Category Archives: Local News
$426M Powerball Prize Up for Grabs — Odds Stand at 1 in 292 Million
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Powerball jackpot reached $426 million for Monday night’s drawing, offering winners the choice between the full annuity amount or a $193.5 million cash option.Mark Michalko, ...
Aug 05, 2025
84-Year-Old Wayne County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - An 84-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of indecent liberties with a child following a sheriff’s office investigation that unc...
Aug 04, 2025
Congressional Delegation Meets with Mexican President on Border Security and Trade Relations
WASHINGTON D.C. - A bipartisan congressional delegation led by Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) recently concluded a diplomatic mission to Mexico, meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum and senior gove...
Aug 04, 2025
Goldsboro Woman Charged with Distributing Private Images After Dating Dispute
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - An 18-year-old Goldsboro woman has been charged with seven felony counts of disclosing private images of an adult following an investigation that began with a complaint from a U.S. M...
Aug 04, 2025
North Carolina Reports Record-High Heat-Related Emergency Room Visits This Summer
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina health officials are sounding the alarm as the state experiences an unprecedented surge in heat-related medical emergencies during what has proven to be an exceptionally...
Aug 04, 2025
NCDOT Opens Public Input Period for Next Decade of Transportation Projects
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched a comprehensive public engagement initiative to gather community input on transportation projects for inclusion in its upco...
Aug 03, 2025
North Carolina Receives Over $130 Million in Previously Frozen Federal Education Funds
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina has officially received more than $130 million in federal education funding that had been previously frozen, according to a joint statement released today by the State B...
Aug 03, 2025
NC Department of Labor Recovers Over $2.5 Million in Unpaid Wages for North Carolina Workers
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has successfully recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages for workers across the state, marking a significant victory for employe...
Aug 02, 2025
Students Complete SEED Pre-Apprenticeship Academies in Southeastern North Carolina
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - More than 70 students across Southeastern North Carolina have successfully completed the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative’s pre-apprenticeship ...
Aug 02, 2025
Beat the Heat: Essential August Gardening Tips for North Carolina Homeowners
By Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension AgentAs the sweltering heat of August settles across North Carolina, many gardeners find themselves retreating indoors during the hottest par...
Aug 02, 2025