Category Archives: Local News
Road Closure Scheduled on John Street in Mount Olive for Sewer Rehabilitation Project
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The Town of Mount Olive has announced a temporary road closure on a portion of John Street as crews work to install sewer services as part of the town's ongoing Sewer Collections Reh...
Jun 09, 2026
Keshia Smith Crowned 2026 DGAF Alumni Queen as Scholarship Fundraiser Returns in Record Fashion
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. (DGAF, Inc.) celebrated the return of one of its most cherished traditions during its Annual Scholarship and Awards Night, crowning Kes...
Jun 09, 2026
General Motors Donates Engines to WCC Automotive Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's automotive students have new engines to use as training aids thanks to a generous donation from General Motors. GM Powertrain donated two 2.5L engines that ...
Jun 09, 2026
Social Security Trust Fund Reserves Projected to Last Until 2034, Trustees Report Finds
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Social Security Board of Trustees has released its 2026 annual report, showing that the combined Social Security trust funds are projected to remain able to pay full scheduled ben...
Jun 09, 2026
Wayne County Benefits from Regional Economic Development Initiative That Helped Create More Than 2,100 Jobs Across Southeastern North Carolina
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A regional economic development initiative backed by $7.5 million in state funding is paying dividends across southeastern North Carolina, including right here in Wayne County. Acco...
Jun 09, 2026
Determination Leads Grice to Degree from WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Thirty-year-old Kenneth Grice graduated with an associate degree from Wayne Community College's Simulation and Game Development program in December of 2025 after seven years of studi...
Jun 08, 2026
Goldsboro Police Urge Caution When Using Facebook Marketplace
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is reminding residents to take extra precautions when buying or selling items through Facebook Marketplace and other online marketplaces as scammers c...
Jun 08, 2026
Goldsboro Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery at Dollar General
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred Saturday morning at a local Dollar General store. According to police, officers responded to...
Jun 07, 2026
UMO 1 of 15 Universities Nationwide to Receive Advanced Agricultural Spray Drone
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive has been selected as one of only 15 universities across the United States to participate in the Agri Spray Drones Academic Partner Initiative, securing ...
Jun 06, 2026
WCPS Announces Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. - During its regularly scheduled meeting on June 1, the Wayne County Board of Education approved several principal and district leadership appointments that will take effect July 1, 20...
Jun 05, 2026