Monthly Archives: November 2021

Jonathan O’Neal, Jr.

Jonathan O’Neal, Jr.

November 2, 2021, 31, Goldsboro – Jonathan O’Neal, Jr. 31, passed away on November 2, 2021,  Funeral services will be observed on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Pentecostal Holy Church, 600 E. Pine St. Goldsboro, NC 27530. Apostle Perry Ashford will officiate.  There will be a public viewing today from 3 until 5 pm…read more »

C.B. Aycock’s Gipson Twins Sign NLIs With UMO

C.B. Aycock’s Gipson Twins Sign NLIs With UMO

For Carson and Carter Gipson, those days and nights of hard work came to fruition on Wednesday afternoon. The Gipson twins both signed national letters of intent to play baseball at the University of Mount Olive. “It feels good. The real work starts now, and it’s something to look forward to,” Carter Gipson said. “It’s…read more »

North Carolina News – November 11

North Carolina News – November 11

FATAL DOG ATTACK-INFANT Police: North Carolina infant killed in dog attack KENLY, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina say an infant has died after being attacked by a dog. News outlets report that Kenly Police Chief Josh Gibson says a pit bull attacked the infant Wednesday morning, news outlets reported. Police are investigating the…read more »

Women’s Soccer: Six UMO Players Named To All-Conference Team

Greenville, S.C. — The Conference Carolinas announced the 2021 Women’s Soccer All-Conference teams with six Trojans grabbing honors for the University of Mount Olive. Shaunalee Govia was also named the Defensive Player of the Year for the third year in a row. Govia joined 11 other members on the all-conference first-team. The senior collected her third consecutive Defensive Player of…read more »

Men’s Soccer: Six Trojans Earn Conference Carolinas All-Conference Honors

Men’s Soccer: Six Trojans Earn Conference Carolinas All-Conference Honors

Greenville, S.C. — The Conference Carolinas announced the 2021 Men’s Soccer All-Conference teams with six Trojans grabbing honors for the University of Mount Olive. Alfie Pope was also named the Offensive Player of the Year. Pope joined 11 other members on the all-conference first-team. The senior earned his first first-team honor and offensive player of the year of his…read more »

State Of The Community: Wayne County Moves Forward With Facility Improvements

State Of The Community: Wayne County Moves Forward With Facility Improvements

(GDN) — Wayne County plans to undertake numerous building projects in the coming months.  The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Community provides a look at the last year’s developments in the City of Goldsboro and County of Wayne.  Tuesday’s event featured updates from city and county leaders who emphasized the idea…read more »

WCC Plans To “Honor All Who Served” This Veterans Day

WCC Plans To “Honor All Who Served” This Veterans Day

WCC is not doing an in-person event for Veterans Day. But the college is still honoring those who served. Everyone on campus is invited to stop by the Wayne Learning Center Atrium and leave a message on a banner that will be permanently displayed in the Military Resource Center, share their thoughts in a thank-you card for…read more »

Closings For Veterans Day

Closings For Veterans Day

The following schedule changes will be taking place today in observance of Veterans Day: Goldsboro City Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021. County of Wayne Government Offices closed Thursday, November 11, 2021. Offices will re-open Friday, November 12, 2021 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library closed…read more »

Wayne UNC Receives Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A”

Wayne UNC Receives Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A”

Wayne UNC Health Care was awarded an “A” in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Wayne UNC’s achievement in providing the highest level of patient care. This is an improvement over the hospital’s grade of “B” over the past several years. An “A” grade has historically been earned by only…read more »

Boys Basketball: WCDS Holds Off Fayetteville Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)

Boys Basketball: WCDS Holds Off Fayetteville Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)

In a rematch of the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A state championship game, Wayne Country Day held off Fayetteville Academy for a 74-71 victory. The Chargers got off to a hot start and led 20-9 at the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Chargers’ lead grew to 45-23. However, in the second…read more »

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