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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Grounded and Baked opens third location

3 days ago | newsargus.com | Lauren Branch

It was a special day for Brad Mitchell and Jennifer Bland. The owners of Grounded and Baked celebrated the opening of their third location in downtown Mount Olive with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location, at 229 N. Center St.Mitchell said Mount Olive residents have already shown a lot of support for their expansion. “I’m excited and very grateful because the community has turned out every day.
Queens ready to compete for Miss North Carolina

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Miss Goldsboro 2025 Summer Carson and Miss Goldsboro Teen 2025 Olivia Lancaster head to High Point next week to compete for the state crown. They will first participate in preliminary rounds of competition that lead up to the finals of the Miss North Carolina pageant on June 28. “I can’t wait to able to share my story and, hopefully, take the crown home to Goldsboro,” Carson said. Carson, from Clayton, has competed in the Miss North Carolina pageant before.
Post 11 shuts out Garner

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Be aggressive early. Wayne County Post 11 lived up to that idiom Wednesday evening, defeating the Garner Nationals 12-0 in five innings at Campbell University. With its victories against Garner on Tuesday and Wednesday, Post 11 moved to 12-2 overall. “We have a good team. We got a lot of kids who can do different things. The lineup is consistently changing,” Wayne County Post 11 head coach Adam Pate said. “With a game like that with a team that’s talented like them, you kind of take in stride.
Post 11 holds off Garner

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Wayne County Post 11 and the Garner Nationals renewed their rivalry on the baseball diamond. Post 11 got strong performances on the mound from Ayden West and Landon Neal, along with some timely hits to defeat Garner 7-4 Tuesday evening at the Carolina Athletic Park. “I’m very proud of them. There were a lot of good things that we did,” Wayne County Post 11 head coach Adam Pate said. “We left some runners on there still, but really good pitching by the whole staff.
Davis touts bill to boost Seymour Johnson AFB

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

U.S. Rep. Don Davis visited Goldsboro Wednesday to announce a bill he introduced in the House that asks for increased funding and support for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and its future in Wayne County. Davis, a Democrat who represents the 1st Congressional District, introduced the Frontline Fighter Force First Act Tuesday in the U.S. House, said Sara Potter, Davis’ press secretary.
Freedom Tree removed due to age

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

The Freedom Tree that symbolized the men and women in uniform who died while serving in the military has been removed due to advanced age, disease and public safety concerns. The tree, previously located near the corner of Center and Spruce streets and the Goldsboro Fire Department, was removed Wednesday after the city of Goldsboro entered a contract with Lanier Tree Services, a Kinston-based tree removal service, said LaToya Henry, Goldsboro public information officer.
City adopts budget with water, sewer rate increases

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

The Goldsboro City Council was divided in its 4-3 vote to approve the 2025-26 budget that includes a 7.5% water and sewer rate hike in the upcoming fiscal year. City residents will also pay triple the cost of license plate fees at $30 per year. Property owners are expected to pay more in property taxes with this year's property revaluation, even though the city reduced its property tax rate by 13.5 cents per $100 in property valuation.
10 seniors receive Golden LEAF scholarships

1 week ago | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

The Golden Leaf Foundation recently announced that 215 rural North Carolina students were selected to receive up to a $14,000 Golden LEAF scholarship, including 10 in Wayne County. High school seniors entering college as first-year students are eligible for a $3,500 scholarship each year for up to four years of undergraduate study at a participating four-year North Carolina college or university, said Jenny Tinklepaugh, Golden Leaf Foundation communications manager.
Post 11 dominates Raleigh Post 157

2 weeks ago | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Wayne County Post 11 pitchers Jack Cunningham, Blake Easom, and Brayden McKee combined to throw a one-hitter as Post 11 defeated Raleigh Post 157 Thursday evening 11-1. Post 11 also defeated Raleigh 8-4 on Wednesday, sweeping the season series. After Cunningham shut down Post 157 in the top of the first inning, Wayne County’s offense got rolling in the bottom half of the inning. Thanks to a Post 157 error, Lawson Tyndall was able to safely reach first.
Shallotte Walmart to expand pickup area

2 weeks ago | newsargus.com | Dylan Phillips

The Shallotte Walmart, located at 4540 Main Street, is set to expand with an improved pickup area along the existing store’s western boundary, with a new gas station fronting Main Street also proposed.