On July 14, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers from Goldsboro Police Department’s VICE Unit were conducting saturated patrols of the Mimosa Park neighborhood due to recent citizen complaints of drug activity. While conducting surveillance, a suspected hand-to-hand transaction occurred between two vehicles on Green Drive. A traffic stop was conducted in the 100 block of…… read more »
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PROPOSED FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ADDRESSING STREAMBANK STABILIZATION AND OUTFALL REPAIRS AT SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH CAROLINA The United States Air Force (Air Force) and Seymour Johnson AFB announce the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) addressing an installation development project at Seymour Johnson…… read more »
Fuquay-Varina Post 116 finished off Wayne County Post 11 3-2 in game three of the Area I West finals on Friday night. Post 116 advances to face Pitt County Post 39 for the Area I division title. That series begins on Tuesday evening in Fuquay-Varina. As the host, Post 116 is guaranteed a spot in…… read more »
July 16, 2023, 85, Dudley — Mary Rose Davis Merritt, 85, resident of the Sleepy Creek area near Dudley, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2023, while at home, with loved ones at her bedside. Mrs. Merritt was a native of the Beautancus community near Mount Olive and was a member of the Bear Marsh…… read more »
RALEIGH – State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended a juvenile who on July 9 failed to return to community commitment at Eckerd Connects, following a home visit in Wayne County.… read more »
July 12, 2023, 89, Calypso — Mrs. Arwilda Rouse Pate, after having lived a good, Godly life of 89 years, quietly left the confines of her cozy, country home to be with the Lord forevermore. Her departure came on Wednesday (July 12, 2023) early evening, just briefly after an afternoon of many visitors and well-wishers…… read more »
July 11, 2023, 57, Warsaw — Kimberly Rena Parker Ezzell, 57, a Warsaw resident, passed away Tuesday night, July 11, 2023, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville. Kim is survived by her husband, Horace Ezzell, of the home; a son, Daniel Correll of Goldsboro; a daughter, Brittany Correll of Goldsboro; her mother, Martha Gardner Parker…… read more »
July 9, 2023, 89, Mount Olive — Oliver Wendell Alphin, age 89, died July 9th, 2023 after a good life filled with a successful career as a lawyer, a father, and a grandfather. His family and friends were his greatest joy and pride. He served his community with his time and talents. Born on July…… read more »
July 14, 2023, 67, Goldsboro — Alton Brent Powell, 67, of Goldsboro, passed away on Friday at Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He is the son of Rachel Lambert Powell and the late Alton Powell and was married to the late Wanda Jenkins Powell. Mr. Powell worked in maintenance for Goshen Medical. He enjoyed watching Carolina…… read more »
July 12, 2023, 85, Goldsboro — Virginia Elizabeth Reid Platts, age 85, passed away Wednesday in Charleston, SC. Born in Concord, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Carlton Reid, Sr. and Elizabeth Ware Reid. She was a member of Faith Harbor United Methodist Church in Surf City, NC, and Alders Gate United…… read more »
