Category Archives: Local News
Four Fire Departments Battle Early-Morning House
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. - Firefighters from four Duplin County departments responded early Sunday morning to a working structure fire in the 300 block of White Oak Church Road, between Calypso and North D...
Jan 18, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Marks Start of Vertical Construction at McNair Heights with Wall-Raising Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne County celebrated a major milestone in its McNair Heights neighborhood project Friday with a ceremonial wall raising, marking the official sta...
Jan 17, 2026
Goldsboro Police Department Announces Promotions
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department has announced the promotions of two veteran officers, highlighting the department's continued commitment to strong leadership and professional develop...
Jan 17, 2026
Alpha Kappa Alpha's Epsilon Phi Omega Chapter to Host 68th Annual Debutante Pageant at Paramount Theatre
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Phi Omega Chapter is proud to announce the 68th Annual Debutante Pageant, to be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m....
Jan 17, 2026
NC State Highway Patrol Seeks Owner of Handgun Found After Wayne County Crash
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help in identifying the owner of a handgun recovered during a collision investigation in Wayne County. Troopers ...
Jan 17, 2026
Successfully Grow Fruit Trees in Your Garden
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - With the start of the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to get healthy, reduce stress, or start a new hobby. Gardening is a wonderful way to accomplish all of these goals. ...
Jan 17, 2026
UPDATE: Missing Wayne County Teen Ariell Denton Located Safe
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Ariell Denton, the 13-year-old reported missing Thursday afternoon, has been located and is now safe with her family. An alert...
Jan 16, 2026
Wall-Raising Ceremony Planned for Habitat's McNair Heights Neighborhood Project
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne is kicking off the new year with major momentum as construction officially begins on the organization's largest project to date. Vertical cons...
Jan 15, 2026
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Wayne County Teen Ariell Denton
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing Wayne County child, and law enforcement is asking the public for immediate assistance. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is searching ...
Jan 15, 2026
Closings for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wayne County, NC - The following schedule changes will be taking place next week in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: County of Wayne Government Oces will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. O...
Jan 14, 2026