May 20, 2021, 80, Pikeville – James Harvey “Buddy” Brown, 80, of Pikeville passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Willow Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends Friday, May 21, 2021 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Mr. Brown was born in…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
James Harvey “Buddy” Brown
North Carolina News – May 21
AP-NC-OFFICER-SUSPENDED-VIDEO North Carolina police officer suspended after video surfaces LUMBERTON, N.C. (AP) — The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation has joined a police department in looking into a video which purports to show an officer shoving people on a bench at a store. The Robesonian reports Pembroke Police Chief Ed Locklear released a statement saying…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Rowan Watt
A state champion and team leader, Wayne Country Day’s Rowan Watt has done great things for the school’s baseball program. On a Chargers team loaded with talent, Watt was the team’s unquestioned leader, and his coaches and teammates did not take his production, versatility, and energy for granted. “It feels awesome, and it’s something that…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Claire Denton
Despite the hectic nature of balancing three sports, Spring Creek’s Claire Denton learned how to balance the three different sports, and she’s never stopped loving all three. Denton, who plays tennis, runs track, and is a cheerleader, said she loves what each sport brings. “My favorite sport is probably cheer because I’ve cheering forever. I…… read more »
Wayne County’s EMS Staff Applauded For Life-Saving Work
This is National EMS Week and today is EMS Recognition Day honoring the emergency medical personnel who work to save lives in their communities. At this week’s county board meeting, Wayne County EMS Director Dave Cuddeback appeared with staff from his department to give them thanks. Cuddeback says Wayne County has the greatest assembled team…… read more »
Partnership’s Touch A Truck Is This Saturday
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County holds it Touch A Truck fundraiser this weekend. Valerie Wallace, the Executive Director of the Partnership for Children, says they’re looking forward to the event especially since last year’s event had to be canceled due to the pandemic. This year, Wallace encourages attendees to participate at their comfort…… read more »
Howard & Sharlene Scott Honored With Endowment At UMO
Howard and Sharlene Scott were recently honored with the naming of an Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Mount Olive. The fund was established by Rachel Crawford, Janice Scott, and James and Judy Pate in honor of Howard and Sharlene’s life-long efforts to promote Christian higher education and support the mission of the University…… read more »
NCDOT: Over 6 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 6 million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the record for litter collection set in 2019. As of Wednesday, 6.3 million pounds of litter have been picked up from roadsides as a part of this year’s litter removal…… read more »
Weekend Vaccine Event To Include Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting a Pfizer vaccine clinic this Saturday, May 22, for anyone needing a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will be from 9 AM – 1 PM at Spring Creek Middle School, 3579 NC-111 in Seven Springs. Recipients are asked to schedule an appointment at www.waynegov.com/vaccine,…… read more »
Shriners Fish Fry In Mount Olive This Friday
The Wayne Shrine Club’s Annual Spring Fish Fry returns this Friday, May 21. The Shriners will be cooking up the fish and fixings on Highway 55 next to Robert’s Machine Shop in Mount Olive. The drive-thru and carry-out plates will be available from 11 AM – 2 PM and from 4 – 7 PM. The Mount Olive spot…… read more »
