Category Archives: Local News
23-Year-Old Man Shot in Goldsboro’s Dupont Circle Area
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A 23-year-old Goldsboro man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident in the Dupont Circle area Thursday evening.The Goldsboro Police Departme...
Sep 02, 2025
Think Twice Before Fertilizing Your Lawn This Fall
Extension Agent Warns Against Nitrogen-Based Fertilizers for Warm-Season GrassesBy Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension AgentAs autumn temperatures arrive in Eastern North Carolina,...
Aug 30, 2025
Federal Agency Directs North Carolina to Remove Gender Identity Content from Sex Education Program
Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Compliance DeadlineNORTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has ordered the Nort...
Aug 30, 2025
Surry County Elections Chair Resigns Following State Auditor’s Demand
RALEIGH, NC - James Yokeley resigned as Chair of the Surry County Board of Elections on Thursday morning, just hours after State Auditor Dave Boliek publicly demanded his immediate resignation followi...
Aug 29, 2025
NCDHHS to Host Employment Resource Fair for North Carolinians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Project Spark Event Aims to Connect Individuals with Job Opportunities and Support ServicesRALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host “Ignite Your Future: A P...
Aug 29, 2025
Durham Community Event Focuses on Civic Engagement and Local Empowerment
DURHAM, NC - A free community engagement event designed to inspire civic participation and local empowerment is scheduled for this Saturday in Durham.“Vision for Change: Empowering Communities i...
Aug 29, 2025
North Carolina Airports Receive $68 Million in Federal Grants for Safety and Expansion Projects
RALEIGH NC - Two of North Carolina’s major airports will receive significant federal funding to enhance safety measures and expand capacity, Senator Thom Tillis announced this week.Charlotte Dou...
Aug 29, 2025
Historic Bridge on N.C. 561 to Be Replaced with $4.2 Million Project
NORTH CAROLINA - A 77-year-old bridge on N.C. 561 northwest of Red Oak will be replaced over the next two years as part of a $4.2 million infrastructure improvement project, the North Carolina Departm...
Aug 29, 2025
North Carolina Completes First Home Repair Under Hurricane Helene Recovery Program
RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina has achieved a significant milestone in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, completing repairs to the first home approved for assistance through the Renew NC Single-Family ...
Aug 29, 2025
Game of the Week: Battle Under the Lights: Falcons Soar Into Eastern Wayne Territory for Epic Friday Night Showdown
GOLDSBORO, NC - The stage is set for what promises to be an electrifying cross-county collision as the C.B. Aycock Falcons prepare to invade Eastern Wayne territory this Friday night in the highly ant...
Aug 28, 2025