Category Archives: Local News
WCC's Allied Health Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College held a pinning ceremony to celebrate the spring graduates of its Workforce Continuing Education Services Allied Health programs. Graduates of WCC's Nurse Aide...
May 25, 2026
Veterans and Community Gather at Maplewood Cemetery for Memorial Day Service
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - Members of VFW Post 9959 gathered Sunday afternoon at Maplewood Cemetery to honor the nation's fallen service members during a Memorial Day Service filled with remembrance, patriotis...
May 25, 2026
Old Waynesborough State Park Passes First Swim Guide Water-Quality Test of Summer Season
GOLDSBORO, NC - Old Waynesborough State Park in Goldsboro passed this week's Swim Guide recreational water-quality testing as Sound Rivers launched its 2026 summer monitoring season across the lower N...
May 25, 2026
Goldsboro Man Charged with Child Sexual Exploitation Following Cybertip Investigation
GOLDSBORO, NC - A Goldsboro man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation into online child...
May 25, 2026
WCC Awards High School Diplomas to Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Graduates of Wayne Community College's Transitional Programs for College and Career (TPCC) were honored at a graduation ceremony held on campus. The TPCC graduates earned high school...
May 25, 2026
Goldsboro House Fire Displaces Three, Causes Structural Collapse
GOLDSBORO, NC - Three people were displaced after an early morning house fire on Magnolia Street led to the collapse of a two-story home, according to the Goldsboro Fire Department. Firefighters respo...
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Gave Everything
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - As families across the country gather for cookouts, parades and the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day serves a much deeper purpose - honoring the men and women who gave their...
May 24, 2026
Teachers Earn Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificates at WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Four teacher candidates in Wayne Community College's Educator Preparation Program (EPP) have earned Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificates and were honored at a ceremo...
May 22, 2026
Dillard/Goldsboro and Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni Return Home for Annual Parade in Downtown Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, NC - Downtown Goldsboro will be filled with school pride and hometown spirit Saturday morning as alumni and supporters gather for the 71st Annual Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Foundation Homecom...
May 22, 2026
WCC Holds Topping Out Ceremony for Agriculture Building
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College held a topping out ceremony for its new agriculture building, marking a milestone in the construction process. The final beam was put into place with assistan...
May 21, 2026