Category Archives: Local News
Heading Out This Memorial Day Weekend? Here's How to Travel Safely
Goldsboro, N.C. - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, millions of Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies for vacations, family gatherings, and holiday events. But with the unoffic...
May 23, 2025
James & Pine Street Historic Business District Initiative Aims to Honor Goldsboro’s Black Economic Legacy
Goldsboro, NC - A powerful community-driven initiative is taking root at the corner of James and Pine Streets in Goldsboro, where local leaders and residents are coming together to preserve and honor ...
May 23, 2025
From Classroom to Career: WCC Honors 18 New Apprenticeship Graduates
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne Community College (WCC) hosted a ceremony this week to honor graduates of Apprenticeship Wayne, a program that blends academic education with hands-on, on-the-job training. The...
May 23, 2025
What’s Open, What’s Closed: Wayne County’s Memorial Day Schedule
Wayne County, N.C. - In observance of Memorial Day, several Wayne County government services and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly as norm...
May 23, 2025
Preserving the Legacy of the Old West: Wild Bill's Western Town in Smithfield, NC, Needs Your Help
Smithfield, NC - Tucked away in rural North Carolina lies a treasure trove of American history, grit, and cinematic charm: Wild Bill's Western Town. Once a bustling replica of an Old West frontier tow...
May 23, 2025
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact: NC Celebrates Top Volunteers of 2025
Raleigh, N.C. - In a celebration of service and selflessness, 20 individuals and two organizations from across 21 North Carolina counties were honored with the 2025 Governor's Medallion Award for Volu...
May 23, 2025
Goldsboro Honors Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. with Proclamation Ahead of 70th Homecoming Celebration
Goldsboro, N.C. — On May 19, The City of Goldsboro has officially recognized the enduring legacy and educational contributions of Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. with a formal procl...
May 22, 2025
Emergency Prescription Program Winding Down as Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues
Raleigh, N.C. - The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), a critical lifeline for uninsured residents affected by Hurricane Helene, will officially end on May 31, 2025, state officials ann...
May 22, 2025
Safety First! Nash County Employers Honored for Top-Tier Workplace Practices
Rocky Mount, N.C. - A strong culture of safety took center stage on Tuesday, May 20, as employers and employees from across Nash County were honored for their outstanding workplace safety records duri...
May 22, 2025
'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Underway Across North Carolina Ahead of Memorial Day
Raleigh, N.C. - As Memorial Day approaches-a time when traffic volume typically spikes due to holiday travel-North Carolina officials are urging all drivers and passengers to buckle up. The Governor's...
May 20, 2025