September 19, 2021, 72, Dudley – Jesse Ervin Graham, Jr., 72, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was born in Mount Olive on August 28th, 1949, to the late Jesse Ervin Graham, Sr., and Hilda Westbrook Graham. A farrier for many years, he made many friends through shoeing horses across North Carolina. He was…… read more »
September 21, 2021, 57, Goldsboro – Richard Paul “Ricky” Merritt, Sr., 57, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Although his departure from this life was unexpected and seems unfair, his welcome in Heaven had been prepared and his arrival was no less grand beyond compare. Ricky was born in Wayne County to Alton Ray…… read more »
September 17, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – Michael Bass, 60, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his home. Born in Wayne County on December 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Chester Bass and Ruby Mason Bass. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Edgerton. Michael…… read more »
September 17, 2021, 80, Goldsboro – Carol Moore Franks, 80, began rest in her eternal home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Carol was born in Wayne County to the late James Victor Moore and Senie Ermine Hales Moore on May 31, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…… read more »
September 16, 2021, 84, Goldsboro – Wayne Evans White, 84, having finished his course and kept the faith, received his crown of righteousness from his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, September 16, 2021. Wayne was born in Martin County to the late Palmer White, Sr. and Mattie Mae Wichard White on October 17, 1936.…… read more »
Photo was taken by Evan Moesta (Manager of Multimedia for Carolina Mudcats) Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, Ashton McGee was all set to begin climbing the minor league ladder toward the major leagues. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 minor…… read more »
Most coronavirus deaths are preventable. That’s the message from state and local health officials as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in North Carolina due to the delta variant. Wayne County Health Department Medical Director Dr. James Stackhouse gave an update on the latest COVID trends at Tuesday’s county board meeting. Stackhouse says the county…… read more »
Over 60,000 people have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne County. Tuesday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services show 60,558 people have received at least one vaccine dose, representing 49% of the county’s population. 52,219 people have been fully vaccinated, which is just 42% of…… read more »
Meet Duncan! He is an energetic hound mix. Duncan 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] The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro.… read more »
Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive have partnered to ease students’ transition between their degree programs. The two signed an “articulation agreement” titled “UMO Promise.” It is designed to “enhance educational opportunities and facilitate a seamless transfer of graduates from specified WCC associate in applied science degree programs to the University of…… read more »
