WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Wayne County-raised turkeys strutted down the red carpet in the nation’s capital as President Donald Trump granted Gobble and Waddle the traditional presidential Thanksgiving pardon. The birds—raised by Travis and Amanda Pittman and their young son Carter on their family farm in Wayne County—represented one of North Carolina’s strongest agricultural legacies:…
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Local Sports
Kirby’s Second-Half Surge Not Enough as Mount Olive Falls 94–90 in Pickle Classic Finale
MOUNT OLIVE — A dominant second-half performance from Matt Kirby wasn’t quite enough to lift the University of Mount Olive past Emory & Henry on Saturday night, as the Trojans fell 94–90 in a high-energy finale to the 60th Annual Pickle Classic at Kornegay Arena. Kirby exploded for 19 points after halftime—finishing with a game-high…
Crime
Goldsboro Police Identify Suspect in Counterfeit Currency Case
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a series of incidents involving counterfeit money circulating at local businesses. On October 18, 2025, officers began receiving multiple reports about an individual attempting to use fake bills marked with “For Motion Picture Purpose.” The counterfeit currency was passed at several locations throughout the City of…
Education
WCC’s Holloman Joins NC Community College Master Instructor Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College Mathematics Instructor Katie Holloman has been accepted into the 2026 North Carolina Community College Master Instructor (NC3MI) Program. The NC3MI Program recognizes and develops exemplary teaching across the state’s 58 community colleges. Led by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), it provides a guided, hands-on experience for educators…
Government
Goldsboro Announces Thanksgiving Schedule Changes for City Offices and Waste Collection
GOLDSBORO — The City of Goldsboro has released its Thanksgiving holiday schedule, including closures and adjustments to solid waste services. City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular operations will resume on Monday. Residents with Thursday or Friday solid waste collection will see their services moved…
Obituaries
Helen Rae Wood
November 21, 2025, 84, Goldsboro — Helen Rae Wood, age 84, of Goldsboro, passed away at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born in Wayne County to the late Frederick Bradwell and Lessie Bass. The family will be greeting friends and family on Monday evening, November 24, 2025, between…
