Category Archives: Local News

Vehicle Flips — Causing Traumatic Crash at Ash Street Traffic Circle

Vehicle Flips — Causing Traumatic Crash at Ash Street Traffic Circle

Goldsboro, N.C. — A traumatic single-vehicle crash late Saturday afternoon sent one person to the hospital and drew an emergency response from Goldsboro Fire Station 1 and the Goldsboro Police Department. The incident occurred at the traffic circle located at Ash Street and North Center Street. According to initial reports, a Jeep traveling west on…read more »

Massive Crowds Flock to Wings Over Wayne Air Show

Massive Crowds Flock to Wings Over Wayne Air Show

Goldsboro, N.C. — The skies over Seymour Johnson Air Force Base roared with excitement this past weekend as thousands attended the much-anticipated Wings Over Wayne Air Show. One of the major highlights was a thrilling performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, who wowed the crowd with a series of breathtaking aerobatic stunts. Spectators watched…read more »

Wayne County Health Department Confirms Pertussis Case at Meadow Lane Elementary

Wayne County Health Department Confirms Pertussis Case at Meadow Lane Elementary

Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Health Department has confirmed a case of pertussis (whooping cough) involving a student at Meadow Lane Elementary School, prompting health officials to take swift action in coordination with school administrators. As part of the county’s public health response, letters have been sent to all parents of Meadow Lane…read more »

Wayne County Board of Education to Hold Monthly Meeting on May 5

Wayne County Board of Education to Hold Monthly Meeting on May 5

Goldsboro, NC — The Wayne County Board of Education will convene for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the WCPS Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue in Goldsboro. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by the open session for the public.…read more »

Prioritizing Mental Well-Being: Why Mental Health Matters Now More Than Ever

Prioritizing Mental Well-Being: Why Mental Health Matters Now More Than Ever

North Carolina (May 4) — May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind ourselves that mental well-being is just as essential as physical health. Across the country, communities, organizations, and individuals are joining forces to highlight the importance of caring for our minds, advocating for access to resources, and…read more »

Alzheimer’s Cases Surpass 7 Million Nationally; North Carolina Sees Growing Impact, Urgent Call for Early Detection and Treatment

Alzheimer’s Cases Surpass 7 Million Nationally; North Carolina Sees Growing Impact, Urgent Call for Early Detection and Treatment

Raleigh, N.C. — For the first time, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease has exceeded 7 million, according to the 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today by the Alzheimer’s Association. With the disease continuing to rise in prevalence, a strong majority of Americans say they want to know their status…read more »

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