Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program Offers Paid Internships for Local Students
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Students in Wayne County will soon have an opportunity to gain real-world job experience while earning a paycheck through the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. Wayne County Gover...
Mar 30, 2026
UMO Prepares for March 31 Giving Day During 75th Anniversary Year
MOUNT OLIVE - The University of Mount Olive will host Giving Day on March 31 as part of its year-long 75th anniversary celebration, inviting alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents, and supporters to...
Mar 30, 2026
Gas Prices Surge in Goldsboro as National Average Nears $4 Per Gallon
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Drivers in Goldsboro and across Wayne County are feeling the pinch at the pump as gasoline prices continue to climb sharply, mirroring a nationwide surge fueled by global tensions an...
Mar 30, 2026
Leader in the Making: Simmons Takes Advantage of All WCC Has to Offer
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - When Diamond Simmons of Kinston started attending Wayne Community College in the spring of 2024, one of her priorities was to get involved on campus. Now, she is part of several camp...
Mar 30, 2026
"Speed a Little. Lose a Lot" Campaign Targets Speeding
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Drivers in Goldsboro and across Wayne County can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads as the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program launches its ...
Mar 30, 2026
Hiring Event Set for Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is inviting job seekers to explore careers in public safety during an upcoming hiring event at Neuse Correctional Institution. The e...
Mar 30, 2026
UNC Health Wayne to Celebrate National Doctors Day, Honor Physicians for Service and Excellence
Goldsboro, NC - UNC Health Wayne will recognize the dedication and service of its physicians during National Doctors Day celebrations on Monday, March 30, highlighting the important role doctors play ...
Mar 29, 2026
WCC to Host Wayne County Jazz Festival
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College, Wayne County Public Schools, and the Starlight Dance Band will present the Wayne County Jazz Festival on Thursday, April 16. The festival will take place at ...
Mar 29, 2026
AgFest Draws Thousands to UMO for 11th Annual Celebration of Agriculture
MOUNT OLIVE - Buses lined the University of Mount Olive campus as students stepped into a scene where country music carried across the grounds, conversations filled the air, and the aromas of food ven...
Mar 29, 2026
Two-Vehicle Crash in Arrington Causes Heavy Damage, No Injuries Reported
Wayne County, NC - Firefighters from Arrington responded Saturday afternoon to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Bill Lane Boulevard and Arrington Bridge Road. According to officials, a wh...
Mar 29, 2026