Category Archives: Local News
North Carolina Launches Skills for the Future Initiative to Transform Student Assessment
Four School Districts Pioneer National Effort to Measure “Durable Skills” in ClassroomsRALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina has officially launched its Skills for the Future project this month, ...
Sep 15, 2025
Wayne County to Host 2025 Agriculture Breakfast Celebrating $1 Billion Industry Impact
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Agriculture Breakfast on Tuesday, October 7th, from 8-10 a.m. at the Maxwell Center, recognizing the significant economic...
Sep 15, 2025
WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Barnes Jewelers (Limited-Time)
Wayne County jewelry store offers a Limited-Time Gift Certificate Special for Holiday Shoppers that provides 30% savings on gift certificates with an exclusive promotionWAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Barnes Jew...
Sep 15, 2025
Wayne County Chamber Opens Applications for Junior Leadership Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Junior Leadership Program, a career exploration initiative that has served more than 500 students...
Sep 15, 2025
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on McNair Heights Development as Local Retailers Gain New Healthcare Options
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Two significant developments are providing new opportunities for Wayne County residents and business owners this fall, as Habitat for Humanity prepares to break ground on a transform...
Sep 15, 2025
City of Goldsboro Invests $50,000 in UCAN Program to Support Residents in Crisis
Partnership with United Way of Wayne County Strengthens Community Safety NetGOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro has committed $50,000 to expand critical support for residents facing unexpected har...
Sep 15, 2025
Local Girl Scout Creates Wheelchair-Accessible Picnic Tables to Promote Inclusion
14-Year-Old Hannah Drake Builds Community Furniture for Silver Award ProjectGOLDSBORO, N.C. — When 14-year-old Hannah Drake noticed a classmate in a wheelchair consistently being seated at the e...
Sep 14, 2025
Wheelchair-Bound Pedestrian Killed in Goldsboro Traffic Accident
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A 45-year-old woman in a wheelchair was killed Thursday morning when she and another wheelchair-bound pedestrian were struck by a vehicle on South John Street, according to the Golds...
Sep 14, 2025
Woman Shot in Goldsboro Home, Police Investigate Attempted Murder
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A 58-year-old Goldsboro woman remains in critical condition after being shot inside her home early Saturday morning, prompting an attempted first-degree murder investigation by local...
Sep 14, 2025
NCDOT Highlights Storm Preparedness, Unique Ferry Commute, and Fall Cleanup Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week emphasized storm preparedness as peak hurricane season continues, while highlighting unique transportation services including ...
Sep 13, 2025