Commissioner Farley Fulfills Key Campaign Promise in First Year RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced on Tuesday that the state has achieved a historic milestone: the vacancy rate for Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) has fallen below 10%, marking the lowest level in over a decade. The significant achievement represents…… read more »
Category Archives: Local News
North Carolina Achieves Historic Low in Safety Inspector Vacancies
Wayne Community College Student Finds Career Path in Risk Management and Insurance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Brianny Gillis discovered her professional calling in an industry often overlooked by prospective students: risk management and insurance. What began as curiosity about a broad field has evolved into a focused pursuit, with Wayne Community College’s specialized program serving as her foundation. Gillis enrolled in WCC’s Risk Management and Insurance program seeking…… read more »
Local Initiative Seeks Volunteers to Bring Christmas to Nearly 400 Wayne County Children
Community Effort Aims to Ensure No Child Goes Without Holiday Joy GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Nearly 400 children in Wayne County face the possibility of spending Christmas without gifts this year, but a dedicated community organization is working to change that. Kriquette’s Christmas Kidz, along with its volunteer network known as the Kriquette’s Krew, has launched…… read more »
Rosewood High School Named Finalist in T-Mobile’s Million-Dollar Football Program Contest
Local school among 25 nationwide finalists competing for major stadium upgrade and tech enhancements WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Rosewood High School has been selected as one of 25 finalists in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, a nationwide competition designed to support rural high school football programs through technology upgrades and community investment. The contest,…… read more »
Wayne Preparatory Academy Set to Make History with Inaugural Home Football Game
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Preparatory Academy is preparing to write a new chapter in its athletic history as the school hosts its first-ever home football game this Friday, October 17th at 4:00 p.m. The historic matchup will take place at the Boys and Girls Club of Goldsboro, located at 1401 Royall Ave, thanks to a…… read more »
WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Local Business Gift Certificates Still Available
Support Local Businesses with Limited-Time Gift Certificate Offers GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Several Wayne County area businesses are offering special gift certificate deals this week, providing shoppers with opportunities to support local establishments while securing value for their purchases. First Light Guns Offers $100 Gift Certificate First Light Guns, a staple in Eastern North Carolina since…… read more »
Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Friday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the funeral home’s location at 1220 N William Street in Goldsboro. The ceremony marks the official opening of the full-service…… read more »
Fourteen North Carolina School Districts Honored with National Healthy Meal Awards
USDA and Action for Healthy Kids Recognize State’s Commitment to Student Nutrition NORTH CAROLINA. — Fourteen North Carolina school districts have been recognized with prestigious Healthy Meal Incentive (HMI) Awards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Action for Healthy Kids, highlighting the state’s commitment to improving nutritional standards in schools. The awards, announced…… read more »
Junior Women’s League of Smithfield Celebrates 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
Milestone Event Returns to Downtown Smithfield on November 1 SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is set to host its 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Downtown Smithfield. The milestone celebration promises to be the organization’s largest event to date. The…… read more »
Man in Critical Condition After Goldsboro Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 29-year-old Goldsboro man is in critical condition following a shooting late Friday night on Sherard Court. Da’Shaun Tyree Webb was transported to ECU Health Medical Center after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in an incident that occurred around 10:37 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2025. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to…… read more »
