The United Way of Wayne County is at 90% of it’s goal for the 2022 campaign. According to a statement released, “We are still working hard to wrap up campaigns before the end of the year, but we wanted to pause and say THANK YOU!” United Way works to sustain 20 programs in the community that…… read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2022
United Way Reaches 90% for 2022 Campaign
Missing Person Runaway Juvenile
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing person. According to the press release, on November 24, 2022 at approximately 9:50 PM, Brandon Isaiah Darden ran away from his home inWayne County. He is described as a Black Male, Age 16, Approx. 6’0’’ in height, 240 pounds, longstraight black hair, and Brown Eyes.…… read more »
Suspect Attempts to Discard Drugs in Patrol Car
On December 9th, 2022, Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a Chapter 20 Violation. After the stop was made, the driver advised of drug paraphernalia being inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle. After Steven Michael…… read more »
“Booze It & Lose it” Holiday Enforcement Campaign Starts Today
Law enforcement officers are stepping up patrols as part of the statewide “Booze It & Lose It” holiday enforcement effort that starts today and concludes Jan. 2. “If you’re out celebrating this holiday season, make sure you have a sober ride home,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program,…… read more »
Albertson Christmas Parade
Albertson community is one of the best area places to be if you like to park in a field along the back country roads and watch one of the best old fashion Christmas parades around. This past Sunday citizens sat along Piney Grove Road in Duplin County to watch their neighbors and friends as they…… read more »
Edward E. Atkinson
December 12, 2022, 61, Goldsboro – Mr. Edward E. Atkinson, 61, peacefully slipped away on Monday, December 12, 2022. 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 »
Edna F. Lymus
December 11, 2022, 73, Texas – Ms. Edna F. Lymus, 73, formerly of Wayne County, NC, completed her final teaching assignment at home on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home in Dallas, TX. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Services of caring, compassionate and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations…… read more »
George Randolph Marshall
December 10. 2022, 79, Grantham – Mr. George Randolph Marshall, a resident of the Grantham area, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 10. 2022, at Wayne Hospital. He was 79. Mr. Marshall had proudly served in the United States Air Force, retiring after a fulfilling military career. He is survived by his children, Cliff Marshall and…… read more »
Juanita Britt Odom
December 12, 2022, 94, Pikeville – Juanita Britt Odom, 94, of Pikeville, passed away Monday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Britt and Prosie Strickland Britt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Odom. Mrs. Odom was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church where she…… read more »
Rachel Grace Holman
December 12, 2022, 26, Goldsboro – Rachel Grace Holman, 26, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Wayne UNC Hospital. Rachel was born in Vance County, NC on March 5, 1996. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro. Rachel…… read more »
