GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro has been officially removed from the North Carolina Local Government Commission’s Unit Assistance List, marking a significant turnaround in the municipality’s financial standing following years of dedicated recovery efforts. The removal, announced after a comprehensive review of the city’s audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024, represents the…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Communities Supporting Schools (CSS) of Wayne County’s 2025 “Stuff the Bus” campaign exceeded expectations, collecting $40,000 worth of school supplies and $8,000 in monetary donations despite threatening weather conditions. The annual back-to-school supply drive, held at the Goldsboro News Argus parking lot, nearly faced postponement due to forecasted rain showers. However, organizers…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today the expansion of its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program, adding 13 new severe medical conditions to expedite disability benefit approvals for patients facing the most devastating diagnoses. The CAL initiative fast-tracks the disability application process for individuals with serious diseases and medical conditions that automatically meet…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its acclaimed podcast series “For the Record” for its highly anticipated third season, featuring a new host and compelling lineup of guests. Todd Walker Steps Into Host Role Current Wayne County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Walker will take…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. –— The John Locke Foundation announced two significant leadership appointments today, bringing extensive policy and legal expertise to advance the organization’s mission of promoting limited government and constitutional principles in North Carolina. Mullis Brings Development Expertise from Cato Institute Brian Mullis has been appointed as the Foundation’s new Vice President of Development, where…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC — A collaborative effort between the Goldsboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and several community organizations has successfully addressed period poverty in Wayne County, collecting thousands of feminine hygiene products through their 2025 United for Access campaign. The three-month initiative, which concluded with a volunteer kit-building event in early August,…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C — Legendary producer, songwriter, and guitarist Todd Rundgren has announced a new summer tour across the United States, entitled “Still Me, (Still We).” The tour serves as an extension of Rundgren’s acclaimed “Me/We” tour from 2024, bringing his conceptual musical narrative to audiences nationwide. Tour Details and Ticket Information The tour will kick…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Peace Lutheran Church has announced a community food collection initiative for September, partnering with the Goldsboro YMCA to gather non-perishable food items for local families in need. The month-long food drive represents a collaborative effort between the church and the YMCA to address food insecurity in the Goldsboro area. Community members are…… read more »
Every Friday night, the lights shine bright on local gridiron glory! Please tune in to WGBR 98.3 FM | 1150 AM and join Barry Stallings and Harlon Neal for our WGBR High School Football Game of the Week presented by the Pittman Agner Law Firm, where hometown pride meets hard-hitting action. Whether you’re cheering from…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA – On National Safe Digging Day, observed annually on August 11th, Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are urging customers and contractors to prioritize safety by calling 811 before beginning any excavation projects. The reminder comes as both utilities report significant damage to their underground infrastructure, with more than 5,000 incidents recorded in…… read more »
