The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department teamed with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement for an investigation into the illegal activities of gaming establishments in and around Goldsboro. On January 13th, members of the sheriff’s office and ALE agents served a search warrant at Arcade 581 on the 200 block of Highway 581…… read more »
Parts of North Carolina are preparing for wintry weather. Temperatures are expected to drop Wednesday night into Thursday morning, turning a cold rain into snow in many areas. In Wayne County, the National Weather Service predicts rain will eventually change over to all snow overnight. However, any snow accumulation is expected to be less than…… read more »
Goldsboro-Wayne Crime Stoppers 1st annual Caper Chase Road Run is being planned for March. Jennifer Strickland is a Crime Stoppers Board Member and the chair for the upcoming event, which features virtual and in-person options. For virtual participants, Strickland says you can sign up online and you’ll receive your race bib and t-shirt in the…… read more »
Operation Unite Goldsboro, Goldsboro Pediatrics and Wayne UNC Health Care are partnering to host a COVID Town Hall this Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required and may be completed by visiting the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5359545850?pwd=YUtpOGZqOWRDaVphTVI3Ynpaa3k4UT09. During the forum, local and state officials…… read more »
This Saturday, January 30, 2021 will mark the 39th Annual Church Night Basketball Games at the University of Mount Olive. Although fans will not be able to cheer on their favorite teams in person, the University will air the games and festivities on its Facebook page. The night will feature basketball competition between UMO and…… read more »
January 24, 2021, 72, Mount Olive – Judy Hinson Hines, life-long resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away early Sunday morning, January 24, 2021 at Vidant Duplin Hospital. She was 72. Mrs. Hines will be remembered for her having been a teacher’s assistant and after school instructor at the North Duplin Schools. She worshipped…… read more »
January 25, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Florence Catherine “Sam” Broggi, age 76, passed away Monday at Wayne/UNC Health Care. Born in Monongahela, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Frances Opher Goins. She was retired from Cooper Standard, working with them for over 23 years. A service to celebrate her life will…… read more »
January 23, 2021, 88, Goldsboro – Willie Franklin Coker, age 88, passed away on Saturday at the N.C. State Veterans Home in Kinston. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of the late John and Etta Walters Coker and husband of the late Vernetta Coker. He was also preceded in death by a son,…… read more »
January 23, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Milford Jordan Harrell, 84, of Mt. Olive passed away Saturday at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Wilmington, NC. He was the son of the late Milford Z. and Inez J. Harrell, and is the husband of Mary Lois Williams Harrell. Jordan was also preceded in death by his step-mom…… read more »
January 22, 2021, 82, Goldsboro – Earl Linwood Maxey, age 82, passed away on Friday in Sumter, SC. Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Wesley Earl Maxey and Bessie Lenora Keiger Maxey and husband of the late Elizabeth Singiser Maxey. A service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday…… read more »
