Pilar Parks has been named the new Community Investment & Engagement Director for the United Way of Wayne County. This position helps manage the United Way’s grant process in addition to engaging the community and volunteers to promote partner agencies. Currently, the United Way supports 20 programs through 14 local agencies with community grants from…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Parks Joins The United Way Of Wayne County Team
Guest NC Symphony Musician Coming To Goldsboro Library
This Thursday, October 28 at 11:00AM, the Wayne County Public Library in Goldsboro will have a special story time featuring an NC Symphony musician as part of the Symphony’s Music Discovery Program. The Music Discovery program, funded by PNC Grow Up Great, is geared for preschool and elementary-age children and their families. The 30-minute program features…… read more »
Football: Rosewood Upends North Duplin (PHOTO GALLERY)
Playing in front of the 1971 Rosewood football team, the 2021 Rosewood football team made sure to put on a show during their 49-21 win against Carolina 1A Conference rival North Duplin on Friday evening. “The 1971 team started it all 50 years ago. They were the first team,” Rosewood head coach Robert Britt said.…… read more »
2021 DGDC Annual Award Winners
The 2021 Downtown Goldsboro Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony were held Friday, October 15 at the HUB in historic Downtown Goldsboro. The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation hosts the annual event, which highlights achievements Downtown Goldsboro has made over the past year, and recognizes the individuals and groups that have helped turn vision into reality. …… read more »
Time To Collect Soil Samples To Prepare For Next Year
Now is the time to start planning for next year’s garden. The first step in those plans should include getting a soil test now so that you can have your soil prepared and amended by the time spring is here. Now is also a good time to get a soil test while they are free,…… read more »
ACE Team Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrests
On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team pulled a vehicle over on Old Grantham Road. During the traffic stop and investigation, illegal narcotics were reportedly found. 29-year-old Ashley Barefoot of Mount Olive and 36-year-old Daniel Hoskins of Goldsboro were taken into custody for the charge of Possession of Methamphetamine. Both suspects were turned over…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For September Homicide In Goldsboro
On Friday, the Goldsboro Police Department arrested 34-year-old Donovan Wooton of Goldsboro on the 1600 block of E. Elm Street. Wooten is charged for the September 30th murder of 28-year-old Dashaunti L. Waters of Goldsboro. GPD officers were responding to a ShotSpotter alert on the 300 block of S. Leslie Street when they found a…… read more »
Goldsboro Hosts N.C. Laxfest At Bryan Multi-Sports Complex This Weekend
North Carolina Laxfest (formerly Raleigh Laxfest) returns to the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex on Oct. 23 and 24 with their Girls Session. Teams from across the state will gather in Goldsboro for the tournament. The Laxfest will be back with the Boys Session Nov. 13 and 14. A schedule and additional information is available at https://www.cemevents.com/nc-laxfest-girls.html.…… read more »
Football: Wayne Christian Soars Over Lawrence Academy, Looks Toward Playoffs (PHOTO GALLERY)
It was over almost as soon as it started. Wayne Christian opened in blistering fashion on Thursday evening against Lawrence Academy, scoring 30 points in the last five minutes of the first quarter. The Eagles ended up flying over the Warriors 66-6. The triumph moved the Eagles to 6-3 overall. Wayne Christian will also finish…… read more »
Boys Soccer: WCDS Advances To NCISAA 2A Quarterfinals (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day opened the postseason with a 4-1 against John Paul II on Thursday afternoon. Thomas Gurley notched a hat trick, while Anthony Valentine scored one goal and one assist. The Chargers (18-2 overall) advance to face Westchester Country Day in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 2A quarterfinals on Saturday at 2 p.m.…… read more »
