On August 27, 2022, Wayne County Deputies responded to the area of Willowbrook Subdivision in Pikeville, NC, in reference to a shooting into an occupied dwelling. After deputies arrived in the area, they spoke to several witnesses who stated that they heard multiple shots being fired in the neighborhood and noted that the shots were…… read more »
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On April 7, 2022, a 22-year-old female victim filed a report with the Goldsboro Police Department in reference to being sexually assaulted by a known assailant. The suspect was identified as Andrew Robert Peaks. The investigation progressed, and probable cause was developed. On Aug. 3, 2022, a warrant was secured against Mr. Peaks for one…… read more »
This week local teams played Thursday and Friday nights under the lights. Last night WGBR High School Football Game of the Week covered the Princeton at Rosewood game. Princeton 45 Rosewood 32 Eastern Wayne 26 James Kenan 46 North Lenoir 6 C.B. Aycock 44 Friday Night Spring Creek 6 Bear Grass Charter 28 Goldsboro…… read more »
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to 164 Wharton Ln, Goldsboro, in reference to a domestic disturbance. The victim advised dispatch that she had just been shot at by her boyfriend, who was later identified as the defendant, 43-year-old Marvin Wendell Gibbs. The victim told deputies that she was seated in her car…… read more »
August 31, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – Mr. Junior L. Smith, 72, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
August 30, 2022, 95, Goldsboro – Mr. Roscoe Williams Jr., 95, has completed his last mission and reported to his new duty station on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 12:00 pm at First African Baptist…… read more »
August 29, 2022, 74, Greenville – Ms. Melissa L. Shackleford, 74, kept the faith and completed her course on Monday, August 29, 2022, at ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC. The celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 12:00 pm with a viewing from 11:00 am to 11:45 am…… read more »
August 26, 2022, 72, Goldsboro – With profound sorrow, the Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations Management and staff join with the Darden – Rouse and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. James Lee Rouse, 72. Mr. Rouse transitioned at the Wayne UNC Health Care Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming.…… read more »
August 24, 2022, 40, Ayden – With Profound Sorrow, the Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations Management and staff join with the Horseman and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mrs. Linda Williams Horsemen, 40, who transitioned at the ECU Health Care Center, Greenville, NC. Service details are forthcoming. Services of Love…… read more »
