Monthly Archives: July 2023

Entrane L. Harvey

Entrane L. Harvey

July 24, 2023, 54, Holly Springs — Mr. Entrane L. Harvey, 54, completed his final earthly mission on Monday, July 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. 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 »

Mary Frances Pridgen

Mary Frances Pridgen

July 23, 2023, 87, Franklin Springs, GA — Mrs. Mary Frances Pridgen of Franklin Springs, GA, formerly of Dudley, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Pridgen was born on June 5, 1936, the daughter of the late Ben Alton Barnes and the late Edith Ruth Tosto Barnes.  She was…read more »

Leon McKinney

Leon McKinney

July 26, 2023, 57, Goldsboro — It is with the saddest regret that we announce the death of Leon McKinney, 57 on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Arrangements are currently pending and will be announced once available… Respected Services Entrusted to: Evergreen Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremationread more »

Delores “Midge” Hayes

Delores “Midge” Hayes

July 20, 2023, 73, Goldsboro — Delores “Midge” Hayes, 73 of Goldsboro, peacefully passed on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. Born in West Virginia, she was the proud daughter of the late Melvia Lilly McCoy and Buford Hampton McCoy. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her…read more »

Edward Langston, Jr.

Edward Langston, Jr.

July 22, 2023, 69, Selma — Edward Langston, Jr., 69, of Selma passed away at SECU Hospice Center on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  He was born in Wayne County on March 21, 1954, to the late Edward Langston and Vada Williams Pittman.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a…read more »

Traffic Stop on 795 Nets 47 Pounds of Marijuana

Traffic Stop on 795 Nets 47 Pounds of Marijuana

Wayne County, NC – On July 25, 2023, at approximately 5:20 p.m., members from the Goldsboro-Wayne County Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 795 near mile marker 14 in reference to a chapter 20 violation. During the traffic stop, K9 Rip from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was deployed. After a positive…read more »

Goldsboro Rotary Celebrates Members with Longevity

Goldsboro Rotary Celebrates Members with Longevity

Wayne County, NC – Rotary’s year-end celebration was more than a recollection of the successful year, it was also a celebration and honoring of two long term members with recognition. On June 27, 2023, during a traditional time of passing the gavel to the next leader, Rotarians also took time to recognize both Rotarian Phil Baddour…read more »

Nine UMO Athletes Recognized on the IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll

Nine UMO Athletes Recognized on the IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass.-The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association (IWLCA) released the 2023 NCAA Division II Academic Honor Roll and Academic Honor Squads and Conference Carolinas had 27 student-athletes and four teams honored.  The IWLCA honored 401 student-athletes from 59 different institutions on the 2023 IWLCA Division II Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes…read more »

LaGrange Man Charged with Crimes Against a Child

LaGrange Man Charged with Crimes Against a Child

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in an ongoing effort to investigate allegations of prostitution and human trafficking within Wayne County, detectives conducted multiple interviews, performed surveillance, researched property ownerships, and coordinated with outside state and federal agencies in the culmination of search warrants in August of 2022. The subsequent arrest of 50-year-old Aristotelos Castro Estrada, and…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Pixie Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Pixie Powered by Jackson & Sons

This is Pixie, she is a 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair that is very sweet, laid back, and easygoing. Pixie is available and waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find herFUR-EVER Home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services  Call: (919) 731-1439 option “0” Email: [email protected] Pixie Breed Domestic Shorthair Age 3 years Gender Female  Size Medium  Color Grey/Black  Declawed No …read more »

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