July 31, 2021, 89, Goldsboro – Wiley Lynwood Williamson, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Wiley was born in Sampson County on December 11, 1931 to the late Anderson Wiley Williamson and Hattie Lockamy Williamson. He was married for 61 years to Rachel Merritt Williamson…… read more »
July 30, 2021, 92, Goldsboro – Marvin Louis Baker, 92, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. Marvin was born in Mitchell County, NC on February 16, 1929 to the late Horace Baker and Bertie Estelle Buchanan Baker. He was a longtime member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church…… read more »
July 29, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Lynda Kay McQueen Carroll, 83, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her home. Born in Guilford County on May 19, 1938 to the late Ira McQueen and Bea Maness McQueen. In addition to her parents, Lynda was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Jay…… read more »
August 1, 2021, 67, Newland – William “Bill” Tyson Newsome, 67, of Newland and Oak Island, N.C. passed away August 1, 2021. He was born in Sandford, N.C. to Richard Norwood and Madeline Yates Newsome on June 11, 1954. He is survived by his husband, Richard Ray, and brother, Richard Newsome (Bobbie), of Lillington, N.C.…… read more »
August 1, 202, 67, Seven Springs – Debbie Stroud, 67, left her boots and saddle to drive the glorious chariots of heaven on the streets of gold on August 1, 2021. Debbie was born in Wayne County to the late Adrian Loren Bennett and Nannie Lou Bennett on July 8, 1954. From the moment she…… read more »
Governor Roy Cooper says North Carolinians must have the common goal of saving lives and jobs. Therefore, residents need to keep stepping up to get their shot. Cooper says the state’s number of coronavirus cases continue to increase, and the surge is being driven by the unvaccinated. The governor reminds the vaccine is safe, effective,…… read more »
CRASH MEMORIAL-TWO KILLED 2 fatally hit by train at memorial for man killed in crash CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Police say two men attending a memorial a week after a fatal crash with a Charlotte light rail train were fatally struck by a light rail train themselves. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say officers responded to a report…… read more »
Continued calls for vaccination and vigilance as the coronavirus keeps circulating in the community. During Tuesday’s county board meeting, Wayne County EMS Director Dave Cuddeback talked to the commissioners about his recent experience battling COVID-19. Despite being fully vaccinated against COVID, Cuddeback still contracted the virus and says he’s “never been so sick” in his life.…… read more »
Meet Coconut! He’s just over 1-year-old. This cute guy gets his name from his coloring. Coconut is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne…… read more »
Hundreds of families in Wayne County are spending a lot more time reading together because of a national children’s literacy program being implemented locally by The Wayne County Public Library. The program, which is preparing to launch its seventh year, is part of a national literacy campaign created by Raising A Reader, a nonprofit organization…… read more »
