Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 12) — More than 5,000 homes and businesses in Wayne County are currently without power as the region experiences a significant outage, according to data from Find Energy, a leading electricity data platform whose information now supports major media outlets such as CBS News, Bloomberg, and the Houston Chronicle. As of…
Local News
Local Sports
Harris Sets Conference Record as Mount Olive Women Shine at Final Qualifier
Mount Olive, N.C. (May 9) – Freshman sprinter Futoria Harris made history on Thursday, breaking the Conference Carolinas record in the 100-meter dash to headline a series of standout performances by the University of Mount Olive women’s track & field team at the UMO First Chance and Final Qualifier, held at Ray McDonald Sr. Sports…
Crime
Wayne County Man Charged in Theft of Antique Signage
Wayne County, N.C. – on Monday, May 12, a Wayne County man is facing charges after authorities linked him to the theft of antique signage reported stolen from the northern part of the county earlier this month. On April 11, 2025, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the larceny of historically valuable…
Education
Wayne County Public Schools Celebrates Excellence in Education at Annual Awards Ceremony
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) recognized outstanding educators and staff during its annual “Celebration of Excellence” held Tuesday evening at the Lane Tree Conference Center. The event celebrated the district’s top staff awards and honored individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership, and innovation in education. Outgoing 2024-2025 North Carolina Teacher of the Year,…
Government
Congressman Don Davis Joins Global Security Panel at London Defence Conference 2025
London, U.K. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), a U.S. Air Force veteran and vice ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, participated this week in a high-profile panel discussion at the London Defence Conference 2025. The panel, titled “Facing China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (CRINK),” focused on the growing threat these nations pose…
Obituaries
Jerry Edward Lofton
May 7, 2025, 75, Goldsboro — With profound sorrow and empathy, the staff and management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors join with the Lofton and connected families to announce the earthly departure of Mr. Jerry Edward Lofton, 75. Jerry Edward Lofton was born on September 1, 1949, in Grantham, NC, to the late John…
