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Two Charged in Copper Theft from Wayne County Hog Farm

Two Charged in Copper Theft from Wayne County Hog Farm

Wayne County NC – On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals in connection with a recent theft involving copper wiring and tubing from a hog farm in the Seven Springs area. The theft, which occurred on two separate dates and was reported on March 31, 2025, prompted an ongoing investigation by…read more »

North Carolina House Passes Bill to Remove Sexually Explicit Materials from Public School Libraries

North Carolina House Passes Bill to Remove Sexually Explicit Materials from Public School Libraries

RALEIGH, NC —The North Carolina House of Representatives today approved House Bill 636, a measure designed to establish clear statewide standards for identifying and removing sexually explicit and pervasively vulgar materials from public school libraries. Supporters of the bill say it addresses growing concerns from parents and community members over the presence of pornographic and…read more »

Barricaded Subject Surrenders Peacefully After Standoff in Goldsboro

Barricaded Subject Surrenders Peacefully After Standoff in Goldsboro

Goldsboro, NC — Saturday, April 19,  a tense situation in a Goldsboro neighborhood ended peacefully Saturday afternoon after a man experiencing a mental health crisis surrendered to police following a prolonged standoff. At approximately 1:10 p.m., a third-party 911 call alerted authorities to an individual in crisis at a residence on the 200 block of…read more »

United Way of Wayne County Tees Up Big Prize at 26th Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament

United Way of Wayne County Tees Up Big Prize at 26th Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament

Goldsboro, NC — Excitement is building in Wayne County as United Way prepares to host its 26th Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament at Walnut Creek Country Club on April 25. This year, a spectacular hole-in-one prize is raising the stakes: an all-expense-paid couple’s getaway to Sandals Resort, sponsored by Mallory Dumond, Travel Agent – Travelmation.…read more »

Goldsboro Woman Balances Family, Career, and Education to Achieve Lifelong Dream at Wayne Community College

Goldsboro Woman Balances Family, Career, and Education to Achieve Lifelong Dream at Wayne Community College

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Carmen Del Cid Garcia has always believed in the power of education. Now, as she prepares to graduate from Wayne Community College with an associate degree in Business Administration, her journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. A wife, mother of two, full-time employee at…read more »

Speed A Little. Lose A Lot. — North Carolina Launches Statewide Anti-Speeding Campaign

Speed A Little. Lose A Lot. — North Carolina Launches Statewide Anti-Speeding Campaign

RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is urging drivers to slow down and consider the life-threatening risks of speeding as law enforcement agencies across the state launch the “Speed A Little. Lose A Lot.” campaign. The initiative runs through April 20 and includes enhanced patrols and checkpoints targeting speeders on…read more »

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Returns to Wayne County

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Returns to Wayne County

GOLDSBORO, NC — The United Way of Wayne County is once again partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the 33rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The event is part of the nation’s largest one-day food drive, with the aim of restocking local food pantries during a…read more »

Goodwill Launches Rotary Club to Combat Food Insecurity in Eastern NC

Goodwill Launches Rotary Club to Combat Food Insecurity in Eastern NC

Durham, NC — Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina (GIENC) recently initiated the formation of the Rotary Club of Goodwill for Eastern North Carolina under Rotary International’s goal of “Service Above Self.” The club will tackle issues within communities—starting with food deficits as part of its Rotary Service Challenge. This partnership brings together two institutions with common values of service, ethics, and community impact. At the launch, the Rotary Club has distributed $2,250 worth of food vouchers to 48 Rotary Clubs in District 7710, triggering action and awareness of food…read more »

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