GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro man is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation into allegations of sexual crimes involving multiple victims, including juveniles. According to investigators, a report of indecent liberties with a child was filed on Aug. 11, 2025. During the course of the investigation, Demias Ashuan Williams-Turnage was identified as a suspect,…
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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 Man Charged With Multiple Sexual Offenses Following Multi-Victim Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro man is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation into allegations of sexual crimes involving multiple victims, including juveniles. According to investigators, a report of indecent liberties with a child was filed on Aug. 11, 2025. During the course of the investigation, Demias Ashuan Williams-Turnage was identified as a suspect,…
Education
UNC Health Wayne Launches New Nursing Scholarship Program at UMO
MOUNT OLIVE – UNC Health Wayne has partnered with the University of Mount Olive (UMO) to launch a new Nursing Scholarship Program designed to ease the financial burden for aspiring nurses and strengthen the healthcare workforce in Wayne County and the surrounding region. At this time, UMO is the only institution with access to this…
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
Ronald Glenn Bass
December 9, 2025, 87, Kenly — Ronald Glenn Bass, 87, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born on May 20, 1938 in Johnston County, he was son to the late Guvon Bass and Nannie Bridgers Bass. Ronald was a man who found his greatest joy in the outdoors. Whether walking through the woods,…
