Category Archives: Local News
Kevin Johnson Announces Candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner
PIKEVILLE, N.C. - Kevin Johnson has officially announced his candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner At-Large, seeking to carry forward the legacy of the late Commissioner Wayne Aycock. A lifelong adv...
Nov 25, 2025
Goldsboro Announces Thanksgiving Schedule Changes for City Offices and Waste Collection
GOLDSBORO - The City of Goldsboro has released its Thanksgiving holiday schedule, including closures and adjustments to solid waste services.City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, ...
Nov 25, 2025
Jacqueline Kannan Named New Executive Director of the Foundation of WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Jacqueline Kannan has been selected to serve as the new executive director of the Foundation of Wayne Community College.Kannan, a Goldsboro native, is a graduate of the University of...
Nov 25, 2025
Community Leaders Push to Save Goldsboro's Historic Union Station, Share Century-Old Stories and Fundraising Progress
GOLDSBORO - Efforts to save one of Goldsboro's most historic landmarks are gaining momentum as local leaders work to stabilize and preserve Union Station, the iconic 1909 railway depot that once trans...
Nov 24, 2025
State Launches 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Surge
RALEIGH - With millions of North Carolinians expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving, state officials are rolling out a statewide "Click It or Ticket" enforcement effort aimed at keeping drivers sa...
Nov 24, 2025
WCC's Holloman Joins NC Community College Master Instructor Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College Mathematics Instructor Katie Holloman has been accepted into the 2026 North Carolina Community College Master Instructor (NC3MI) Program.The NC3MI Program rec...
Nov 24, 2025
Wayne County Announces Thanksgiving Week Schedule Changes
Wayne County, NC - Several Wayne County government offices and facilities have announced schedule changes for Thanksgiving week.County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed on Thursday, November ...
Nov 24, 2025
North Carolina Symphony Brings Holiday Pops Concert to Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO - Once Downtown Goldsboro officially "lights up" for the holiday season, the celebration continues just a few blocks away as the North Carolina Symphony brings its beloved Holiday Pops perfo...
Nov 23, 2025
Downtown Goldsboro Prepares to Shine as "Downtown Lights Up!" Returns Next Week
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The countdown is on! In less than a week, the City of Goldsboro will officially Light Up Downtown as the community gathers to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.The beloved ...
Nov 18, 2025
Wayne County Mourns Loss of Commissioner Wayne Aycock
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County officials announced today the passing of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., a dedicated public servant who spent more than a decade representing residents as the ...
Nov 18, 2025