Last week Wednesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over on Highway 70 East near Casey Dairy Road. During the traffic stop, 30-year-old Spencer M. Jackson of Kinston was searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. Jackson was arrested for Felony Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was given a…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
WCSO: Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Cocaine Charge
Wayne County Public Library Awarded American Rescue Plan Humanities Grant
The Wayne County Public Library has been awarded a $15,000 ARP Humanities Project Support Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This project will support the work of the library’s Local History department. Through the use of these funds, the library will expand its virtual exhibits, programming, and staff hours. Additionally, grant funds will allow…… read more »
Cross Country: Amy Paces Rosewood Girls
Rosewood’s Jaylee Amy emerged as the top individual female runner and helped Rosewood claim the girls’ portion of a three-team meet contested on Tuesday afternoon. Amy ran the 5k trek in 22 minutes, 26 seconds. Carson Crane completed the course in 26 minutes, 18 seconds. India Young (28:43) and Abigail Rowe (28:54) crossed the line…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Princeton Wins Thriller Against Eastern Wayne (PHOTO GALLERY)
After a tough loss against Lakewood on Sept. 15, Princeton head coach Thomas Pilkington challenged his team during practice to come out and have a strong performance against Eastern Wayne on Tuesday. The Bulldogs listened to their coach and responded with a thrilling 5-4 victory against Eastern Wayne to win their first game of the…… read more »
Volleyball: WCDS Sweeps Liberty Christian Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)
Kate Hunter recorded 24 assists, five aces and three digs during Wayne Country Day’s 25-15, 25-20, 25-19 triumph over Liberty Christian Academy on Tuesday afternoon. Abbe Harris contributed 19 digs, three kills and four aces, while Jordin Whitney had a team-high 13 kills. Kate Hoover served five aces, and Kyrah Davis provided five kills and…… read more »
Boys Soccer: WCDS Dominates Liberty Christian Academy (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day opened Coastal Plains Independent Conference play with a 9-0 victory against Liberty Christian Academy. Thomas Gurley led the Chargers with five goals, while Riley Preble, Obi Okeke, Anthony Valentine and Michael Geer all scored one goal apiece. Valentine also dished out four assists. Preston Branes finished the game with two assists, and…… read more »
North Carolina News – September 22
HOME INVASION-FATAL SHOOTING Sheriff: 2 killed in North Carolina home invasion FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office says two people were fatally shot during a home invasion. News outlets report that the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responding to a report of a home invasion and shooting at a Fayetteville home…… read more »
Port L. Davis
September 20, 2021, 74, Mt. Olive – Mr. Port L. Davis, 74, passed on Monday night, September 20, 2021 at the Willow Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Goldsboro NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Esther B. Burkett
September 17, 2021, 78, Goldsboro – Ms. Esther B. Burkett, 78, passed on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Joel Neo Keys
September 15, 2021, 0, Goldsboro – Isaiah 11:6 Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. In humble submission to the will of the father; we are charged to announce the earthly departure of Baby Boy Joel Neo Keys. No formal services are being held…… read more »
