September 3, 2021, 47, Princeton – Brandy Michelle Baker Bracewell, 47, of Princeton, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at home. Brandy was born in Davidson County, Tennessee on September 10, 1973 to the late Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Baker, Sr. and Violet Theresa Creviston. Brandy is survived by her loving husband, Harold (Stan) Bracewell;…… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2021
Brandy Michelle Baker Bracewell
Adolph Oscar Walston, Jr.
September 2, 2021, 75, Selma – Adolph Oscar Walston, Jr., 75, of Selma, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Adolph was born in Wayne County on October 5, 1945 to the late Adolph Oscar Walston, Sr. and Effie Godwin Walston. In addition to his parents, Adolph is preceded…… read more »
Lesly Gay Holt
August 31, 2021, 90, Princeton – Lesly Gay Holt, 90, of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by his family. Lesly was born in Johnston County on April 25, 1931 to the late Erby Stephenson Holt and Gulie Worley Holt. In addition to his parents, Lesly…… read more »
Girls Golf: Local Schools Compete At Goldsboro Municipal (PHOTO GALLERY)
Karsyn Roberts and Ella Hannant shared medalist honors with a 35 and helped Wayne County Day pick up a victory at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course on Sept. 2. Roberts and Hannants teammates Anna Reimers shot a 36, while Madalyn Brown finished with a 54 as the Chargers finished with a team score of 106. C.B.…… read more »
Men’s Soccer: Newberry At UMO (PHOTO GALLERY)
The University of Mount Olive Trojans defeated Newberry College 3-1 in non-conference action Saturday night. The contest was the home-opener for UMO.… read more »
Quick Work Stops Brush Fire (PHOTO GALLERY)
Late Sunday afternoon, firefighters from Mar-Mac, Dudley and Thoroghfare were dispatched to a grass and woods fire on Shirley Drive just off of Durham Lake Road. The fire was spreading across the grass and some trees that had been cut down. The blaze was also threatening several nearby structures. Luckily, the three brush trucks and…… read more »
Goldsboro Library’s “Live on the Lawn” Series Returns In October
The Wayne County Public Library’s popular free musical event series, Live on the Lawn, will return October 7th and will be held Thursday evenings in October from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at the Goldsboro Library’s Carolyn Baddour Garden, which is next to the library’s auditorium. With Live on the Lawn, the library hopes to bring more…… read more »
Local Labor Day Closings
The following schedule changes will take place in observance of the Labor Day holiday: Goldsboro City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 for Labor Day. Monday’s solid waste routes in Goldsboro will be collected on Wednesday, September 8. County of Wayne Government Office will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021. Offices will…… read more »
NCDOT’s Fall Litter Sweep Begins Sept. 11
The 2021 Fall Litter Sweep is taking place September 11-25. Traditionally scheduled for the last two weeks of April and September, Litter Sweep is the N.C. Department of Transportation’s biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative. Residents throughout the state participate in local efforts to help clean up North Carolina’s roadways. In addition to volunteers, NCDOT maintenance crews…… read more »
Football: Stout Defense Propels Spring Creek Over Bear Grass Charter (PHOTO GALLERY)
Article from Laieke Abebe. Photos from Bobby Williams After a tough loss in its season opener, Spring Creek has rebounded nicely. The Gators have now won back-to-back games after an 18-6 win over Bear Grass Charter Friday at the Swamp. Daniel Robinson’s squad equaled their season win total from last year with this victory. “We…… read more »
