November 22, 2021, 56, Goldsboro – John Cedron Barber, 56, passed away Monday after a short battle with cancer. He was a truck driver for FedEx before his illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Dean Barber, and is survived by his mother, Sara Coles Barber; brother, Daniel D. Barber and wife,…… read more »
November 19, 2021, 42, Pikeville – James Ray Broadway, Jr., 42, 5690 Wayne Memorial Dr. died suddenly at Wayne UNC Health Care. Surviving is his son, Nathan Broadway of La Grange, his brothers, Norman Broadway of Seven Springs, and Justin Broadway of Benson. There will be a time to visit and share with the family…… read more »
SECOND SHOOTING Suspect, victim in SC shooting shot each other at NC mall ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Investigators say the man charged with killing someone in South Carolina this week had wounded the same victim in a shootout at a North Carolina mall earlier this year. Police say 32-year-old Kevion Harris was found dead…… read more »
(GDN) — Today is Black Friday as stores across the U.S. crank up the deals to attract customers eager to start their holiday shopping. While larger retailers get much of the attention today, smaller stores your community will also look to attract business this holiday season. Councilman Charles Gaylor read the Small Business Saturday Proclamation…… read more »
(GDN) — According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 257 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. The number shows a slight increase in the number of new cases reported recently. Wayne County has recorded 308 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began. Wednesday’s figures from…… read more »
Mckinley Uzzell started kicking his sophomore year, and through hard work and determination, he’s become one of the best kickers in the area. “I actually had a concussion, and Ms. Vicky Braswell came up to me and said, ‘we’re looking for a kicker,’ and I said “alright, I’ll try it out,’ and I fell in…… read more »
Despite what you see outside this morning, the National Weather Service is warning there is an increased fire hazard risk today. The National Weather Service says the increased fire danger goes into effect at 11 AM this morning for Wayne and surrounding counties. The rapid drying and clearing with falling humidities behind a strong cold…… read more »
More high school graduates are now eligible for a grant that covers tuition and fees at Wayne Community College. Longleaf Commitment Grants, originally available only to members of the class of 2021, have been extended to include North Carolina high school graduates from December 2019 through December 2021 who start college in the Spring 2022…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools students will soon spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual district-wide Choral Showcase, with performances spanning over three nights (November 30, December 1, and December 2) at the Goldsboro High auditorium. This is the twentieth year for the annual holiday showcase. The showcase first began in 2001…… read more »
Households in Wayne County with a person 60 or older or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes starting Wednesday, December 1, 2021. If your household meets the above criteria, currently receives Food and Nutrition Services…… read more »
