Category Archives: Local News
Mount Olive Calls Special Meeting to Consider Abolishing Housing Authority Board
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Town of Mount Olive has announced a special called meeting of the Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners to consider a resolution that could change the oversight of the town's H...
21h ago
Goldsboro Police Department Seeks Public Input Ahead of November Accreditation Assessment
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is preparing for an important step in its pursuit of professional law enforcement accreditation and is inviting community members to provide feedback ...
22h ago
WCC Aviation Students Earn Certificates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Students in Wayne Community College's Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a milestone in their journey to become aircraft mechanics. Sixteen students earned Airframe Cer...
22h ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Velvet powered by Jackson & Sons
Soft as velvet and cute as can be! This week's Pet of the Week, powered by Jackson & Sons, introduces Velvet, an adorable black kitten with captivating eyes and a sweet little face that is sure to...
Oct 14, 2026
Early Voting Begins Thursday in Wayne County for November 3 General Election
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne County voters will soon have the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the November general election as the early voting period officially begins Thursday, October 15, 202...
Oct 13, 2026
N.C. State Fair Returns October 15 with Special Admission Discounts, Military Appreciation and Hunger Relief Days
RALEIGH, N.C. - The countdown is on for one of North Carolina's biggest fall traditions! The 2026 N.C. State Fair opens Thursday, October 15, bringing 11 days of thrilling rides, delicious fair food, ...
Oct 13, 2026
Mount Olive Extends Road Closures on North Center and North Chestnut Streets Through October 16
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Motorists traveling through Mount Olive should prepare for continued road closures as crews work to complete repairs in two areas of town. The Town of Mount Olive issued updated no...
Oct 13, 2026
That's a Wrap! 2026 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Celebrates Ten Days of Fun, Food, and Community Pride
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The midway lights have dimmed, the rides have stopped spinning, and another chapter of a beloved Wayne County tradition has come to a close. The 2026 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair...
Oct 13, 2026
North Carolina Launches Operation Crash Reduction Campaign to Combat Dangerous Driving
RALEIGH, N.C. - With fall festivals, football games, and seasonal travel bringing more vehicles to North Carolina highways, state officials are stepping up efforts to reduce crashes and encourage safe...
Oct 13, 2026
Year-Long SBI Investigation Leads to Wayne County Drug Trafficking Arrest, Major Narcotics Seizure
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A year-long investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and multiple law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of Antonio Javon Parker on num...
Oct 12, 2026