Category Archives: Local News
Get Fit Downtown: One Mile Walking Trail Unveiled
Mark the first day of spring with a weekend stroll through Downtown Goldsboro.Downtown Goldsboro has put out a challenge to walk a mile loop through the downtown.The route starts at Goldsboro City Hal...
Mar 19, 2021
City Asks Residents To Wait Before Putting Out Garbage Containers Today
Due to the threat of inclement weather, City of Goldsboro residents are asked to wait until Friday morning to put out refuse and recycle containers. Solid Waste crews will begin route pickups at 8 a.m...
Mar 18, 2021
PET OF THE WEEK: Shadow Powered By Jackson and Sons
Meet Shadow! He is a bundle of energy! Shadow is a 2-year-old terrier-American pit bull mix. He's waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his forever home.To make an appointment at Wayne Co...
Mar 18, 2021
Mount Olive Family Medicine Expanding With USDA Help (PHOTOS)
A local medical center is expanding thanks to assistance from the USDA-Rural Development.Mount Olive Family Medicine held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday celebrating an expansion project.Joey L...
Mar 18, 2021
Former SJAFB Commander Passes Away
Seymour Johnson is mourning the loss of a former commander.Colonel Raymond B. Kleber, USAF Ret, passed away on Saturday.Col. Kleber was a pilot serving over 32 years in the U.S. Air Force flying in 30...
Mar 18, 2021
UMO Launches Focus to Finish Initiative
The University of Mount Olive has been specializing in adult online education for many years. In fact, adult undergraduate students account for more than half of the University of Mount Olive's enroll...
Mar 18, 2021
Gov. Cooper: State Tops 3 Million Vaccine Doses Given
Millions of North Carolinians have rolled up their sleeve and taken their shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.During a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper noted the state's COVID numbers remain low a...
Mar 17, 2021
NWS: Potential For Severe Storms On Thursday
There's a potential for some wild weather on Thursday. The National Weather Service says numerous strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, mainly from late morning through the afternoon. ...
Mar 17, 2021
UMO To Inaugurate Sixth President
The investiture of a President stands as one of the most significant events in the life of a University. The occasion is one that both celebrates the University's achievements and endeavors, as well a...
Mar 17, 2021
Goldsboro Audit Expected To Be Completed Within 30 Days
Progress...but the City of Goldsboro is still waiting for its financial audit.John Frank from accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP gave an update on the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year audit at Monday's ...
Mar 17, 2021