Category Archives: Local News
Mount Olive to Hold Public Hearing on Completion of $950,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Project
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Town of Mount Olive will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 3, to review the completion of its 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Neighborhood Revitalization Pr...
Jul 28, 2026
Goldsboro to Celebrate Grand Opening of West Oak Pocket Park on August 3
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Residents, community leaders and local officials are invited to celebrate the opening of the new West Oak Pocket Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 3. The celebrat...
Jul 28, 2026
WCC Aviation Students Earn Final Certificates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Students in Wayne Community College's Aviation Systems Technology program have earned their final certificate needed to complete the program. Ten students received Powerplant Certifi...
Jul 28, 2026
NC Freedom Fest Student Artwork Now on Display at Arts Council of Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - As anticipation builds for the 2026 NC Freedom Fest on September 12, the creativity of Wayne County's young artists is already taking center stage. Artwork created by this year's NC ...
Jul 28, 2026
Limited-Time American Revolution Exhibit on Display at Wayne County Museum
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - History enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to explore the story of America's founding when the American Revolution Experience makes a limited one-week stop at the Wayne Count...
Jul 27, 2026
Mount Olive Reports 144,000-Gallon Wastewater Overflow Following Heavy Rainfall
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Town of Mount Olive has reported a sanitary sewer overflow of approximately 144,000 gallons following heavy rainfall, triggering a public notification required under North Caro...
Jul 27, 2026
Pre-Apprentices Complete Summer Electrical Academy at WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Eighteen high school students completed Wayne Community College's inaugural electrical wiring pre-apprenticeship program this summer, spending eight weeks gaining valuable workforce ...
Jul 27, 2026
Goldsboro to Host Free Destination Business Certification Workshop for Small Businesses
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Small business owners and managers in Goldsboro and surrounding communities have a unique opportunity to earn a prestigious certification designed to help attract more customers and ...
Jul 26, 2026
Foster Home Needed for Beloved Dog of 85-Year-Old Disabled Veteran During Recovery
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - An 85-year-old disabled veteran recovering from a broken hip is in urgent need of help-not for himself, but for his cherished four-legged companion. The veteran is expected to spe...
Jul 26, 2026
Wayne County Teen Elected North Carolina 4-H State Council President
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Wayne County student is taking on one of the highest youth leadership roles in the state after being elected president of the North Carolina 4-H State Council. Natalia Estrada, a r...
Jul 25, 2026