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Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. Celebrates Grand Opening of Goldsboro Office

Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. Celebrates Grand Opening of Goldsboro Office

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., P.A., a certified public accounting firm specializing in tax advisory and consulting services, officially celebrated the opening of its new Goldsboro office with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. The new office, located at 914 East Ash Street directly across…read more »

Fayetteville Woman Turns $3 Powerball Ticket Into $250,000 Windfall

Fayetteville Woman Turns $3 Powerball Ticket Into $250,000 Windfall

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — In a thrilling turn of events, Katienne Shoemaker of Fayetteville has won a staggering $250,000 prize with a $3 Powerball ticket. The lucky ticket, purchased from the Food Lion on East Cumberland Street in Dunn, has changed Shoemaker’s life forever. As she matched the numbers on four white balls and the red…read more »

Record-Setting Season: Lahey and Colombo Top NCAA Volleyball Stats

Record-Setting Season: Lahey and Colombo Top NCAA Volleyball Stats

INDIANAPOLIS (June 24) –-The University of Mount Olive men’s volleyball team produced two NCAA Division I statistical champions for the 2025 season. Junior Jackson Lahey led the nation in assists per set with 10.85, while freshman Luca Colombo topped the country in digs per set with 2.96. Both players will be honored with plaques from…read more »

Urgent Search Underway for Goldsboro Woman and Her Two Children

Urgent Search Underway for Goldsboro Woman and Her Two Children

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau is appealing to the community for assistance in finding 30-year-old Jasmine Nicole Wilson and her two young children, who have been missing since early June. Last Known WhereaboutsWilson was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. on June 10 at the Irish Inn in Goldsboro. She…read more »

BuildOps to Create 291 High-Paying Jobs with New Operations Hub in Raleigh

BuildOps to Create 291 High-Paying Jobs with New Operations Hub in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein announced today that BuildOps, Inc., a veteran-owned software company serving commercial trade contractors, will create 291 new jobs in Wake County as part of its plans to establish a new operations hub in Raleigh. The company will invest $771,200 in the project, significantly expanding its presence in the U.S.…read more »

North Carolina’s Entrepreneurial Boom Continues: Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Visits Wayne County to Support Local Small Businesses

North Carolina’s Entrepreneurial Boom Continues: Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Visits Wayne County to Support Local Small Businesses

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College hosted North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall on campus Friday for a dynamic roundtable discussion with local small business owners, elected officials, and economic development professionals. The event underscored the remarkable surge in entrepreneurship across the state, as well as the ongoing efforts to support small businesses, especially…read more »

Staying Cool Together: How Goldsboro Residents Can Beat the Extreme Temperatures

Staying Cool Together: How Goldsboro Residents Can Beat the Extreme Temperatures

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — With temperatures in Goldsboro soaring well above seasonal norms this week, local officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay cool, hydrated, and safe. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations such as young children, older adults,…read more »

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