Category Archives: Local News
Hurricane Preparedness Week Kicks Off: Officials Urge Readiness Ahead of Storm Season
North Carolina - As Hurricane Preparedness Week begins across the United States, emergency management officials and weather experts are urging residents in coastal and hurricane-prone areas to take pr...
May 06, 2025
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop
Wayne County, N.C. - A routine traffic stop on May 1, 2025, led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.Jason Patrick Lawran...
May 05, 2025
Vehicle Flips — Causing Traumatic Crash at Ash Street Traffic Circle
Goldsboro, N.C. - A traumatic single-vehicle crash late Saturday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and drew an emergency response from Goldsboro Fire Station 1 and the Goldsboro Police Departm...
May 05, 2025
“Jams Over Wayne” Rocks Downtown with Music, Thunderbirds, and Community Fun
Goldsboro, N.C. - Music, community, and celebration came together in high energy at Jams Over Wayne, an exciting event held this past weekend as part of the Wings Over Wayne festivities.For the first ...
May 05, 2025
Massive Crowds Flock to Wings Over Wayne Air Show
Goldsboro, N.C. - The skies over Seymour Johnson Air Force Base roared with excitement this past weekend as thousands attended the much-anticipated Wings Over Wayne Air Show.One of the major highlight...
May 05, 2025
Wayne County Health Department Confirms Pertussis Case at Meadow Lane Elementary
Wayne County, N.C. - The Wayne County Health Department has confirmed a case of pertussis (whooping cough) involving a student at Meadow Lane Elementary School, prompting health officials to take swif...
May 05, 2025
Wayne County Board of Education to Hold Monthly Meeting on May 5
Goldsboro, NC - The Wayne County Board of Education will convene for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the WCPS Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall A...
May 04, 2025
Alzheimer’s Cases Surpass 7 Million Nationally; North Carolina Sees Growing Impact, Urgent Call for Early Detection and Treatment
Raleigh, N.C. - For the first time, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease has exceeded 7 million, according to the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released today by...
May 04, 2025
Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex Honored with Top Workplace Safety Award
Goldsboro, N.C. - Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL), recognizing the facility's outstanding commitment t...
May 01, 2025
Wayne County Public Schools to Celebrate Excellence in Education at Annual Awards Ceremony
Goldsboro, N.C. - On Tuesday, May 6, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will host its annual Celebration of Excellence & Awards Program to honor outstanding educators and staff for the 2025-2026 s...
May 01, 2025