GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Preparatory Academy is preparing to write a new chapter in its athletic history as the school hosts its first-ever home football game this Friday, October 17th at 4:00 p.m. The historic matchup will take place at the Boys and Girls Club of Goldsboro, located at 1401 Royall Ave, thanks to a…… read more »
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Wayne Preparatory Academy Set to Make History with Inaugural Home Football Game
Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Friday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the funeral home’s location at 1220 N William Street in Goldsboro. The ceremony marks the official opening of the full-service…… read more »
Rosewood High School Named Finalist in T-Mobile’s Million-Dollar Football Program Contest
Local school among 25 nationwide finalists competing for major stadium upgrade and tech enhancements WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Rosewood High School has been selected as one of 25 finalists in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, a nationwide competition designed to support rural high school football programs through technology upgrades and community investment. The contest,…… read more »
WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Local Business Gift Certificates Still Available
Support Local Businesses with Limited-Time Gift Certificate Offers GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Several Wayne County area businesses are offering special gift certificate deals this week, providing shoppers with opportunities to support local establishments while securing value for their purchases. First Light Guns Offers $100 Gift Certificate First Light Guns, a staple in Eastern North Carolina since…… read more »
Junior Women’s League of Smithfield Celebrates 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
Milestone Event Returns to Downtown Smithfield on November 1 SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is set to host its 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Downtown Smithfield. The milestone celebration promises to be the organization’s largest event to date. The…… read more »
Man in Critical Condition After Goldsboro Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 29-year-old Goldsboro man is in critical condition following a shooting late Friday night on Sherard Court. Da’Shaun Tyree Webb was transported to ECU Health Medical Center after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in an incident that occurred around 10:37 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2025. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to…… read more »
NC AgVentures Announces Grant Opportunity for Family Farms Across North Carolina
Program to Award Minimum of 50 Grants to Support Agricultural Innovation WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – NC AgVentures, an NC State Extension program, has announced a new grant opportunity designed to support family farms throughout North Carolina. The competitive grant program offers funding for agricultural projects aimed at increasing farm profitability through diversification, improvement, or expansion…… read more »
Seven Springs Vape Store Owner Arrested on Drug Charges
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A local vape shop owner faces multiple drug charges following a months-long investigation by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force. Michael Ray Goodman, 26, was arrested October 8 and charged with nine drug-related offenses stemming from alleged marijuana distribution at his business, 7 Springs Smoke and Vape Store in Seven Springs.…… read more »
Three Men Injured in Early Morning Goldsboro Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Three men were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting incident early Thursday morning in Goldsboro, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Rockefeller Court at approximately 12:42 a.m. on October 9, 2025. While police were still investigating the scene, two victims arrived at UNC Health…… read more »
WCC’s Guzmán Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Esteban Guzmán, director of Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center, has been appointed by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs, joining 29 other members for a two-year term. The council members will meet quarterly to explore topics affecting North Carolina’s Hispanic and Latino…… read more »
