A Wayne County nonprofit has been awarded a grant through the Duke Energy’s Hometown Revitalization Grant program, which assists local communities and small businesses across the state continue their ongoing recovery from economic challenges initially triggered by the pandemic. The Duke Energy Foundation distributed $500,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits across our state—each representing one…… read more »
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “C” Shift responded to the Emergency Department at Wayne UNC Health Care, located at 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive, in reference to an individual who arrived there suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Soon after police arrived, the victim…… read more »
On September 8, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 2339 South U.S. 117 Hwy for a report of Robbery with Dangerous Weapon. Two armed subjects entered the business, 117 Internet Café, and took U.S. currency. Witnesses gave police descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were…… read more »
Scores for week 4 of High School Football for Wayne Country teams. WGBR High School Game of the Week visited Southern Wayne High School. North Lenoir 0 Southern Wayne 20 Goldsboro 0 Rocky Mount 62 Green Central 36 Eastern Wayne 0 Hobbton 49 Spring Creek 20 Rosewood 7 Whiteville 41 No games this week for…… read more »
September 6, 2022, 68, Durham – Atty. Lowell L. Siler, 68, was a faithful and humble servant of the citizens of Durham County, NC. He completed his earthly service on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 12:00 pm…… read more »
September 6, 2022, 72, Albertson – Dennis F. Jones, 72, of the Outlaw’s Bridge area, Albertson, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 6, 2022, at his home. Dennis was the son of the late Bruce and Reba Jean Outlaw Jones. He graduated from East Duplin High School in the class of 1969. His working career…… read more »
September 6, 2022, 72, Mount Olive – Vance E. Kornegay, resident of the Rones Chapel Community near Mount Olive, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Wayne Hospital. His family will receive friends at Tyndall Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 12, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11…… read more »
September 7, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Brenda “Diane” Bass Roberts, age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in Sampson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Maie Bell Bass. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be Sunday, September 11, 2022, 2:00 pm…… read more »
September 7, 2022, 83, Goldsboro – Melissa Sikora Knebel, 83, completed her earthly journey on September 7, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Passaic County, New Jersey on May 11, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George Pruden and Doris Leonhard Pruden. Melissa had a love for horses and being outdoors.…… read more »
September 8, 2022, 79, Eureka – Rodney McCray Bell, 79, of Eureka went to his heavenly home Thursday morning, September 8, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Eureka cemetery. Visitation will…… read more »
