Category Archives: Local News
PHOTO GALLERY: 2026Wayne Regional Agriculture Fair Day 1
DUDLEY, N.C. - The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair kicked off its 2026 run Thursday with comfortable weather, midway rides, fair food, livestock competition and plenty of opening-day excitement. The ...
Oct 2, 2026
Perfect Weather Welcomes Visitors for Opening Day of Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Perfect weather greeted visitors Thursday as the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair opened its gates for another year of rides, food, agriculture, competition and community traditions....
Oct 1, 2026
First Student Completes WCC Apprenticeship Program through WIOA Funding
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's Apprenticeship Wayne has had its first student complete the program with funding from the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) system. WI...
Oct 1, 2026
Dudley Man Charged With First-Degree Burglary, Assault After Jenny Lane Incident
DUDLEY, N.C. - A Dudley man is being held without bond following an investigation into an early-morning burglary that left one person injured, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies ...
Oct 1, 2026
October Gardening Tips
October brings cooler mornings, shorter days and plenty of opportunities to work outside in Goldsboro and across Wayne County. While the arrival of fall may seem like the end of gardening season, Octo...
Oct 1, 2026
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Warns Residents About Gift Card, Arrest Warrant Scams
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on alert following an increase in reported scams involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers and demandin...
Sep 30, 2026
Roundabout Project Coming to N.C. 55, Indian Springs Road in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - A major intersection in Mount Olive will be transformed with a new roundabout following the award of a $2.9 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The...
Sep 30, 2026
$200,000 Secured for Upgrades to Patrick M. Best Athletic Field at Dillard Middle School
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools has received $200,000 in state funding for upgrades to the Patrick M. Best Athletic Field at Dillard Middle School. Rep. John Bell joined City of Goldsbor...
Sep 30, 2026
Dudley Woman Charged With Assault by Strangulation, Assault on Child Under 12
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Dudley woman is facing charges following an investigation into an alleged assault involving a child, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. In July 2026, the Wayne Coun...
Sep 30, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Lorelai powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's Pet of the Week, powered by Jackson & Sons, features Lorelai, a young black-and-white cat waiting for a new home at Wayne County Animal Services. Lorelai is a 6-month-old female Domest...
Sep 30, 2026