December 31, 2020, 65, Goldsboro Ella Herring Davis, 65 of 102 Sheryl Terrace died Thursday at Kitty Askins Hospice. She was born November 9, 1955 in Halifax County to Claude A. and Teresa Melvin Herring. She is survived by her husband Artis Davis and one daughter. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Ella Herring Davis
Donald M. McIntyre
December 26, 2020, 61, Goldsboro Donald M. McIntyre, 61, of Ft. Worth, Texas formerly of Goldsboro died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Haskins Funeral Home & Cremations, LLC.… read more »
North Carolina News – January 4
BC-NC-FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE Former state Supreme Court chief justice joins law firm RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first Black woman to serve as chief justice of North Carolina’s Supreme Court has become a partner in the law firm McGuireWoods. The firm said in a statement on Monday that Cheri Beasley will work in the firm’s…… read more »
William Craig James
January 03, 2021, Goldsboro William Craig James (formerly of Goldsboro) passed away January 03, 2021 at Pikes-Peak Hospice & Palliative Care Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado. William Craig was involved in a pedestrian/vehicle accident in which he received irreversible brain trauma. William Craig was the third child of six children born to the late Jesse Berry…… read more »
MSG Terrell “Butch” Edwin Johnson, Sr.
December 27, 2020, 78, Princeton MSG Terrell “Butch” Edwin Johnson, Sr., 78, of Princeton passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 15, 1942 to the late George Ellie Johnson and Helen Kemp Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…… read more »
GFD About One-Third Of The Way Toward Restoring 1919 Fire Engine
The effort continues to rehabilitate a piece of Goldsboro firefighting history. The Goldsboro Fire Department has been working to restore its 1919 LaFrance fire engine. Goldsboro Fire Chief Joe Dixon says they’ve collected approximately $20,000 for the antique fire engine. Dixon says, once rehabilitated, the 1919 can be used in parades or end of service…… read more »
Neuse River Approaching ‘Moderate Flood Stage’
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Neuse River in Wayne County. At 5 AM on Monday, the Neuse River near Goldsboro was at over 19 feet, which is in “Minor Flood Stage.” Due to the rain over the past several days, the river is expected to continue rising through the week. At this…… read more »
Neuse River Re-Entering Flood Stage
A Flood Warning is in effect for the Neuse River in Wayne County. At 9 AM on Sunday, the Neuse River near Goldsboro was at nearly 18 feet, which is just below “Minor Flood Stage.” Due to the rain over the past several days, the river is expected to continue rising through the week. At…… read more »
January Gardening Tips
As the holiday season is now behind us, many of us gardeners begin to dream of warm spring days when we can spend more time in our gardens. Take advantage of January to plan and prepare for the gardening season. General Garden Tips: Make sure your tools are ready for the spring growing season. Sharpen…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Arrest Suspect On Pot-Dealing Charge
Just before 9 PM on Thursday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Selective Enforcement Unit and Housing Unit conducted a traffic stop on the 200 block of N. Audubon Ave. As a result of the traffic stop and subsequent investigation, the driver, 37-year-old Renardo Lamar Roberson of Goldsboro, was arrested without incident. Roberson was charged with Felony Possession with Intent to Sell…… read more »
