Category Archives: Local News
Celebrating 46 Years of Creativity: National Art Show Returns to Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Entries for the 46th Annual National Juried Art Show, a highly acclaimed event which brings artists from across the country together to celebrate creativity, diversity, and artistic ...
Jun 18, 2025
“Leading by Example”: Asheville Businesses Celebrated for Keeping Workers Safe
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Employers and workers from across the Asheville region were recognized with awards for workplace safety excellence Tuesday evening at the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safe...
Jun 18, 2025
Investing in the Future: 10 Wayne County Students Win Golden LEAF Scholarships
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - he Golden LEAF Foundation has announced the names of 215 rural North Carolina students selected to receive the Golden LEAF Scholarship, 10 of whom are outstanding Wayne County stud...
Jun 18, 2025
Expect Increased Activity During Seymour Johnson AFB Exercise
GOLDSBORO, N.C. -- Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will be conducting a Force Generation Exercise from Monday, June 16 through Wednesday, June 25 as part of ongoing readiness training operations.During...
Jun 18, 2025
Freedom Tree Falls, But Its Symbolism Will Stand Forever
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro has announced plans to remove the historic Freedom Tree this week due to serious safety concerns stemming from advanced disease and deterioration. The removal, ...
Jun 18, 2025
Emergency Funding Helps McDowell Tech Students Overcome Educational Barriers
RALEIGH, N.C. - Matt Calabria, Director of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), visited McDowell Technical Community College today to call attention to the state&...
Jun 18, 2025
Wayne Community College Recognizes Academic Excellence with Spring 2025 President’s and Dean’s Lists
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College is proud to recognize its outstanding students for the Spring 2025 semester, honoring a total of 335 students for their exceptional academic achievements. The...
Jun 18, 2025
NCDHHS Launches PATH NC to Transform Child Welfare Across All 100 Counties
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in partnership with the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, will officially launch PATH NC - the Pa...
Jun 17, 2025
Drowning in Debt? Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Across the United States, millions of individuals and families are grappling with credit card debt that feels overwhelming and unmanageable. As balances grow and interest ac...
Jun 17, 2025
House Armed Services Hearing: Congressman Davis Pushes for Stronger Future for Seymour Johnson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a recent hearing before the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) engaged top military and civilian defense officials in a critical discussion about t...
Jun 15, 2025