Just before lunchtime on Saturday, firefighters from Albertson, Pleasant Grove and Sarencta responded to a head-on collision on Highway 11/903 near Woodland Church Road. Several Duplin County EMS units were also called out the the crash where a U-Haul and SUV had collided. Albertson firefighters had to extricate the two occupants in the SUV. A…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Multiple Injuries Reported In Head-On Collision (PHOTO GALLERY)
WCC Named Military Friendly
Wayne Community College has been named a “Military Friendly® School.” The Military Friendly® Schools list honors the colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. “It is a great honor to once again have Wayne…… read more »
Local Johnson C. Smith University Alumni Chapter Awards Scholarship
Goldsboro-Quadrez Lassiter is the first scholarship recipient of the North Carolina Eastern Chapter of Johnson C Smith University (JCSU), Charlotte, N. C. scholarship award. Mr. Lassiter was surprised to receive the $1000 scholarship. “I am so appreciative of this unexpected scholarship. With this pandemic, virtual is okay; but I am ready to physically get back…… read more »
Rain Ends But Flooding Persists (PHOTOS)
There was a welcome sight Friday afternoon as the sun briefly shone over Wayne County. However, that followed several days of heavy rains that have swollen local rivers and creeks. The 7 AM update from the National Weather Service shows the Neuse River near Goldsboro is currently at approximately 22-feet, in “Moderate Flood Stage.” The…… read more »
What To Prune Now In The Garden
Now is the time to dust off your pruners and start those late winter pruning chores. Late winter is the time many plants in the landscape are pruned before new growth begins in the spring. February is usually the best month to complete these pruning chores. When it comes to what you can prune in…… read more »
N.C. Coronavirus Grants Awarded To 34 Communities
– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – Nearly $27 million in grants has been awarded to 34 municipal and county governments in North Carolina in response to the adverse economic and public health impacts of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper announced this week. The federal funds are being distributed through the Community Development Block…… read more »
Johnnie Ray Lofton
February 18, 2021, 57, Goldsboro – Mr. Johnnie Ray Lofton, 57, passed on Thursday, February 18, 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, NC.… read more »
Travis V. Oates
February 17, 2021, 37, Faison – Mr. Travis V. Oates, 37, passed on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro, NC.… read more »
Willie George Sanders, Jr.
February 18th, 2021, 65, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow and grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Sanders and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Willie George Sanders, Jr., 65, years of age. Mr. Sanders, transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care,…… read more »
Dianne Odom Broadhurst
February 17th, 2021, 60, Goldsboro – An obituary is not available at this time for Dianne Odom Broadhurst.… read more »
