Wayne School of Engineering and Wayne Early/Middle College High School were recently recognized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for having a 100% graduation rate for the 2019-20 school year. Each school received a special certificate for their achievement. “It is very difficult for a school to achieve a 100% graduation rate,” states…… read more »
The Goldsboro Fire Department has been on the scene of a structure fire on the 900 block of W. Grantham Street this afternoon. Multiple fire, police and EMS units were seen in the area. According to the GFD, the business has been able to stay open during the firefighting operation. Further details on the blaze…… read more »
COCKFIGHTING-NORTH CAROLINA-GUAM Advocates: Carolina breeders supporting cockfighting in Guam RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Animal rights advocates say breeders in North Carolina shipped more than 1,000 live roosters to Guam for the island’s cockfighting trade. News outlets report two animal welfare groups on Thursday sent letters to U.S. attorneys in the state calling for an investigation.…… read more »
January 12, 2021, 71, Goldsboro – It is with profound sorrow grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Barnes and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Ethel Barnes, who departed this earthly life at the Lenoir UNC Health Care, Kinston, NC on Tuesday, January…… read more »
January 8, 2021, 30, Goldsboro – It is with profound grief that we the management and staff of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home join with the Pope and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Antwan Laraye Pope, Jr., 30, who departed this earthly life in Las Vegas, NV, on Friday, January 8, 2021.…… read more »
January 13, 2021, 91, Calypso – Mr. Jerry Ward, 91, of near Calypso, passed away Wednesday morning, January 13, 2021 at the Laurels of Pender in Burgaw. Mr. Ward had been a farmer, had worked with Calypso Plywood Company and a local gas company before joining Boling Chair Company from where he retired. He was…… read more »
January 12, 2021, 58, Mount Olive – Howard Leroy Barrett, Jr., known as “Junior” to some, passed from his earthly home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, while at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville. His death was attributed to COVID 19 complications. Howard grew up in the Shiloh community of Willard in Pender County and was…… read more »
January 12, 2021, 87, Goldsboro – James Otto Jones, 87, passed away on Tuesday at his residence. Born in Sampson County, he was the son of the late Ayden and Lela Futrell Jones, husband of the late Imogene Jernigan Jones and father of the late Douglas Jones. He was also preceded in death by a…… read more »
January 10, 2021, 36, Goldsboro – Catherine Rose Letchworth, age 36, passed away on Sunday at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, she was the daughter of David A. “Pops” Letchworth and Debbie Johnston. Catherine formerly attended Providence United Methodist Church. Services will be held at a later date. In addition to her parents,…… read more »
January 13, 2021, 75, Goldsboro – Dennis Wayne Stevens, 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Dennis was born in Wayne County on July 16, 1945 to the late William Dawson Stevens and Christine Southerland Stevens. He was a retired truck driver. A service to celebrate Dennis’ life will…… read more »
