Category Archives: Local News
Community Comes Together for Juneteenth Unity & Heritage Festival in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Residents from across Wayne County gathered to celebrate freedom, culture, and community during the Juneteenth Unity & Heritage Festival, a free, family-friendly event honoring t...
Jun 22, 2026
James & Pine Memorial Parklet Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Legacy of Goldsboro's Historic Black Business District
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Community members gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the James & Pine Memorial Parklet, a new public space dedicated to preserving and honori...
Jun 22, 2026
NCMEC Seeks Public's Help in Search for Missing Georgia Teen Believed to Have Ties to Goldsboro Area
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A nationwide search is underway for a missing 17-year-old Georgia girl who may be traveling to the Goldsboro area, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Child...
Jun 21, 2026
Miss Goldsboro's Teen Ansley Thrash Combines Pageantry, Cyber Safety and a Passion for Service
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - At just 15 years old, Miss Goldsboro's Teen Ansleigh Thrash has already built an impressive resume that includes community service awards, cybersecurity advocacy, voice acting, and e...
Jun 20, 2026
Three Arrested After Shots Fired Investigation Leads to Meth Trafficking, Stolen Gun Charges
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A report of shots fired in the Mar-Mac community led to the arrest of three individuals on multiple drug and firearm-related charges after a Wayne County Sheriff's Office investigat...
Jun 19, 2026
Wayne County Educator Named Finalist for North Carolina CTE Teacher of the Year
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Wayne County educator has earned statewide recognition for excellence in career and technical education, being named one of 24 finalists for the 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Nor...
Jun 18, 2026
Wayne County Expansion Project Earns Statewide Economic Development Honor
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A major manufacturing expansion that is expected to bring hundreds of new jobs and millions in investment to Wayne County has received statewide recognition from the North Carolin...
Jun 18, 2026
Fremont Man Arrested After Alleged Shooting Near Railroad Tracks
FREMONT, N.C. - A Fremont man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly firing multiple rounds toward a group of people near railroad tracks in the town, according to the Fremont Police Departmen...
Jun 18, 2026
WCC Receives Workforce Development Grant from Duke Energy Foundation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College received funding from the Duke Energy Foundation for its Careers Electric Summer Academy. The Duke Energy Foundation awarded WCC a $10,000 Workforce Developme...
Jun 18, 2026
Juneteenth Unity & Heritage Festival Returns to Downtown Goldsboro Saturday
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The community is invited to come together for an afternoon of celebration, culture, and unity as the 2026 Juneteenth Unity & Heritage Festival takes place Saturday, June 20, from...
Jun 18, 2026