October 9, 2021, 72, Goldsboro – Sandra Kay Herring Conner, 72, of Goldsboro, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Sandra was born in Wayne County on November 22, 1948 to the late Nathan Daniel Herring and Dorothy Mae Worley Herring. Sandra is survived by her daughter,…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Sandra Kay Herring Conner
Congratulations! Gaming Shed Winner Announced
John Webber of Goldsboro is going to be gaming in style! Webber was the winner of the Video Gaming Shed at the 2021 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair. The Leonard Building was transformed into a gamer’s paradise. Attendees entered to win the Gaming Shed throughout the 2021 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair, and the winner was announced…… read more »
PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY: Citizens Asked To Consider Volunteer Firefighting
A call to help protect your community. October is Fire Prevention Month, and Commissioner Chris Gurley put out the call for volunteer firefighters at last week’s Wayne County Board meeting. Gurley says Wayne County citizens – male and female, young and old – should consider serving their community as volunteer firefighters. Commissioner Gurley says there…… read more »
Community Roundtable Discussion Set For Thursday
Operation Unite Goldsboro holds its fall Community Roundtable this week. Law enforcement officials, community leaders and more are expected to take part in the virtual event this Thursday, October 14, at 7 PM. Invited organizations include the Goldsboro Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Wayne County Public Schools, and more. The meeting is being held…… read more »
Four Arrested During Kinston Drug Investigations
On Wednesday, members of the Kinston Police Department Narcotics Unit concluded two narcotics investigations that spanned the course of nearly three months. This operation was conducted as a part of the department’s initiative to suppress violent crime in the city. Both investigations were concluded with the execution of search warrants by members of the Kinston…… read more »
UMO Participates In NC Countdown to College
Every October the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) hosts a “NC Countdown to College” event to help students focus on their college applications in an efficient way. This month-long event provides resources for students to better navigate the path to college including engaging with and assisting students in completing critical steps for college entry,…… read more »
Car, Sanitation Truck Collide On Durham Lake Road (PHOTO GALLERY)
Around 9 AM Monday morning, Mar-Mac and Thoroughfare firefighters, as well as Wayne County EMS, were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on the 400 block of Durham Lake Road. The collision involved a passenger car and a Wayne County sanitation truck. The call was upgraded to a “possible pin-in.” Mar-Mac firefighters and EMS removed the…… read more »
Girls Golf: WCDS Wins Wayne County Championship (PHOTO GALLERY)
Wayne Country Day continued its strong season on the golf course by recently winning the Wayne County Championship. During a nine-hole at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course, Ella Hannant shot a team-low 33. Karsyn Roberts carded a 35, Anna Reimers recorded a nine-hole total of 39, while Madalyn Brown shot a 60. C.B. Aycock finished in…… read more »
UMO Field Hockey Knocks Off No. 10 Limestone 3-2
The University of Mount Olive (5-5, 5-3) battled back to knock off No. 10 nationally-ranked Limestone University (7-5, 6-3) 3-2 in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action on Sunday afternoon. With the victory, Trojans get their first win over a nationally-ranked opponent, an undefeated record at home, and the most wins in a season. Game InformationThe opening…… read more »
North Carolina News – October 11
PARKWAY OVERLOOK-BODY Body found near Blue Ridge Parkway overlook BLOWING ROCK, N.C. (AP) — The National Park Service says a man was found dead near an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that the park service says a park visitor reported the body on Saturday below the Yadkin…… read more »
