Category Archives: Local News
Parent Charged After Handgun Found at Eastern Wayne Elementary
GOLDSBORO, NC - A Goldsboro woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a handgun was discovered on the campus of Eastern Wayne Elementary School earlier this week. According to authorities, ...
May 09, 2026
Social Security Administration Marks One Year Under Commissioner Frank Bisignano with Major Service Improvements
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Social Security Administration is marking one year since Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano was sworn in as the agency's 18th Senate-confirmed leader, highlighting major improvements...
May 09, 2026
Smithfield Man Killed in Thursday Night Goldsboro Shooting
Goldsboro - A 42-year-old man died Thursday night following a shooting in the 100 block of Vanderbilt Circle, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched at appr...
May 08, 2026
Curtis Hayes Wins "The Motherload Giveaway" with Heartfelt Tribute to Special Mom
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Goldsboro Daily News has announced the winner of its Mother's Day "The Motherload Giveaway," a promotion designed to honor the love, sacrifice, and dedication of mothers throughout t...
May 08, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners Push for Expanded Property Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Residents
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the North Carolina General Assembly to expand property tax relief programs for elderly and...
May 07, 2026
Goldsboro Awards $1.07 Million Contract for Citywide Pavement Preservation Project
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro has awarded a $1,075,461.53 contract to Barnhill Contracting Company for the FY25-26 Pavement Preservation Program, bringing a series of road resurfacing and re...
May 07, 2026
Wayne Community College Instructor Deniz Tuck Receives National Excellence Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College English Instructor Deniz Tuck has earned national recognition for her dedication to student success and excellence in teaching. Tuck was named the recipient o...
May 07, 2026
Wayne County Students Honored During University of Mount Olive Awards Ceremony
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Three Wayne County students attending University of Mount Olive were recognized Monday for academic achievement, leadership, and excellence in their respective fields during the un...
May 06, 2026
Officials Warn Residents About Fake IRS Letters
EASTERN N.C. - Residents across Eastern North Carolina are being warned about fraudulent letters claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service that are appearing in mailboxes and attempting to scam...
May 06, 2026
Goldsboro Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges Following Traffic Stop
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro man is facing multiple felony drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop Monday night led to the seizure of narcotics and a weapon, according to the Goldsboro Police D...
May 06, 2026