Category Archives: Local News
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
Governor Stein Proposes $891 Million Boost for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina
Union Mills, N.C. - On Monday, Governor Josh Stein visited Carolina Domes in Union Mills today to propose an additional $891 million in state funding aimed at accelerating recovery efforts in western ...
May 20, 2025
Wayne County Man Arrested on Eight Counts of Child Sexual Exploitation Following Cybertip Investigation
Goldsboro, N.C. - (May 20) - A Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by state and lo...
May 20, 2025
A Proud Farewell: Wayne County Honors the Class of 2025 in Milestone Graduation Season
Goldsboro, N.C. - (May 20) - Graduation season is officially underway in Wayne County, as Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) prepares to celebrate the achievements of more than 1,175 graduating senior...
May 20, 2025
"Two Wheelers for Tommy" Rolls Into Its Fourth Year, Honoring a Beloved Community Member with Every Ride
Goldsboro, N.C. — On Sunday, in a small town with a big heart, an annual event has become much more than a community gathering - it has become a living legacy. Now in its fourth year, Two Wheele...
May 20, 2025
Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Hosting Memorial Day Weekend “Flags In” and Ceremonies Honoring Fallen Heroes
Goldsboro, NC - (May 20) - As Memorial Day approaches, the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Inc. invites the community to participate in a series of meaningful tributes designed to honor...
May 20, 2025