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Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools

Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools

Wayne County, N.C. — Two schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district—Fremont Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School—have been closed for the day due to a prolonged power outage affecting the area. The outage, which began overnight, has disrupted essential systems at both campuses, including heating and cooling, lighting, kitchen operations, and internet connectivity.…read more »

Governor Stein Announces Major Manufacturing Win: 330 New Jobs Coming to Wayne County

Governor Stein Announces Major Manufacturing Win: 330 New Jobs Coming to Wayne County

Goldsboro, N.C. — Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of the nation’s leading power transformer manufacturers, will invest $140 million to build a second manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, creating 330 new jobs. The expansion strengthens North Carolina’s…read more »

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Two-Vehicle Accident on North Paul Street Involves Parked Car Reentering Traffic

Two-Vehicle Accident on North Paul Street Involves Parked Car Reentering Traffic

Goldsboro, NC – On May 15, 2025 A low-speed collision involving two vehicles took place earlier this week on North Paul Street, prompting a response from local law enforcement. The incident occurred during daylight hours and involved a 2003 Chevrolet and a 2019 Ford, with no injuries reported at the scene. According to the preliminary…read more »

Becky and Chip Craig Recognized Among NC’s Top 25 Volunteers with Governor’s Medallion Award

Becky and Chip Craig Recognized Among NC’s Top 25 Volunteers with Governor’s Medallion Award

Wayne County, N.C. — In a ceremony held at the North Carolina State Capitol on Monday, May 12, Becky and Chip Craig of Goldsboro were honored with the esteemed Governor’s Medallion Volunteer Service Award. The Craig’s were among a select group of recipients representing 20 counties across North Carolina, recognized for their outstanding dedication to…read more »

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