Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded a $2,310 grant to Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County (Wayne CSS). The grant will support Wayne CSS in their mission to provide opportunities for students to stay in school, graduate and be successful in life. Founded in 1992, Wayne CSS provides critical wraparound services for students in the…
Local News
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 Police Continue Search for Missing 21-Year-Old Nearly One Month After Disappearance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Nearly a month has passed since 21-year-old Tra’sond Marquail McNeil was reported missing, and investigators are continuing to search for answers — and for him. On Nov. 10, 2025, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers received a report of a missing person after McNeil had not been seen since Nov. 8.…
Education
WCC’s Academic Skills Center Earns National Tutoring Awards
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Academic Skills Center (ASC) and its staff were named recipients of multiple awards at the annual virtual conference of the National Tutoring Association (NTA). ASC Coordinator Samantha Harlow earned the NTA’s 2025 Community College Tutor of the Year Award in recognition of her creativity, innovation, and leadership. Professional Tutor…
Government
Inclement Weather Prompts Early Closure, Delayed Opening at Clerk’s Office
Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Clerk’s Office is closing today at 4 p.m. due to inclement weather and will operate on a delayed schedule Tuesday morning. Officials say the Clerk’s Office will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Small Claims cases scheduled before 10:30 a.m. should report at 10:30 a.m., with…
Obituaries
Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford
December 5, 2025, 25, Clinton — In humble submission to the will of God, we, the management and staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Ashford and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Deshawn Jeffrey Ashford, 25, of Clinton, NC. Arrangements are forthcoming at this time. Services of Love…
