Category Archives: Local News
Firefighters Contain Blaze That Shut Down Highway (PHOTO GALLERY)
Dense smoke from Wednesday's wood fire had fire officials concerned about safety for motorists along U.S. 117 Alt. south of Mar-Mac. Firefighters from Mar-Mac, Dudley, Mount Olive and Arrington were b...
Apr 22, 2021
City’s Annual Water Line Flushing Begins May 9
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual free chlorine system May 8. The unidirectional water line flushing program will follow, beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 9. Crews wi...
Apr 22, 2021
City & County Honor Library Historian
A beloved local historian passes away.Marty Tschetter was well-known as the historian at the Wayne County Public Library, helping the community learn and understand its past.At yesterday's county boar...
Apr 21, 2021
Drummers World Takes Over Center Street Thursday Evening
A Drummers World is bringing the beats to Downtown Goldsboro this week.At 6 PM this Thursday, April 22, A Drummers World Drumline and Golden Xplosion Dancers will present The Street Takeover.The free ...
Apr 21, 2021
UMO Plans STEM On The “Screen” Event
For the past several years, the University of Mount Olive has hosted over 700 third graders from Wayne and Duplin Counties for the annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on th...
Apr 21, 2021
Mayor Allen Given Several Honors Including Order Of The Long Leaf Pine
Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen receives several honors.At Monday's City Council meeting, Durwood Stephenson, the Director of the U.S. 70 Corridor Commission, announced a five mile portion of the Goldsbor...
Apr 20, 2021
Simons Hosts Defense Workshops
Bill Simons, the Military Business Center coordinator at Wayne Community College, was selected to preside over recent statewide training for military contractors.Simons hosted sessions of a virtual De...
Apr 20, 2021
Goldsboro Library Hosts “Live On The Lawn” Featuring Local Musicians
On Wednesday, April 14th, patrons gathered in the Baddour Garden outside the Wayne County Public Library to the sounds of a smooth saxophone. Thanks to support from the Arts Council of Wayne County, t...
Apr 20, 2021
Litter Sweep Pushes Roadside Litter Collection Past 4 Million Pounds
As part of its litter removal efforts, including the ongoing Litter Sweep, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 4 million pounds of litter f...
Apr 20, 2021
UPDATE: Wanted Suspect Dies In Crash While Fleeing From Deputies
A suspect is killed as he attempts to flee from Wayne County authorities. The situation unfolded Sunday evening as a Wayne County Sheriff's deputy attempted to serve outstanding warrants out of Johnst...
Apr 19, 2021