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Social Security Administration Accelerates Service Improvements Under New Leadership

Social Security Administration Accelerates Service Improvements Under New Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration has achieved significant improvements in customer service delivery, announcing multiple milestones that demonstrate the agency’s commitment to better serving American citizens amid record transaction volumes. Under the leadership of Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, who was sworn in as the agency’s 18th Senate-confirmed leader just two months ago, the…read more »

Goldsboro Arts Organization Launches Quarterly Supper Club Series Combining Jazz and Cuisine

Goldsboro Arts Organization Launches Quarterly Supper Club Series Combining Jazz and Cuisine

GOLDSBORO, NC – A new cultural initiative is set to transform the dining and entertainment landscape in Wayne County as The Blue Hour Sessions announces the launch of its Quarterly Supper Club Series, combining acclaimed jazz performances with chef-driven cuisine and craft beer selections. The nonprofit arts organization, founded by Executive Director Eric Xavier Dawson…read more »

Wilson County Mother Wins $4.7 Million in Digital Lottery Game, Second-Largest Prize in NC History

Wilson County Mother Wins $4.7 Million in Digital Lottery Game, Second-Largest Prize in NC History

RALEIGH, N.C. – A mother of five from Elm City experienced the shock of a lifetime when a $1 digital instant game ticket transformed her family’s future, awarding her a $4.7 million jackpot in what marks the second-largest digital instant prize in North Carolina lottery history. Cesaltina Ribeiro, who recently became a grandmother, immediately reached…read more »

Taste of Wayne Seeks Community Volunteers for Annual Food Festival

Taste of Wayne Seeks Community Volunteers for Annual Food Festival

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The organizers of the Taste of Wayne are actively recruiting volunteers to help make this year’s community food festival an unforgettable experience for attendees and local businesses alike. Multiple Volunteer Opportunities Available The annual event offers various volunteer positions to accommodate different interests and skill levels. Volunteers can contribute by: Community…read more »

New Federal Legislation Eliminates Income Tax on Social Security Benefits for Most Recipients

New Federal Legislation Eliminates Income Tax on Social Security Benefits for Most Recipients

NORTH CAROLINA —- The Social Security Administration announced that new federal legislation will eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits for approximately 90% of recipients, marking a significant change in how retirement benefits are taxed. Details of the Tax Relief Package The legislation, known as the One Big, Beautiful Bill, removes the federal income tax…read more »

For Many, a First Public Salute: Purple Heart Veterans to Be Honored in Goldsboro

For Many, a First Public Salute: Purple Heart Veterans to Be Honored in Goldsboro

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Foundation and the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition Inc. will host their 13th Annual Purple Heart Luncheon on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Maxwell Convention Center, located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive. The ceremony will honor Purple Heart recipients from the Goldsboro and…read more »

First Annual Community Health Fair Coming to Goldsboro Event Center

First Annual Community Health Fair Coming to Goldsboro Event Center

GOLDSBORO, NC — Goldsboro residents will have the opportunity to access free health screenings and wellness education at the inaugural Community Health Fair, hosted by Coates Hearing Clinic on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goldsboro Event Center. The event promises to transform traditional health education into an interactive community…read more »

Local Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop, Drug Charges Filed

Local Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop, Drug Charges Filed

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug possession and resisting arrest following a traffic stop on July 1st. Traffic Violation Leads to Investigation Officers initiated a traffic stop at approximately 11:14 p.m. on a black Chrysler vehicle for failure to maintain lane control. During the course of the investigative…read more »

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