mary Lee Sasser Fulghum, Frances Hardison Wiggs, Janice...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Cosmetology information sessions planned
Information sessions for Wayne Community College Workforce Continuing Education's fall nail, hair and cosmetology courses will be held in the next few weeks.Anyone interested in enrolling in natural hair care, nail technology or cosmetology classes must attend a free hourlong...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Man charged with indecent liberties
A Goldsboro man has been arrested for alleged indecent liberties with a child.A victim reported the sexual assault to police that had allegedly taken place multiple times during a two-week period, according to Goldsboro police.James Frank Johnson, 61, of 1306...Published: Jul 29, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Flash flood warning in effect for Wayne County
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for east central Wayne County until 9 p.m., as heavy rain continues to fall across the area.The NWS issued the warning at 5:53 p.m., stating that Goldsboro, Walnut Creek, Elroy...Published: Jul 28, 2018 6:01 PM Full Story
Friday, July 27, 2018
U.S. 117 overpass to be open by November
The new O'Berry Road overpass over U.S. 117 South at Dudley should be open to traffic around the end of October or the beginning of November.Traffic that normally would use O'Berry Road is currently being detoured along U.S. 117 Alternate...Published: Jul 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Chamber of Commerce welcomes new teachers with breakfast
New Wayne County educators were welcomed in style Thursday morning, with a breakfast at Lane Tree Golf Club and a tour of historical sites in the area.The breakfast and tour were sponsored by Wayne County Education Network in partnership with...Published: Jul 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Rockin' beach music
After a week full of heavy rain and gray skies, the weather finally cleared up for a hot summer evening full of music and dancing Thursday night, as nearly 200 people came out to hear the rockin' beach tunes of...Published: Jul 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Arts Council director resigns
Wendy Snow Walker has resigned as the executive director of the Arts Council of Wayne County, and today is her last day.She took the position in November 2016 when then director Sarah Merritt moved out of state."I came here specifically...Published: Jul 27, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Summer youth job program offers high school students hands-on experiences in the workforce
When Jayla Coates was first placed at Robert E. Fuller's law firm for the Goldsboro Summer Youth Employment program, she was elated.As a sophomore from Eastern Wayne High School with dreams of becoming an attorney, Coates could not have been...Published: Jul 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Purple Heart Foundation Banquet planned for Aug. 3
Less than 100 tickets remain available for the seventh annual Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Foundation Banquet and Ceremony to be held Friday, Aug. 3, at the Maxwell Center.A private reception for the honorees will start at 5 p.m. followed by the...Published: Jul 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools announces administrative changes
The Wayne County Board of Education approved seven principal changes and a smattering of administrative moves during its Monday evening meeting.Rosewood Middle School principal Brian Weeks will take over the role at Norwayne Middle. He replaces Lisa Tart, who had...Published: Jul 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College boasts positive fiscal year
The year 2018 has been a good one so far for Wayne Community College, the school's president told its board of trustees Tuesday night.From a master plan still in its infancy stages of potential construction projects and preparing a strategic...Published: Jul 26, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
ABC board to build fence at new store near school
The Wayne County ABC Board has agreed to build a fence behind its new store on Wayne Memorial Drive after hearing from Elisha Artis, a parent who was concerned about the new store's close proximity to Tommy's Road Elementary School."Their...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
One-stop voting schedule announced
One-stop early voting hours and sites have been announced for the Nov. 6 general election.One-stop voting will begin Oct. 17, and be available at the Wayne County Public Library, 1001 E. Ash St.; room 104 in the Walnut Building on...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools greets new teachers
More than 300 new educators will enter the classroom this fall, categorized as either lateral entry or beginning teachers, said Dr. Yvonne Mason, assistant superintendent for human resources for Wayne County Public Schools.The district makes a concerted effort to provide...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Driving can be hazard during heavy rainfall
With heavy rainfall expected across much of North Carolina through today, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that the rain and potential for flash flooding can create hazardous driving conditions.The weather system also has the potential for strong...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Traveling the world with wine
Downtown Goldsboro will have the opportunity to tour the world through wine in September with the grand opening of Barrique -- a new wine bar and boutique steakhouse.After more than a year and a half of renovations, Eli Wuest, owner...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Christian School hires administrator
A new administrator has been hired at Wayne Christian School.Paul Brenner and his family had spent the last 17 years living and working in Columbia, Tennessee. They had deep roots in the community and were not looking to leave, he...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
UMO receives $300,000 from Kenan Charitable Trust
MOUNT OLIVE -- The University of Mount Olive has received a $300,000 grant from the William R. Kenan Charitable Trust.The 1-to-1 matching grant will be used over the next three years to support a newly created Homegrown Teacher Academy.The academy...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
This program is GREAT
For the first time ever, the Goldsboro Police Community Police Services division is hosting a two-week summer camp for area youths.The camp is known as GREAT, which stands for Gang Resistance Education and Training. The camp provides an opportunity to...Published: Jul 25, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Sheriff's office searching for runaway teen
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen whom law enforcement says ran away from home over the weekend.Fifteen-year-old Ashanti Dyzare Harper has been missing since Sunday, July 22, according to a...Published: Jul 24, 2018 4:46 PM Full Story
Board discusses drug testing, demographics
The Wayne County Board of Education discussed a set of new policies during its monthly meeting on Monday, including two involving a comprehensive demographic study over Wayne County for redistricting purposes and a drug testing program for students who participate...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County under flood watch
Wayne County is under a threat of flash flooding over the next two days, with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected and 5 inches possible locally as a pattern of rainy weather settles over eastern North Carolina through next...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Finding forever homes
Staff members at the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center are hoping to find forever homes for all of the shelter's dogs and cats during this year's Clear the Shelter event.The adoption event will take place Aug. 18 from...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Stuff the Bus returns Aug. 8
Save the date: The annual "Stuff the Bus" drive to ensure every child in Wayne County Public Schools has essential school supplies will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 8.The bright yellow school bus will pull into the News-Argus parking lot...Published: Jul 24, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, July 23, 2018
Wayne County under flood watch
Wayne County is under threat of flash flooding over the next two days, with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected and 5 inches possible locally as a pattern of rainy weather settles over eastern North Carolina through next weekend.The...Published: Jul 23, 2018 10:58 AM Full Story
Dental clinic serves the uninsured
Billy Harvey arrived at the Bear Creek Missionary Baptist Association headquarters around 6:45 a.m. Saturday.He was determined he would be seen at the free dental clinic, even though it wasn't scheduled to start until 9:30 a.m."After I got here, I...Published: Jul 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Man dies after being struck by vehicle
A 79-year-old Goldsboro man died after being struck by a vehicle on N.C. 111 early Sunday morning.Howard Lee Birdwell Jr., of 210 Spring Creek Road, was crossing the highway near Dollard Town Road at 1:16 a.m., when he was struck...Published: Jul 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
FEMA selects Mackenzie Hinson for Youth Preparedness Council
Mackenzie Hinson of Mount Olive is one of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 15 national selectees for the 2018--2019 Youth Preparedness Council.Mackenzie, 14, was 10 when she founded the Make A Difference Food Pantry in 2015 with the help of...Published: Jul 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
$25K reward offered in Evans murder case
FREMONT -- A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered in the murder investigation of former Fremont Mayor Floyd Anthony "Andy" Evans.Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce beat the pavement Wednesday, going door to door and passing out yellow fliers...Published: Jul 23, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 22, 2018
U.S. 117 sections close Monday
Sections of U.S. 117 South will be closed overnight Monday and Tuesday while concrete girders are installed at the new O'Berry Road bridge/overpass at Dudley.The northbound lanes between Country Club Road at Mount Olive and U.S. 117 Alternate, just south...Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Crops suffer from heat, lack of rain
Wayne County Extension Director Kevin Johnson pulls a stunted ear of corn off a parched stalk and pulls back the husk to reveal its poor development.He repeats the task two more times with the same result.The field is located in...Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Property buyout meeting planned
A meeting could be held as early as the end of July for the owners of the 84 Wayne County properties slated for a buyout through the federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.The acquisitions could begin this fall, and the intent...Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Training for crisis
Local law enforcement, emergency personnel, firefighters and airmen suited up and engaged in an active shooter drill at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Friday morning.Just one day after a well-attended Crisis Preparedness, Response and Communications training in the city, area...Published: Jul 22, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, July 20, 2018
Three injured in wreck
Three people were rushed to the hospital after a vehicle accident on Antioch Road Wednesday.Ronald Colving Narron II, 56, of Bakers Chapel Road in Princeton, was traveling north on Antioch Road when he began having mechanical issues with his 2005...Published: Jul 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Exploring animal science careers
For middle school children who are interested in potentially pursuing a career in animal science, the Animal Science Career Exploration Camp at Wayne Community College is the perfect opportunity to learn just what the field is all about.From Monday through...Published: Jul 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
School, public safety receive active shooter training
Education prevents shootings -- that is the reason R.J. Allen, a Charles B. Aycock High School teacher, attended the Crisis Preparedness, Response and Communications Symposium Thursday morning.Close to 350 school teachers, law enforcement agents and emergency first responders attended the...Published: Jul 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County Public Schools holds summer graduation
Thirteen candidates from four area high schools were given the opportunity to participate in the summer commencement exercise for Wayne County Public Schools Wednesday.This marked the second year for the additional ceremony, held in Moffatt Auditorium at Wayne Community College,...Published: Jul 20, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, July 19, 2018
County hires new economic director
Lenoir County Economic Director Mark Pope has been hired as president of the Wayne County Development Alliance effective Sept. 4.The hiring was finalized Wednesday by Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt.The office had been vacant since May following the resignation...Published: Jul 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners again question disaster relief pace
As far as Wayne County Commissioner Ed Cromartie is concerned, North Carolina might as well be waiting for the next major hurricane to hit before victims of Hurricane Matthew receive the help they need.After all, they have been waiting...Published: Jul 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
She rocks
Ashley Blevins has found a way to parlay her love of rocks, minerals, gems and fossils to good use -- as a sideline business making jewelry on Etsy.The teacher-turned-data-manager at Wayne Preparatory Academy formerly supported the online marketplace as...Published: Jul 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Indian Springs Crime Watch awarded Silver Slammer
Crime Stoppers Executive Director Stephanie Brown presents the Crime Stoppers Silver Slammer Award to the Indian Springs Crime Watch for the generous donation they make yearly to the Crime Stoppers Reward Program....Published: Jul 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Car wash linked to drug arrest
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office drug unit recently made an arrest at a car wash where illegal drugs were allegedly being sold.Elvin Geovanny Flores, 41, of 207 Devonshire Drive, was arrested and charged with three counts of...Published: Jul 19, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Don't forget to hug your child: Nonprofit seeks to eliminate community violence
Eighty-eight parents have signed a pledge to hug their children and tell them they love them daily in an effort to decrease the epidemic of anti-social behaviors in their communities.The pledge, known as the Hug and Love Key, was...Published: Jul 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Council approves purchase of golf carts
The Goldsboro City Council approved the purchase of 50 golf carts for the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course Monday despite one councilman suggesting that it may be time to look at shutting the course down.In June, Goldsboro Parks and Recreation...Published: Jul 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Bodies displaced at Elmwood remain unidentified
When Hurricane Matthew pounded eastern North Carolina with heavy rain nearly two years ago, the storm displaced both the living and the dead.The heavy flooding caused by the storm disturbed 36 gravesites in the city owned Elmwood Cemetery, a...Published: Jul 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Voters to decide on sales tax increase
Wayne County voters will decide in November whether to support an increase in sales taxes to support local education needs.The Nov. 6 general election ballot will include a referendum to increase the local option sales tax by one-quarter cent,...Published: Jul 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne County landfill days, hours to change
The Wayne County landfill at Dudley will begin operating on a new schedule effective Tuesday, Sept. 4.The change could be followed sometime later by new schedules for the county's 13 convenience sites, although that has yet to be determined.Currently,...Published: Jul 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Stones and Bones
Jonathan Fain presented a "Stones and Bones" program for children Thursday at Steele Memorial Library. Fain, who has been interested in fossils since he was 8, showed the children a variety of fossils and stones from his collection, all...Published: Jul 18, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Farmers market promotes local produce
Go Wayne Go and the Goldsboro Family YMCA have teamed up to offer a new farmers market as a way to promote healthy eating and increase access to fresh, local produce."It's an educational opportunity as well as a nutritional...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Book a Librarian offers one-on-one appointments
Pastor Donnell Cromartie just needed a little help.The blind minister had a computer and smartphone but struggled with how to use them.So when he learned about the Book a Librarian program at Wayne County Public Library, he took advantage...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Williams claims conspiracy behind residency dispute
To hear Goldsboro City Councilman Antonio Williams put it, the controversy surrounding his residency in District 1 is best left in the past.Other council members seemed to agree, to varying degrees, at the council's Monday meeting, the first since...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Board of Elections office moves
Instead of counting votes, the staff at the Wayne County Board of Elections has been busy counting the screws as they put together chairs and tables for their new office.The elections office has moved diagonally across the street from...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Man charged with sexual assault
Wayne County sheriff deputies arrested a Goldsboro man for the alleged sexual assault of two girls that were in his care.Terry Douglas Brake, 59, of 102 Wesley Drive, has been charged with first-degree statutory sexual offense, attempted first-degree statutory...Published: Jul 17, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, July 16, 2018
Voting for Reader's Choice Awards extended
The date for voting for area businesses as part of the Reader's Choice Awards has been extended to the end of the month.Originally, the last day to vote in the popular Goldsboro News-Argus online competition was set for July 20....Published: Jul 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Moses family reunion celebrates history
Eddie Lee Moses recalled a family reunion about 20 years ago, but it was only attended by a handful of people. Then his son, Tony, came along and suggested they make it more expansive. The plan all came together this past weekend,...Published: Jul 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Commissioners eye sales tax increase
Wayne County voters could decide the fate of a possible one-quarter cent sales tax when they go to the polls this November.Wayne County commissioners are expected to start the process Tuesday when they consider approval of a resolution directing the...Published: Jul 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
N.C. Poultry Festival band lineup, activities announced
Several bands plan to take center stage during the annual N.C. Poultry Festival, previously known as Beak Week, in downtown Goldsboro in September.Event organizers announced headliner Jerrod Niemann, a country singer known for his attention-grabbing lyrics and chart-topping hits, will...Published: Jul 16, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Goldsboro High School: Meet the principal
Several opportunities to meet the new Goldsboro High School principal will be held this week around the community, Wayne County Public Schools officials announced.Christopher Horne, who took over the administrative role this past week, is scheduled to be at...Published: Jul 15, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Petroleum magnate legacy remembered
Businessman and petroleum entrepreneur Emmett Judson "Buddy" Pope Jr. is being remembered as personifying the hard-nosed and astute businessman, but also as someone who loved his family and community.Pope, whose family owns E.J. Pope Inc. and its subsidiaries, Handy...Published: Jul 15, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Helping the horses
N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Bennie Grady loves horses.When he and wife, Pamela, were building their new home in the northern end of the county, the intent was to build a house and use the land for the couple's animals...Published: Jul 15, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Silver Whistle Award
Crime Stoppers board member Rick Sutton, right, presents the Crime Stoppers Silver Whistle Award to Tommy Tillman with Tillman's Restaurant Equipment and Supplies for the annual donation made to the Crime Stoppers Reward Program....Published: Jul 15, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Airman graduates from basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Khadija J. Faison recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...Published: Jul 15, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
LaGrange woman drowns in pool
A 65-year-old woman died from an apparent drowning Friday evening in LaGrange.Wayne County sheriff deputies and Wayne County Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to 1961 E. New Hope Road, in LaGrange, at approximately 9:53 p.m. after receiving information of...Published: Jul 15, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Long Leaf Pine presented to Goldsboro native
An attorney and Goldsboro native was recently recognized by Gov. Roy Cooper with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the governor of North Carolina.T. Diane Surgeon, a Goldsboro High School...Published: Jul 15, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, July 13, 2018
Seymour Johnson airman dies after being injured Sunday
A Seymour Johnson Air Force Base airman has died in a hospital in Germany after a "non-combat related incident" left him injured, according to a press release from Seymour Johnson public affairs.Staff Sgt. James T. Grotjan, a member of the...Published: Jul 13, 2018 4:41 PM Full Story
Feeding the hungry
Standing in the cafeteria at Charles B. Aycock High School, Maxwell Cooper watched from afar as a fellow student asked others for their leftovers.Even though he had already eaten his own lunch, the student walked around the cafeteria and tried...Published: Jul 13, 2018 9:42 AM Full Story
U.S. 117 South to close for road work
Sections of U.S. 117 South will be closed on alternating nights later this month to allow a construction company to set concrete girders at the O'Berry Road bridge/overpass in Dudley that will go over the highway.The northbound lanes between...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Vehicle crash results in power loss at mall
A two-vehicle wreck near Berkeley Mall knocked out an electric transformer and led to several stores losing power Thursday afternoon.Just before noon, the accident took place at the south end of the mall entrance.Goldsboro police cited Rhonda Elmore, of...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Four arrested on drug charges
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement team arrested four people on drug charges during a traffic stop along N.C. 55 East in Seven Springs Monday.During the search of the vehicle, deputies located two handguns, one which was...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
House fire on Knollwood under investigation
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office along with the Grantham, Thoroughfare and Mar-Mac fire departments are investigating a fire that engulfed a double-wide modular home on Knollwood Drive Wednesday evening.At around 10 p.m. Wednesday, a fire was reported in a...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
3HC files CON for Cumberland County office
Home Health and Hospice Care is one of two companies that have filed competing certificate of need applications to develop a hospice home care agency office in Cumberland County.The other application is from Well Care Hospice of the Eastern...Published: Jul 13, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Residents decry coal ash recycling proposal
Speakers at a Tuesday night public hearing on Duke Energy's application for a state permit for a coal ash recycling project at its H.F. Lee Plant left no doubt that they do not trust the company.Several speakers suggested that alternatives...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
A lifetime of caring
In years past, the large colorful inflatables in the front yard of Dr. Kenneth Wilkins Sr.'s Mulberry Street home celebrated different holidays and his family.This week, his family is using those same decorations to celebrate the life and legacy...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Outpouring of support
When Sandy Thornton learned her 17-year-old daughter had cancer a few months ago, she had no idea how she would put one foot in front of the other -- much less how she would juggle treatments, doctor appointments and...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Voting for Readers' Choice Awards begins
It's time to once again cast a vote for your favorite businesses in the community.The popular Goldsboro News-Argus Readers' Choice Awards provide a chance to recognize goods and services befitting of loyalty.Cast your vote in more than 100 categories...Published: Jul 12, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Health Department nets $150,000 to combat opioid crisis
Wayne County Health Department is working to make good use of state grant funding received to tackle the opioid crisis in this community.Gov. Roy Cooper announced last month that 12 communities would split $1.5 million in grant awards to...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Officers conduct raid, shut down liquor house
For the second time in less than a year, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement of Wayne County has raided the same Goldsboro home for running an illegal liquor operation.On July 6 at 7 p.m., ALE, Goldsboro police and Wayne...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Empowered for success
For five years, the Project YESS summer camp program has worked to encourage young children to reach for success by offering daily science, technology, engineering and math focused activities at Rebuilding Broken Places."The overall goal of Project YESS is...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Board declines to pursue councilman residency
The saga of Goldsboro City Councilman Antonio Williams' residency may have come to an end Tuesday afternoon, as the Wayne County Board of Elections unanimously decided not to pursue a formal hearing to determine if Williams resides in his...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
The King returns
Elvis is back.Stephen Freeman, an Elvis tribute artist, will be in concert at the Paramount Theatre Aug. 24 to raise funds for United Way of Wayne County. With him will be his Echoes of a Legend show band."It's a...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Carrying on a family tradition
MOUNT OLIVE -- Perched on a stool in front of the oven, Gaynell Brock stirs an ancient cast iron skillet of bubbling corn.She watches for the tell-tale signs that the corn is properly blanched.At the sink, her daughter, Debbie...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Olympian claims bronze medal at USA Games
Scott Britt fared well at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games held recently in Seattle, Washington.Representing Special Olympics Wayne County, he participated in the bocce competition in three events.He earned third place in singles, netting a bronze medal, as...Published: Jul 11, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
City names public information officer
A Goldsboro native with nearly 20 years of experience in journalism, social media management and public affairs started as the city's public information officer Monday.LaToya Henry, formerly the public information specialist for the city of Norfolk's Department of Utilities...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
American Red Cross experiencing blood shortage
The American Red Cross is experiencing a critical blood shortage following the July 4 holidays."We had a really rough week following Independence Day," said Maya Franklin, external communications manager with Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region of which Wayne...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Bozeman installed as state BPW leader
Wayne County photographer Barbara Bozeman of Dudley has been installed as state president of Business and Professional Women/NC.The organization is also known as the N.C. Federation of North Carolina Business and Professional Women Clubs.Bozeman, who was installed June 24...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Fun at the playground
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Military family to receive new home
Wade Jurney Homes and Operation Homefront are awarding their third home in two years to a military family in Wilson in September.Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization that provides homes for military families and has awarded more than...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Cancer fundraising golf tournament set for Lane Tree
For the 30 teams that will compete Saturday at Lane Tree Golf Club, the prize won't be so much posting the winning score as it will be helping someone in need.The Tee It Up Fore Clint fundraising golf tournament...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Home break-in suspect arrested
Wayne County sheriff deputies arrested a Goldsboro man following an investigation stemming from a home break-in that took place in March.Darius Lamar Little, 22, of 3668 Wayne Memorial Drive, was recently charged with felony larceny, felony possession of stolen...Published: Jul 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Monday, July 9, 2018
Three jailed on drug charges
Three people were booked in the county jail Saturday for drug-related offenses with combined bonds set near $1 million.Goldsboro police from the department's selective enforcement unit made a traffic stop on Royall Avenue, which resulted in a vehicle search.A...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
The latest scoop: Java Hut and Creamery serves up ice cream, coffee
PIKEVILLE -- Heard the latest scoop?A new ice cream shop has opened on the main street of Pikeville, arriving just in time to quench effects of the recent heat wave.The move made perfect sense to owner Desiree Autrey, double...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
From addiction to recovery
Clay Worrell's recovery story is compelling.He grew up poor but determined to make something of himself, becoming a top salesman in real estate and later mobile homes, amassing financial success by his mid-20s."My whole identity was money -- my...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Councilman wages garnished for delinquent tax bill
A delinquent property tax bill led the Wayne County Tax Office to garnish Goldsboro Councilman Mark Stevens' council paycheck.The tax office lists Stevens as owing $1,479.29, a mishap Stevens said happened after he did not receive the paperwork notifying...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Hinson completes agricultural leadership program
Wayne County student Jacob Hinson, second from right, from Rosewood High School, was recently recognized for completing the N.C. Farm Bureau's Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders program. He is pictured with N.C. A&T State University Dr. Antoine Alston, N.C. State...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
University gives $5,000 to Habitat's Mount Olive Build 2018
Dr. Philip Kerstetter, left, former president of the University of Mount Olive, presents Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne Executive Director Matthew Whittle with a $5,000 donation from the university to the Mount Olive Build 2018 project. The first home at...Published: Jul 9, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Duplin to receive elevation funding
Hurricane Matthew survivors in Duplin, Pitt and Johnston counties and the city of Wilson will be receiving hazard mitigation grants.Meanwhile, state officials said it will be the end of July before Wayne County storm victims receive any of the...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Being the change: Philanthropic effort results in new sound system for Goldsboro High School
Margaret Baddour wouldn't describe herself as a fixer or a fund raiser but recently she found herself taking on both roles.The retired Wayne Community College instructor and veteran performer took center stage after discovering a need for a sound...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Carver alumni celebrate 36th annual reunion
MOUNT OLIVE -- For more than three decades, the Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association have been a constant presence in Mount Olive and southern Wayne County, providing outreach to those in the community and fellowship to those...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Teen resilient in cancer fight
For the past four months, Sandy Thornton has worked hard to stay the course in the aftermath of learning her 17-year-old daughter Sarah Jernigan has cancer.The news on March 6 that the Southern Wayne High School student has hypodploid...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Cemetery cleanup
Members of the Goldsboro Rifles, South Central Brigade, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 760 initiated the first round of a cleanup project of the Flowers-Bundy Cemetery in Mount Olive on June 23. The grave of CPL Furney Flowers, Company H,...Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Friday, July 6, 2018
Wayne County to get nearly $8 million in disaster funding
Nearly two years after historic flooding left parts of Wayne County under water, North Carolina has been awarded nearly $8 million in federal disaster aid to help local storm victims with their recovery.The money will be used to buy out 84...Published: Jul 6, 2018 4:57 PM Full Story
Sprinkler Fun Day
Amy Johnson runs through the water with her daughter Xander, 3, during Sprinkler Fun Day at Cornerstone Commons Thursday afternoon. Firefighters set up the giant sprinkler every Thursday at 3 p.m. for an hour so that families and groups can...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Few details released in Evans murder; suspect still at large
Few details have been released in the murder investigation of former Fremont Mayor Floyd Anthony "Andy" Evans.Evans, the town mayor from 1998 to 2003, was found dead by a family member on June 16 at his property on Evans...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Hurricane Matthew recovery centers open, survivors encouraged to apply
There has been an uptick in activity at the Wayne County ReBuild NC Application Center following a recent visit to the county by N.C. Emergency Management Director Michael Sprayberry.More than 200 applications have been filed thus far for help...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Man arrested for rash of break-ins
A suspect wanted in connection with a rash of break-ins in the Mount Olive area was arrested Sunday by Wayne County sheriff deputies.The break-ins were reported throughout the town from June 5 through 29, according to Mount Olive police.An...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College partners with Western Governors University to fill skills gap
Wayne Community College and Western Governors University North Carolina, an online nonprofit university, have established a partnership that will increase access to affordable education.The institutions recently signed an agreement that will provide WCC graduates and faculty with a 5...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
College awarded $2 million grant
KENANSVILLE -- James Sprunt Community College will receive a $2 million grant to construct a workforce training facility that will expand its licensed practical nursing and registered nursing programs.According to the college estimates, the project is expected to create...Published: Jul 6, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Wayne students attend Governor's School
Three local students have been chosen to attend the 2018 session of Governor's School this summer.The rising seniors are representing Wayne County Public Schools at the prestigious school.Chosen to participate were Weston Hersey from Charles B. Aycock High School,...Published: Jul 5, 2018 12:55 PM Full Story
Siratt named Cliffs of Neuse superintendent
As a boy, Eric Bradley Siratt loved being outdoors, and he also loved history.He combined both of those loves into a career as a state park ranger. Now he's taken it a step further, having recently being named superintendent...Published: Jul 5, 2018 10:43 AM Full Story
Suspect charged in failed jewelry kiosk robbery
A Goldsboro man accused of trying to steal jewelry from a Berkeley Mall kiosk Sunday was arrested by police in the mall parking lot.Goldsboro police responding to a trespassing call at about 9:50 p.m. arrived at the mall and...Published: Jul 5, 2018 10:37 AM Full Story
Yates assumes command of 4th Fighter Wing
For Col. Donn C. Yates, assuming command of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's 4th Fighter Wing was like a homecoming.Yates was previously stationed at the base in 1999 for F-15E Strike Eagle pilot training, 2003-2005 as an instructor pilot,...Published: Jul 5, 2018 10:28 AM Full Story
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
N.C. Pickle Festival sets earlier 2019 date
MOUNT OLIVE -- The N.C. Pickle Festival will be held a little earlier than normal in 2019 -- two weeks earlier, to be exact.It will be Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, to avoid a conflict with Seymour Johnson Air...Published: Jul 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Mount Olive welcomes back Hardee's
MOUNT OLIVE -- Cars were in line for the drive-through by 5 a.m. Monday when Hardee's opened for business.And by 10 a.m., the parking lot was full and a steady stream of customers filed through the restaurant.But it was...Published: Jul 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Safety first on the Fourth of July
Most fireworks are illegal in North Carolina, but there are still some options for anyone interested in celebrating the Fourth of July at home.Much like any other year, a fireworks tent is stationed in the Walmart parking lot along...Published: Jul 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Business owner hosts gun buyback
A local businessman hosted a gun buyback program over the weekend in an effort to reduce violent crimes in Goldsboro.Such events, aimed at getting weapons off the streets, are more commonly held by local government. But Bobby Harvey, a...Published: Jul 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Pikeville Lions celebrate
The Pikeville Lions Club held its annual awards and installation banquet June 25. From left, Danny Newcomb, director; Robert Hooks, lion tamer; Hank Stewart, director; Gene Goetz, second vice president and membership chairman; Billy Herring, third vice president and secretary/treasurer;...Published: Jul 3, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected
Despite higher gas prices this year, a record number of travelers plan to hit the road during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.More than 1.3 million North Carolinians will travel more than 50 miles away from home during the...Published: Jul 1, 2018 10:42 PM Full Story
Seeking redemption: Expungement clinic offers second chance
Ever since the city of Goldsboro began receiving grants earmarked to address poverty, community members have upped the ante to find ways to address the needs, says Shycole Simpson-Carter, community relations director."Everyone knows that criminal justice as well as...Published: Jul 1, 2018 10:42 PM Full Story
Teens earn scholarships for public health essays
Dalton Ira is like most teenagers with a cellphone and other electronic devices.It's a necessity, but nothing to lose sleep over.Easier said than done, as the recent Rosewood High School graduate stayed up into the wee hours of the...Published: Jul 1, 2018 10:42 PM Full Story
Health officials: 'Fight the Bite'
RALEIGH -- There were 896 cases of tick-borne diseases in North Carolina last year and 95 cases of domestically acquired and travel-associated mosquito-borne diseases.And as temperatures continue to warm up, state health officials are advising North Carolinians to "Fight...Published: Jul 1, 2018 10:42 PM Full Story
Fourth of July closings and celebrations
Local, state and federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.The News-Argus office will be closed July 4, and there will be no newspaper that day.All Wayne...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Joe Scott leads economic development board
Mount Olive Mayor Mount Olive Mayor Joe Scott has been elected chairman of the Wayne County Development Alliance.David Perry, owner of Goldsboro Builder's Supply, is the new vice chairman.Scott is no stranger to economic development having served on the...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Help pets destress before fireworks explode
Most people get a thrill from watching colorful fireworks explode in the night sky on the Fourth of July.But the noise and bright colors can sometimes stress out Fido. However, there are precautions pet owners can take to make...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Olympian to compete in USA Games
Herman Park Center was abuzz on Thursday morning in anticipation of Scott Britt's arrival for his surprise "send-off party" before heading to the Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington.Summer Camp kids lined the hallway. Strains of the popular Olympics...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College graduates visit, donate on 40th anniversary
Members of the Wayne Community College Dental Hygiene Class of 1978 recently gathered for its 40th anniversary reunion.While on campus, the classmates toured the college's dental facilities which were new to them as they had studied on the "old...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Retired School Personnel Association presents scholarships
The Wayne County Retired School Personnel has presented three scholarships totaling $6,000.The scholarships are presented to graduating high school seniors who plan careers in education.The Dale Gainey Scholarship was awarded to Jasmin Brown of Rosewood High School. She plants...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Carver Alumni 36th annual reunion
The Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association will celebrate its 36th year during its alumni reunion weekend Thursday, July 5, through Sunday, July 8.The theme will be "Saluting A Tradition of Pride and Achievement" with special recognition given...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Wayne Community College aviation campers launch rockets
Wayne Community College's Aviation campers were able to launch rockets they made during the camp that concluded Thursday.The four-day camp, attended by youth in sixth through eighth grades, explored aviation through classroom and hands-on experiences at the college's facilities...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Applications sought for emergency food, shelter
The application period is open for governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for a share of Wayne County's Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds.Local human service agencies and charities may apply through July 20 for a portion of...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story
Judge Heath unopposed in re-election bid
District Court Judge Beth Heath of Kinston is unopposed in her re-election bid for the 8th Judicial District seat.Filing for judicial offices to be decided in the Nov. 6 general election ended at noon Friday.There are several statewide judicial...Published: Jul 1, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story