Over 60,000 people have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wayne County. Tuesday’s figures from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services show 60,558 people have received at least one vaccine dose, representing 49% of the county’s population. 52,219 people have been fully vaccinated, which is just 42% of…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Wayne County Nears 50% of Population Vaccinated Against COVID
PET OF THE WEEK: Duncan Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Duncan! He is an energetic hound mix. Duncan is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro.… read more »
WCC & UMO Sign Transfer Agreement
Wayne Community College and the University of Mount Olive have partnered to ease students’ transition between their degree programs. The two signed an “articulation agreement” titled “UMO Promise.” It is designed to “enhance educational opportunities and facilitate a seamless transfer of graduates from specified WCC associate in applied science degree programs to the University of…… read more »
Sasser, Williams Earn Top Conservation Honors From NC Wildlife Federation
Rick Sasser of Goldboro and Chris Williams of Princeton earned top conservation honors from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation for their dedication to wildlife, habitat and natural resources. “Marine Resource Conservationist of the Year” Sasser and “Sportsman of the Year” Williams were among the 18 agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations honored on Sept.…… read more »
COVID-19 Cluster Reported At Wayne School Of Engineering
Tuesday evening, Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster involving five members of the Wayne School of Engineering middle school cheerleading squad. As part of its COVID-19 response protocols, WCPS reported and confirmed the clusters with the local health department. All recommended guidelines from the NC Department of Health and Human Services are being…… read more »
Hugh Dortch Bass
September 20, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Hugh Dortch Bass, 85, of Goldsboro went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 4 p.m. at Eureka Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Bass was born…… read more »
Master Sergeant Alfred F. Lipscomb
September 16, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Master Sergeant Alfred F. Lipscomb, 83, passed away on September 16, 2021 after a lengthy illness in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Alfred was a decorated veteran who served in the United States Air Force for thirty years. Master Sergeant Lipscomb was born on September 10, 1938 in Baltimore Maryland to…… read more »
Lester Herbert Howell, Jr.
September 18, 2021, 83, Goldsboro – Lester Herbert Howell, Jr., 83, died Saturday at his residence. Mr. Howell was a retired Gulf Stream Grumman Pilot for the Seminole Indian tribe and was a native of Wayne County, NC He was precede in death by his parents, Mildred Moore Howell and Lester Herbert Howell, Sr. and…… read more »
Paul J. Layton
September 17, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Paul J. Layton, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, September 17, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. He served in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic and was a route man for Franklin Baking Company. Mr. Layton was a native of Alexandria,…… read more »
North Carolina News – September 21
BASNIGHT-RESOLUTION Late NC political giant Basnight remembered by ex-colleagues RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former colleagues of the late Senate leader Marc Basnight gathered to remember his contributions to North Carolina and view a portrait to hang in the Senate chamber. Gov. Roy Cooper was among more than 30 former senators who attended a floor meeting…… read more »
