September 10, 2022, 53, La Grange – Jennifer Russell Johnson, 53, of La Grange was called to her heavenly home and reunited with her father on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Jennifer was born November 1, 1968, in Pender County to the late Posie Edward Johnson and Virginia Croom Baker. Jennifer worked at Kinston Pediatrics for…… read more »
September 11, 2022, 50, Goldsboro – Michelle Haybarker, 50, of Goldsboro went to sleep in the arms of her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 11, 2022, at home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Michelle was born in Wayne County on December 2, 1971, to the late Thomas Earl…… read more »
September 10, 2022, 75, Dudley – Johnnie Lee Medlin, 75, of Dudley departed this walk of life Saturday, September 10, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. The family will…… read more »
September 11, 2022, 55, Princeton – Paula Jo Fail Godwin, 55, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at UNC Wayne Health Care in Goldsboro surrounded by her family. Paula was born on December 23, 1966, to Charles Eldra Fail and Bertie JoAnne Dunn Fail. Paula is preceded in death by her grandson…… read more »
September 9, 2022, 70, Smithfield – Margaret “Peggy” Louise Andrade Casey, 70, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the SECU Hospice House surrounded by her family. Peggy was born in Monroe County, New York on October 3, 1951, to the late Ralph Warren Andrade and Florence Muszak Andrade. In addition to…… read more »
UNC Health Wayne has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The certification, offered in collaboration with the…… read more »
On August 25, 2022, officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “C” Shift took a report of indecent liberties with a child by a known offender. The victim was a 10-year-old male. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Rodney Levon Robinson, of Goldsboro. After further investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division,…… read more »
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE, N.C. – The 4th Fighter Wing partnered with the Wayne County Public School district for a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the opening of the Wayne School of Technical Arts (WSTA) at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 9. WSTA will be the first public school located on a…… read more »
Today Wayne Community College’s Public Safety Division held its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb. Emergency medical and law enforcement students, along with their instructors and other first responders, ran the equivalent of 78 flights to replicate the efforts of firefighters who responded to the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The 78th floor…… read more »
Southeastern Cancer Care held its annual Cures for the Colors Color Run on Saturday, September 10th at Wayne Community College. Over 500 participants registered for either the 5K or the one-mile Fun Run. Despite the rainy weather, participants gathered together Saturday morning to raise awareness for cancer and to help support those battling cancer. Participants…… read more »
