Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Olive Pickle Company Hosting Job Fair in Goldsboro on April 8
Goldsboro, N.C. - Job seekers in Wayne County will have an opportunity to connect with a major local employer next week as Mt. Olive Pickle Company hosts a hiring event in Goldsboro. The Mt. Olive Pic...
Apr 05, 2026
NCDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Focused During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Goldsboro, N.C. - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and focused behind the wheel to h...
Apr 05, 2026
Guardian ad Litem Program Seeks Volunteers During Child Abuse Prevention Month
Goldsboro, N.C. - April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month and North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month, and the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program in the 9th Judicial Dist...
Apr 05, 2026
Goldsboro Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run on U.S. 70
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a Goldsboro man was found unresponsive Friday morning in the median of U.S. 70. On April 3, 2026, at approximately 9:43 a.m., ...
Apr 03, 2026
Carolina Sound to Represent Southeast Region in International A Cappella Championship
MOUNT OLIVE - Carolina Sound, the premier a cappella ensemble from the University of Mount Olive, has advanced to the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) Finals in New York City...
Apr 03, 2026
United Way, Letter Carriers Partner for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - United Way of Wayne County is once again partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers to bring the 34th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to Wayne County on Saturday,...
Apr 02, 2026
Goldsboro Police Launch Cold Case Unit, Ask Public for Help Solving Unresolved Cases
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is raising public awareness about its Cold Case Unit, established in 2025, aimed at reviewing and investigating unresolved homicides, missing persons ...
Apr 02, 2026
Communities Supporting Schools Opens New Downtown Goldsboro Location with Ribbon Cutting at Historic Acme Theatre
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County celebrated a major milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony for its brand-new space inside the historic Acme Theatre in downtown Goldsb...
Apr 02, 2026
Wayne County Wildflower Site Earns Top State Recognition in NCDOT 2025 Awards
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Wayne County roadside wildflower planting has earned top honors from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, highlighting the county's role in helping keep the state's ...
Apr 02, 2026
WCC Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools designation with silver award status in the small community college category. Institutions earning the Mili...
Apr 02, 2026