Category Archives: Local News
Dangerous Heat Wave Grips Central North Carolina as Temperatures Soar to 110 Degrees
RALEIGH, N.C. - The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for 15 counties across central North Carolina as dangerously hot conditions continue to grip the region, with heat index values ...
Jul 29, 2025
Community Event Promotes Mental Health Awareness Through Minority Mental Health 5K
RALEIGH, N.C. - A community-focused event aimed at raising awareness for mental health issues, particularly affecting children in minority communities, will take place this Saturday at Anderson Point ...
Jul 29, 2025
Wayne County School Board to Convene for August Monthly Meeting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Wayne County Public Schools Central Services building located ...
Jul 29, 2025
Special Olympics Wayne County to Host Annual Miss Lovelies Pageant
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Special Olympics Wayne County will present its annual Miss Lovelies Pageant on Saturday, August 2, at 1:00 PM being held at the Paramount Theatre, celebrating the talents and achi...
Jul 28, 2025
Wayne County Celebrates Fourth Year of Summer Youth Employment Program
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County officials celebrated the successful completion of the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program on Thursday, recognizing 39 local high school and college students who part...
Jul 25, 2025
Wellness Event Combines Sunset Yoga with Functional Cocktails at NC Museum of Art
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Museum of Art will host a unique wellness experience this Saturday, combining yoga practice with non-alcoholic functional cocktails in an outdoor setting designed to...
Jul 25, 2025
Federal Audit Gives N.C. OSH a ‘Clean Bill of Health’
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina’s commitment to workplace safety has earned recognition from federal regulators, as the state’s Department of Labor received high marks in the latest federal...
Jul 25, 2025
Youth Empowerment Association to Host Back-to-School Event with Free Supplies and Summer Fun
KINSTON, NC - The Youth Empowerment Association (YEA) is preparing to help students in Lenoir County and surrounding communities gear up for the new school year with their annual Back 2 School Sunday ...
Jul 25, 2025
Bipartisan Legislation Targets Insurance Companies Over Medical Surprise Billing Enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced new legislation this week aimed at strengthening enforcement of the landmark No Surprises Act, citing concerns that insurance companies ar...
Jul 25, 2025
Three Juveniles Arrested in Connection with 15 Vehicle Break-ins
La Grange, N.C. - Three juveniles were arrested early Monday morning after allegedly breaking into 15 vehicles in a residential area, according to local law enforcement officials.Deputies responded to...
Jul 24, 2025