Category Archives: Local News
Caterpillar Fair Share Investor Wins Grand Prize Cruise
GOLDSBORO, N.C.-Last night, November 25th, United Way of Wayne County celebrated those who gave their Fair Share this year by giving away a Royal Caribbean Cruise for two to one lucky finalist at Down...
Nov 26, 2025
Jennifer Smith Strickland Announces Candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner At-large
Wayne County, NC - Jennifer Smith Strickland is excited to announce her candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner At-large. After thoughtful consideration, Jennifer will be stepping down from her positi...
Nov 26, 2025
Kevin Johnson Announces Candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner
PIKEVILLE, N.C. - Kevin Johnson has officially announced his candidacy for Wayne County Commissioner At-Large, seeking to carry forward the legacy of the late Commissioner Wayne Aycock. A lifelong adv...
Nov 25, 2025
Goldsboro Announces Thanksgiving Schedule Changes for City Offices and Waste Collection
GOLDSBORO - The City of Goldsboro has released its Thanksgiving holiday schedule, including closures and adjustments to solid waste services.City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, ...
Nov 25, 2025
Jacqueline Kannan Named New Executive Director of the Foundation of WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Jacqueline Kannan has been selected to serve as the new executive director of the Foundation of Wayne Community College.Kannan, a Goldsboro native, is a graduate of the University of...
Nov 25, 2025
Community Leaders Push to Save Goldsboro's Historic Union Station, Share Century-Old Stories and Fundraising Progress
GOLDSBORO - Efforts to save one of Goldsboro's most historic landmarks are gaining momentum as local leaders work to stabilize and preserve Union Station, the iconic 1909 railway depot that once trans...
Nov 24, 2025
State Launches 'Click It or Ticket' Campaign Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Surge
RALEIGH - With millions of North Carolinians expected to hit the roads for Thanksgiving, state officials are rolling out a statewide "Click It or Ticket" enforcement effort aimed at keeping drivers sa...
Nov 24, 2025
WCC's Holloman Joins NC Community College Master Instructor Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College Mathematics Instructor Katie Holloman has been accepted into the 2026 North Carolina Community College Master Instructor (NC3MI) Program.The NC3MI Program rec...
Nov 24, 2025
Wayne County Announces Thanksgiving Week Schedule Changes
Wayne County, NC - Several Wayne County government offices and facilities have announced schedule changes for Thanksgiving week.County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed on Thursday, November ...
Nov 24, 2025
North Carolina Symphony Brings Holiday Pops Concert to Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO - Once Downtown Goldsboro officially "lights up" for the holiday season, the celebration continues just a few blocks away as the North Carolina Symphony brings its beloved Holiday Pops perfo...
Nov 23, 2025