August 10, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Charles Edward Massengill, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Johnston County on March 16, 1945 to the late Talmadge and Lula Massengill. He was a valued employee of Bell South and retired as a technician after…… read more »
STATE EMPLOYEES-PERSONAL INFORMATION NC employee’s personal info uploaded to internal website RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials say personal information for nearly 85,000 state employees was mistakenly uploaded to an internal portal. Department of Information Technology and Office of State Human Resources announced in a news release last week that a file containing the…… read more »
August 12, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Jeffry “Jeff” Thomas Arnette unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany to Betty Marie Sutton Arnette and the late Walter David Arnette on November 22, 1957. Sweet and gentle-natured as a child, Jeff brought much joy to his mother’s heart. He was…… read more »
August 11, 2021, 15, La Grange – Raygen “Ray-Ray” Ball crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Born in August of 2006, Raygen was “little sister” to her fur-sibling, Miss Rita. Adopted by her human mom, Raygen wasn’t initially well-received by Miss Rita. Raygen began to gently and affectionately care for big sis…… read more »
August 11, 2021, 61, La Grange – Larry E. Johnson, 61, entered into rest on August 11, 2021. He was born in Lenoir County to the late Charles Edmond Johnson and Arlene Marie Cahoon Johnson on November 10, 1959. The consummate family man, Larry was his wife’s buddy, best friend, and forever lover. With over…… read more »
August 12, 2021, 80, Dudley – Bobby L. Gray, 80, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday after a lingering battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery, 714 Emmaus Church Road, Dudley. The Rev. Ryan Rasmussen will officiate. There will be…… read more »
The Rosewood athletics department will have a slightly different look this season. Longtime athletic director Robert Britt recently stepped down as the Eagles’ athletic director. At the same time, Jason King, who has been at the school for 17 years, has been named Rosewood’s new athletic director. “It’s something that sort of materialized. I’ve been…… read more »
The Goldsboro City Council may vote to select the city’s new leader this evening. On tonight’s agenda, the council plans to decide if they have enough information to appoint the new Mayor of Goldsboro. The seven remaining applicants vying for the position are: Stefanie Love Bostic Elton R. Brewington David Leonard Craig Walter David Ham…… read more »
The schedule is subject to change Monday, Aug 16 Volleyball Neuse Charter at CBA 4:30 p.m. Boys’ soccer James Kenan at Spring Creek 5 p.m. Rosewood at North Lenoir 6 p.m. Princeton at Hobbton 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 17 Boys’ soccer Goldsboro at CBA 6 p.m. Eastern Wayne at Southern Wayne 5 p.m.…… read more »
Police are looking for answers after two people are injured in a Goldsboro shooting. Just before 8:30 PM on Friday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department heard multiple gunshots coming from the area of George and Fussell streets. While officers were patrolling the area, information was received from Wayne UNC Health Care that two gunshot victims had just arrived by personal vehicle. These two victims…… read more »
