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Dream-Pop Meets Indie Rock: Two Hot NC Bands Set to Ignite Paramount Stage

Dream-Pop Meets Indie Rock: Two Hot NC Bands Set to Ignite Paramount Stage

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Paramount Theatre will showcase two of North Carolina’s most promising emerging bands when Third Thursday returns on July 17, featuring Raleigh dream-pop trio Slow Teeth and Chapel Hill indie rockers Tacoma Park. The monthly concert series, curated by the Paramount’s Chip Cannon, has established itself as a premier platform for discovering…read more »

Man Shot in Goldsboro, Transported to Hospital in Stable Condition

Man Shot in Goldsboro, Transported to Hospital in Stable Condition

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 34-year-old man was shot Thursday afternoon in Goldsboro and remains hospitalized in stable condition following the incident. Incident Details Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Day Circle at approximately 12:41 p.m. on July 10, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jarvis Godwin, 34, suffering from a gunshot wound.…read more »

North Carolina Department of Labor Helps Drive State to Top Business Ranking

North Carolina Department of Labor Helps Drive State to Top Business Ranking

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina has been named America’s Top State for Business in 2025 by CNBC, marking the third time in four years the state has claimed the prestigious ranking. The announcement highlights North Carolina’s strong performance across key business metrics, including workforce development, economic growth, and regulatory environment. Labor Department Credited as Economic…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Outstanding Warrants

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Outstanding Warrants

PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic violation on Independence Day resulted in the arrest of a driver with outstanding felony warrants and multiple violations. Details of the Arrest On July 4th at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a brown Chevrolet Tahoe for a lane violation. The…read more »

Wayne Community College Allied Health Programs Achieve Perfect Pass Rates

Wayne Community College Allied Health Programs Achieve Perfect Pass Rates

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Allied Health programs have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with both the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Dental Hygiene programs’ 2025 graduating classes achieving 100% pass rates on their respective licensing examinations. Nursing Program Surpasses National Average The ADN program’s 29 graduates successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination for…read more »

Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Discovery

Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Discovery

PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on Independence Day evening resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly provided false identification to police and concealed narcotics on her person. Traffic Stop Initiated Over Suspended License On July 4th at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on…read more »

Comedy Tour “Moms Unhinged” Sets Sights on Goldsboro

Comedy Tour “Moms Unhinged” Sets Sights on Goldsboro

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A comedy tour that has been selling out venues across the country is making a stop in Goldsboro at the Paramount Theatre, promising an evening of unfiltered humor about the realities of modern motherhood and adult life. “Moms Unhinged,” an 18-and-over standup comedy show, will feature three female comedians tackling topics ranging…read more »

Carteret Health Care Plans $17.5 Million Surgery Center in Cedar Point

Carteret Health Care Plans $17.5 Million Surgery Center in Cedar Point

BEAUFORT, N.C. — Carteret Health Care is moving forward with plans to establish a new ambulatory surgical facility in Cedar Point, submitting a certificate of need application to state regulators for the $17.5 million project. The proposed Carteret Health Care Surgery Center at Cedar Point would involve relocating one operating room from Carteret County General…read more »

North Carolina Earns Top State for Business Recognition for Third Time in Four Years

North Carolina Earns Top State for Business Recognition for Third Time in Four Years

NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina has secured the top ranking in CNBC’s annual “Top State for Business” study, marking the third time the state has claimed the prestigious title in the past four years. The recognition underscores the state’s continued strength as a premier destination for business investment and economic development. Governor Stein Celebrates Achievement…read more »

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