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Pritchett out at Goldsboro Family YMCA
The organization’s CEO resigned not long after a $2 million land deal — one he said would save the Y from financial ruin — fell through.
Less than a week after Wayne Week reported that a $2 million land deal — one Goldsboro Family YMCA CEO Mark Pritchett said would save the organization from financial ruin — fell through, Pritchett has resigned his post.
And while the Y did not provide details on why he chose to leave, a release published on the organization’s Facebook page said board members were “undertaking the process of determining the leadership plan” — and that they were “excited about this next chapter in our history.”
Earlier this year, Wayne Week published a story that unwrapped the financial crisis inside the decades-old facility — noting that in order to save the flailing organization, leaders had decided to sell a sprawling piece of land donated to the Y by an advocate for children’s health after she lost her battle with cancer.
But the donation, according to her family members who were taken aback by the pending sale, was intended to allow for the construction of a soccer complex — not to “bail out” the Y.
Pritchett, though, told Wayne Week that without the sale, he did not know how the organization would survive.
“On paper, yes,” Pritchett said when asked if the organization would have folded without the land deal. “I don’t think it’s overdramatizing to say that.”
And despite the fact that since the deal fell through, Wayne STEM — as reported in the July 27 edition of the paper — had agreed to lease classroom space from the Y for $8,000 a month, questions about the future financial viability of the organization remain.
There was, according to an earlier interview with Pritchett, still hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay back to board members who floated the organization to avoid its collapse.
And declining membership numbers — and nearly $10 million in facility needs — still loom large.
Whether a new CEO can fix those issues remains to be seen.
Until that person is found, the Y’s Associate Executive Director, Wendy Woodard, will “lead day-to-day operations.”- Ken Fine
Mark Pritchett
We almost didn’t do the
Best of the Boot contest this year.
It wasn’t that we did not want to, or that we did not think it was important to recognize the many wonderful businesses, businessowners, and leaders in this community.
We just thought that maybe the contest’s time had come, that perhaps we needed to move on to something new.
The world moves a whole lot faster these days — and people get tired of things quickly. So, we figured maybe we needed a new idea.
But then we thought about what Best of the Boot means and why it matters.
And we heard from more than a few of you. It turns out we all had the same idea — the small businesses, family or otherwise, are a source of pride for this community.
And more than a few of you want to keep honoring them.
It is not just the fun and interesting places they add to Wayne County.
It is what they give back and the employment they provide.
So, we decided, once again, to give you the chance to say thank you.
Thank you for the fun dinners out with family, a quick lunch with friends, or for the special cake for a family milestone.
Thank you for having just the right gift for our moms or dads or our sons or daughters and our sweethearts.
Thank you for being there in an emergency or when we need a tow or a quick oil change.
Thank you for having the farm supplies or the equipment to till a garden or to raise a few chickens.
Thank you for having just the right medicine to calm a cough or to quell a fever.
Thank you for having just what we need to make our houses homes — or just the right outfit for a trip to the beach.
And, most importantly, thank you for taking a chance on our community.
You see, Wayne County was built on the hard work of a whole bunch of people who had to just, well, leap.
There was no guarantee that their little storefront or brand new shingle offering their services would end in enough money to keep the lights on — or to provide for their families.
And despite what most people think, many of those who swallow hard and start a business have put in hours and hours of both work and wondering what the future will bring long before they became a success.
We don’t always see that hard work that hides behind some of the most successful businesses in the community.
We weren’t there when the future was not all that certain.
And when they finally make it, many people don’t realize what it took to get there — the long nights of staring at the books and wondering how the bills will be covered and how the ends will meet.
They don’t realize the gumption it takes to start, to sustain, and to make it through the tough times.
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are also leaders in the community.
Their families carry on the traditions in the names of the patriarchs who built them.
It is their duty, they say, and their honor.
So, we think we should be grateful to those who have stuck it out, who have continued to make Wayne County their home and to serve their fellow citizens.
They proudly work to keep the family tradition alive where others have sold out long ago. They are to be admired.
Then there are the newcomers.
Call them the next generation.
Some of them are young people just putting their toes in the water, while others are older people looking for their next act.
They are still in the beginning stages, when
We should be grateful to those who have stuck it out, who have continued to make Wayne County their home and to serve their fellow citizens.
Entrepreneurs take that chance every day.
They put their trust and faith in their ideas and their talents.
And then, they ask the community to trust them.
We have a lot of just those types of workers in this community.
Some of them are continuing a dream that began decades ago — as the next generation carries on the family enterprise that started with a grandfather or even a great-grandfather.
We have a whole lot of them here — names that we have known all our lives, and stores and firms that have served this community for generations.
They have earned our loyalty and our trust.
You know them, and some of you are now doing business with the sons and daughters of the fathers and mothers of the grandfathers and grandmothers who first put out that “open” sign.
Those businesses are a big part of our history, and many of those business leaders
the future seems bright but unsure.
They are relying on us to provide them the word of mouth and the exposure they need to make their little dream into a thriving enterprise.
They are a big part of our community, too because they are the future.
Wayne County is full of people who grew up understanding that nothing comes easy — that hard work is how you make it.
We are a community of boot straps and integrity, where a handshake means something, and so, too, does loyalty.
Best of the Boot is our chance to honor those who have helped us build it — and to the businesses that not only give us the chance to enjoy what our county has to offer, but that keep our friends, neighbors and family members employed.
Small businesses are a huge part of any economy, and they are very important here.
But money and goods and services are not all small businesses contribute.
When you attend a charitable event or watch a child play in sports, many of the sponsors’ lists include the names of those same enterprises.
You see, our small and family-owned businesses contribute to many of the good causes and good works right here.
And whether it is a monetary gift or an in-kind service, many local charities and youth organizations could not make it without them.
So, now you know why we decided that we could not go without a Best of the Boot contest this year.
This week’s edition includes all you need to know to take part in the fun.
Simply put a check mark by your favorite in each category — or write in one for the categories that require it — and send it to our office.
We will take it from there.
From coffee to car care and furniture to builders, we have all sorts of ways to honor the businesses that are a part of your life.
If you like a certain pizza, make sure you check the box.
And if your favorite spot to celebrate with a family dinner or the best steak in town is on the list, make sure you record your vote.
There will be some pretty tough competition — especially when it comes to where to find the best barbecue.
And there will be a whole lot of people who have an opinion on who has the best.
In our view, that's part of the fun.
Some special categories for professionals who have made a real difference are on the ballot, too.
So, if there is a teacher, a doctor, a nurse, or even a lawyer or a minister who has made a difference in your life and in this community, don’t forget to write them in.
Because when the voting is all over, we will proudly share the winners — as well as the Top 3 in each category — in a special magazine they can keep forever.
Every year, they tell us it is an honor to be thought of and to be considered among the best.
It makes them proud to know that all of you thought enough of them to put their names down on a piece of paper.
It might even make the hard work, the bills, and the sleepless nights worth it.
And not to worry. We will return to our regular content next week. As usual, there is a whole lot to talk about.
But for now, let’s get about supporting our local economy and those heroes who work hard every day to make it possible.
We hope you look forward to the opportunity to highlight our incredible home as much as we do.
If you have been with Wayne Week since the beginning — or signed up within our first few weeks — you are nearing the end of your 1-year subscription period.
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q Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course
q Lane Tree Country Club
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q The Bryan Multi-Sport Complex
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q Debden Park
q Herman Park
q Mount Olive Park
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q Waynesborough Park
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q Downtown Escapes
q First Brew
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q Lola’s Vintiques
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q Daniels Furniture
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q Tractor Supply
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q Casey’s Garden Center
q Country Fruit Stand #3
q Cry Freedom Mission
q Delmus Hardware
q Farm Credit Farmers Market
q Lowe’s Garden Center
q Timmy’s Roadside Gardens
q Tractor Supply Co.
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q Anna Jack’s Children Boutique
q Bicycle World
q Cry Freedom Missions
q Elite Fashions
q Emily’s Boutique
q First Impressions
q From the Heart
q Lola’s Vintiques
q Meg’s Shoppe
q Mimi’s Boutique
q Sassy Frassy Designs
q Sugar Babies Children’s Boutique
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q Belk
q Bicycle World
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q Cry Freedom Missions
q Elite Fashions
q Emily’s Boutique
q First Impressions
q From the Heart
q JCPenney
q Lola’s Vintiques
q Meg’s Shoppe
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q Rye Always Fresh
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q Dick’s
q From The Heart
q JCPenney
q New York Fashions
q Old Navy
q Rye Always Fresh
q Sam’s Club
q Scrubs Unlimited
q TJ Maxx
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q Christian Soldier
q Dollar General
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q Grate Sauces & Rubs
q Great Harvest Bread Co.
q Hobby Lobby
q Lola’s Vintiques
q Meg’s Shoppe
q Mimi’s Boutique
q Pickle Parlor
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q Plantation Shoppe
q Rye Always Fresh
q Springmonte Vintage
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q The Shoppes at Royall Marketplace
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q Accucopy
q Staples
q Walmart
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q Between the Lines
q Cain Gallery
q Church Spirits & Cocktails
q Cry Freedom Missions
q Elevated Aesthetics
q Emily’s Boutique
q From The Heart
q Hobby Lobby
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q Laughing Owl
q Lola’s Vintiques
q Meg’s Shoppe
q Mimi’s Boutique
q Pickle Parlor
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q Stay Sweet Bakery & Ice Cream Shop
q GBW: The Filling Station
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PUBLIC SERVICE
BEST LOCAL POLITICIAN
q John Bell
q Julie Whitfield
q Matt Thomas
q Charles Gaylor
q Ricky Hooks
q Tim Harrell
q Tommy Sanders
q Beverly Weeks
q Jamie Taylor
q Bevan Foster
q Brandi Matthews
q Chris West
q Chris Gurley
q Barbara Aycock
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BEST NON-PROFIT
q 3HC
q 4 Day Movement
q All the King’s Children
q Center Stage Theatre
q Communities Supporting Schools
q Community Soup Kitchen
q Cry Freedom Missions
q Downtown Goldsboro
q Development Corporation
q Goldsboro Family YMCA
q Friends of the Parks
q Goldsboro Ballet
q Greater Pikeville Improvement Committee
q Habitat for Humanity
q Helping Hands
q Kitty Askins
q Kiwanis
q Kriquette’s Kidz
q Literacy Connections
q Methodist Home for Children
q Partnership for Children of Wayne County
q Recovery Alive
q Rewarding Responders
q Salvation Army
q Samaritan’s Purse
q Southeastern Cancer Care
q The Veteran’s Farm of NC
q Tommy’s Foundation
q Trooper Nolan Sanders Foundation
q United Way of Wayne County
q WAGES
q Wayne County United
q Wayne Opportunity Center
q Wayne Pregnancy Center
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q Wayne Christian School
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BEST EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY GROUP
q Battle of the Books
q Communities Supporting Schools
q Cry Freedom Mission
q Kiwanis
q Partnership for Children of Wayne County
q Wayne County Public Library
BEST LOCAL MENTOR
q Andrea Friele
q Betty Brown
q Beverly Weeks
q Brandi Matthews
q Brandon Gray
q Brian Rogers
q Carson Clark
q Chance Howard
q Chretien Dumond
q Cindi Pate
q Daniel Weeks
q Danny Johnson
q Michelle Johnson
q Geoff Hulse
q Julie Whitfield
q Kristy Bircham
q Lee Hulse
q Matthew Whittle
q Michael Ham
q Ordaniel Langley
q Patricia Warren
q Remarco Atkinson
q Robin Casey
q Selena Bennett
q Steve Ellis
q Kate Daniels
BEST YOUTH GROUP
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q B3 Ministries
q Bethel Youth
q Bridge Student Ministries
q Drum Line
q Emerge
q Faith Youth
q Flow Students
q GWC Students
q H.E.A.T.
q Love Memorial
q Next Gen
q Pikeville Church Student Ministry
q Pleasant Grove Youth Ministries
q Strike Eagles
q Transformed Student Ministry
q WAY KCOG
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q Faith Academy
q First Baptist Church Child Development Center
q Fundamentals Child Development Center
q Goldsboro KinderCare
q Kids-R-Us Childcare & Preschool
q Little Bulldogs Child Development Center
q Mount Olive Christian Academy
q Mount Olive Kiddie Kollege
q Playmates in Rosewood
q RBP Christian Academy
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BEST LAW FIRM
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Attorney at Law
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q Brooke’s Fresh Cut Flower Farm
q Cathy’s Flowers
q Circle Florist
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q Flowers for You
q Front Porch Florist & Gifts
q Green Thumb Florist
q Harper’s House of Flowers
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q Griffin Exterminating
q The Neuse Termite and Pest Control
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q Crawford Mechanical Services
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q E.T. Ferrell & Son Heating & Air Conditioning
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q Scott Heating & A/C
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q Daniels & Daniels Construction
q Heritage Building Solutions
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q Homewood Suites by Hilton
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Insurance
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q Goldsboro
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q Kornegay, Inc. Insurance
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q Langston Construction of Goldsboro
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q Mt. Olive Motor Company
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q Sport Durst
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q Johnson Carpet One Floor & Home
q Premiere Carpets & Flooring
q Tarheel Flooring Distributors
BEST CAR WASH
q Adam’s Auto Wash
q Royal Rinse Car Wash
q Case’s Detailing
q Gray’s Detailing
q G.W.’s Quick Wash
q Kwik Klean
q ModWash
q Ojay’s Auto Detailing Center
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q Rocket Wash
q So Fresh So Clean
q Detailing and Pressure Washing
q T & T Dealer Services
q Zips Car Wash
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q Berkeley Transmission, Air Conditioning and Auto Repair
q Bob’s Muffler Shop
q Bradshaw’s Auto & Truck Repair
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q Byrd’s Automotive & Diesel Repair
q Carlos Auto Garage
q Charles B. Aycock Auto Shop
q Chris’ Small Engine Repair & Service
q Circle Tire
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q Coastal Plains Offroad
q Deacon Jones Auto Group
q Dearing Automotive & Diesel
q Doug Howell Auto Service
q East Coast Service Center
q Ewais
q Experienced Auto Repair
q George’s Body Shop
q Gold City Automotive
q Repair and Diagnostics
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q Hill’s Tire & Auto Service
q Jackson’s Auto Repair of Goldsboro
q Jennings Transmission Company
q Max’s Auto Service
q Miller’s Body Shop
q Monserrate’s Auto Solutions
q NC Automotive and Diesel Specialists
q Parnell’s Auto Clinic
q Pikeville Tire & Gas
q Scotts Automotive & Collision
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q SpeedWorks
q Sport Durst
q Tony’s Service Center
q Willie’s Radiator & Muffler
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PLUMBING CO.
q Air Heaven
q Bob’s Plumbing & Electric
q Buzz Jones
q C and M Plumbing and Septic Tanks Inc.
q Cooley Plumbing
q Earl Whitley Plumbing
q First Class Plumbing
q Jackson & Sons
q Keen Plumbing
q Lewis Dallas Eugene Plumbing
q Joe Parks Septic Tank Service
q Pikeville Plumbing
q Precision Plumbing, Inc.
q Quality Plumbing & Heating Co.
q Rosewood Plumbing
q Roto-Rooter Plumbing &
q Water Cleanup
q William’s Plumbing and Repair
BEST ROOFING CO.
q Baker Roofing Company
q Weaver Roofing & Vinyl Siding
q D&D Armoured Roofing
q Felix Ruiz Construction Inc.
q J. Edwards Construction Co.
q John Gerken
Construction
q Price Construction & Development
q Ken Jones Construction Inc.
q Lopez Brothers Roofing
q Valley Pro Roofing
q Wayne Sanchez Roofing
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER
q Baron Wise
q Blake Herring
q Carrie Fesler
q Karen Russo
q Ladonna Hines
q Laura Wise
q Suzy Otellio Raynor
q Trevor Flaten
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NOTICES
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF WAYNE
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
FILE NO. 23CVD001120-950
WAYNE COUNTY and the CITY OF GOLDSBORO, Plaintiffs vs.
MARSHALL COLEMAN, EMMA LOIS COLEMAN, Defendants
TO: EMMA LOIS COLEMAN
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
A pleading seeking relief has been filed in the above-entitled action and notice of service of process by publication will begin on July 20, 2025.
The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure on real property located in Wayne County, North Carolina and described as 209 Neil Street, Goldsboro, NC (PIN: 3600139151), which is more completely described in the complaint; to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes. Plaintiffs seek to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you or others may have in said property.
You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than (40) days after the date of the first publication of notice, July 20, 2025, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
This the 10th day of July, 2025.
Andrew J. Neal Wayne County Staff Attorney Attorney for the Plaintiffs PO Box 227 Goldsboro, NC 27533 (919) 705-1713
Published July 20, 2025, July 27, 2025, and August 3, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons, firms and corporations havingclaims against the Estate of David Arthur Radford, deceased, of Wayne County, N.C., are notified to present the same to the personal representative listed below on or before October 20, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment.
This 20th day of July, 2025.
Cynthia M. Novajosky, Executor of the Estate of David Arthur Radford, deceased, C/O Pat Leigh Pittman, attorney for Dunn, Pittman, Skinner & Ashton, PLLC P. O. Drawer 1389 New Bern, NC 28563
Published July 20, 2025, July 27, 2025, August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DOROTHY SMITH EASON
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Dorothy Smith Eason, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of October, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 20th day of July, 2025.
Wanda E. Lane, Executor of the Estate of Dorothy Smith Eason 2885 N.C. Hwy 111 South Seven Springs, NC 28578
Published July 20, 2025, July 27, 2025, August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CITIZENS — NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 6, Article II of the Wayne County Code of Ordinances entitled Agricultural Districts. The hearing will be held at 9:30 am in the Wayne County Commissioners Meeting Room, Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 224 East Walnut Street, Goldsboro, NC. The item to be discussed:
Amend the Wayne County Agricultural District Ordinance to include provisions allowing for enhanced voluntary agricultural districts.
The public is invited to attend and speak at this hearing and/or submit any comments. Written comments before the meeting may be submitted to the Wayne County Planning Department, PO Box 227, Goldsboro, NC 27533 or berry.gray@waynegov. com. A full copy of the amendment may be obtained from the Planning Department by calling 919-731-1650.
Carol Bowden Clerk to the Board
Published August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE — AUCTION SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting of July 15, 2025, pursuant to NCGS §160A-270 and NCGS §153A-176, authorized the sale by public auction of the following personal property:
2003 Ford Ranger (VIN: 1FTYR10U63TA05773), 2007 GMC Van (VIN: 1GTFG15XX81121514), 2008 Dodge Charger (VIN: 2B3KA43H48H233175), 2006 Chevrolet Impala (VIN: 2G1WB58K269104374), 2013 Ford Interceptor (VIN: 1FAHP2M85DG109518), 2010 Dodge Charger (VIN: 2B3AA4CT3AH128732), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN: 1GNFK13048J107684), 2017 Dodge Charger (VIN: 2C3CDXAT3HH650647),
2012 Ford Taurus (VIN: 1FAHP2EW8CG116863), 2012 Dodge Charger (VIN: 2C3CDXAT9CH134660), 1991 International Bus (VIN: 1HVBBNKN5MH397120) 2015 Dodge Charger (VIN: 2C3CDXAT3FH880056), 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN: 1GNSKBE07ER248411), 2013 Dodge Durango (VIN: 1C4RDJAG9DC695547) 2014 Dodge Charger (VIN: 2C3CDXAT8EH348221), Ford 3910 tractor (Serial Number BB79787), Massey Freguson 231 Tractor (Serial Number 9681K08001), Rhino TW120 10 foot mower (Serial Number 15141), Rhino DB150 side mower (Serial Number 11845), 25 KW Generac Standby Generator (3954060), 2005 Homemade Lawnmower Trailer (Serial Number NC41114866), 2000 10 Ton Hurst Trailer (VIN 1H9T62327Y1057128), 2014 Open Utility Landscape Trailer (VIN 5BFAU1215DM023290), 2007 PW Trailer (VIN 1P9BU121X7P541170), 2014 Open Utility Landscape Trailer (VIN 5BFAU1212EM023622), 1980 Cole Trailer (VIN CLN113ELS802653), 1 999 Utility Trailer (SN DC5X8372G), Tire Changer and Wheel Balancer, 31 desks, 1 couch, 1 love seat, 7 children’s tables, 22 stackable children’s chairs,14 filing cabinets, 39 stackable chairs, 4 desk chairs, 10 office chairs, 4 rolling chairs with arm rests, 1 rolling stool, 11 book carts, 2 projector carts, 1 podium, 4 step stools, 3 bul-
letin boards, 2 white boards, 2 four drawer cabinets, 1 four-sided information stand, 3 round tables, 4 tables, 1 folding wood table, 5 library tables, 2 standing desks, 1 rolling cart with 12 square trays, 2 commercial refrigerators
The auction will be held at 8:30 a.m. on August 9, 2025, at RDD Auction Company, LLC located at 1260 Raynor Mill Road, Mt. Olive, NC 28365. All property will be sold in its current condition, as is, and the County gives no warranty with respect to usability of the property. Buyers will be required to pay the full amount of his or her bid before the conclusion of the auction to RDD Auction Company LLC in a manner of payment satisfactory to the auctioneer. The County reserves the right to withdraw any listed property from the auction at any time before the auction sale of that property.
Further information may be obtained by contacting RDD Auction Company, LLC at (919) 689-9440 or (919) 2223215 or by visiting www.rddauction.com.
Published July 27, 2025, and August 3, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CITIZENS — NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing Tuesday, August 19, 2025 to consider a proposed amendment to the Wayne County Mobile Home Park Ordinance. The hearing will be held at 9:30 am in the Wayne County Commissioners Meeting Room, Wayne County Courthouse Annex, 224 East Walnut Street, Goldsboro, NC. The item to be discussed:
A-25-01 – Amend Section 4290 of the Wayne County Mobile Home Park Ordinance to apply mobile home park standards to RV parks.
The public is invited to attend and speak at this hearing and/ or submit any comments. Written comments before the meeting may be submitted to the Wayne County Planning Department, PO Box 227,
Goldsboro, NC 27533 or berry. gray@waynegov.com. A full copy of the amendment may be obtained from the Planning Department by calling 919-731-1650.
Carol Bowden Clerk to the Board
Published July 27, 2025, August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF EDITH SUE AYCOCK
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Edith Sue Aycock, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before October 27, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 18th day of July, 2025.
Rebecca Aycock Davies, Executorof the Estate of Edith Sue Aycock c/o L.E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at LawWarren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, L.L.P. P.O. Box 1616, Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616 (919) 734-1841
Published July 27, 2025, August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025, and August 17, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LEONIDAS GRANTHAM ROLLINS
Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Leonidas Grantham Rollins, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before October 27, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 17th day of July, 2025.
Benjamin E, Rollins, Jr., Executorof the Estate of Leonidas Grantham Rollins c/o L. E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at LawWarren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, L.L.P. P. O. Box 1616, Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published July 27, 2025, August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025, and August 17, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Goldsboro will conduct a public hearing during the course of their open meeting which starts at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Large Conference Room, located at 200 North Center Street to consider the following request:
Elvis Perez is seeking an appeal to an administrative decision, to order the cease and desist of operations of an unpermitted place of entertainment, at property located at 2205B East Ash Street. The property is further identified as NCPIN# 3509-93-4592.
All interested persons are encouraged to attend. To accommodate disabilities and to comply with ADA regulations, please contact City Hall if further assistance is needed. All inquiries regarding this matter may be directed to the City of Goldsboro Planning Department at (919) 580-4313 or online at www.goldsboronc.gov.
Mark E. Helmer, AICP, CFM Planning Services, Manager
Published July 27, 2025, and August 3, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DOLORES KAYE RADFORD
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Dolores Kaye Radford, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of October, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 27th day of July, 2025.
Brooke Hales and Karla Thompson, Executors of the Estate of Dolores Kaye Radford 144 Oxford Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534
Published July 27, 2025,
August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025, and August 17, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ROBERT L. CORE
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Robert L. Core, deceased of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of October, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 27th day of July, 2025.
Mark J. Hale, Jr., Administrator CTA of the Estate of Robert L. Core Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 916 Goldsboro, NC 27533-0916 (919) 735-7275
Published July 27, 2025, August 3, 2025, and August 10, 2025, and August 17, 2025
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Linda Sutton, A.K.A. Lynda Lou Sutton, deceased of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of October, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 27th day of July, 2025.
Shanetta Sutton and Lashonda Sutton,Co-Administrators of the Estate of Linda Sutton 222 Dollard Town Road Goldsboro, NC 27534
Published July 27, 2025, August 3, 2025, August 10, 2025, and August 17, 2025
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Name of Responsible Entity: Wayne County Address: 134 N. John Street
City, State, Zip Code: Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530
Telephone Number of RE: 919-705-1851
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Wayne County.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about August 21, 2025, Wayne County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Funding Project funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Wayne County EMS Station 12 for the purpose of constructing a 45’ x 70’ EMS Station with a 37’x 70’ bay area at E. Elm Street and Wright Brothers Avenue in Goldsboro, NC. The project will cover approximately one (1) acre. Total Project Cost=$2,011,000.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Wayne County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Wayne County Emergency Medical Services, Jeffreys Building, 134 N. John Street, Goldsboro, and Wayne County Courthouse, 224 E Walnut Street #230, Goldsboro, and may be examined or copied on weekdays from 9:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Wayne County, Attn: David Cuddeback, EMS Director, Wayne County Emergency Medical Services, 134 N. John Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530. All comments received by August 21, 2025, will be considered by Wayne County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Wayne County certifies to HUD that Chip Crumpler in his capacity as Wayne County Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Wayne County to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Wayne County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by
the Certifying Officer of Wayne County; (b) Wayne County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at Greensboro Field Office, Asheville Building, 1500 Pinecroft Road., Suite 401, Greensboro, NC 27407. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. This is the 3rd day of August 2025. Chip Crumpler, Wayne County Manager
Published August 3, 2025
NOTICE
TO CREDITORS OF PETER S. KASCSAK
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Peter S. Kascsak, deceased, of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of November, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 3rd day of August, 2025.
Peter S. Kascsak, Jr., Executor of the Estate of Peter S. Kascsak c/o Mark J. Hale, Jr. Baddour, Parker, Hine & Hale, P.C. Attorneys for Estate P.O. Box 916 Goldsboro, NC 27533-0916 (919) 735-7275
Published August 3, 2025, August 10, 2025, August 17, 2025, and August 24, 2025
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JOHN ANDREW DREW Having qualified as Co-Administrators of the Estate of John Andrew Drew, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before November 3, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are asked to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of July, 2025.
Jennifer Davis and Richard Tyler Drew, Co-Administrators of the Estate of John Andrew Drew c/o L. E. (Trey) Taylor III, Attorney at Law Warren, Kerr, Walston, Taylor & Smith, L.L.P. P. O. Box 1616, Goldsboro, NC 27533-1616
Published August 3, 2025, August 10, 2025, August 17, 2025, and August 24, 2025
ESTATE OF BRYAN CADETTE PAGE — FILE NO. 25E001719-950
All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Bryan Cadette Page, deceased of Wayne County, are notified to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of November, 2025, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 3rd day of August, 2025.
Christina Page, Administrator c/o Whitaker & Hamer, PLLC 121 E. Main Street Clayton, NC 27520
Published August 3, 2025, August 10, 2025, August 17, 2025, and August 24, 2025
