Category Archives: Local News

Man Found Dead in Goldsboro Apartment; Police Investigating Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Goldsboro police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the 900 block of West Oak Street early Tuesday. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded...
Amy Roux Jan 27, 2026

Wayne County Board of Education Honors Students and Staff for Statewide Achievements
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recognized several students and staff members during its January 19 meeting, spotlighting achievements that reflect academic excellence, artist...
Amy Roux Jan 27, 2026

WCC Recognizes Newest Truck Driver Training Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Graduates of Wayne Community College's Truck Driver Training program were honored at a graduation ceremony for earning their new credentials. Graduates of the program were tested thr...
Amy Roux Jan 27, 2026

The Buzz Around Wayne County Announces New Ownership
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Buzz Around Wayne County, the area's free monthly newspaper, has announced new ownership under longtime media professional Averil Williams, founder of AUTH Media Group, a medi...
Amy Roux Jan 27, 2026

Two Charged in Theft of Nearly 200 Bronze Vases from Wayne Memorial Park Gravesites
WAYNE COUNTY - Two Goldsboro residents have been charged following an extensive investigation into the theft of bronze vases from gravesites at Wayne Memorial Park, according to the Wayne County Sheri...
Amy Roux Jan 26, 2026

Lottery Applications Open for Wayne County Innovative Schools; Information Sessions Scheduled
WAYNE COUNTY - The lottery application period is now underway for three of Wayne County's innovative public schools: Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Wayne School of Engineering, and Wayne Scho...
Amy Roux Jan 26, 2026

State and Federal Tax Filing Season Opens for 2026; April 15 Deadline Set
RALEIGH, N.C. - The 2026 individual income tax filing season is officially underway, as both the Internal Revenue Service and the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) began accepting 2025 tax ...
Amy Roux Jan 26, 2026

Wayne County Man Charged Following Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
WAYNE COUNTY - A Wayne County man has been charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The investigation b...
Amy Roux Jan 26, 2026

Wayne County Public Schools to Operate on 2-Hour Delay Tuesday
WAYNE COUNTY - Wayne County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, due to concerns about road conditions across the county. District officials cited continued wet road...
Amy Roux Jan 26, 2026

Rosewood Man Arrested After Search Warrant Yields Stolen Vehicles, Drugs, Firearms
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Rosewood man was arrested following the execution of a search warrant that led to the recovery of stolen motor vehicles, suspected narcotics, and multiple firearms, according to...
Amy Roux Jan 26, 2026


