Friday, April 4, 2025
Local News
WCPL Hosting Fun With Poetry Series
The Wayne County Public Library is hosting the Fun With Poetry Series from 3 p.m. to 4 on Apr. 4, Apr. 11, and Apr. 25.
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Local Sports
Area Coaches Reflect on Merritt’s Lasting Impact
If you talk with anyone who has played or coached football or baseball at the youth or high school levels in Wayne County in the last few decades, chances are they’ve crossed paths with Danny Merritt.
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Crime
Judge Approves Release of GPD Body Camera Footage from Jan. 28 Arrest
Body camera footage from the Goldsboro Police Department of the Jan. 28 arrest at The Grand at Day Point will be released to the public.
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Education
UMO Adds Emergency Alert Siren to Enhance Campus and Community Safety
MOUNT OLIVE— The University of Mount Olive has taken another major step in its commitment to campus and community safety with the installation of a new UMO alert siren—an emergency communication system designed to rapidly notify s...
Government
Leaders Gather to Discuss Challenges Facing Community
The United Way of Wayne County was full of community leaders, elected officials, citizens, and their respective concerns, ideas, and insights on Monday afternoon as the United Way partnered with Mayor Charles Gaylor to host A Comm...
Obituaries
Henry Lee Brandy
March 15, 2025, 64, Snow Hill — Mr. Henry Lee Brandy, 64, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his residence. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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