Category Archives: Local News
NC Freedom Fest Returns with Expanded Fun, New Music, and a Big Salute to Our Heroes
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — NC Freedom Fest is back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025, when Downtown Goldsboro transforms into a vibrant hub of patriotism, entertai...
Aug 11, 2025
Goldsboro’s Park Court Apartments Wins Prestigious State Sustainability Award
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro has been honored with the 2025 Housing North Carolina Award for Excellence in Sustainability for its Park Court Apartments complex, mark...
Aug 11, 2025
Free School Supplies and Family Fun: Men of FIC Ready Students for Success
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Men of FIC will host their annual book bag giveaway event this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nelson Street Park in Mount Olive.The community event will k...
Aug 11, 2025
NC Labor Department Uncovers Illegal Mining Operation in Western North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Labor has discovered an illegal mining operation in Mitchell County, launching a formal investigation that could result in the site’s closure.Dis...
Aug 10, 2025
North Carolina Seeks Nonprofit Organizations to Become Community Action Agencies
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Economic Opportunity has announced it is accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations seeki...
Aug 10, 2025
18-Year-Old Arrested in Goldsboro Shooting, Charged with Attempted Murder
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro teenager has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting that left a 32-year-old man hospitalized.Initial ...
Aug 08, 2025
State Audit Reveals Fraudulent Activity and Financial Mismanagement in Mount Olive
RALEIGH, N.C. - A comprehensive investigation by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has uncovered significant fraudulent activity and financial irregularities within the Town of Mount Oliv...
Aug 08, 2025
Wayne County Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop and Breaking and Entering Investigation
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A 24-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a stolen firearm and a subsequent investigation i...
Aug 08, 2025
Nissan of Rocky Mount Celebrates Grand Opening with Community Backpack Giveaway
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - Nissan of Rocky Mount will host its grand opening celebration this Saturday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a back-to-school backpack giveaway and family-friendly fest...
Aug 08, 2025
Teen Faces Adult Charges After Goldsboro Robbery Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged as an adult in connection with a robbery that occurred on Poplar Street last month, according to the Goldsboro Police Department.D...
Aug 08, 2025