Yearly Archives: 2021

Motorcycle Driver Airlifted Following Crash (PHOTO GALLERY)

Motorcycle Driver Airlifted Following Crash (PHOTO GALLERY)

A section of Highway 13 South was closed to all traffic at the intersection of Providence Church Road following an accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck, Tuesday morning. The male driver of the motorcycle was injured in the crash and was quickly rushed by EMS Station 3 paramedics to the landing pad at the…read more »

Organizers Seek Assistance For 2nd Annual HopesGiving Meal

Organizers Seek Assistance For 2nd Annual HopesGiving Meal

Organizers are hoping to feed over 500 people during a community Thanksgiving meal this year. The second annual HopesGiving meal is being planned for November 25th and will be held at the Dillard Goldsboro Alumni Building.    Ja’Shawn Faire, the founder of Hope For Goldsboro, says last year, they were overwhelmed by participation in the…read more »

UPDATE: Hwy. 13 South Reopened After Motorcycle Accident

UPDATE: Hwy. 13 South Reopened After Motorcycle Accident

A traffic crash has closed down a section of highway in Wayne County this morning.  Highway 13 South has reportedly been shut down to traffic due to a crash involving a motorcycle.  A medevac helicopter is apparently on the way to the scene. GoldsboroDailyNews.com is working to get further details on the accident. UPDATE: The…read more »

Nominations Being Accepted For Chamber’s Annual Ag Awards

Nominations Being Accepted For Chamber’s Annual Ag Awards

The annual Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Luncheon will be held on October 18th at The Maxwell Center. “Wayne County is a significant component in the state, national, and global agricultural industry. We are excited to continue our efforts in promoting the ag community by presenting this annual luncheon which will once again feature…read more »

Patetown V.F.D. To Evaluate Hydrant Flows

Patetown V.F.D. To Evaluate Hydrant Flows

The Patetown Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant flow evaluations during the month of September.  Areas affected will be residences along Church of God Road and the north end of Saulston Road, including all subdivisions that are off these two main streets. Residents may experience temporary reduced water pressure and discoloration of the…read more »

Julius Coley Grantham Sr.

Julius Coley Grantham Sr.

August 5, 2021, 90, Illinois – Mr. Julius Coley Grantham Sr. affectionally called “JC”, son of the late Freddie and Luecrattie Coley Grantham was born May 6, 1931, in Wayne County. He departed this life at the age of 90, on August 5, 2021, in Belleville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his siblings:…read more »

Roscell “Adrian” Mayes

Roscell “Adrian” Mayes

September 4, 2021, 31, Goldsboro – Mr. Roscell “Adrian” Mayes, 31, passed on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at home. 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 »

Pastor Aline R. Lawson

Pastor Aline R. Lawson

September 2, 2021, 87, Goldsboro – Pastor Aline R. Lawson, 87, passed on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Gladys Coley Best

Gladys Coley Best

September 2, 2021, 90, Goldsboro – Ms. Gladys Coley Best, 90, passed on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.read more »

Swindell Isler Jr.

Swindell Isler Jr.

September 1, 2021, 36, Greenville – Mr. Swindell Isler Jr., 36, passed on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Goldsboro-Raleigh District Assembly,211 West Hooks River Road, Goldsboro, NC. There will be a public viewing…read more »

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