Monthly Archives: September 2022

Foundation of WCC Announces Fall Arts and Humanities Schedule

Foundation of WCC Announces Fall Arts and Humanities Schedule

The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s fall Arts and Humanities series is designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. The events include “Understanding China in the 21st Century” lecture by Donald Santacaterina (co-presented by Carolina Public Humanities) – Sept. 26 in Moffatt Auditorium; “A Holocaust Survivor Remembers: An Interview with Renée Fink” with Allyson Daly serving…read more »

Convenience Centers to Adjust Hours

Convenience Centers to Adjust Hours

Wayne County convenience centers will have new operating hours beginning November 1st.  Solid Waste Director Randy Rogers brought proposed changes to the convenience center hours before the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and these changes were approved unanimously. New hours for all convenience centers will be Monday through Saturday from 8 am-6 pm. This expands…read more »

10 Compete for Wayne County Fire Princess

10 Compete for Wayne County Fire Princess

The Wayne County Fireman’s Association will be hosting the Wayne County Fire Princess Pageant on Saturday, October 1, starting at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theater Downtown Goldsboro. Tickets for this event can be purchased online at the Paramount. Come out and support these 10 beautiful young ladies as they represent their community fire departments.…read more »

Morris Roberts

Morris Roberts

September 19, 2022, 78, Kinston – Mr. Morris Roberts, 78, answered the Master’s call on Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. No formal services will be held. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class are entrusted to Loftin Memorial-J.B Rhodes Funeral Home of Kinston.read more »

Helen M. Waters

Helen M. Waters

September 19, 2022, 73, Goldsboro – Mrs. Helen M. Waters, 73, fought the good fight and kept the faith, and received her heavenly reward on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B Rhodes Funeral Home…read more »

Earl L. Bryant Sr.

Earl L. Bryant Sr.

September 17, 2022, 69, Goldsboro – Mr. Earl L. Bryant Sr., 69, completed this earthly walk of life on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, NC. 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 »

Reginald L. Harrison

Reginald L. Harrison

September 16, 2022, 62, Rocky Mount – Mr. Reginald L. Harrison, 62, transitioned on Friday, September 16, 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 »

Peggy Holloman Edwards

Peggy Holloman Edwards

September 18, 2022, 84, Mount Olive – Peggy Holloman Edwards, 84, a lifelong resident of the Mount Olive area, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 18, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice. The family will receive friends at Tyndall Funeral Home Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 until 8 p.m., and at other times at the residence. Funeral…read more »

Betty Kornegay French

Betty Kornegay French

September 16, 2022, 81, Goldsboro – Betty Kornegay French, age 81, passed away Friday at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Wayne County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jodie F. and Lillie Mae Grady Kornegay.  Betty graduated from Grantham High School and earned an Associate’s Degree in Business from…read more »

Annette Simmons Taylor

Annette Simmons Taylor

September 20, 2022, 84, Goldsboro – Annette Simmons Taylor, 84, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 20, 2022 at her home. Born in Bucksport, South Carolina on December 1, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Willie Foxworth Simmons and Annie Mae Williams Simmons. Annette is survived by her daughter, Cathy…read more »

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