39 state employees from ten state agencies and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill are recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Awards for Excellence, the highest honor a state employee may receive for dedicated service to the state and the people of North Carolina. The commendations were announced during a virtual online ceremony that may be viewed…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Wayne County Trooper Amongst Governor’s Awards For Excellence Recipients
PET OF THE WEEK: Kyra Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Kyra! This large 4 or 5-year-old dog is a sweet bundle of energy. She has had some skin issues which are improving upon treatment at the Wayne County Animal Shelter. Kyra is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find a FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call…… read more »
Commissioners Decide Against Holding Evening Meetings
Wayne County residents will have to continue watching and attending commissioner meetings in the morning. An effort to move one of the monthly Wayne County Board of Commissioners meetings to an evening session was blocked at last week’s meeting. Commissioner Bevan Foster was hoping more residents would be able to participate with an evening meeting. …… read more »
MAD Food Pantry Hosts Drive Thru Trunk Or Treat
The Make A Difference Food Pantry in Mount Olive is hosting a drive thru trunk or treat event. Attendees are invited to drive up and join the Halloween celebration this Friday, October 29, from 5:30 – 7 PM. The Make A Difference Food Pantry is located at 922 N. Breazeale Avenue in Mount Olive.… read more »
WCC Hosting WAGES Job Fair
Wayne Community College will host a mini job fair featuring positions available at WAGES. It will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 4 in the Atrium of the Wayne Learning Center on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro. The fair is free and open to the public. WAGES (Wayne Action Group…… read more »
UPDATE: Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended After Goldsboro Standoff
A suspect surrenders following a standoff with law enforcement in Goldsboro. The situation unfolded at a residence on the 200 block of Johnson Lane near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. U.S. Marshals went to the home to arrest 28-year-old Deanta J. Beamon Tuesday morning. However, Beamon would not exit the home leading to an hours’…… read more »
Willie Cobb Sr.
October 23, 2021, 86, Dudley – Mr. Willie Cobb Sr., 86, passed on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. 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 »
Betty V. Davis
October 22, 2021, 76, Dudley – Ms. Betty V. Davis, 76, passed on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. 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 »
Cassie H. Pearsall
October 22, 2021, 68, Goldsboro – Mrs. Cassie H. Pearsall, 68, passed on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. 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 »
Keiko Short
October 22, 2021, 81, Goldsboro – The staff and management of Serenity Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations, join with the Short and connected families to announce the transition of Mrs. Keiko Short, age 81. There will be no formal arrangements. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Serenity Memorial Funeral Home &…… read more »
