December 24, 2022, 60, Dudley – Ronald “Ron” also known as “Tombstone” Gray Rosser Jr., 60, of Dudley passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, at his home. A celebration of his life will be held on January 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Stantonsburg Community Building, 103 Moyton Avenue, Stantonsburg, NC. 27883.…… read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Ronald Gray Rosser Jr.
New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop Cancelled Due to Weather Concerns
Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. announces today that it is cancelling Saturday’s New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop, citing weather concerns. “We have closely monitored Saturday’s forecast for several days, and it has remained consistent, calling for rain for most of the day. And while the wet forecast would pose issues for setup, the call for…… read more »
Low Income Energy Assistance for Wayne County Households
Households in Wayne County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes now through Friday, December 30, 2022. All other households can apply from Monday, January 2nd through Tuesday,…… read more »
Wayne County Holiday Closings
The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year’s Day: County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023 and will re-open Tuesday, January 3, 2023 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed on the 2nd. All libraries will re-open…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Kringle Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Kringle, a 2-year-old, female, domestic shorthair mix. She is very sweet and is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
City of Goldsboro Holiday Schedule
City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. The holiday solid waste schedule is as follows: ■ Tuesday, Dec. 27, route will be serviced Thursday, Dec. 29. ■ Thursday, Dec. 29, route will be serviced Friday, Dec. 30. ■ Friday, Dec. 30, route will be serviced Saturday,…… read more »
Questions Remain on Duke Energy’s Rolling Outages
The Governor is calling on Duke Energy to provide more information about the utility company’s decision to implement rolling outages this past weekend. The Christmas weekend brought some of the coldest weather to North Carolina. In a tweet Monday morning, Governor Cooper wrote: “Duke Energy assures me NC is in the clear now. But I’m deeply…… read more »
Fernando A. Cruz-Deodanes
December 24, 2022, 16, Goldsboro – Master Fernando A. Cruz-Deodanes, 16, transitioned from this earthly place to his Heavenly home on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at the Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.… read more »
Ethel M. Coley
December 24, 2022, 91, Pikeville – Ms. Ethel M. Coley, 91, took hold of the Master’s hand on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the Goldsboro Rehabilitation & Wellness 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 »
Gloria L. Lee
December 23, 2022, 74, Goldsboro – Ms. Gloria L. Lee, 74, transitioned to her Heavenly home on Friday, December 23, 2022, at UNC Wayne Health Care, 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 »
