Rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of volunteers across Wayne County on June 21 as they participated in the United Way of Wayne County’s Day of Action.
United Way Day of Action is an enterprise-wide effort each year on June 21 to recognize volunteering as an essential part of United Way’s brand promise, and engage individuals in our work in education, financial stability, and health. … read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Volunteers Serve the Community During United Way’s Day of Action
John Edwin Thigpen
June 18, 2023, 81, Goldsboro – John Edwin Thigpen, 81, was called home on Sunday afternoon. John was a native of Wayne County and was born to the late Beatrice Smith Thigpen and John Arthur Thigpen. He graduated from Atlantic Christian College and then graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in…… read more »
Proposed Social District Among Topics Discussed at Tuesday Evening’s City Council Meeting
Discussion surrounding a new social district in downtown Goldsboro and the swearing in of a new mayor pro tem were among the highlights of Tuesday evening’s Goldsboro City Council meeting.
Goldsboro mayor David Ham announced that councilman Taj Polack of District 3, had resigned from the council for personal reasons. Council member Brandi Matthews, of District 4, was sworn in as mayor pro tem. … read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Toro Powered by Jackson & Sons
This is Toro, he is a 5-year-old male Bulldog/American mix that is very sweet and friendly! Toro is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find hisFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Toro Breed Bulldog/American Mix Age 5 years Gender Male Size Large Color White/Brown Spayed/Neutered Declawed…… read more »
Walmart on Tommy’s Road Celebrates Grand Reopening
Walmart customers in Goldsboro were welcomed inside the newly transformed Neighborhood Market at1144 Tommy’s Road, on June 16, as the much-anticipated project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The event was attended by local Goldsboro organizations including representatives from Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County and Free Youth Outreach.… read more »
Search Underway for Escaped Orange Correctional Offender
State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking Orange Correctional Center offender William Cooper, who escaped from the minimum custody prison on Monday morning.… read more »
Sunrise Kiwanis Donates $500 to Habitat of Goldsboro-Wayne
The Sunrise Kiwanis club presented Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne with a $500 donation Wednesday, June 14th at their weekly club meeting.… read more »
Wayne County Public Library Receives Two Grants
The Wayne County Public has been awarded two separate grants totaling nearly $95,000.
The library received a $44,902.00 LSTA EZ Grant to be used for the Creative Aging Program. Also awarded to the library was a $50,000 LSTA EZ Grant to be used for the Learning Studio Project.… read more »
Eurse Irene Brown
June 13, 2023, 60, Kinston – Mrs. Eurse Irene Brown, 60, of Kinston, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Please keep the family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their dearly beloved.… read more »
Oscar L. Davis Sr.
June 15, 2023, 86, La Grange – Mr. Oscar L. Davis Sr., 86, received his reward of faithfulness on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm at St. Delight United Holy Church, 976 La Grange…… read more »
