Category Archives: Local News
Thousands Gather in Downtown Goldsboro for NC Freedom Fest 2025
Annual celebration honors military, veterans, and first responders with expanded festivities and star-studded country music lineupGOLDSBORO, N.C. - Downtown Goldsboro transformed into a patriotic cele...
Sep 07, 2025
New Pop-Up Market to Feature Local Vendors, Food Trucks Next Weekend
Local Partnership Creates Community Shopping ExperienceGOLDSBORO, N.C. — A new pop-up market featuring regional vendors, food trucks, and community activities will debut this Saturday in what or...
Sep 06, 2025
North Carolina DOT Launches Fall Litter Sweep Campaign to Clean State Roadsides
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation is mobilizing volunteers across the state for its annual Fall Litter Sweep, a two-week campaign running from September 13-27 aimed at re...
Sep 06, 2025
Wayne Community College to Host Annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will honor the memory of fallen first responders with its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb on Thursday, September 11, marking the 23rd anniversary of the terro...
Sep 06, 2025
Panthers Overwhelm Eagles in Dominant 45-6 Victory at Branch Pope Field
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The North Johnston Panthers delivered a commanding performance Friday night, crushing the host Rosewood Eagles 45-6 at Branch Pope Field in what was billed as one of the area’s...
Sep 06, 2025
September Gardening: Essential Tips for Fall Garden Preparation
By Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension AgentAs summer transitions into fall, September presents gardeners with a crucial window for preparing their landscapes for the cooler months...
Sep 05, 2025
Social Security Administration Announces Executive Leadership Restructuring to Enhance Service Delivery
Commissioner Bisignano Unveils New Organizational Structure Focused on Operational ExcellenceNORTH CAROLINA - Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced significant...
Sep 05, 2025
USO North Carolina Hosts Mario Kart Tournament for Service Members at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The USO North Carolina will bring high-speed gaming action to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this Saturday evening with a free Mario Kart tournament designed to provide entertainment...
Sep 05, 2025
Wayne County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Following Federal Tip
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A 27-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual exploitation following an investigation prompted by federal authorities.Carlos Fa...
Sep 05, 2025
Johnston Medical Mall to Host Fall Health and Wellness Fair This Weekend
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston Medical Mall will welcome community members to a comprehensive Fall Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. The event, ho...
Sep 05, 2025