Damas Jean, Slysen Jean Baptiste, and Miguel Campuzano scored one goal apiece during Southern Wayne’s 3-2 non-conference triumph over county rival Goldsboro on Thursday. The victory improves the Saints’ overall record to 3-0, while the Cougars dropped to 0-3. “We’re doing well, and we still have a long season ahead,” Southern Wayne head coach Luis…… read more »
Wayne Country Day put up a strong fight in singles and doubles during its 5-4 loss to Epiphany on Thursday afternoon The Chargers’ Hannah Best and Gracyn Perry rolled in their singles matches. Best playing in the No. 2 singles spot won her match 8-1, while Perry who was playing in the No. 3 slot…… read more »
August 26, 2021, 78, Goldsboro – Mr. Samuel Campbell, 78, passed on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at home. 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 »
August 24, 2021, 81, Goldsboro – Mr. Ernest Lewis Jr., 81, passed on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, 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 »
August 24, 2021, 82, Goldsboro – Gene Jackson, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, surrounded by his family.Gene was born in Sampson County on April 19, 1939 to the late William Frank Jackson and Pennie Gautier Jackson. He was married to the late Jessie Smith Teachey Jackson. Gene retired from Pate-Dawson Company and…… read more »
August 25, 2021, 64, Princeton – Wilbert Linwood Hughes, Jr., 64, of Princeton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his home. Wilbert was born in Wayne County on August 3, 1957 to the late Wilbert Leon Hughes and Emma Lee Hollowman Hughes. In addition to his parents, Wilber is preceded in death…… read more »
DOG PARK-HUMAN BONE Police: ‘Historical’ human bone found at NC dog park ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (AP) — Police in Eastern North Carolina are investigating after a “historical” human bone was found at a dog park. News outlets report that the Rocky Mount Police Department said the bone was found Wednesday at the Best Friend’s Dog…… read more »
Approximately 17,000 students are attending Wayne County Public Schools to start the new school year. 85 students are receiving virtual instruction through WCPS this year due to demonstrated need. WCPS says the enrollment figures for the 2021-2022 school year are expected to grow in the coming days, which is typical every year. … read more »
Rosewood’s David Lamm enjoyed a breakout performance during last week’s Little River Rivalry against C.B. Aycock. After a tough first half, Lamm bounced back in a big way by finishing the game with three rushing touchdowns and helping to lead the Eagles to a 27-26 victory. Down 20-12 at halftime, the Eagles stormed back to…… read more »
On Tuesday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a breaking and entering report at the Days Inn Hotel on the 800 block of E. US 70 Bypass. A maintenance room had been broken into, and over $1,100 in tools was reported stolen. A suspect in the case was developed on Wednesday, and warrants were secured…… read more »
