SHOOTINGS-TWO KILLED 2 killed, 2 wounded in shootings near N. Carolina apartments WARSAW, N.C. (AP) — Police say two people were shot and killed and two others were wounded in a shooting near a North Carolina apartment complex. A news release from the Warsaw Police Department says officers responding to a report of shots fired…… read more »
(GDN) — On October 23rd, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on the breaking and entering and larceny that occurred at a residence on the 100 block of Astor Court in the Westhaven Public Housing Community. An X-Box, Playstation and a Wi-Fi router were amongst the items reported stolen. The investigation led to warrants…… read more »
Gary Fenton Barefoot’s name and legacy will forever be a part of the fabric of the University of Mount Olive. Barefoot’s longstanding connection to UMO started in the mid-1950’s when he enrolled as a student and later earned his associate’s degree from the institution. Barefoot retired from the University in 1999 after a 34-year stint…… read more »
C.B. Aycock flew out to a 24-4 lead at halftime and went on to defeat county rival Eastern Wayne 56-34. The Golden Falcons led from start to finish and had an 11-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. C.B. Aycock outscored the Warriors 13-0 in the second quarter to a take a 20-point…… read more »
Jada Hamilton scored 12 points in the first quarter, and Eastern Wayne defeated C.B. Aycock 38-27 in non-conference action. Both squads are back in action today. Eastern Wayne hosts Greene Central, while C.B. Aycock entertains Goldsboro.… read more »
BALD HEAD ISLAND-FIRE Four homes destroyed in fire on North Carolina island BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. (AP) — Officials say three condominiums and one home were destroyed in a weekend fire on a North Carolina island. A news release from the Village of Bald Head Island said public safety personnel were dispatched at around 8…… read more »
The N.C. Soccer Coaches Association recently released its all-region teams, and several Wayne County student-athletes were named to all-region teams. Spring Creek had five players – Alex Carmona Morales, Fernando Trejo, Adrian Tavera, Edgar Victoriano and Jonah Perez – who were named to the NSCA all-region six team, while Gators head coach Miguel Torres was…… read more »
November 18, 2021, 93, Pennsylvania – Ms. Ruby H. Barfield, 93, formerly of Wayne County, NC passed on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Germantown Nursing Home, Philadelphia, PA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
November 17, 2021, 76, Goldsboro – Mr. Larry B. Newsome, 76, passed on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held graveside on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 1:00pm at Wayne Memorial Park, 2925 US Hwy 117 South, Dudley, NC. He was born on…… read more »
November 17, 2021, 90, Dudley – Retired Air Force Full Bird Colonel Chester A. Beverly Jr., 90, passed on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 12:00pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 901 Harris Street,…… read more »
