NORTH CAROLINA-DEPUTY SHOOTING Lawyers: Black man didn’t drive into deputies who shot him ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — Lawyers for relatives of a Black man fatally shot by North Carolina deputies say body camera videos show that he didn’t strike them with his car before they opened fire, contradicting a local prosecutor. Chance Lynch is…… read more »
Wayne Christian flew over Freedom Christian Academy 18-1 on Tuesday afternoon to advance to the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A state championship series. The Eagles (18-0 overall) will face Rocky Mount Academy (9-2) in the state championship series. Game one will take place on Friday at 5 p.m. and game two will be on Saturday…… read more »
Rosewood’s Avante George and Eastern Wayne’s Jaikwez Woresly were recently named to the Eastern N.C. Football Coaches Association Spring 2021 All-Area Team. George was named to 1A/2A team, while Woresly was named to the 3A/4A team. George rushed for 1,124 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. Woresly had 77 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss and nine sacks this…… read more »
Wayne County teachers are looking for support as they seek to improve conditions for students. At last week’s Wayne County Board meeting, Tiffany Kilgore, the President of the Wayne County Association of Educators, presented the group’s resolution which she called a “wish list.” Kilgore says the county needs to reinvest back into WCPS to ensure…… read more »
Free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations will be offered tomorrow in Goldsboro. Lincoln Apartments at 1009 Slaughter Street will host the event from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM this Thursday, May 13. 2nd doses will be primary. Free food boxes will also be available. The testing and vaccination event is brought to you by Resourceful Clinical…… read more »
May 9, 2021, 85, Goldsboro – Ms. Delores G. Jackson, 85, passed on Sunday, May 9, 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 8, 2021, 86, Goldsboro – Mr. Charles W. Gavin, 86, passed on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. 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 »
Vernease C. Richardson, 71, Goldsboro – Mrs. Vernease C. Richardson, 71, passed on Friday, May 7, 2021. The celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00am to 10:50am at J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations, 1701 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC. She will be…… read more »
May 7, 2021, 68, Seven Springs – Timothy Eugene Bryson, 68, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 7, 2021, in Sophia, NC. He was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, to the late Benny Lee Bryson and Idell Largen Baker, on November 30, 1952. Tim was a hard-working man, which was the theme of his life.…… read more »
May 7, 2021, 72, Goldsboro – Hilda Louise Jernigan Chase, 72, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Born in Wayne County on March 17, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Jernigan and Bessie Wheeler Jernigan. Hilda is survived by her daughters, Monica Sexton and Sandra Bailey; son, Chris Chase; longtime companion, Rickie…… read more »
