Category Archives: Local News
United Way of Wayne County Celebrates 101 Years of Service and Honors Community Leaders at Annual Meeting
Goldsboro, NC - This morning, United Way of Wayne County welcomed investors, volunteers, and community partners to its 101st Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, celebrating a year of impact while ...
Feb 24, 2026
NCCFCU Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union (NCCFCU) is alerting members and local residents about a phone scam that began circulating on Feb. 23, 2026. According to the credit uni...
Feb 24, 2026
Former Mar-Mac Mart Employee Charged in $100,000 Theft Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A former employee of Mar-Mac Mart is facing felony charges following an investigation into a large-scale theft reported earlier this year. On Jan. 14, 2026, the Mar-Mac Mart located ...
Feb 24, 2026
WCC to Hold Dental Job Fair
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will hold a Dental Job Fair on Tuesday, March 17. The event is set for 12-2 p.m. in the Dr. G. Herman Porter Atrium of the Wayne Learning Center (the main bui...
Feb 24, 2026
Goldsboro to Celebrate Super Bowl Champion Jarran Reed with Downtown Event
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro will host a community-wide celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2026, honoring hometown native and Super Bowl Champion Jarran Reed. The Jarran Reed Super Bowl Cele...
Feb 23, 2026
Wayne County Announces Top Five Nominees for 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne County has announced its Top Five Nominees for the 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award, recognizing individuals and organizations whose dedication and leadership have made ...
Feb 23, 2026
Wayne Community College PTK Chapter Earns 2025 R.E.A.C.H. Rewards Recognition
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Upsilon Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society at Wayne Community College has been named a 2025 R.E.A.C.H. Rewards Chapter, an honor recognizing excellenc...
Feb 23, 2026
Goldsboro Awarded $33 Million for PFAS Treatment Project
RALEIGH, NC- Governor Josh Stein announced that 145 projects across 66 North Carolina counties will receive more than $472 million in funding to improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure - ...
Feb 22, 2026
United Way's "Fill the Theatre" Drive Packs Paramount with Donations for Wayne County Families
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The United Way of Wayne County filled every seat at the historic Paramount Theatre during its annual "Fill the Theatre" community donation drive held February 16 and 17 - turning 50...
Feb 22, 2026
Wayne County Deputy Charges Dudley Resident After Political Sign Defaced
DUDLEY - A criminal investigation in the Dudley area led to charges after a detective with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office discovered a defaced political campaign sign. According to the sheriff's of...
Feb 22, 2026