Category Archives: Local News
WCPS Announces Principal & Other Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recently approved the following administrative changes at its regular meeting: Eastern Wayne High assistant principal, Christopher Chase, was name...
Jan 12, 2026
Applications Open for WCC's SEED Summer Academies
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative is offering two pre-apprenticeship academies at Wayne Community College again this summer. WCC will hold advance...
Jan 11, 2026
Goldsboro Council Hears Proposal for New Convenience Store on East Ash Street; Vote Tabled Until February
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Goldsboro City Council reviewed a proposal for a new 24/7 convenience store with a drive-thru at 1515 East Ash Street, located at the corner of East Ash and North Jefferson Stree...
Jan 11, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Wraps Up 2025 Campaign, Raises $818K to Support Local Residents
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) concluded its 100th Anniversary and 2025 Community Campaign on December 31, 2025, with $818,200.84 raised-96.3% of the campaign's $850,000 goal-...
Jan 10, 2026
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Arrests Dudley Man in Multi-County Larceny Investigation
Wayne County, N.C. - A 26-year-old Dudley man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a series of larcenies reported across Wayne County late last year, according to the Wayne Co...
Jan 10, 2026
City of Goldsboro Warns Developers of Scam Involving Fraudulent Planning Department Invoices
Goldsboro, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro is warning developers about a scam targeting individuals who have previously submitted applications to the City's Planning Department for public hearings. City ...
Jan 10, 2026
January's Plant Spotlight - Paperbush
January's plant spotlight is paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Paperbush is a deciduous shrub that provides superb winter interest and fragrance. This well-branched plant begins bl...
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City of Goldsboro Names Kellianne Williams Assistant City Manager
Goldsboro, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro has hired Kellianne Williams as its new assistant city manager, with her first day in the role beginning Dec. 10, 2025. Williams joins City Manager Matthew Livi...
Jan 10, 2026
Dr. Kristie Sauls Named WCC Vice President of Academic and Student Services
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Dr. Kristie Sauls is Wayne Community College's new vice president of academic and student services. Sauls has previously held several leadership roles at WCC. She began as the direct...
Jan 08, 2026
United Way of Wayne County to Host 'Fill the Theatre' Food Drive at Paramount Theatre
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - United Way of Wayne County will host its annual Fill the Theatre Food Drive next month at the Paramount Theatre, aiming to help address ongoing food insecurity across the community....
Jan 08, 2026