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Local Sports
Greater Neuse FCA Men’s Basketball Tournament Moves to New Venue
For the first time since its launch in 2013, the Greater Neuse Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Men’s High School Basketball Tournament will not be held at the University of Mount Olive. The long-running holiday classic is temporarily relocating as UMO undergoes major renovations to Kornegay Arena. The university is installing new stadium seating and…
Crime
BREAKING NEWS: Goldsboro Police Arrest Suspect in North Georgia Avenue Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a shooting reported late Sunday night in the 700 block of N. Georgia Avenue. Just before 9:45 p.m. on November 30, officers responded to two ShotSpotter alerts in the area. When they arrived, they found 24-year-old Taheim Leach suffering from a gunshot…
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
Kenneth Wooten
November 21, 2025, 60, Goldsboro — With utmost Sympathy and Compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the Wooten and connected families to announce the earthly transition of Mr. Kenneth Wooten, 60, of Goldsboro, NC. There will be no formal arrangements. Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted…
