RALEIGH, N.C. — A turkey breeding facility in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), marking the first confirmed case in North Carolina’s commercial poultry industry since January 2025. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh identified the positive sample. The outbreak affects approximately 9,500…
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Local Sports
Warriors Hit the Road for Week 3 Playoffs in the Pittman Agner Law Game of the Week
The stage is set for another thrilling Friday night as the Pittman Agner Law High School Football Game of the Week sends the Eastern Wayne Warriors back on the road for Week 3 of the state playoffs. The 8–3 Eastern Wayne Warriors will travel to face the 9–2 Reidsville Rams in a highly anticipated matchup…
Crime
Suspect in Series of Fiber Optic and Telephone Line Thefts Arrested
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Goldsboro man following an investigation into multiple incidents involving fiber optic and telephone lines being cut and stolen in the southern portion of the county. Deputies say the investigation began after several reports of damaged and removed utility lines, prompting concerns over service…
Education
WCC Hosts Global Leadership Student Conference
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recently hosted a meeting for students of all backgrounds to learn about global leadership. The North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE) Global Leadership and International Engagement Student Conference connects both undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about working across cultures and further developing a global mindset. The…
Government
Goldsboro Encourages Residents to Take Part in New Citywide Survey
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro is inviting residents to help shape the community’s future by participating in its first-ever citywide community survey. City officials say they want to hear from residents in every City Council district to ensure all voices are represented as they plan for future services and priorities. The survey is…
Obituaries
Sharon Denise Franklin Davis
November 14, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — With utmost Sympathy and Compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Davis and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mrs. Sharon Denise Franklin Davis. Arrangements are forthcoming. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral…
