Category Archives: Local News
WCC to Offer AI Program to LCC Students
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will offer its artificial intelligence program to students at Lenoir Community College through a new agreement between the two schools. LCC students can take ...
Jun 01, 2026
Truck Traffic Restricted on Harris Street Bridge Following Inspection; Major Repairs Planned
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Harris Street bridge in Goldsboro will be closed to truck traffic following a recent inspection that identified structural issues requiring immediate attention. According to city o...
Jun 01, 2026
State Animal Welfare Investigation Results in $2,900 Fine for Wayne County Animal Shelter
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Animal Welfare Section has assessed a $2,900 civil penalty against the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education...
Jun 01, 2026
Families Can Still Apply for SUN Bucks Summer Grocery Benefits as First Round of Payments Begins
RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina families who may qualify for summer grocery assistance are being encouraged to apply for SUN Bucks benefits as the first round of payments begins reaching eligible househo...
Jun 01, 2026
Multi-Agency Saturation Patrol Results in 152 Charges Across Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division partnered with numerous law enforcement agencies from across eastern North Carolina to conduct a Multi-Agency High Visi...
Jun 01, 2026
WCC's First Electrical Apprentices Complete Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's Apprenticeship Wayne honored its first cohort of electrical apprentices for completing their program. The electrical apprentices received journeyman certifi...
Jun 01, 2026
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Celebrate Successful Homecoming Weekend and Award More Than $189,000 in Scholarships
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Association wrapped up another successful homecoming weekend, bringing together generations of alumni, supporters, and community members for four days of...
May 31, 2026
Goldsboro City Council to Tackle Budget, Utility Rates and Downtown Planning at Monday Meetings
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro City Council is set to address several significant issues during a special meeting and regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 1, including the adoption of the city'...
May 31, 2026
Mount Olive Student Awarded N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Wayne County student has been recognized among North Carolina's top young agricultural leaders after being awarded a 2026 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship. Agricultur...
May 30, 2026
H. D. Grady Brings UMO Values to Chamber Leadership Role
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - H. D. Grady, a 2013 graduate of Mount Olive College and owner of Mount Olive Motor Company, has been named Chair of the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce, assuming a leadership ro...
May 30, 2026