February 24, 2021, 43, Goldsboro – Danell Bartika Hagans, 43 of Goldsboro died Wednesday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Danell Bartika Hagans
Robert “Robbie” Scott Roll
February 24, 2021, 38, Princeton – Robert “Robbie” Scott Roll, 38, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. He was born in Wetzel County, West Virginia on December 30, 1982 to Daniel Scott Roll and the late Kimberly Ann Staley. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Carol…… read more »
Wayne County Provides Latest Vaccine Update
If you are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (65+, health care worker, or child care worker) and would like to receive your first dose on Monday, Wayne County has launched an online scheduling system for you to sign up for an appointment. Wayne County Public Information Officer Joel Gillie said, “As we continue to…… read more »
Highschool Football Roundup From Thursday, February 25th
Rosewood 42, North Johnston 0 Rosewood opened its season with a 42-0 victory against North Johnston on Thursday night. The Eagles flew out to a 22-0 halftime lead and never looked back, and the Eagles played well on both sides of the ball. Avante George led Rosewood’s running game with 120 yards and two touchdowns…… read more »
Boys Basketball: Wilson Prep Comes Back To Beat Princeton In NCHSAA Second Round (PHOTO GALLERY)
A thrilling end to a thrilling game, nothing else could describe Wilson Preparatory Academy’s 70-66 win against Princeton in the second round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A boys’ basketball playoffs on Thursday evening. The Tigers rallied from eight points down in the fourth quarter to advance to the third round. Down 68-66…… read more »
North Carolina News – February 26
OFFICER SHOT-NORTH CAROLINA Police officer who was shot remains in critical condition KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A police officer who was recently shot in Kernersville, North Carolina, remains in critical but stable condition. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that the Kernersville Police Department gave an update on the officer’s condition on Thursday. Officer Sean Houle was…… read more »
Fremont Elementary Teacher Is A Hero To Museum Educator
You may be astonished to know the lives you touch and influence. Pepper Capps Hill is an educator at the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington. At the start of February, she posted one of her weekly educational videos for children aged 3 – 6 sharing a simple message about racism and the importance of treating everyone…… read more »
PIC OF THE DAY: Enjoying The Warmer Weather
Late Thursday afternoon, Jonathan Miller and his 8-year-old daughter Madison were out enjoying the warm weather while riding their bicycle in Westbrook Park in Mount Olive.… read more »
Athletes Of The Week: Mary Archibald
Pinpointing a sport that epitomizes what Mary Archibald, who plays basketball, softball and golf, means to Goldsboro is difficult because they all accurately encapsulate her prowess. In all three sports the senior plays, her consistency sets her apart. Archibald’s leadership, tenacity and skill are on display in every game. “My main sport is basketball,” Archibald…… read more »
Athletes Of The Week J.J. Murray
It is the end of another hectic basketball season, and Eastern Wayne’s J.J. Murray does not have much time to stop and catch his breath. The senior is jumping from basketball straight into football, which started this week. Last season, Murray rushed for over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns. He averaged 104.3 yards per game.…… read more »
