Category Archives: Local News

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Open enrollment has officially begun at Wayne Preparatory Academy (WPA), welcoming new students across all grade levels for the upcoming school year. As part of its enrollment period...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced the 3rd Annual Forward Summit, a half-day event designed to inspire new ideas, spark innovation, and strengthen the future of Wayn...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - With temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees below normal across the East Coast, Duke Energy is asking customers in the Carolinas to voluntarily reduce electricity use during peak morn...

Wayne County was transformed into a rare winter wonderland as snow blanketed the area, with totals ranging from 4 to 10 inches across the county. From quiet neighborhood streets to snow-covered landma...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Pikeville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he crashed head-on into a North Carolina State Highway Patrol vehicle while driving the wrong ...

Wayne County, N.C. - Wayne County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to dangerous travel conditions lingering after the weekend's winter weather event. Preliminary repo...

WAYNE COUNTY - Growing up in a small rural community in Wayne County gave Evelyn Trejo a deep appreciation for connection, resilience, and community values that continue to shape her life and career. ...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - As winter weather blankets the area, residents are invited to share how the snow looks in their own neighborhoods. The Goldsboro Daily News is asking community members to submit the...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Wayne County Public Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, February 2, due to icy conditions and prolonged below-freezing temperatures impacting roadways and schoo...

MOUNT OLIVE - For University of Mount Olive junior Basil Whitaker, art is more than a major. Art serves as a language and a bridge between imagination and connection. A Visual Arts and Design student ...