Category Archives: Local News
Eastern North Carolina Organizations Can Apply for Up to $500,000 in Community Foundation Grants
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Nonprofit organizations and government agencies across eastern North Carolina, including those in Wayne County, will soon have an opportunity to compete for grant funding aimed at...
Jun 30, 2026
Wayne Prep FFA Members Bring Home Top State Honors at North Carolina Convention
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Students from Wayne Preparatory Academy's FFA chapter returned from the North Carolina FFA State Convention with major honors, highlighting the school's commitment to leadership, agr...
Jun 30, 2026
Two Juveniles Charged in Grantham Pool Break-In and School Vandalism Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Two juveniles have been charged following an investigation into a break-in at the Grantham Pool and a separate vandalism incident at Grantham Middle School, according to the Wayne Co...
Jun 30, 2026
Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It Underway Across North Carolina Through July 5
RALEIGH, NC- As Fourth of July celebrations begin across the state, North Carolina officials are reminding motorists to celebrate responsibly as the annual Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It...
Jun 29, 2026
SECU Branches in Goldsboro Accepting Donations for Governor's 2026 School Supply Drive
GOLDSBORO, NC - Community members can help local students prepare for the upcoming school year by donating school supplies at any State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) branch during the 2026 Governor's...
Jun 29, 2026
Pikeville Celebrates 135 Years with Freedom Fireworks, History and Community Pride
PIKEVILLE, NC - Dee's Memorial Park was filled with patriotic spirit and hometown pride Saturday evening as residents and visitors gathered for Freedom Fireworks 2026, a celebration honoring Pikeville...
Jun 29, 2026
Strong Storm Topples Trees, Damages Former School Building in Fremont Area
FREMONT, NC- A powerful storm that moved through the Pikeville and Fremont areas Saturday afternoon left behind significant damage, toppling several large trees and damaging a former school building n...
Jun 29, 2026
Pollinators Day Buzzes with Family Fun, Education at Old Waynesborough Historic Park
GOLDSBORO, NC - Honey bees, butterflies and other important pollinators took center stage Saturday as residents from across Eastern North Carolina gathered at Old Waynesborough Historic Park for Polli...
Jun 29, 2026
Goldsboro to Host First Collaborative Homeless Veterans Stand Down on July 15
GOLDSBORO, NC - Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability will have an opportunity to connect with essential services during the first collaborative Community Homeless Veterans Stand D...
Jun 28, 2026
N.C. Forest Service Opens Annual Tree Seedling Sale July 1
RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina landowners, gardeners and conservation enthusiasts can begin ordering tree seedlings for the upcoming planting season starting Wednesday, July 1, as the North Carolina For...
Jun 28, 2026