Category Archives: Local News

Free Night Market Brings Local Artists, Food Trucks to Garner This Saturday
GARNER, NC - Local residents will have the opportunity to shop for handcrafted goods, view original artwork, and sample food truck offerings at the “Under The Stars Night Market,” a free c...
Curtis Media Aug 26, 2025

Pikeville Police Seize Major MDMA Trafficking Operation
K9 Unit Leads to Arrest of Habitual Felon, Removal of 200+ Dosage Units from StreetsPIKEVILLE, NC - The Pikeville Police Department has successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation...
Curtis Media Aug 24, 2025

Wayne Community College Welcomes 94 New Apprentices in Fall Cohort
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College’s Apprenticeship Wayne program celebrated a major milestone this fall, officially welcoming 94 new students into its comprehensive apprenticeship progra...
Curtis Media Aug 23, 2025

Webworms vs. Bagworms: A Gardener’s Guide to Tree Pest Identification
By Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension AgentAs the seasons change and we spend more time observing our landscape trees, many gardeners notice unusual webs, bags, or silk structures...
Curtis Media Aug 23, 2025

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $700 Million, Largest Prize in Over a Year
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - North Carolina lottery players will have the opportunity to compete for a massive $700 million Powerball jackpot today, marking the largest prize offered in more than a year.The rec...
Curtis Media Aug 23, 2025

City Council Partners with United Way to Direct $50,000 in Community Support
GOLDSBORO, NC — The Goldsboro City Council has voted to redirect its $50,000 annual nonprofit support through the United Way of Wayne County and its community campaign, marking a significant shi...
Curtis Media Aug 22, 2025

Local Pet Photography Contest Raises Over $20K for Triangle Animal Rescue
RALEIGH, NC - A unique photography contest that captured the hearts of Triangle dog lovers has raised more than $20,000 for Second Chance Pet Adoptions, with the winning entries set to be revealed at ...
Curtis Media Aug 22, 2025

Hurricane Erin Forces Closure of Critical Outer Banks Highway
NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced the closure of N.C. Highway 12 south of the Marc Basnight Bridge to Hatteras Village late Wednesday evening as Hurrican...
Curtis Media Aug 22, 2025

Governor Stein Urges Continued Caution as Hurricane Erin Moves Past North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - Governor Josh Stein provided updates Thursday on response efforts to Hurricane Erin and urged North Carolinians to remain vigilant as hazardous conditions are expected to persist throu...
Curtis Media Aug 22, 2025

North Carolina Unveils Ambitious Plan to Lead Nation in Public Education by 2030
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina has set its sights on an ambitious goal: becoming the nation’s leader in public education by 2030. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and ...
Curtis Media Aug 22, 2025


