Duplin to receive elevation funding

Hurricane Matthew survivors in Duplin, Pitt and Johnston counties and the city of Wilson will be receiving hazard mitigation grants.Meanwhile, state officials said it will be the end of July before Wayne County storm victims receive any of the...

Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

Being the change: Philanthropic effort results in new sound system for Goldsboro High School

Margaret Baddour wouldn't describe herself as a fixer or a fund raiser but recently she found herself taking on both roles.The retired Wayne Community College instructor and veteran performer took center stage after discovering a need for a sound...

Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

Carver alumni celebrate 36th annual reunion

MOUNT OLIVE -- For more than three decades, the Carver High School Alumni and Friends Association have been a constant presence in Mount Olive and southern Wayne County, providing outreach to those in the community and fellowship to those...

Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

Teen resilient in cancer fight

For the past four months, Sandy Thornton has worked hard to stay the course in the aftermath of learning her 17-year-old daughter Sarah Jernigan has cancer.The news on March 6 that the Southern Wayne High School student has hypodploid...

Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

Cemetery cleanup

Members of the Goldsboro Rifles, South Central Brigade, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 760 initiated the first round of a cleanup project of the Flowers-Bundy Cemetery in Mount Olive on June 23. The grave of CPL Furney Flowers, Company H,...

Published: Jul 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story