Category Archives: Local News
Caps, Pins, and Purpose: WCC Honors Nursing Graduates in Time-Honored Ceremony
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne Community College (WCC) celebrated the accomplishments of its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates during a heartfelt pinning ceremony that honored both their academic succ...
May 26, 2025
Smiles All Around: WCC Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 Celebrated at Pinning Ceremony
Goldsboro, N.C. - In a heartfelt celebration of achievement, Wayne Community College recognized the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 during a special pinning ceremony, marking the students' transition fro...
May 26, 2025
Sound of Honor: Paramount Packed as Air Force Band Honors Heroes with Powerful Memorial Day Performance
Goldsboro, N.C. - In a stirring celebration of patriotism, remembrance, and community, the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band brought its Memorial Day tour to a sold-out audience at the ...
May 26, 2025
One Hospitalized, One Cited After Two-Vehicle Collision on S. John Street in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A two-vehicle collision involving a 1999 Toyota and a 2011 Lincoln resulted in one person being hospitalized and another cited following a crash Thursday afternoon near the intersect...
May 25, 2025
Drowning, Heat Stroke, and Food Illness: NCDHHS Shares Critical Summer Safety Tips
Raleigh, N.C. - With summer on the horizon and temperatures beginning to climb, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take proactive steps to stay ...
May 25, 2025
Black Coating on Your Plants? Sooty Mold May Be the Culprit
By Jessica Strickland, Agriculture Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionWayne County — (May 24) — If you've recently noticed a black, soot-like substance covering the leave...
May 24, 2025
Don’t Miss It: USAF Heritage Brass Live in Goldsboro This Memorial Day Weekend
Goldsboro, N.C. - A stirring and emotional musical tribute is set to take place this Memorial Day weekend as the United States Air Force Heritage Brass ensemble performs live at the Paramount Theatre....
May 23, 2025
Heading Out This Memorial Day Weekend? Here's How to Travel Safely
Goldsboro, N.C. - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, millions of Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies for vacations, family gatherings, and holiday events. But with the unoffic...
May 23, 2025
James & Pine Street Historic Business District Initiative Aims to Honor Goldsboro’s Black Economic Legacy
Goldsboro, NC - A powerful community-driven initiative is taking root at the corner of James and Pine Streets in Goldsboro, where local leaders and residents are coming together to preserve and honor ...
May 23, 2025
From Classroom to Career: WCC Honors 18 New Apprenticeship Graduates
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne Community College (WCC) hosted a ceremony this week to honor graduates of Apprenticeship Wayne, a program that blends academic education with hands-on, on-the-job training. The...
May 23, 2025