October 13, 2021, 72, Rosewood – Diane Sparks, 72, of Rosewood went to be with her Lord and Savior and loving husband, the late Charles Sparks Jr. of 33 years on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Waddell and…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Diane Sparks
Quinton Lamont Best
October 14, 2021, 49, Augusta – Quinton Lamont Best, 49, has transitioned from this life into peace and rest. Raised in Goldsboro, NC resides in Augusta, GA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.… read more »
Athlete Of The Week: Kinsley Botkin
A multi-sport athlete, Kinsley Botkin is enjoying her first season in a Princeton jersey. A junior, Botkin spent her two years of high school at Dixon High School in Holly Ridge before she moved and started to attend Princeton this year. “It’s different but good,” Botkin said. “I’ve made a lot of new friends and…… read more »
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Makes Donation For Breast Cancer Patients
The Physical and Mental Health Committee of the Goldsboro Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in honor of and support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month presented to Stacey Hill, Chemotherapy Supervisor at Southeast Medical Oncology Center,40 gift bags for patients receiving breast cancer treatment. The gift bags contained a facial compress, word-finder book,…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Setting Girlfriend On Fire
On Monday, the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service in the Mount Olive area of Duplin County relating to a serious assault. The caller, a 47-year-old female, told dispatch her boyfriend, 64-year-old Raeford Bell, had doused her with rubbing alcohol and set her on fire. Owens had suffered severe burns over a…… read more »
Piedmont Natural Gas Prepares Customers For Higher Winter Bills
With seasonal cold weather on the horizon, paired with an increase in the cost of natural gas customers are facing across the globe, Piedmont Natural Gas is reminding customers of tips, tools and assistance programs available to help customers prepare for higher winter bills. “Natural gas market prices are higher due to the economic recovery…… read more »
Girls Tennis: Local Athletes Qualify For Regionals
Goldsboro’s Mills Hancock and Adriana Davis took home the doubles championship crown during the season-ending Neuse Six 2A Conference girls’ tennis tournament contested at Herman Park on Wednesday afternoon. Hancock and Davis defeated North Johnston’s Emily Scott and Taylor Boswell in the final round to win the doubles championship. The duo advance to 2A East…… read more »
Cross Country: Goldsboro Fares Well In NSC Meet (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro’s Jay Bass crossed the finish line in 17:59 and finished in first place during a Neuse Six 2A Conference meet held at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex on Wednesday. Jacob Mouseau also pushed the Goldsboro cause and finished fourth overall with a time of 21:21. Joshua Lawhorn (21:54) and Aybami Ajagbe (22:07) came in fifth…… read more »
Boys Soccer: Southern Wayne Snaps Six-Game Slide (PHOTO GALLERY)
Southern Wayne snapped its six-game skid with a 3-0 win against Hunt in Quad County 3A Conference action on Wednesday evening. The Saints got off to a hot start when Abram Sanches scored the Saints’ first goal in the sixth minute. 11 minutes later, Damas Jean tacked on another goal and the Saints took a…… read more »
UPDATE: Victim Died Due To Natural Causes
Just before 3:30 PM on Monday, officers with Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of Wayne Memorial Drive for a report of a deceased person. A citizen reported that an unknown person flagged him down as he was driving on Royall Avenue near Wayne Memorial Drive and asked for assistance getting his…… read more »
