TROPICAL WEATHER-NORTH CAROLINA-BEACHES National Weather Service warns of rip currents from Henri WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service is warning residents and beachgoers on the North Carolina coast of rip currents and rough surf associated with Tropical Storm Henri. Meteorologist Steven Pfaff of the weather service’s Wilmington office says swells from Henri are…… read more »
Down 2-0 after the second set, the situation was not looking good for the C.B. Aycock volleyball team. However, it is always darkest before the dawn, and the Golden Falcons found a way to regain their composure and pulled off a 14-25, 20-25, 25-18, 25-13, 15-13 comeback victory over Goldsboro on Thursday evening. “I guess…… read more »
Jordin Whitney spiked down eight kills as Wayne Country Day endured a 25-13, 25-15, 25-21 loss against Rocky Mount Academy on Thursday afternoon. Parker Faircloth, Kyrah Davis and Abbe Harris each contributed two kills apiece. Whitney and Harris each served two aces. Harris also finished the game with nine digs, while Kate Hunter added 12…… read more »
The group Chairmen of the Board took the stage at The HUB in Downtown Goldsboro on Thursday evening for the latest Center Street Jam. Thousands braved the late day warmth to enjoy the show. Some set up chairs to listen to the tunes while others couldn’t help but dance to the music from the band.…… read more »
August 16, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Mary Pusey Collins, 84, of West Waddell Drive, passed peacefully Monday at Transitions Hospice Care. The daughter of the late Ila Vada Williams Pusey and Oliver Samuel Pusey, she retired from the US Government and was a native of Sampson County. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa “Terry”…… read more »
August 15, 2021, 37, Micro – Jeremy Lee Johnson, 37, of Micro, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at home. Jeremy was born in Buncombe County on January 5, 1984 to Elmer Lee Johnson and Gail Keever Welch. Jeremy is preceded in death by his sister, Janice Keever. In addition to his parents, Jeremy…… read more »
Four years ago, Kate Hunter decided to give volleyball a try. Now a sophomore at Wayne Country Day, Hunter is a team captain and one of the key pieces on the Wayne Country Day volleyball team. “I tried an open gym in sixth grade, and I really liked it, and I started practicing a lot…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in La Grange. Around 2 PM on Thursday, Wayne County 911 received a call in reference to a shooting on the 900 block of Lagrange Road. EMS and deputies responded to the call and found an individual in front of the home suffering from an…… read more »
Two suspects are charged in a Goldsboro heroin bust. The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force says its investigation into a complaint of illegal drug sales on Green Drive led to a narcotics search warrant for the residence. The warrant was executed on Monday without incident. Over 34 grams of suspected heroin, as well as paraphernalia,…… read more »
The push continues to get all eligible Wayne County residents inoculated against the coronavirus. At this week’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, City Manager Tim Salmon provided a brief warning saying there is still “rampant” spread of COVID in the community. Councilman Bill Broadaway urged residents to get the shot, especially since it was up to…… read more »
