Monthly Archives: January 2021

Traffic Stop Turns Into Meth Arrest

Traffic Stop Turns Into Meth Arrest

On Saturday, January 16, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office ACE Team assisted the North Carolina Highway Patrol on a traffic stop on Townsend Road for a registration violation.  A search of the vehicle was conducted reportedly resulting in the discovery of illegal narcotics.  24-year-old April M. Ludwig of Goldsboro was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine…read more »

Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Takes Down New Bern

Girls Basketball: Southern Wayne Takes Down New Bern

Ty’Lisha Maye scored 14 points and had eight steals to lead the Lady Saints past New Bern 33-30 on Friday evening. Jamaiya Bass scored five points and grabbed eight rebounds. Southern Wayne is now 2-2 overall, and 2-1 in Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference play. The Saints will next host J.H. Rose (0-4) on Tuesday.  read more »

Girls Basketball: Wayne Christian Improves To 10-0 (PHOTO GALLERY)

Girls Basketball: Wayne Christian Improves To 10-0 (PHOTO GALLERY)

Michael Richards knew this season was going to be different for Wayne Christian, and so far, the Eagles’ head coach has been right. Wayne Christian started strong and kept Greenfield at arm’s length all game. The Eagles built up a double-digit lead in the opening quarter and hung on to defeat Greenfield 51-43 on Friday…read more »

Norwayne Alumni & Friends, Inc. Focuses On Community

Norwayne Alumni & Friends, Inc. Focuses On Community

For over 48 years, Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc. has focused on having a positive impact on the community where it is headquartered. The Alumni organization has recently partnered with the Christian Fellowship Alliance of Fremont, a 13-year-old nonprofit foodbank organization, by providing a space for their operations and distributions. Tony Sutton, a Norwayne Alumnus…read more »

Time For Planting Asparagus

Time For Planting Asparagus

Asparagus may seem like an unusual vegetable that would be difficult to grow in the garden. However, a gardener can successfully grow asparagus if they understand how an asparagus plant grows. Asparagus is different from other vegetables in that it is a perennial which means it will grow and produce for several years without having…read more »

WCSO: Suspect Found With Meth, Marijuana During Traffic Stop

WCSO: Suspect Found With Meth, Marijuana During Traffic Stop

On Monday, January 18, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were in the area of Corral Drive checking into the report of a suspicious vehicle.  A vehicle matching the description was spotted on the roadway without a license plate.  The vehicle was pulled over, and the deputies reportedly found suspected marijuana and crystal meth…read more »

Wayne County Surpasses 8,000 Total COVID-19 Cases

Wayne County Surpasses 8,000 Total COVID-19 Cases

Wayne County has now recorded over 8,000 cases of the coronavirus. According to the Friday update from Wayne County Government, there has been a total of 8,063 total positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the county. There are currently 674 estimated active cases present in Wayne County. The county has recorded 174 coronavirus-related deaths since…read more »

Lorenzo Outlaw

Lorenzo Outlaw

January 20th, 2021, 39, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Outlaw and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Lorenzo Outlaw, 39, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Outlaw transitioned at his residence on January 20, 2021. He…read more »

Eula Barwick Malpass

Eula Barwick Malpass

January 18, 2021, 94, Mount Olive – Eula Barwick Malpass, life-long resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away Monday morning, January 18, 2021, at the age of 94. She had worshipped her Lord at Northeast Original Free Will Baptist Church, was one of 13 children born to late parents, Franklin L. and Onita Herring…read more »

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