A Goldsboro man was sentenced last week to 18 years in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and Distribution of 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine, as well as Aiding and Abetting. According to court documents, 24-year-old Tierea Demon Atkins (AKA “Red Dot”),…… read more »
The Delta Dental Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of North Carolina, Friday held a virtual event to award $85,000 for oral health initiatives serving NC communities. The event, which commemorated the 10th anniversary of Smiles for Kids, a grant program that funds oral health education and services across North Carolina, featured remarks from…… read more »
This year, eight Wayne County Public Schools’ teachers have earned a National Board Certification for the first time or renewed their National Board Certification. National Board Certification is granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. It is the most accepted symbol of teaching excellence in the United States. Individuals seeking National Board Certification…… read more »
– Editorial opinion by Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce and Rep. John Bell – In late 2020, a veteran soldier was in a mental health crisis. Distraught, he left his home in the family RV, his wife convinced it would be the last time she saw him. A Charlotte-based veterans organization, The Independence Fund, who had provided suicide prevention training…… read more »
May is here and are gardens are coming alive. Below are some tips for what you can do in your garden and landscape during the month of May: Lawn Leave clippings on the lawn – they return nutrients and water to the soil and do not contribute to thatch. Thatch build up is the results…… read more »
March 16, 2021, 55, Goldsboro Mr. Stanley Mohn Jr., 55, passed on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home…… read more »
April 22, 2021, 69, Goldsboro – Mrs. Jennifer L. Robertson, 69, passed on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. 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 22, 2021, 88, Goldsboro – Mrs. Mable S. Langston, 88, passed on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Snow Hill, NC. 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 19, 2021, 56, Goldsboro – Ms. Mitzi D. Johnson, 56, passed on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
April 21, 2021, 55, Mt. Olive – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Jones and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Patricia Jones. Ms. Jones entered into eternal rest at the Genesis Health Care Center, Mt. Olive,…… read more »
