(GDN) — Crowds line the streets of Downtown Goldsboro to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. Thursday’s Wayne County Veterans Day Parade saw roughly 100 entries take part in the procession that started at Center and Ash streets under clear skies and warming temps. The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition puts the parade on…… read more »
Shiquan Ethridge recently helped lead Wayne Christian to its first state title in eight-man football. During the Eagles’ 28-8 victory against Halifax Academy in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association DII championship game, Ethridge scored all four of the Eagles’ touchdowns and rushed for well over 100 yards. “It’s really the coaches. They’ve been telling…… read more »
(GDN) — People gathered at the Veterans Memorial across from the Wayne County Courthouse for a Veterans Day Service and wreath laying Thursday afternoon. Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition CEO Bill Graham welcomed the guests. Sandra Scronce gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by David Benedictassisted by Rosewood High School JROTC Color Guard.…… read more »
(GDN) — Students and staff at Wayne County Public Schools are getting an extended weekend. However, the district had to get creative to make today’s “Wellness Day” possible. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis explained to the school board last week there were legal issues from the State Board of Education to work around in order…… read more »
(GDN) — It’s slow but steady as Wayne County continues to get residents inoculated against the coronavirus. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 222 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 305 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began. Wednesday’s figures…… read more »
(GDN) — This Tuesday, the Kinston Police Department was following up on complaint of possible criminal activity near Viking Drive. Officers made a consensual encounter with 18-year-old Davontae Moore of Kinston and allegedly found a stolen Smith and Wesson handgun and a small amount of marijuana. Moore was arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm…… read more »
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — So far, some 24,000 kids between 5 and 11 year old in North Carolina have received their first dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, and about one million more residents have received a COVID booster dose. With the holidays coming up soon, UNC infectious diseases specialist Dr. David Wohl says…… read more »
November 1, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Ms. Ann Elizabeth Greiner, 83, the staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Greiner and connected families to announce the passing of Ms. Ann Elizabeth Greiner. There will be no formal arrangements. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Serenity Memorial Funeral…… read more »
November 4, 2021, 69, Mount Olive – Mr. Johnnie Lee Swain, 69, of Mt. Olive, NC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Vidant Duplin Hospital of Kenansville, NC. There will be a public viewing today from 3 until 5 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be observed on Friday at the…… read more »
October 7, 2021, 23, Snow Hill – Ms. Flor Dayani Mejia – 23, of Snow Hill, died October 7, 2021, at the VIdant UNC Health Care. There will be a Graveside Service observed today at the Snow Hill Cemetery, 1112 Kingold Blvd, Snow Hill, NC, 28580 Services by Serenity Memorial Funeral Home… read more »
