The Sunrise Kiwanis club presented FRC Team 3737 – Roto Raptors, $-H Robotics with a $500 donation on, Sept. 20, at their weekly club meeting to support the first robotics competition and 4-H high school team/ club based in Wayne County.… read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2023
Sunrise Kiwanis Makes Donation to Local Robotics Team
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Cures for the Colors
Despite challenging weather conditions, Southeastern Cancer Care, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing basic living essentials to individuals fighting cancer, successfully hosted its annual Cures for the Colors Color Run, rallying the community for a day of resilience and support.… read more »
Golden Falcons, Eagles Earn Road Wins
C.B. Aycock and Rosewood both earned victories on the road on Monday evening.
The Golden Falcons defeated Quad County 3-A Conference opponent East Wake 10-0, to improve to 4-1 overall, and 1-1 in conference play. Aycock hosts South Johnston on Sept. 29.… read more »
Local Lawmakers Secure Over $60 Million in State Budget for Wayne County
RALEIGH – Last week, the N.C. General Assembly gave final approval to the 2023 budget, which the Governor has indicated he will let become law without his signature. The budget appropriates $30 billion to fund new projects across the state, including significant investments in water and sewer improvements, education, mental health, school safety, teacher and state employee raises, and economic development.… read more »
Robert Alan “Bobby” Moye
September 22, 2023, 63, Mount Olive — Robert Alan “Bobby” Moye, 63, passed away early Friday morning, September 22 while being cared for at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. He is survived by his loving mother, Elsie Price Moye of Mount Olive; a sister and brother-in-law, Robin M. Jackson and Randy of Mount Olive,…… read more »
Dewitt Grady
September 18, 2023, 81, Indian Springs — Dewitt Grady, 81, died at his home in the Indian Springs community on Monday morning, September 18. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Adams Grady; his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Diane Grady also of Dudley; and his three grandsons. Being an only child, DeWitt was preceded…… read more »
Janice Grey Pigford Williams
September 20, 2023, 66, Dudley — Mrs. Janice Grey Pigford Williams, 66, of Dudley, NC, (GHS Class of 1976), departed this earthly tabernacle on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at her residence. Janice leaves to cherish her precious memories; daughter, Jasmine Shonte’ Jones, Greensboro, NC; mother, Eloise Pigford, Goldsboro, NC; sisters, Marian P. Sutton, Goldsboro, NC, Anna…… read more »
Linda Gail Smith Brinson
September 22, 2023, 74, Pink Hill — Linda Gail Smith Brinson, 74, of Pink Hill, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center. She is the daughter of the late Freely and Eva Smith Smith, and married to Robert Dearl Brinson. Mrs. Brinson is a retired Activities Director with Windam Hall, and…… read more »
Danny Euland Jones
September 20, 2023, 65, Goldsboro — Danny Euland Jones, age 65, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Wayne UNC Healthcare. Born in Wayne County, he was the son of Merline M. Jones and the late Robert Lee Jones. Danny was a Veteran of the Army National Guard where he served as a medic with…… read more »
Bobby Cox
September 20, 2023, 82, Dudley — December 25, 1940 – September 20, 2023 Bobby Cox, 82, of Dudley, passed away Wednesday night at Wayne U.N.C Hospital. He was the son of the late Walter and Phoebe Grantham Cox, and the husband of Patricia Wise Cox. Bobby was a retired Staff Sergeant from the South Carolina…… read more »
