Category Archives: Local News
Zero Accidents, Big Impact: Lincoln County Celebrates Workplace Safety Champions
Lincolnton, N.C. - More than two dozen employers across Lincoln County were recognized for their exceptional workplace safety records at the N.C. Department of Labor's annual Safety Awards Banquet, he...
May 17, 2025
WCPS Committees Tackle Budget, Policy, and Curriculum in May 21 Sessions
Goldsboro, N.C. — May 16, 2025, the Wayne County Board of Education has announced that four of its committees will hold meetings on Tuesday, May 21, at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Cen...
May 16, 2025
Thousands Fed, Hearts Full: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Brings in 12,920 Pounds for Wayne County
Goldsboro, N.C. - In a powerful display of community generosity, the 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collected 12,920 pounds of nonperishable food across Wayne County on Saturday, May 10, 2025...
May 16, 2025
New NC Program Pays Off Student Loans for Doctors Serving Rural Communities
Raleigh, N.C. - In an effort to improve access to healthcare across North Carolina's rural regions, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has unveiled a new opportunity f...
May 16, 2025
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Safe? 3 Out of 4 Aren’t—Wayne County Agency Offers Free Safety Checks This May
Goldsboro, N.C. - As families buckle up for summer travel, the Partnership for Children of Wayne County is issuing an urgent reminder during Child Passenger Safety Month: three out of four car seats a...
May 16, 2025
NOAA Predicts Above-Average Activity for 2025 Hurricane Season Beginning June 1st
Hurricane season 2025 will mostly be more turbulent than it was in 2024. Here are 10 ways to be a head of the season.1. Create an Emergency PlanEstablish a family communication plan.Know your evacuati...
May 15, 2025
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Taking the Lead on the Beloved "Taste of Wayne" Event
Goldsboro, N.C. - A cherished Wayne County tradition is entering a new chapter. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it will now lead the beloved Taste of Wayne event, following a...
May 15, 2025
Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools
Wayne County, N.C. — Two schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district-Fremont Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School-have been closed for the day due to a prolonged power outage aff...
May 15, 2025
Governor Stein Announces Major Manufacturing Win: 330 New Jobs Coming to Wayne County
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of th...
May 15, 2025
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Northern Wayne Vehicle Break-Ins
Wayne County, N.C. - ( May 12) — The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins reported on the northern end of the county late ...
May 12, 2025