Goldsboro, N.C. | UNC Health Wayne is pleased to announce Katie Hile, DNP, RN, NE-BC as its new Chief Nursing Officer. Hile previously served as the hospital’s Executive Nursing Director and most recently as Interim CNO, bringing more than 18 years of nursing experience and 14 years of progressive leadership across emergency care, critical care, and…
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Local Sports
Alston Has Career Night as Trojans Fall to the Panthers, 90-85
MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant performance off the bench from freshman Jaevian Alston gave the University of Mount Olive a legitimate chance down the stretch, but Ferrum College pulled away late to secure a 90–85 win Saturday afternoon inside Kornegay Arena. The Trojans now sit at 4–5 overall and 1–1 in Conference Carolinas play. Alston…
Crime
Goldsboro Police Continue Search for Missing 21-Year-Old Nearly One Month After Disappearance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Nearly a month has passed since 21-year-old Tra’sond Marquail McNeil was reported missing, and investigators are continuing to search for answers — and for him. On Nov. 10, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers received a report of a missing person after McNeil had not been seen since Nov. 8.…
Education
WCC’s Academic Skills Center Earns National Tutoring Awards
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Academic Skills Center (ASC) and its staff were named recipients of multiple awards at the annual virtual conference of the National Tutoring Association (NTA). ASC Coordinator Samantha Harlow earned the NTA’s 2025 Community College Tutor of the Year Award in recognition of her creativity, innovation, and leadership. Professional Tutor…
Government
Wayne County Leaders Officially Welcome Pelsan Tekstil A.S. to Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County and City of Goldsboro officials formally welcomed the owners and leadership team of Pelsan Tekstil A.S. last week as the company moves forward with plans to establish its first U.S. production facility in Goldsboro. Representatives from the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the City of Goldsboro Mayor and Council, the…
Obituaries
Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford
December 5, 2025, 25, Clinton — In humble submission to the will of God, we, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ashford and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford, 25, of Clinton, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love…
