According to the National Weather Service, there will be an increased fire danger across the local area today. Winds gusting up to 30 mph later today will bring drier air into the region. The combination of gusty winds, lowering relative humidity, and the lack of rainfall will lead to an increased fire risk in areas…… read more »
A Drummers World is bringing the beats to Downtown Goldsboro this week. At 6 PM this Thursday, April 22, A Drummers World Drumline and Golden Xplosion Dancers will present The Street Takeover. The free show for the community will take place on Center Street.… read more »
For the past several years, the University of Mount Olive has hosted over 700 third graders from Wayne and Duplin Counties for the annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on the Green. However, because of COVID-19, this year’s event is being converted into a STEM on the “Screen” virtual event. Speaking to the importance…… read more »
April 17, 2021, 29, Goldsboro – Ms. Ebony V. Brooks, 29, passed on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
April 17, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Mother Barbara Louise Carraway transitioned from earth to reward on Saturday April 17, 2021 at her home surround by family. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Greater St. John FWB Church, 613 Mitchell Road, Dudley, NC. She will…… read more »
April 14, 2021, 25, Goldsboro – Ms. Coreiasha Natoria Battle, 25, passed on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center, Durham, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 2:00pm Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly (GRDA), 211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. There will be…… read more »
April 18, 2021, 73, Goldsboro – Sylvia Jean Puryear Jenkins, 73, of Goldsboro, peacefully concluded her earthly pilgrimage Sunday, April 18, 2021 and was welcomed into her Savior’s arms. After a lengthy illness, her final days were at her residence where she was attended by her faithful husband, loving daughter, and Community Hospice. Sylvia is…… read more »
April 18, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Esperanza Meza, 68, passed away at her home on April 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born on November 25, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Augustine Meza and Francisca Castanon Meza. Esperanza will be remembered as her family’s leader. No matter who you were, she would…… read more »
Katherine Langdon Spain, 80, Goldsboro – Katherine Langdon Spain passed away on April 16, 2021 at Duke Medical Center. Katherine was born on September 8, 1940 in the Cleveland area of Johnston County to the late J. Hector Langdon and Margaret H. Langdon. She is survived by her husband, George A. Spain of Goldsboro, NC…… read more »
April 15, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Dwight Elliott Smith, 68, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. Dwight was born in Wayne County on November 1, 1952 to the late Malcolm Smith and Reba Ginn James. He was a simple man that enjoyed his morning hangout at the Circle K, riding…… read more »
