Category Archives: Local News
GRIM MILESTONE: Over 1,000 COVID-19 Deaths In N.C.
North Carolina has crossed 1,000 coronavirus deaths. According to Thursday's update from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, there have 39,481 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in t...
Jun 12, 2020
WCPS Announces Streaming Info For Graduations
Beginning today, Friday, June 12, Wayne County Public Schools family members and friends will be able to access the live stream for WCPS graduations by going to the district website, http://www.waynec...
Jun 12, 2020
Wayne Christian School Expansion Approved
A Wayne County private school gets the go-ahead for expansion.This month, the Goldsboro City Council approved the Daniels and Daniels Construction Company project for the classroom and parking lot add...
Jun 12, 2020
Free Business Seminars To Feature “Ex-Disney Guy” Formica
The Wayne Business and Industry Center's Small Business Center has scheduled two virtual seminars by business coach John Formica, best known as the "Ex-Disney Guy."“How to Create a Magical Custo...
Jun 12, 2020
Suspect Arrested For 2018 Fire In Pikeville
On September 23rd of 2018, the Patetown, Pikeville and Northeast Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire on the 200 block of Forehand Road in Pikeville. Once the fire was under ...
Jun 11, 2020
Special Meetings To Address WCPS Financial Problems
A pair of meetings on Friday will look at the financial predicament of Wayne County Public Schools.On Friday at 9 AM, the Wayne County Board of Education has called a special meeting to look at the di...
Jun 11, 2020
PET OF THE WEEK: Treasure
Meet Treasure! Treasure is a 3-year-old Siberian husky mix. She is a very friendly dog that enjoys people. Treasure is available for adoption and she will be spayed and current on vaccines just before...
Jun 11, 2020
Demonstrators Continue Calls For Justice, Equality (PHOTO GALLERY)
Another march for justice in Downtown Goldsboro.Attendees at Wednesday's "Hear Me Now" march started at the Wayne County Courthouse and then made their way through the downtown area to Goldsboro City ...
Jun 11, 2020
City To Continue Remote Board, Commission Meetings
City of Goldsboro boards and commissions will continue meeting remotely to limit the spread of COVID-19.Until further notice, the Commission on Community Relations and Development, the Goldsboro Munic...
Jun 11, 2020
KPD Planning For Community Communication Sessions
Kinston's top cop says he is grateful for the community coming together to peacefully protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In a Facebook post, Kinston Police Chief Tim Dilday says "vile a...
Jun 11, 2020