Monthly Archives: August 2021

PET OF THE WEEK: SKARZGARD Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: SKARZGARD Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Skarzgard! He is a 4-year-old Terrier/American Pit Bull Mix. Skarzgard 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 County Animal Services.…read more »

GPD: Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For 2015 Shooting

GPD: Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For 2015 Shooting

A suspect is arrested for a 2015 shooting in Goldsboro.  The Goldsboro Police Department says 25-year-old Tyrik D. Joyner of Goldsboro has been charged with Attempted First Degree Murder in relation to the shooting on the 100 block of N. George Street on November 20th of 2015.  Michael T. Weeks of Goldsboro, who was 30-years-old…read more »

$1 Million Reached with Memorial Golf Tournament

$1 Million Reached with Memorial Golf Tournament

Applause and cheers rang out at the 34th Annual Friendly Mart/Michael Martin Memorial Golf Tournament as the announcement was made that this year’s contributions have brought the collective tournament proceeds to over $1 million. “There are a lot of people in the world of fundraising that will tell you that golf tournaments are no longer…read more »

Agreement Creates A New Pathway From Community Colleges To UNC

Agreement Creates A New Pathway From Community Colleges To UNC

North Carolina education leaders signed an agreement on Monday, Aug. 23 to address the critical teacher shortage in the state. North Carolina Community College System President Thomas Stith and University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans announced a new agreement that will increase opportunities for community college students to transfer to teacher education programs…read more »

NCDOT: Over 9 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year

NCDOT: Over 9 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 9 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the state’s record for litter collection set in 2019.    “In North Carolina, we take great pride in our natural resources, but we all have to be vigilant to…read more »

Col. Helphinstine Provides Update On 4FW Activities

Col. Helphinstine Provides Update On 4FW Activities

Wayne County has a mutually beneficial relationship with the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.  That alliance was highlighted Tuesday as the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Military, providing an inside look at the happenings at the local Air Force base.  Col. Kurt Helphinstine, the commander of the 4th Fighter…read more »

Mary Lou Newsome Best

Mary Lou Newsome Best

August 22, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Ms. Mary Lou Newsome Best, 83, passed on Sunday, August 22, 2021. The celebration of her life will be held graveside on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 1:00pm at the New Spruill Cemetery, Bartlett Road,Pikeville, NC. There will be a viewing held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4:00pm…read more »

Karen L. McKinnon

Karen L. McKinnon

August 22, 2021, 59, Goldsboro – Ms. Karen L. McKinnon, 59, passed on Sunday, August 22, 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 »

Margarita Gomez Valentine

Margarita Gomez Valentine

August 22, 2021, 36, Goldsboro – Mrs. Margarita Valentine, 36, passed on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 1:00pm at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. She will be laid…read more »

Wanda J. McAllister

Wanda J. McAllister

August 22, 2021, 50, Goldsboro – Ms. Wanda J. McAllister, 50, passed on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am to 10:50am at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 601 W. Elm Street, Goldsboro, NC with Rev. Dr.…read more »

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