September 14, 2021, 63, Smithfield – Janet Gail Harper, 63, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at UNC Chapel Hill. Janet was born in Wayne County on August 2, 1958 to the late Robert Thurman Harper and Emma Frances Worrells Young. Janet is survived by her three sisters; Robin Sasser and husband…… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Janet Gail Harper
Athlete Of The Week: Gavin Simons
A team captain since he was a sophomore, Gavin Simons has had no trouble leading Southern Wayne on the soccer pitch this season. Simons admitted that being a team captain as a sophomore was difficult at times, but now as a senior, he has no trouble stepping into a leadership role on this year’s team.…… read more »
Freedom Tree Honors Commitment To Never Forget (PHOTO GALLERY)
For nearly 50-years, the tall willow oak tree has stood at the south end of Downtown Goldsboro. Thursday, the Freedom Tree was re-dedicated as part of this week’s activities leading up to NC Freedom Fest. The tree was planted at the corner of Center and Spruce streets in honor of Air Force Captain Peter Cleary…… read more »
NC Freedom Fest To Celebrate Military, First Responders This Saturday
Tomorrow is the big day in Downtown Goldsboro. After delays due to the pandemic, NC Freedom Fest will celebrate those that keep our country safe. NC Freedom Fest activities kick off at 7:30 AM this Saturday with a 5K & Fun Run. The official opening ceremony for the festival is set for 3:45 PM on…… read more »
Wayne County Approaches 60,000 With One COVID Vaccine Dose
Nearly 60,000 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne County. Thursday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services show 59,702 people have received at least one vaccine dose, representing 48% of the county’s population. 51,378 people have been fully vaccinated, which is just 42% of Wayne…… read more »
City Offers Free Lead & Copper Sampling For Some Homes
Some Goldsboro homes are eligible for a free lead and copper sampling. If you are a homeowner within the Goldsboro city limits and your home meets the following criteria, the Water Treatment Plant needs your assistance: The home must have been built between 1982-1987. Must have either copper water pipes with lead solder or be…… read more »
Youth Can Enjoy Free Spooktacular Science Activity
Wayne Community College will provide a virtual “Spooktacular Science Saturday” in October. During the free hands-on science activity, children can make fizzy candy and learn about substances at opposite ends of the pH scale. “We’ll teach participants about acids and bases, and they’ll get to make their own edible fizzy treat. When you taste it,…… read more »
Two More WCPS Schools Report COVID-19 Clusters
Thursday, Wayne County Public Schools reported two COVID-19 clusters across two schools: Dillard Middle and Southern Wayne High. Dillard Middle has an in-school cluster, involving 1 staff member and 8 students from the eighth grade. Southern Wayne High has a football team cluster, involving five team-members. “Our school nurses and school administrative teams are…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Southern Wayne Falls To West Johnston (PHOTO GALLERY)
Southern Wayne played hard for 80 minutes, but its efforts were not enough against West Johnston in Quad County 3A Conference action on Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats scored three goals in the second half and clinched a 4-0 victory against Southern Wayne. “Overall, we were playing collectively, but it just wasn’t going our way,” Southern…… read more »
Cross Country: Southern Wayne And Goldsboro Compete At Sports Complex (PHOTO GALLERY)
Dylan Tyndall posted a sixth-place time of 22 minutes, 13 seconds and Southern Wayne took fourth overall in a four-team Quad County 3A Conference meet ran Wednesday afternoon at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex. Smithfield-Selma, Fike and West Johnston also competed in the meet with Smithfield-Selma’s Alex Topoly taking first place in 18:33. Tyndall’s teammate Jabari…… read more »
