Eastern Wayne got a much-needed win on Thursday evening against Rosewood. Down 29-22 at halftime, the Warriors came back to defeat Rosewood 53-46 and win their first game of the season. “I can’t say how proud I am of them. I saw some really good things, and I’m so happy for them that they got…… read more »
December 7, 2021, 63, Goldsboro – Thomas L. Williams, 63, was received into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Thomas was born in Harnett County to the late Tommy B. Williams and Irene Matthews Crosby on July 23, 1958. A natural-born mechanic, Thomas was known for his ability to…… read more »
December 8, 2021, 78, Pikeville – John Randolph Gelina, 78, of Pikeville, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at UNC Wayne Hospital in Goldsboro. John was born in Dorchester County, SC, on August 4, 1943 to the late Moses John Gelina and Alma Macky Gelina. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in…… read more »
December 8, 2021, 77, Four Oaks – Shirley Ann Smith Whitley, 77, of Four Oaks, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born in Hoke County on June 3, 1944 to the late Deams Edgar Smith and Willie Adell Carter Smith. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 10,…… read more »
Eastern Wayne built up a 26-11 halftime lead against Rosewood and never looked back. The Warriors went on to defeat the Eagles 42-22 in a non-conference game. Jada Hamilton led the Warriors with 12 points, Shuntay Douglass added 10 points, while Karena Harper contributed nine points. With the win, Eastern Wayne snapped a two-game slide…… read more »
ELECTION 2022-SENATE-NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina’s Mark Walker staying in Senate race, for now RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker says he plans to remain in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race through the end of the year. But the Republican is also considering returning to the U.S. House. He said he met with…… read more »
Coming back from an injury is never easy. It requires an immense amount of hard work and determination, not to mention all the hours spent in physical therapy and rehab. And Wayne Country Day’s Ja’Kea Brunson was willing to do whatever it took to get back on the basketball after her injury. The junior tore…… read more »
(GDN) — The new state budget includes funds for much-needed updates to a Wayne County school. A $20 million block grant will come to Wayne County for the replacement or renovation of Rosewood Middle School. This week, both the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education passed a joint resolution thanking the legislators…… read more »
(GDN) — Wayne County’s new cases of coronavirus are slowly increasing. This follows a trend seen across North Carolina in recent days. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 302 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 317 coronavirus-related deaths since…… read more »
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Governor’s Service Award and Medallion Award for Volunteer Service Now, more than ever, the need for volunteers is at its greatest. Many individuals and organizations have responded and continue to respond to the call. It is in this spirit that the Governor’s Service Award was created to…… read more »
