GOLDSBORO, N.C. — American Home Furniture, a locally-owned family business serving the Goldsboro community, is making quality home furnishings more accessible with significant savings opportunities for area residents. The furniture retailer, located at 706 E. Ash Street, is currently offering $100 gift certificates at a 45% discount, allowing customers to purchase $100 worth of merchandise…… read more »
New program aims to support teachers, pastors, and parents with innovative peace education resources WAYNE COUNTY, NC – Unity spiritual educators and community leaders will gather for an inaugural monthly training and networking call designed to enhance children’s spiritual education programs across multiple faith communities. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, September 4, from…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 23-year-old Goldsboro man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident in the Dupont Circle area Thursday evening. The Goldsboro Police Department received reports of shots fired at approximately 7:02 p.m. on August 29, 2025. While officers were in route to the scene, the victim, identified as Tyjon J. Langston,…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC – A new art exhibition featuring the dynamic works of local artist Anne Croom opens Friday September 5th at 139 West Walnut Street, bringing a vibrant collection of abstract paintings to downtown Goldsboro. “Abstracts from Nature,” which runs through September 26, showcases Croom’s distinctive approach to mixed media art, combining traditional painting techniques…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A structure fire at an apartment complex on Keller Way Drive Sunday afternoon displaced 50 residents and sent three people to the hospital, according to the Goldsboro Fire Department. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 1:59 p.m. on August 31, with the first unit arriving within five minutes at 2:04…… read more »
RALEIGH – North Carolinians are holding their breath as tonight’s Powerball drawing approaches, with a staggering $1.1 billion jackpot on the line that could transform someone’s Labor Day weekend into an unforgettable celebration. The massive prize represents the fifth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. Winners who claim the top prize can choose between the full $1.1…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 57-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sex offenses following an investigation that uncovered alleged abuse spanning more than two decades. Mark Alan Kuhns was taken into custody without incident at his residence by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit. He…… read more »
CARY, NC — CORRAL Riding Academy is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and support local at-risk youth through monthly volunteer service days at their Kildaire farm location. The nonprofit organization, which provides equine therapy and educational programs for adolescent girls in high-risk situations, will host Service Saturdays throughout the 2025-26 program year.…… read more »
RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week launched its annual Labor Day safety initiative while completing recovery efforts from Hurricane Erin and announcing new transportation infrastructure developments across the state. Enhanced DUI Enforcement for Labor Day Weekend NCDOT has activated its “Booze It & Lose It” campaign, running through September 7,…… read more »
Eastern Wayne improves to 2-0 behind strong rushing attack and stifling defense WAYNE COUNTY, NC — The Eastern Wayne Warriors continued their perfect start to the season Friday night, overwhelming C.B. Aycock 18-3 in a dominant home performance that showcased both offensive efficiency and defensive prowess. Led by quarterback Izeiah Oates, who completed passes for…… read more »
