Goldsboro FanFest 2025 will take over the Paramount Theatre and Downtown Goldsboro from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Local News
Local Sports
UMO Students get Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham — Several University of Mount Olive Sports Management students and guests recently participated in a behind-the-scenes visit to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Crime
Snow Hill Man Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance on Jail Premises
On Feb. 7, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office ViPR Team conducted a traffic stop for a Chapter 20 Violation at the intersection of Denmark St and E Elm St.
Education
WCC Instructor Presents at AI Conference
Wayne Community College Mathematics Instructor Katie Holloman recently presented at an artificial intelligence (AI) conference held by the North Carolina Community College System in Asheboro.
Government
Mayor Pro Tem Jones Attends ‘One Nation, One Peace’ Event
WASHINGTON — On Feb. 8, Mayor Pro Tem Hiawatha Jones attended “One Nation, One Peace: An Interfaith Service Unifying through Nonviolence and Building Communities of Trust” at the Washington National Cathedral.
Obituaries
Carolyn Sparks
February 16, 2025, 81, Rocky Mount — Carolyn Sparks, 81, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength and love. Her generous spirit touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed. Carolyn was born on June 23, 1943, to David and Margaret Schindler. She…
