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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America’s Fitness Capitals: Cities With the Most Gyms per Capita | Health | newsargus.com

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As America’s obesity epidemic worsens and health gaps widen, one often overlooked factor stands out: access to gyms. Save for the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, fitness-related businesses—and public
Fairwinds Aviation holds Christmas toy drive

Nov 24, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Families in western North Carolina will have toys to put under their Christmas trees, thanks to Fairwinds Aviation. Fairwinds Aviation gathered toy donations throughout November to give to families impacted by Hurricane Helene. On Saturday, the Fairwinds Aviation team and volunteers spent the day wrapping and organizing the donated toys. “I am so proud to be a part of Wayne County.
Diabetes prevention unit rolls out

Nov 11, 2024 | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation and UNC Health Wayne are launching a mobile diabetes prevention program in Wayne County. Diabetes HealthCheck has the goal of improving the health and wellness of area residents while promoting healthy lifestyles. The focus is primarily on prevention of type 2 diabetes by offering free screenings and education.
Deputy teaches dangers of drugs, violence

Oct 31, 2024 | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has implemented an initiative designed to teach Wayne County students about the dangers of drugs and violence. Wayne County deputy Victoria Rouse was trained by the Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence to start the program at several Wayne County public schools. LEAD is a nationwide nonprofit that works to help educate students about the importance of avoiding drugs and violence.
DG Market opens on George Street

Oct 29, 2024 | newsargus.com | Sam Dietrich

Wayne County residents have a new place to shop for groceries and more. Dollar General, an American discount chain, recently opened a new DG Market, at 702 N. George St.The new store replaces the Dollar General, which was located at 301 N. George St., said Kaitlin Walker, Dollar General district manager. “It’s a relocation,” Walker said. “That’s all it is.”Dominic Goings, DG Market store manager, said business has been steady since the store opened on Oct. 18.
Construction contractor recommended for new county health building

Oct 3, 2024 | newsargus.com | Savanna Tenenoff

Brunswick County staff during the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners’ Sept. 23 meeting recommended Edifice Construction as the design and construction team for the county’s new Health and Human Service and Emergency Operations Center building. No action was taken, but Deputy County Manager Haynes Brigman said the new county building could be opened by December 2026 if the design-build contract is executed soon.
Cain reflects on travels through world of wrestling

Jul 17, 2024 | newsargus.com | Aviel Smolka

Dennis Sonny “Man Eagle” Cain eats, sleeps, and breathes wrestling. Born in South Carolina, Cain was raised in between Raleigh and Mount Olive. He grew up watching boxing and wrestling, and from a young age, he always dreamed of finding his way into the squared circle. “My grandfather boxed a little bit, and my dad had 12 fights, 12 boxing matches during his youth, and we all went to Raleigh to watch wrestling,” Cain said.
Brunswick County Schools to adopt strategic plan, new logo

Jul 11, 2024 | newsargus.com | Savanna Tenenoff

Brunswick County Schools will be rolling out its new 2024-2029 strategic plan and new school system logo prior to the 2024-2025 school year. The five-year strategic plan highlights the school system’s goals, visions and missions to achieve before 2030. Most goals in the plan emphasize meeting students’ and teachers’ needs to succeed. The Brunswick County Schools (BCS) Board of Education during its July 8 meeting put the system’s five-year plan with the BCS new logo to a vote.
Bakery creates international delicacies

Jul 11, 2024 | newsargus.com | Phyllis Moore

A new bakery, featuring international delicacies, has opened up in Goldsboro. MarLA's A Global Sweet Shop, located at 109 W. Patetown Road, is in some ways a tribute to the childhood of owner Agnes Lim. "It started as a dream. All of this started as a dream," she said, sharing some of her personal story. "My late mother was a home economics teacher. At home, I have four sisters and two brothers. "So everybody gets his or her turning the kitchen with mom."She married husband, Marlon, in the Philippines.
What is this Mystery Plant?

Jul 10, 2024 | newsargus.com | John Nelson

“And, most dear actors, eat no onions nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath.…”- Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 4, Scene 2. Faithful readers of this little column will probably remember from somewhere along the line that I have indicated my great fondness for preparing dried, pressed plant herbarium specimens, each of which ends up with a printed label indicating when and where the plant was collected, and the various conditions observed where the plant was growing.