January 24, 2021, 90, Princeton – Rossie Warren Bailey, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehab Center in Smithfield. He was born in Wilson County on September 9, 1930 to the late Warren Bailey and Mandy Bissette Bailey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Parker…… read more »
January 27, 2021, 83, Princeton – Myra Daughtry Capps, 83, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born in Johnston County on September 18, 1937 to the late Robert Lee Daughtry and Zelda Moore Daughtry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William…… read more »
January 26, 2021, 74, Princeton – Leslie Malan “Hogan” Moore, 74, passed away at UNC Johnston Health on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Hogan was born on December 7, 1946 in Johnston County to the late Leslie Needham Moore and Pauline Mitchell Moore. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Friday,…… read more »
January 26, 2021, 77, Princeton – Ercell Wilkins Peedin, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Franklin Manor in Youngsville, NC. She was born July 24, 1943 in Johnston County to the late William David Wilkins and Thelma Westbrook Wilkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,…… read more »
AP-US-CAPITOL-BREACH-WOODSTOCK ‘Just shocked’: A town reckons with charges in Capitol riot WOODSTOCK, Ohio (AP) — The tiny town of Woodstock, Ohio, was the base for two people who allegedly played big roles in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Residents are still trying to understand how that happened in their don’t blink-or-you’ll-miss-it, one-stoplight…… read more »
Some Wayne County Government employees will get a bonus for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. County Manager Craig Honeycutt laid out the proposal at the last meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Honeycutt emphasized the county appreciated the commitment of all of its employees. However, Honeycutt explained some employees were not offered…… read more »
Early in his basketball career, when Tyrese Whitley missed a couple of shots, he was sometimes hesitant to shoot the next time he got the ball. Now a senior at Princeton High School, Whitley has evolved as a player, and his shot has become even purer over the years. Now, whether he is 9 for…… read more »
For Goldsboro’s Carly Court, running at a high level comes down to a few ingredients. The sophomore first must put in the work outside of the cross country meets because, without training, nothing is possible in the most critical moments. Second, she must believe in herself. Running a race is a physical challenge, but a…… read more »
On October 17th of 2020, a report was filed regarding a juvenile victim alleging that a known suspect had sexually assaulted her. During the Goldsboro Police Department’s investigation, 30-year-old Reginald Teachey, Jr. of Goldsboro was identified as the suspect. A warrant was obtained for Teachey for Indecent Liberties with a Child. Teachey was arrested by…… read more »
In response to the demand for additional medical personnel, Wayne Community College is adding accelerated nurse aide and phlebotomist training this spring. The courses will run March to May and prepare students to take certification exams. The Certified Nursing Assistant course introduces basic skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in…… read more »
