Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County Offices Closed Tuesday; Commissioners to Meet Remotely
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, due to hazardous travel conditions following the weekend's winter weather event. Despite the office cl...
Feb 02, 2026
City Offices Closed Tuesday Due to Hazardous Road Conditions; Council Meeting Postponed
GOLDSBORO, NC - City officials announced that all City offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 3, due to hazardous road conditions. In addition to office closures, there will be no solid waste service...
Feb 02, 2026
Wayne Preparatory Academy Announces Open Enrollment, Hosts Kindergarten Round Up
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Open enrollment has officially begun at Wayne Preparatory Academy (WPA), welcoming new students across all grade levels for the upcoming school year. As part of its enrollment period...
Feb 02, 2026
Wayne County Chamber Announces 3rd Annual Forward Summit Focused on Innovation and Growth
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced the 3rd Annual Forward Summit, a half-day event designed to inspire new ideas, spark innovation, and strengthen the future of Wayn...
Feb 02, 2026
Duke Energy Urges Customers to Reduce Power Use Amid Extreme Cold
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - With temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees below normal across the East Coast, Duke Energy is asking customers in the Carolinas to voluntarily reduce electricity use during peak morn...
Feb 01, 2026
Snow Day in Wayne County: A Winter Wonderland in Photos
Wayne County was transformed into a rare winter wonderland as snow blanketed the area, with totals ranging from 4 to 10 inches across the county. From quiet neighborhood streets to snow-covered landma...
Feb 01, 2026
Pikeville Man Charged After Head-On Crash With Trooper
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Pikeville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he crashed head-on into a North Carolina State Highway Patrol vehicle while driving the wrong ...
Feb 01, 2026
Wayne County Offices Closed Monday as Hazardous Road Conditions Persist After Winter Storm
Wayne County, N.C. - Wayne County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to dangerous travel conditions lingering after the weekend's winter weather event. Preliminary repo...
Feb 01, 2026
Wayne County Native Evelyn Trejo Turns Community Roots into a Career of Service
WAYNE COUNTY - Growing up in a small rural community in Wayne County gave Evelyn Trejo a deep appreciation for connection, resilience, and community values that continue to shape her life and career. ...
Feb 01, 2026
Share Your Snow: Submit Winter Weather Photos
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - As winter weather blankets the area, residents are invited to share how the snow looks in their own neighborhoods. The Goldsboro Daily News is asking community members to submit the...
Jan 31, 2026