Category Archives: Local News
Mount Olive Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed 2026-27 Budget; Special Election Item Added to Agenda
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - Residents will have an opportunity later this month to review and comment on the Town of Mount Olive's proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during a public hearing scheduled f...
Jun 13, 2026
Goldsboro Native and NC DMV Executive Announces Retirement Following a Lifetime of Service
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Michael L. "Mike" Newsome, a Goldsboro native, Charles B. Aycock High School graduate, retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major and Director of Driver Services for the North Carolina Divisio...
Jun 13, 2026
Wilmington Author to Release Sixth 'Henry and Matilda' Adventure Book Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
WILMINGTON, N.C. - Local reporter, author and Kenly native Justin Williams Pope is preparing to release the sixth installment in his popular children's book series, Henry and Matilda, with a special p...
Jun 13, 2026
Goldsboro Woman Charged with Attempted Murder in June 11 Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following an investigation into a shooting that left a 25-year-old woman seriously injured earlier this week. Ac...
Jun 12, 2026
DaVita Rosewood Dialysis Nurse Pat Patton Receives Prestigious DAISY Award for Compassionate Patient Care
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - DaVita Kidney Care recently honored Pat Patton of DaVita Rosewood Dialysis in Goldsboro with the prestigious DAISY Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to patient care and n...
Jun 12, 2026
Goldsboro Police Seeking Public's Help Identifying Suspects in Eastern Wayne Food Mart Break-In
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects connected to a break-in at the Eastern Wayne Food Mart earlier this month. According...
Jun 12, 2026
Two Goldsboro Men Arrested in Attempted Armed Robbery of Dollar General
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Two Goldsboro men have been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a local Dollar General store earlier this month, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. T...
Jun 11, 2026
WCC to Offer Building Construction Technology Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has added an academic program for those interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry. The College's new Building Construction Technology progr...
Jun 11, 2026
Animal Services Temporarily Closed to the Public for Facility Repairs
Wayne County, NC - Effective immediately, Wayne County Animal Services is closed to the public until further notice while necessary repairs are completed at the facility. During this temporary closure...
Jun 11, 2026
Goldsboro Woman Airlifted After Overnight Shooting; Police Investigating
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro woman was airlifted to a regional trauma center after being shot early Thursday morning, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Officers responded to the 800 block...
Jun 11, 2026