October 13, 2022, 82, Goldsboro – Commie Newman Jones, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home in Pikeville surrounded by his family. Commie is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Davis Jones; two daughters, Pattie Christopher (Kevin) and Connie Pender (Scott); five grandchildren,…… read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Commie Newman Jones
WCPS Board Approves Motion of Support for Resolution Proposing ¼ Cent Sales Tax
The Wayne County Board of Education held a special called meeting Monday to discuss a key item of business. It was to discuss the Wayne County Board of Commissioners (BOC) “Resolution #2022-27: A Resolution To Place A One-Quarter Of One Cent Local Option Sales Tax on the November 8, 2022, General Election Ballot In Wayne…… read more »
Carey Eugene Bostic
October 12, 2022, 90, Goldsboro – Carey Eugene Bostic passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Gene Bostic lived in this world for over 90 years. In hard times, grew up in bleak conditions as part of a large, close-knit family, located in a small rural community…… read more »
Andrew Jackson Short
October 17, 2022, 94, Goldsboro – Andrew Jackson Short, 94, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Short was born in Georgia on October 23, 1927, to…… read more »
Donnie Eugene Rogers
October 16, 2022, 77, Princeton – Donnie Eugene Rogers, 77, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Donnie was born in Wilson County on July 4, 1945, to the late Tommy Hubert Rogers and Lida Hales Rogers. In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death…… read more »
Neuse River Named River of the Year
Celebrating community leadership and progress for clean water and river health, American Rivers named the Neuse River the “River of the Year” for 2022. “The River of the Year honor celebrates outstanding progress toward a cleaner, healthier Neuse River that is vital to every person who lives in this region,” said Tom Kiernan, President of…… read more »
No Foul Play Suspected
Update: On Monday Goldsboro Police released that the victim has been identified. The victim, in this case, was identified as 51-year-old Angelo Maurice Simms of Goldsboro. The cause of death is pending, and there is no foul play suspected at this time. Previous Story: Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched Sunday morning after 911 received a…… read more »
UMO Men’s Soccer Tie Converse on Senior Day
Facing the regular-season champions in the league on Saturday afternoon, the University of Mount Olive men’s soccer team played a 2-2 draw on Senior Day in Conference Carolinas action at Amon Field. With the tie, the Trojans hold a 9-5-1 record with a 6-3-1 mark in conference play. Mount Olive remains second in the league…… read more »
McGrath Wins Spirit of Hope Award
Goldsboro Elks member, Chairman of DGDC, and past Exalted Ruler Doug McGrath was chosen as the Air Force’s nominee and winner of the Department of Defense’s Spirit of Hope Award. The Spirit of Hope award is a military award named in honor of Mr. Bob Hope and recognizes civilians who exemplify Mr. Hope’s legacy of…… read more »
Ticket Purchased in Wayne County Wins Big
Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket at a Wayne County convenience store won a $1 million prize in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at the Handy Mart on U.S. 70 West in Goldsboro. The $2 ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls to win the $1 million…… read more »
