Drought conditions are creeping into North Carolina. The map released last week by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of Central and Eastern North Carolina is abnormally dry, including Wayne and neighboring counties. The southernmost area of the state is already listed in moderate drought. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows only…… read more »
Written by Laieke Abebe Wayne Christian came into the NCISAA 2A softball state championship series with a 19-0 record, but their first blemish came on Friday afternoon. The top-seeded Eagles fell, 2-0 to No. 2 Rocky Mount Academy in the first game of a best-of-three series. In a high-level pitching matchup, it was the visitors…… read more »
– Editorial/Opinion from Rep. Raymond E. Smith, Jr. – Many Tier 1 Counties (including Sampson & Wayne), did not get their fair share of Covid-19 relief funds. Many of the most needy areas of our state were left behind. Our Chambers of Commerce were left out, as well as the historically underserved communities. This…… read more »
Composting can be a great way to reduce home waste disposal problems by recycling them into organic matter that then can be used in gardens, landscape, and flower beds. When mixed with soil, compost increases the organic matter content, improves drainage, and adds nutrients to the soil. Compost can also be used as a mulch…… read more »
The new president of the North Carolina Community College System visited Wayne Community College Wednesday to share his vision and learn about the local college. “Although there are 58 unique campuses across the state, we’re united, “President Thomas Stith III, who has served as the system’s chief since January of this year, told members of…… read more »
On April 18th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report on a breaking, entering, and larceny in the Rosewood area. Items reported stolen included collectable coins and electronics. During the investigation, 31-year-old Joshua M. Hollowell of Goldsboro was developed as a suspect. The sheriff’s office says it was determined Hollowell committed the B&E, and…… read more »
Wayne Country Day is one victory away from a state championship. The Chargers scored four runs in the first inning and went on to defeat The Burlington School 12-0 in game one of the NCISAA 2A state championship series. Game two is set for Saturday at 12 p.m. “I’m very happy for them all,” Wayne…… read more »
May 11, 2021, 39, Goldsboro – Mr. William J. “Von” Maye, 39, passed on Tuesday, May 11, 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 »
May 11, 2021, 95, Pikeville – Ms. Mary Dickerson Hodges, 95, passed on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. 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 »
May 10, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Mrs. Joan M. Atkinson, 76, passed on Monday, May 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. The celebration of her life will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 12:00 Noon with a viewing from 11:00am to 11:50am at Goldsboro Raleigh District Assembly, 211 W. Hooks…… read more »
