Category Archives: Local News

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - As part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget planning process, Wayne County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marc Whichard presented his proposed $207 million budget during this mont...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Community members are invited to wear purple and gather Friday morning in recognition of Month of the Military Child, honoring the resilience and sacrifices of more than 1.6 million ...

MOUNT OLIVE, NC - Blue pinwheels spinning at the entrance of the University of Mount Olive serve as a visible reminder of a serious issue affecting communities across the country. As part of National ...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has introduced a new state-of-the-art simulation lab designed to better prepare Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) cadets for real-world situations. The co...

RALEIGH, N.C. - A Snow Hill man is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming the first $1 million top prize in a new North Carolina lottery game. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A man involved in an early-morning shooting and barricaded standoff in Goldsboro has died following an officer-involved shooting and house fire that unfolded Wednesday morning. Accor...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A team of fifth-grade students from Spring Creek Middle School is headed to the state stage after winning the Regional Elementary Battle of the Books Competition on Tuesday, April 14...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Two individuals from Wayne Community College were honored with awards from the North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE). WCC Foundation Coordinator Caleb Mitchel...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A suspect is in custody following an early morning shooting, police standoff, and house fire Wednesday on Shelley Drive, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Officers respon...

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