April 11, 2021, 69, Goldsboro – William “Bill” David Albright, 69, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, April 16, 2021 at noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro. The family will greet friends following the service. Those attending…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
William “Bill” David Albright
Jaroslaw “Slav” Dubrowsky
April 9, 2021, 88, Goldsboro – Jaroslaw “Slav” Dubrowsky, 88, of Goldsboro formerly of Colonial Heights, Virginia passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Goldsboro Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care of Goldsboro. No formal services will be held. Mr. Dubrowsky was born in Ukraine on August 19, 1932 to the late Vasyl Dubrowsky and Olga…… read more »
Child Abuse Prevention Month In Wayne County
Wayne County is reminded to take care of our youngest residents. This is the Week of the Young Child as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kriquette Davis presented the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation at last week’s Wayne County Board meeting. Davis says it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure kids grow up protected and with…… read more »
WCC Offering Free Air Cannon Experiment as NCSciFest Activity
Wayne Community College’s North Carolina Science Festival event will be virtual this year. The college will host an “Air Cannon Extravaganza” online 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24. It is free and open to all registered participants. “The air cannon activity is a simple experiment that can be conducted at home with readily available materials,”…… read more »
North Carolina News – April 13
VOTER ID Trial begins on challenge to latest N. Carolina voter ID law RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s latest law requiring photo identification to cast ballots is now on trial. A panel of three state judges began hearing evidence on Monday in litigation filed to overturn a 2018 law that filled in details of…… read more »
Girls Soccer: C.B. Aycock’s Morgan Scores Six Goals, C.B. Aycock Shuts Out Southern Wayne (PHOTO GALLERY)
C.B. Aycock flew over Eastern Carolina 3A/4A Conference rival Southern Wayne on the soccer pitch on a warm Monday afternoon. Madison Morgan scored a game-high six goals during the Golden Falcons 9-0 triumph at the Doyle Whitfield Athletic Complex. With the victory, C.B. Aycock improves its record to 3-4-1 overall, while Southern Wayne drops to…… read more »
Fairgrounds To Host Vaccine Clinic On Friday
Wayne UNC Health Care is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week. On Friday, April 16th from 9 AM – 2 PM, anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to receive their shot at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. You can schedule an appointment by calling 919-587-3900. Walk-in appointments will also be available. Wayne UNC…… read more »
Detention Center Uses Grant For Substance Misuse Program
In October of 2020, the Department of Justices’ Bureau of Justice Assistance announced the Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant Substance Abuse Program grant award to Wayne County of $900,000 for a three year period for The Wayne County Detention Center Substance Misuse Program. “This program will be a benefit to our county in that it will reduce…… read more »
WCPS Launches 2021 Kindergarten Pre-Registration
On Monday, April 12, Wayne County Public Schools kicked off its online Kindergarten Pre-Registration. Parents and guardians can access the Kindergarten Pre-Registration form at the district’s website, http://www.waynecountyschools.org/, by clicking on “Kindergarten Registration” located under the Academics tab. “Although many things within our world have changed, our dedication and love for serving children and families…… read more »
University Of Mount Olive Surpasses Giving Day Goal
A total of 204 donors collectively gave $53,000 to the University of Mount Olive for its recent Annual Giving Day. The amount more than doubled the University’s initial goal of $25,000, and is the largest since the event began in 2017. “I would like to thank all of the donors who made our UMO Annual…… read more »
