Goldsboro News-Argus

The Goldsboro News-Argus is a daily newspaper based in Goldsboro, North Carolina, dedicated to the residents of Wayne County. It has a daily circulation of around 21,500 copies.

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Popular North Carolina author releases 12th book

4 days ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

To hear Kristy Woodson Harvey's own story is about as warm, comfortable, and endearing as the characters she creates in her books. She didn't set out to be a New York Times bestselling author, or to be a writer at all. But May 5 marked her 10-year anniversary as a published author, with her 12th book released May 27. The popular North Carolina writer is currently on a book tour promoting "Beach House Rules."A few years ago, her book tour included the Wayne County Public Library.
United Way prepares for annual Day of Action

6 days ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

The United Way of Wayne County is asking area residents to pitch in to help make their community a better place during the annual Day of Action. The Day of Action will take place at various locations across Wayne County on June 20.
Weil receives Woman in American History Award

6 days ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

The David Williams Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized Emily Newman Weil with the Woman in American History Award. The honor is presented each year by the DAR to a woman who is making a difference in her community and serves as an example through contributions in areas such as education, religion, social, scientific, or cultural innovation. DAR chapters are encouraged to select notable representatives from their state or community to bestow the honor.
Fremont police search for shooting suspect

6 days ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

Fremont police are searching for a man suspected of shooting and injuring a man on East Norwayne Alumni Way. An active felony warrant has been taken out against James Earl Harris Jr., 34, of Fremont and Pikeville, on a charge of assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, according to a Fremont Police Department news release.
City gets $250K for all-inclusive playground

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

Trillium Health Resources has provided $250,000 to Goldsboro to fund the construction of an inclusive playground for people of all abilities. Trillium Health Resources works with individuals with serious behavioral health, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury in 46 counties.
WCDS senior accepted into West Point

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

Recent Wayne Country Day School graduate Eli Edmondson knew as a small child, he wanted to go into the military. “I always thought it was the coolest thing, seeing the planes fly over,” he said. “I was always fascinated by it. “But that was when I was young. I didn’t know anything about the academies.”Before he even began applying to colleges, his performance on the school swim team caught the attention of a prestigious institution — the United States Military Academy West Point.
Mary Helen Harper Hicks turns 100

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Rochelle Moore

On May 30, Mary Helen Harper Hicks of Wayne County will celebrate a remarkable milestone — her 100th birthday. Born in 1925, Mary Helen has lived a life rich in faith, family and service, her granddaughter, Chrishaunda Vick, said. The devoted wife of to the late Berry Hicks, also known as Chris, she is the proud mother of seven children, with two of them being deceased — her eldest Kenneth Hicks (2009) and youngest Timothy Hicks (died at birth).
Manufacturer to invest $82.6M, create 216 jobs

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

Pelsan Tekstil, a manufacturer from Turkey, will create more than 200 jobs and invest $82.6 million to produce more breathable polyethylene film for the medical industry at its first U.S. location in Wayne County. Gov. Josh Stein announced the plans of the company expanding its business, establishing its first production facility in United States in Goldsboro. “Global companies like Pelsan often choose North Carolina as the perfect place to begin operations in the United States,” Stein said.
Sportsman's Giveaway returns to fairgrounds

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

Wayne County fire departments are known for being dependable first responders or combining efforts in an emergency. Two neighboring volunteer fire departments also banded together nearly two decades ago on a fundraiser that continues today. This marks the 17th year for the Sportsman’s Giveaway, hosted jointly by the Dudley and Arrington fire departments. “They got together years ago and tried to come up with something different to raise money, in addition to the tax money or fire tax.
Daughtery appointed to WCC board of trustees

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery has been appointed to serve on the Wayne Community College Board of Trustees. Daughtery took the oath of office and was sworn in during the board’s May 20 regular meeting in the Walnut building. He was appointed by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners to fulfill the remaining term of Wayne Aycock, who has transitioned off of the board after 10 years of service, said Meredith Futrelle, WCC public information officer.