January 15, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – Gale Gurley Dail, 71, died Friday at Eagle’s Pointe after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Surviving is her husband, Bobby Dail; daughters, Wendy Lockwood (Bryan) of Raleigh and Michelle Best (Brian) of Pikeville; a brother, Robert Gurley (Barbara) of Grifton, NC; sisters, Jackie McKeel of Tabb, VA, Grace…… read more »
The Wayne County Museum will be presenting their annual Black History exhibit in collaboration with the USCT Research Team, on the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War. The special exhibition will open on Saturday, February 20th at 10 AM. At 1 PM on opening day, local reenactors will introduce visitors to these brave African-American soldiers,…… read more »
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRIAN TURNER State lawmaker says he’s tested positive for the coronavirus RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state lawmaker in North Carolina has announced that he’s tested positive for the coronavirus. The Raleigh News & Observer reports that state Rep. Brian Turner made the announcement on Monday. Turner is a Democrat who represents House District…… read more »
Many of the inequities that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood against are still palpable in modern day America. That idea was present throughout the City of Goldsboro’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration, which was held on Monday in a virtual format due to the pandemic. Goldsboro Mayor Pro Tem David Ham welcomed the…… read more »
Operation Unite Goldsboro, Goldsboro Pediatrics and Wayne UNC Health Care are partnering to host a COVID Town Hall on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The event will be held via Zoom. Registration is required and may be completed by visiting the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5359545850?pwd=YUtpOGZqOWRDaVphTVI3Ynpaa3k4UT09. During the forum, local and state…… read more »
The Scholarship & Awards Committee of North Duplin Jr/Sr High School is pleased to announce the Mount Olive Exchange Club and Duplin Rotary Club Student of the Month for January, Callie Thornton. Callie is the daughter of Allan and Laura Thornton of Faison, NC. Callie is a senior at North Duplin, and she has a…… read more »
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NORTH CAROLINA Police department workers test positive after vaccine event WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say six workers at a North Carolina police department have tested positive for COVID-19 days after a vaccination event. Haywood County officials said Friday that six people in the Waynesville Police Department received positive test results two days after…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro has a little extra time to spend its nearly $1 million C.A.R.E.S. Act allocation. City Manager Tim Salmon provided good news on the coronavirus relief funding at the last Goldsboro City Council meeting. Salmon says the deadline for spending the C.A.R.E.S. money has been extended one year until December 31st, 2021.…… read more »
Goldsboro city offices will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Monday’s solid waste routes will be collected Wednesday, January 20. There will be no bulk waste pickup during the holiday week. … read more »
Wayne County Government offices are closed today, Monday, January 18, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the county landfill and convenience centers. All offices will reopen on Tuesday for regular business hours,… read more »
