Category Archives: Local News

W.I.S.E. Opens Applications for “Women to Watch” Award Program
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A new awards program is now accepting applications to honor women making significant contributions in their communities, careers, and industries. The W.I.S.E. “Women t...
Curtis Media Aug 07, 2025

Wayne County Receives $5,000 Duke Energy Foundation Grant to Launch Emergency Drone Program
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County’s Office of Emergency Services has secured a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to establish a comprehensive Multi-Hazard Drone Program, marking a sig...
Curtis Media Aug 06, 2025

Oberlin Regional Library Launches Inclusive Drop-In Program for Families with Special Needs Children
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Oberlin Regional Library will host a new inclusive, interactive drop-in program specifically designed to welcome families with young children who are autistic or have sensory proce...
Curtis Media Aug 05, 2025

$426M Powerball Prize Up for Grabs — Odds Stand at 1 in 292 Million
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Powerball jackpot reached $426 million for Monday night’s drawing, offering winners the choice between the full annuity amount or a $193.5 million cash option.Mark Michalko, ...
Curtis Media Aug 05, 2025

84-Year-Old Wayne County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - An 84-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of indecent liberties with a child following a sheriff’s office investigation that unc...
Curtis Media Aug 04, 2025

Congressional Delegation Meets with Mexican President on Border Security and Trade Relations
WASHINGTON D.C. - A bipartisan congressional delegation led by Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) recently concluded a diplomatic mission to Mexico, meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum and senior gove...
Curtis Media Aug 04, 2025

Goldsboro Woman Charged with Distributing Private Images After Dating Dispute
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - An 18-year-old Goldsboro woman has been charged with seven felony counts of disclosing private images of an adult following an investigation that began with a complaint from a U.S. M...
Curtis Media Aug 04, 2025

North Carolina Reports Record-High Heat-Related Emergency Room Visits This Summer
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina health officials are sounding the alarm as the state experiences an unprecedented surge in heat-related medical emergencies during what has proven to be an exceptionally...
Curtis Media Aug 04, 2025

NCDOT Opens Public Input Period for Next Decade of Transportation Projects
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched a comprehensive public engagement initiative to gather community input on transportation projects for inclusion in its upco...
Curtis Media Aug 03, 2025

North Carolina Receives Over $130 Million in Previously Frozen Federal Education Funds
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina has officially received more than $130 million in federal education funding that had been previously frozen, according to a joint statement released today by the State B...
Curtis Media Aug 03, 2025


