Category Archives: Local News
“Christmas at the Farm” Debuts at Maxwell Regional Agricultural Center
New Holiday Event Combines Local Agriculture with Festive CelebrationGOLDSBORO, N.C. - A new holiday tradition is coming to Wayne County this season. The Farm Credit Farmers Market will host its inaug...
Oct 29, 2025
Malpass Brothers to Bring Classic Country Sound to Paramount Theatre
Traditional Country Duo Featured in Paramount Performing Arts SeriesGOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Malpass Brothers will take the stage at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 PM as part...
Oct 29, 2025
Wayne Community College Named Among Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges for 2027 Aspen Prize
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has been recognized by The Aspen Institute as one of 200 institutions eligible to compete for the prestigious $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Exc...
Oct 29, 2025
North Carolina SNAP Benefits Face November Delay Amid Federal Shutdown
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - More than 1.4 million North Carolinians who depend on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) face delayed benefits in November if the ongoing...
Oct 27, 2025
North Carolina Launches Loan Repayment Program to Address Rural Nursing Shortage
New Initiative Offers Tax-Free Educational Loan Relief for Nurses in Underserved AreasWAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new financial ince...
Oct 27, 2025
Spiron Solutions’ Inaugural ELEVATE Conference Drives Leadership Growth and Professional Development
Leadership accelerator event equips attendees with practical strategies and networking opportunitiesGOLDSBORO, N.C. — Spiron Solutions successfully launched its first ELEVATE Conference last mon...
Oct 27, 2025
Rep. John Bell Recognized as 2025 Defender of Public Safety by N.C. Sheriffs’ Association
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) has honored Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) with the 2025 Defender of Public Safety award for his dedicated efforts during...
Oct 27, 2025
Game of the Week: James Kenan Dominates Princeton in Conference Showdown
Tigers Cruise to 49-14 Victory Over Bulldogs in Swine Valley Conference BattlePRINCETON, N.C. - The James Kenan Tigers delivered a commanding performance Friday night, defeating the Princeton Bulldogs...
Oct 25, 2025
Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Cybersecurity Lab to Train Next Generation of Digital Defenders
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has launched a cutting-edge cybersecurity laboratory this fall, providing students with advanced training facilities designed to prepare them for careers prot...
Oct 24, 2025
NCDOT Weekly Highlights: Bridge Honor, Safety Campaigns, and Halloween Precautions
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week dedicated a bridge to a fallen officer, launched its annual impaired driving enforcement campaign, and issued Halloween s...
Oct 24, 2025