Category Archives: Local News

Greenville NC Comic Con 2025 Set to Bring Comic Culture to Eastern North Carolina
GREENVILLE, N.C. - Comic book enthusiasts and pop culture fans across eastern North Carolina will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their favorite fictional worlds this weekend as Greenvil...
Curtis Media Aug 08, 2025

Community Supporting Schools Celebrates 20 Years of “Stuff the Bus” Initiative
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — For two decades, Community Supporting Schools has been filling buses with hope and school supplies through their annual “Stuff The Bus” campaign. The initiative, wh...
Curtis Media Aug 08, 2025

Driver Safely Extricated Following Serious Highway 117 Accident
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Emergency responders worked together Wednesday morning to rescue a driver from a serious vehicle accident on Highway 117, successfully extricating the individual using specialized re...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

North Carolina Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Plan to Become Nation’s Top Public School System
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina is launching an ambitious initiative to transform its public school system into the best in the nation by 2030. The comprehensive five-year strategic plan, titled “...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

Wayne Community College Earns Five-Star Rating on USA TODAY’s Top Vocational Schools List
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has been recognized as one of America’s premier vocational education institutions, earning a coveted spot on USA TODAY’s 2025 list of Top Vocation...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

North Carolina Launches Innovative Crisis Intervention Program to Replace Restraint Methods in Youth Mental Health Facilities
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today the launch of a groundbreaking two-year pilot program that will introduce an innovative crisis intervention s...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

Leadership Wayne Program Seeks Community Project Proposals for 2025-2026 Class
GOLDSBORO, N.C. -- The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for community project proposals to be undertaken by the 2025-2026 Leadership Wayne class. Local organizations have...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

W.I.S.E. Opens Applications for “Women to Watch” Award Program
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A new awards program is now accepting applications to honor women making significant contributions in their communities, careers, and industries. The W.I.S.E. “Women t...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

Wayne County Receives $5,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant to Launch Emergency Drone Program
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County’s Office of Emergency Services has secured a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to establish a comprehensive Multi-Hazard Drone Program, marking a sig...
Curtis Media Aug 06, 2025

Oberlin Regional Library Launches Inclusive Drop-In Program for Families with Special Needs Children
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Oberlin Regional Library will host a new inclusive, interactive drop-in program specifically designed to welcome families with young children who are autistic or have sensory proce...
Curtis Media Aug 05, 2025


