Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Following Federal Tip
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A 27-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual exploitation following an investigation prompted by federal authorities.Carlos Fa...
Sep 05, 2025
Johnston Medical Mall to Host Fall Health and Wellness Fair This Weekend
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston Medical Mall will welcome community members to a comprehensive Fall Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. The event, ho...
Sep 05, 2025
North Carolina Launches Public Archive of Nearly 5 Million Juul Internal Documents
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina has launched a comprehensive public archive containing nearly 5 million internal Juul Labs documents, providing unprecedented insight into the marketing strategies and b...
Sep 05, 2025
Wayne and Wilson Community Colleges Form Partnership to Expand AI and Biotechnology Education
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Two North Carolina community colleges have joined forces to expand access to cutting-edge academic programs, signing agreements that will allow students to pursue artificial intellig...
Sep 05, 2025
Game of the Week: Rosewood Eagles Host North Johnston Panthers in Friday Night Showdown
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Rosewood Eagles will defend their home field Friday night when they face the North Johnston Panthers at Branch Pope Field in what promises to be one of the area’s ...
Sep 04, 2025
Blue and Gold Star Memorial Markers Dedicated at Goldsboro’s Freedom Circle
Community Gathers to Honor Military Families and Plant New Freedom TreeGOLDSBORO, NC - On Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025, community members, veterans, and local officials gathered at Freedom Cir...
Sep 04, 2025
United Way of Wayne County Marks Centennial Milestone with Community Celebration
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - United Way of Wayne County will commemorate its 100th anniversary of community service with a Campaign Kick-Off & 100th Year Celebration Parking Lot Party on Tuesday, September 9...
Sep 04, 2025
Wayne Community College Students Awarded $25,000 in Scholarships from Beyoncé’s Cécred and BeyGOOD Fund
GOLDSBORO, NC - Cosmetology students at Wayne Community College have been selected to receive scholarships totaling $25,000 from the Ccred x BeyGOOD Fund, a joint initiative between hair care brand Cc...
Sep 04, 2025
North Carolina Students Achieve Three-Year High in Test Scores as Graduation Rates Climb
RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina students reached a three-year peak in standardized test performance during the 2024-25 academic year, while graduation rates hit a 10-year high, according to data presente...
Sep 04, 2025
Goldsboro Launches $6 Million Water Infrastructure Overhaul
City Awards Contract for Major Galvanized Line Replacement ProjectGOLDSBORO, NC- The City of Goldsboro has awarded a nearly $6 million contract to T.A. Loving Company for a comprehensive water infrast...
Sep 04, 2025