Category Archives: Local News
The Buzz Around Wayne County Announces New Ownership
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Buzz Around Wayne County, the area's free monthly newspaper, has announced new ownership under longtime media professional Averil Williams, founder of AUTH Media Group, a medi...
Jan 27, 2026
Two Charged in Theft of Nearly 200 Bronze Vases from Wayne Memorial Park Gravesites
WAYNE COUNTY - Two Goldsboro residents have been charged following an extensive investigation into the theft of bronze vases from gravesites at Wayne Memorial Park, according to the Wayne County Sheri...
Jan 26, 2026
Lottery Applications Open for Wayne County Innovative Schools; Information Sessions Scheduled
WAYNE COUNTY - The lottery application period is now underway for three of Wayne County's innovative public schools: Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Wayne School of Engineering, and Wayne Scho...
Jan 26, 2026
State and Federal Tax Filing Season Opens for 2026; April 15 Deadline Set
RALEIGH, N.C. - The 2026 individual income tax filing season is officially underway, as both the Internal Revenue Service and the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) began accepting 2025 tax ...
Jan 26, 2026
Wayne County Man Charged Following Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
WAYNE COUNTY - A Wayne County man has been charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The investigation b...
Jan 26, 2026
Wayne County Public Schools to Operate on 2-Hour Delay Tuesday
WAYNE COUNTY - Wayne County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 27, due to concerns about road conditions across the county. District officials cited continued wet road...
Jan 26, 2026
Rosewood Man Arrested After Search Warrant Yields Stolen Vehicles, Drugs, Firearms
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Rosewood man was arrested following the execution of a search warrant that led to the recovery of stolen motor vehicles, suspected narcotics, and multiple firearms, according to...
Jan 26, 2026
Grantham Grange Reschedules Political Forum for February 3
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Grantham Grange has announced a new date for its upcoming Political Forum, giving voters an opportunity to meet candidates ahead of the March primary election. Originally sche...
Jan 26, 2026
Icy Conditions Prompts Closures and Delays Across Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Icy conditions across Goldsboro and Wayne County have led to multiple government office closures and schedule adjustments for Monday, January 26, 2026, as a Winter Weather Advisory r...
Jan 25, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory Continues; Power Outages Reported
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Wayne County as freezing rain continues to create hazardous travel conditions across the region. Wayne County officials report a po...
Jan 25, 2026