Category Archives: Local News
New NC Program Pays Off Student Loans for Doctors Serving Rural Communities
Raleigh, N.C. - In an effort to improve access to healthcare across North Carolina's rural regions, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has unveiled a new opportunity f...
May 16, 2025
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Safe? 3 Out of 4 Aren’t—Wayne County Agency Offers Free Safety Checks This May
Goldsboro, N.C. - As families buckle up for summer travel, the Partnership for Children of Wayne County is issuing an urgent reminder during Child Passenger Safety Month: three out of four car seats a...
May 16, 2025
NOAA Predicts Above-Average Activity for 2025 Hurricane Season Beginning June 1st
Hurricane season 2025 will mostly be more turbulent than it was in 2024. Here are 10 ways to be a head of the season.1. Create an Emergency PlanEstablish a family communication plan.Know your evacuati...
May 15, 2025
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Taking the Lead on the Beloved "Taste of Wayne" Event
Goldsboro, N.C. - A cherished Wayne County tradition is entering a new chapter. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it will now lead the beloved Taste of Wayne event, following a...
May 15, 2025
Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools
Wayne County, N.C. — Two schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district-Fremont Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School-have been closed for the day due to a prolonged power outage aff...
May 15, 2025
Governor Stein Announces Major Manufacturing Win: 330 New Jobs Coming to Wayne County
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of th...
May 15, 2025
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Northern Wayne Vehicle Break-Ins
Wayne County, N.C. - ( May 12) — The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins reported on the northern end of the county late ...
May 12, 2025
Wildlife vs. the Grid: Snake Shuts Down Power in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. - Thousands of residents in Goldsboro were unexpectedly left in the dark after an unusual intruder slithered into a Duke Energy substation and disrupted electrical service - a snake.Ac...
May 12, 2025
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Wayne County Through Tuesday Morning
Wayne County, N.C. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Wayne County, effective from 4:30 a.m. Monday and remaining in effect through Tuesday morning. Forecasters are warn...
May 12, 2025
Community Leaders Unite for “New Beginnings with Opportunities” Roundtable: A Call to Action in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. - In a powerful display of unity and commitment to progress, leaders from across Wayne County will gather for the "New Beginnings with Opportunities" Roundtable Tuesday, May 13 evening...
May 12, 2025