Local News

 
WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Barnes Jewelers Offers Limited-Time Gift Certificate Special for Holiday Shoppers

WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Barnes Jewelers Offers Limited-Time Gift Certificate Special for Holiday Shoppers

Wayne County jewelry store provides 30% savings on gift certificates with exclusive promotion WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Barnes Jewelers, a cornerstone of the local jewelry community for over four decades, is offering customers significant savings with a special gift certificate promotion. The family-owned business is selling $100 gift certificates for $70, providing shoppers with $30…

Local Sports

 
Falcons Soar Past Cougars 42-0 in Week 4 Shutout Victory

Falcons Soar Past Cougars 42-0 in Week 4 Shutout Victory

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Charles B. Aycock Falcons delivered a dominant performance Friday night, blanking the visiting Goldsboro Cougars 42-0 in what was billed as the Pittman Agner Law High School Game of the Week. The Cougars entered the contest searching for their first victory of the 2025 season, but found themselves overwhelmed by a…

Crime

Woman Shot in Goldsboro Home, Police Investigate Attempted Murder

Woman Shot in Goldsboro Home, Police Investigate Attempted Murder

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 58-year-old Goldsboro woman remains in critical condition after being shot inside her home early Saturday morning, prompting an attempted first-degree murder investigation by local police. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert at approximately 6:49 a.m. on September 14, 2025, on Wilmington Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Allison Seiler…

Education

North Carolina Launches Skills for the Future Initiative to Transform Student Assessment

North Carolina Launches Skills for the Future Initiative to Transform Student Assessment

Four School Districts Pioneer National Effort to Measure “Durable Skills” in Classrooms RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has officially launched its Skills for the Future project this month, positioning four school districts at the forefront of a groundbreaking national initiative to integrate and assess durable skills in K-12 education. The program brings together educators, district…

Government

Social Security Administration Announces Executive Leadership Restructuring to Enhance Service Delivery

Social Security Administration Announces Executive Leadership Restructuring to Enhance Service Delivery

Commissioner Bisignano Unveils New Organizational Structure Focused on Operational Excellence NORTH CAROLINA – Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced significant changes to the agency’s executive leadership team and organizational structure today, aimed at strengthening accountability, improving performance, and modernizing service delivery for Americans nationwide. The restructuring comes as the agency continues to…

Obituaries

William “Earl” Warren

William “Earl” Warren

August 17, 2025, 58, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Warren and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. William Warren, 58, of Goldsboro. A complete Biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral…

Events

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