September 27, 2022, 24, Goldsboro – Matthew Phillip Fordham-Crawford, 24, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born and raised in Wayne County, Matthew was the son of Jeffrey Fordham and Jo Ann Crawford. Those who knew Matthew knew that he was passionate about the outdoors and the conservation of the earth. He spent many…… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Matthew Phillip Fordham-Crawford
Lannie Nell Harper Smith
September 28, 2022, 89, Seven Springs – Lannie Nell Harper Smith, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Nell was born in Lenoir County to the late Leon and Carrie Mae Sutton Harper on July 7, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Thomas…… read more »
Traffic Stop Nets Burglary Suspect
On September 28, 2022, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol, responded to a breaking and entering in progress at 2776 Zion Church Road. A description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle was given out to responding law enforcement. Deputies were able to locate the suspect vehicle and perform a traffic stop. The driver, 35-year-old…… read more »
WCPS Closed Friday
In preparation for tropical storm conditions from Ian which may result in unsafe road conditions and the need for emergency shelters to open, WCPS is taking the following steps: All schools will be CLOSED for students and staff on Friday, September 30. All athletic events, practices, driver’s education programs, SAT testing, and any other scheduled…… read more »
Wayne County Now Under Tropical Storm Warning
As of 11 am, Wayne County is one of thirty-one counties under a tropical storm warning as Ian continues. The center of Tropical Storm Ian moved off the Florida coast and started regaining strength. It had sustained winds clocked at 70 miles per hour and was expected to regain hurricane status later Thursday evening. The…… read more »
Four Victims Shot Overnight
On Sept. 27, 2022, at approximately 11:05 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “C” Shift responded to the area of the 1200 block of Olivia Lane in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Three shooting victims were located on the scene and transported by EMS to UNC Health Wayne. A fourth victim was transported by POV to UNC…… read more »
Fair Exhibits Showcase Local Talent
The Staff and volunteers were very busy Wednesday afternoon as people began bringing in their fair exhibits for display at the fair. Students, teachers, along with some local businesses were busy setting up their booths. Photos by GDN Photographer Bobby Williams… read more »
Burglary Injures Two
On Sept. 28, 2022, at approximately 6:09 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “D” shift officers responded to a First Degree Burglary in the 900 Block of Hugh Street. Once on scene, officers discovered that an altercation had taken place between the suspect 26-year-old Rakeem Hasad Pipkin, and the victim, 26-year-old Kayla Kayshon Price, resulting in them…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Toby Powered by Jackson & Sons
Meet Toby, Toby is a 1-year-old boxer mix. Very sweet and friendly and is good with other dogs. He is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Mary L. Smith
September 25, 2022, 54, Mt. Olive – Mrs. Mary L. Smith, 54, fought the good fight and finished her course on Sunday, September 25, 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 »
