January 7, 2021, 94, Princeton – Pearl Mable Edgerton Stokes, 94, of Princeton passed away at SECU Hospice House, Smithfield, on Thursday January 7, 2021. She was born September 27, 1926 to the late Fred Edgerton and Ila Sullivan Edgerton. She was the widow of the late William Earl Stokes. In addition to her husband,…… read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Pearl Mable Edgerton Stokes
Robert Jackson Toole
January 5, 2021, 76, Kenly – Robert Jackson Toole, 76, of Kenly passed away at Rex UNC, Raleigh on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born August 30, 1944 to the late Jackson Raymond Grover Toole and Martha Ada Stanley Toole. In addition to his parents, Mr. Toole was preceded in death by a son:…… read more »
Mahala Radford Wiggins
January 4, 2021, 97, Goldsboro – Mahala Radford Wiggins, 97, of Goldsboro passed away at her home on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born July 3, 1923 to the late Eddie Owen Radford and Maggie Best Radford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Cleveland Wiggins, sons: William “Bill” Cleveland Wiggins…… read more »
Leon Earl Strickland
January 3, 2021, 69, Princeton – Leon Earl Strickland, 69, of Princeton, passed away at Wake Med Cary, N.C. on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born June 28, 1951 to the late Willie Ellie Strickland and Hilda Virginia Parks Strickland. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 6:00 pm…… read more »
Incentives Approved For Sanctuary Systems Project In Fremont
Wayne County approves incentives for an expanding business in Fremont. Sanctuary Systems, LLC, a personal protective equipment manufacturer, is planning to create 118 new jobs as it expands its existing facility in the northern Wayne County town. Wayne County Development Alliance President Mark Pope called the project an early Christmas present. Pope says the county is…… read more »
Volleyball: C.B. Aycock Defeats Eastern Wayne On Senior Night (PHOTO GALLERY)
C.B. Aycock used the emotion of senior night for a 25-14, 25-14, 25-7 win over Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference rival Eastern Wayne on Thursday night. The victory snapped the Golden Falcons’ seven-game skid, and seniors Abbey Thomas, Audrey Dail, Kaitlyn Smith and Mia Bolechowski won their final game in a Golden Falcons jersey. Following a…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Jaylee Amy
Jaylee Amy takes pride in pushing herself to help Rosewood’s cross country team thrive. The blend of grinding both individually and as a team makes the journey worthwhile for the junior, and she appreciates getting to do the sport she loves with people she loves. For her hard work and dedication, she is this week’s…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Jay Bass
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass started to fall in love with running in the sixth grade. He competed in a 5k race, which he completed in 24 minutes. Delighted by his time, Bass quickly realized he had a knack for running. “I felt very accomplished, and that’s where my love of running distance really came from,” Bass…… read more »
N.C. Records Over 10,000 COVID-19 Cases In One Day
North Carolina has recorded a new record high in its number of new coronavirus cases. The state says there were 10,398 newly reported cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Thursday. North Carolina has now recorded 592,746 total laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, with 7,213 of those cases resulting in death.… read more »
Suspect Charged With Murder For Day Circle Shooting
Just before 11 a.m. Thursday, Goldsboro Police officers responded to the 1500 building of Day Circle to investigate a report of a shooting. Officers found 50-year-old Tangia M. Etheridge of Goldsboro suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. EMS responded and attempted life saving measures but Etheridge succumbed to her injuries. The Investigations Division and Crime…… read more »
