Category Archives: Local News
Mount Olive Announces July 4 Holiday Closures, Adjusted Trash and Yard Waste Collection Schedule
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The Town of Mount Olive has announced its holiday schedule for Independence Day, including office closures and temporary changes to trash, recycling and yard waste collection. Town o...
Jul 05, 2026
Grady's BBQ Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Community, Honoring Legacy of Its Founders
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - What began with a single small black cooking pot and an overwhelming rush of hungry customers has grown into one of the area's most beloved family traditions. On July 4, 1986, Mr. an...
Jul 05, 2026
Wayne County's Davis Family Farms Honored Among America's Oldest Family Farms Ahead of 250th Anniversary
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Wayne County farm with roots dating back to the American Revolution is receiving national recognition for nearly 250 years of continuous family ownership and agricultural stewar...
Jul 05, 2026
Fremont Man Arrested on DWI, Drug Charges After Nearly Colliding Head-On with Police Cruiser During Saturation Patrol
FREMONT, NC - A Fremont man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he nearly collided head-on with a police vehicle during a multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation in northern W...
Jul 04, 2026
America Marks 250 Years of Independence: A Time to Celebrate Freedom, Honor Sacrifice, and Look Ahead
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - As fireworks light up the sky and communities gather for parades, cookouts, and celebrations this Independence Day, Americans are commemorating a historic milestone-250 years since t...
Jul 04, 2026
Fireworks Over Wayne Set to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with Music, Family Fun and Spectacular Fireworks
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County is preparing for one of its biggest Independence Day celebrations ever as Fireworks Over Wayne returns on Friday, July 4, with an evening packed full of live entertai...
Jul 03, 2026
Step Back in Time: Downtown Goldsboro to Host 'Step into 1776' Living History Event Friday
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - History will come alive in Downtown Goldsboro on Friday as the Foundation of Wayne Community College invites the community to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with an interactiv...
Jul 02, 2026
Three Goldsboro Food Lion Associates Honored for More Than 30 Years of Service
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Three Goldsboro Food Lion associates are being recognized for reaching significant career milestones as the grocery retailer honored more than 417 associates across its 10-state foot...
Jul 02, 2026
NCDHHS Warns of Dangerous Heat Wave Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend
RALEIGH, N.C. - As North Carolinians prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, state health officials are urging residents to take extra precautions as a dangerous heat wave is expected to grip much of...
Jul 02, 2026
Goldsboro Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges Following ICAC Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A 20-year-old Goldsboro man has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses following an investigation into the sexual exploitation of children conducted by the Goldsboro...
Jul 02, 2026