Rosewood continues to make history on the soccer pitch. Earlier this season, the Eagles won their first conference title in 19 years, and on Thursday evening, the Eagles defeated North Moore 1-0 in the fourth round of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1A playoffs to advance to the eastern regional finals. It’s the first…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Boys Soccer: Rosewood Reaches Regional Championship Round For First Time In Program History (PHOTO GALLERY)
Mount Olive-Based Handy Mart Chain Sold To New Owner
(GDN) — A locally-owned chain of convenience stores has been sold. GPM Investments, LLC has announced the closing of the acquisition of the Handy Mart chain from Mount Olive-based E.J. Pope & Sons. The Handy Mart chain includes 36 convenience stores with gas in North Carolina and one development parcel. GPM says this will complement…… read more »
North Carolina News – November 12
AP-US-BIDEN-FDA-COMMISSIONER Biden picks ex-FDA chief Robert Califf to again lead agency WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating former Food and Drug Administration commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to again lead the regulatory agency. That’s according to a person familiar with the decision. Biden is expected to make the formal announcement Friday. Califf served as…… read more »
Wayne County Salutes Veterans (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — Crowds line the streets of Downtown Goldsboro to pay tribute to our nation’s veterans. Thursday’s Wayne County Veterans Day Parade saw roughly 100 entries take part in the procession that started at Center and Ash streets under clear skies and warming temps. The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition puts the parade on…… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Shiquan Ethridge
Shiquan Ethridge recently helped lead Wayne Christian to its first state title in eight-man football. During the Eagles’ 28-8 victory against Halifax Academy in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association DII championship game, Ethridge scored all four of the Eagles’ touchdowns and rushed for well over 100 yards. “It’s really the coaches. They’ve been telling…… read more »
Wayne County Veterans Ceremony (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — People gathered at the Veterans Memorial across from the Wayne County Courthouse for a Veterans Day Service and wreath laying Thursday afternoon. Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition CEO Bill Graham welcomed the guests. Sandra Scronce gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by David Benedictassisted by Rosewood High School JROTC Color Guard.…… read more »
WCPS Gets Creative To Deliver On “Wellness Day”
(GDN) — Students and staff at Wayne County Public Schools are getting an extended weekend. However, the district had to get creative to make today’s “Wellness Day” possible. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis explained to the school board last week there were legal issues from the State Board of Education to work around in order…… read more »
COVID In Wayne: Cases Declining & Vaccinations Slowing
(GDN) — It’s slow but steady as Wayne County continues to get residents inoculated against the coronavirus. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 222 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 305 coronavirus-related deaths since the pandemic began. Wednesday’s figures…… read more »
KPD: 18-Year-Old Found With Stolen Firearm
(GDN) — This Tuesday, the Kinston Police Department was following up on complaint of possible criminal activity near Viking Drive. Officers made a consensual encounter with 18-year-old Davontae Moore of Kinston and allegedly found a stolen Smith and Wesson handgun and a small amount of marijuana. Moore was arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm…… read more »
Expert: Get Vaccinated In Time For Holiday Gatherings
(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS NETWORK) — So far, some 24,000 kids between 5 and 11 year old in North Carolina have received their first dose of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, and about one million more residents have received a COVID booster dose. With the holidays coming up soon, UNC infectious diseases specialist Dr. David Wohl says…… read more »
