Category Archives: Local News
Mount Olive to Dedicate Town Annex in Honor of Jammie K. Royall
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Town of Mount Olive will honor the life and legacy of former Town Manager Jammie K. Royall with the dedication of the Town Annex in his honor on Monday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Th...
Sep 29, 2026
WCC Students Receive Scholarships from SECU Foundation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Several Wayne Community College students have received scholarships from the State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. The SECU "Bridge to Career" Program awarded scholarships...
Sep 29, 2026
Clinton Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Clinton man faces multiple charges after authorities say a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended with a crash and a K-9 tracking the suspect to a ditch. According to the Wayn...
Sep 29, 2026
Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Returns for 'The Best Ten Days of Fall'
DUDLEY - A longtime eastern North Carolina tradition returns this week as the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair welcomes families back to the fairgrounds for what organizers call "The Best Ten Days of ...
Sep 28, 2026
United Way, Wayne County Government Partner for Career & Community Engagement Fair
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Job seekers, prospective volunteers and residents interested in learning more about local organizations will have an opportunity to make connections during the upcoming Career & ...
Sep 27, 2026
Five Displaced After Goldsboro House Fire; Juvenile Playing With Lighter Identified as Cause
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Five people were displaced Friday morning after a fire damaged a home on Livius Court in Goldsboro. According to the Goldsboro Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to a stru...
Sep 26, 2026
Wayne County Stand Down to Provide Free Resources for Homeless, At-Risk Veterans
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition will hold its annual Wayne County Stand Down on Thursday, Oct. 8, offering free assistance and resources to homeless and at-risk vete...
Sep 26, 2026
Golden LEAF Investment Supports Agricultural Workforce Training at University of Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - A $500,000 investment from the Golden LEAF Foundation is helping the University of Mount Olive expand agricultural education and prepare students for careers in an industry increas...
Sep 24, 2026
WCC to Host Fourth Annual Vocal Fest
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's fourth annual Vocal Fest will be held Thursday, Oct. 15. Selected high school singers from 10 schools across the state will spend the day on campus rehearsi...
Sep 24, 2026
Mount Olive Extends South Center Street Closure Through Sept. 30
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Town of Mount Olive announced Thursday that a temporary road closure on South Center Street has been extended as contractors continue utility work in the area. South Center Str...
Sep 24, 2026