Category Archives: Local News
PIC OF THE DAY: Staying Cool In The Pool
As the temperature approached 100-degrees outside Monday, many people were looking for ways to cool off. Caitee West, her twin sister Carree Potter, and Caitee's children, 1-year-old MaryGrace, 6-year...
Jul 21, 2020
Deputy Involved In Crash On U.S. 117 Alt. (PHOTO GALLERY)
During the heavy thunderstorm Monday evening, a vehicle accident involving an SUV and a Wayne County Sheriff's deputy occurred at the intersection of U.S. 117 Alternate and Outlaw Road. The deputy was...
Jul 21, 2020
UMO Announces Common Read Selection
The University of Mount Olive has selected Kathy Izard's 2017 Christopher Award Winner The Hundred Story Home as its 2020 Common Read book selection. Reading, discussing, and writing about the novel w...
Jul 21, 2020
N.C. Freedom Fest Cancelled For 2020
A new event will have to wait another year before debuting in Downtown Goldsboro.On Monday, it was announced the 2020 NC Freedom Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19 and the state's phased reop...
Jul 21, 2020
Meth Suspect Sentenced In Federal Court
A Goldsboro man was sentenced this week to 240 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and distributing 50 grams or ...
Jul 18, 2020
July Absconders Of The Month
Absconders of the month from Wayne County Probation and Parole
Jul 18, 2020
WCPS Releases Draft Reopening Plans
Wayne County Public Schools is working on its reopening plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Wayne County Public Schools has posted draft school reopening plans for the fall, which families, staff ...
Jul 17, 2020
Wayne Executive Jetport Celebrates New Corporate Hangar
The Wayne Executive Jetport celebrated the opening of a new corporate hangar Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Pikeville. This new 10,000 square foot hangar will help the Jetport expand opera...
Jul 17, 2020
New Resource Development Director At United Way
United Way of Wayne County announces a staff change.Ashlee Fritz has been named the new Resource Development Director. This position helps manage the United Way's workplace campaign and fundraising ev...
Jul 17, 2020
Foster Challenges Election Board’s Decision; Commissioners Ask For New Primary
A candidate continues to fight for his spot on the Wayne County Board.Bevan Foster, who won the March 3rd Democratic Primary for the District 3 Commissioner, is appealing a July 7th decision by the Wa...
Jul 15, 2020