North Carolina — As Hurricane Preparedness Week begins across the United States, emergency management officials and weather experts are urging residents in coastal and hurricane-prone areas to take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property ahead of the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially starts on June 1. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed from May 5…… read more »
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Hurricane Preparedness Week Kicks Off: Officials Urge Readiness Ahead of Storm Season
Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, Set to Face Embry-Riddle in First Round
Indianapolis, IN (May 4) — The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament after securing an automatic bid and the No. 6 seed in the South Regional, as announced during Sunday evening’s NCAA Selection Show. The Trojans (11-7) are making their second appearance in the national tournament and…… read more »
North Carolina Residents Urged to Obtain REAL ID Before May 7, 2025 Enforcement
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina residents are being reminded that beginning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card will be required to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities, including military bases and nuclear power plants. Axios+4AP News+4The Telegraph+4 The REAL ID Act, enacted by Congress in 2005 following…… read more »
Bird Dawgs Announce Broadcast and Entertainment Team for Inaugural Season
Kinston, N.C. — (May 6) — The Down East Bird Dawgs are proud to unveil the trio of talented voices who will bring the sights and sounds of baseball to life for fans during the team’s inaugural 2025 season at Historic Grainger Stadium. Shane “Sugar” Aube has been named the team’s Public Address Announcer, Kristopher…… read more »
NCDOT Releases Weekly Cash Watch Report to Promote Transparency
RALEIGH, NC — In a continued effort to maintain transparency and comply with state legislation, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) publishes its “Cash Watch Numbers” report each Friday, offering a weekly snapshot of the department’s financial activity. The report, required under Session Law 2019-251 passed by the N.C. General Assembly, details NCDOT’s receipts,…… read more »
Golden K Kiwanis Club Explore “The Woes of Aging” at Upcoming Meeting
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club is set to hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Daniels Chapel, located at 2802 East Ash Street. This week’s featured speaker will be Dr. Bud Fidler, who will present a talk titled “The Woes of Aging.”…… read more »
Massive Crowds Flock to Wings Over Wayne Air Show
Goldsboro, N.C. — The skies over Seymour Johnson Air Force Base roared with excitement this past weekend as thousands attended the much-anticipated Wings Over Wayne Air Show. One of the major highlights was a thrilling performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, who wowed the crowd with a series of breathtaking aerobatic stunts. Spectators watched…… read more »
“Jams Over Wayne” Rocks Downtown with Music, Thunderbirds, and Community Fun
Goldsboro, N.C. — Music, community, and celebration came together in high energy at Jams Over Wayne, an exciting event held this past weekend as part of the Wings Over Wayne festivities. For the first time ever, the event was brought off base and into the community, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Crowds filled the…… read more »
Vehicle Flips — Causing Traumatic Crash at Ash Street Traffic Circle
Goldsboro, N.C. — A traumatic single-vehicle crash late Saturday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and drew an emergency response from Goldsboro Fire Station 1 and the Goldsboro Police Department. The incident occurred at the traffic circle located at Ash Street and North Center Street. According to initial reports, a Jeep traveling west on…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop
Wayne County, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on May 1, 2025, led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Patrick Lawrance, a white male, was arrested and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lawrance is currently being…… read more »
