Obituary: William "Buddy" Briley Taylor

William B. “Buddy” Taylor, 88, of Kinston passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at UNC Lenoir Hospital. The visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., with the funeral starting at 12 noon, on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Allen Ham and Pastor Michael Wright officiating. Burial will follow in the John Green Smith Family Cemetery on John Green Smith Road Kinston.

BJ Murphy: To my dear friend, Reece Gardner

The tears I cry and hold back are both of sadness and joy. Sadness because you were a giant in my life. You allowed a political neophyte access to your platform and wisdom, and you encouraged me. I am also very happy for you. From the moment of Emma’s passing, you knew where she was and you’d meet her there one day. Honestly, we all should be a little jealous of the love you had for each other. Now you’re there with her, my friend.

GEC ‘s Award Day: A Time to Celebrate

The exams and EOC’s were finished, and it was time to celebrate the many accomplishments of Greene Early College students. It would be a day to be remembered as family and friends and the entire GEC student body gathered at New Direction Church, May 19 for the annual awards day to applaud and cheer for each other.