November 27, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – On November 27th, 2021, Russell Stuart Daughtrey died peacefully in his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina, surrounded by friends and family and his wife of 54 years, JoAnn Edwards Daughtrey. Russell was born in Isle of Wight County on October 5th, 1945 and was preceded in death by his…… read more »
November 26, 2021, 96, Goldsboro – Mrs. Agnes “Snag” Kannan of Goldsboro, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021, at the age of 96. A native of Goldsboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalene Hallow and the widow of James C. Kannan, Jr. She was retired as a…… read more »
November 23, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Millie Claudette Chandler Kepley, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Brian Center Health & Rehab in Goldsboro. Born in Stanly County on November 18, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Coy Vester and Blanche Springer Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was…… read more »
November 22, 2021, 87, Goldsboro – Raynold Carl Bondeson, 87, completed his journey home on Monday, November 22, 2021 to the welcoming words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” He was born to the late Carl H. and Clair Fitzgerald Bondeson on May 5, 1934. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in…… read more »
November 25, 2021, 64, Seven Springs – Cora Gray Sutton Bond, 64, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Cora was born in Lenoir County to the late Damon Keith and Ora Gray Holland Sutton on May 1, 1957. Hard working and loyal, Cora was a valued asset in her job. Starting with…… read more »
November 21, 2021, 85, Chinquapin – Kenneth Merle Rhodes, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Kenneth was born in Lenoir County to the late James Haywood and Nina Faulkner Rhodes on April 27, 1936. After honorable service to our country in the United States Army, Kenneth went on to work in direct care…… read more »
November 24, 2021, 83, Pikeville – Larry Laurin Morris, 83, of Pikeville passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.in the fellowship hall of La Grange United Methodist Church. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.…… read more »
(GDN) — On Sunday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of Isler Street following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of shots fired. Officers immediately located a gunshot victim, 35-year-old Quinton D. Atkinson of Pikeville. Atkinson was taken to Wayne UNC Healthcare and later transported to Vidant Medical Center for further treatment. He is listed in good condition…… read more »
(GDN) — There’s an increased fire hazard risk again today. The National Weather Service says the increased fire danger goes into effect at 10 AM this morning and is in place until early evening for Wayne and surrounding counties. Behind a cold front pushing out of the region today, humidities under 30% will combine with…… read more »
Since opening last fall, the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has awarded $593.7 million in rent and utility assistance, with more than $518 million already paid on behalf of families financially impacted by COVID-19. Of that amount, more than $472 million has already been sent directly to landlords statewide, providing a…… read more »
