GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County food enthusiasts can mark their calendars for September 4th, as the popular Taste of Wayne festival returns to The Hub for another year of culinary celebration. The street food festival will serve as the opening event for NC Freedom Fest, promising an expanded lineup of local flavors and family-friendly entertainment.…… read more »
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Taste of Wayne Street Food Festival Returns September 4th to Launch NC Freedom Fest
Dream Ride to Dierks Bentley Powered by Doug Henry Buick GMC
Country music fans — get ready for the Dream Ride to Dierks Bentley. Starting July 1st, register at Doug Henry Buick GMC in Goldsboro for your shot to win a VIP night with Dierks Bentley! 🌟That’s right — one lucky winner scores a luxury limo ride and FOUR VIP tickets to see Dierks Bentley live…… read more »
All Resources on Deck: CALM Event Connects Community with Essential Support Services at Herman Park
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This weekend, The Coalition for Addiction Life Management (CALM) recently organized a community resource event at Herman Park, bringing together multiple organizations to showcase available support services for area residents. The CALM Event provided attendees with direct access to information about healthcare, disability services, mental health resources, and addiction recovery programs. Along…… read more »
North Carolina Woman Turns $5 Into $150,000 Lottery Win
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Hertford woman struck it rich last week when her $5 gamble paid off with a $150,000 jackpot on a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket. Barbara Dean purchased the winning Xtreme Cashword ticket at All American Mart on East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in High Point. The convenience store sale…… read more »
Local Gallery to Feature 23 Artists in “Celebrate the Kid in You” Group Exhibition
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Arts Council of Wayne County will present “Celebrate the Kid in You,” a vibrant group exhibition featuring works by 23 local artists, running from July 5-25, 2025, at the organization’s Main Gallery. The exhibition, which opens to the public on Saturday, July 5, will celebrate the power of imagination and creative…… read more »
Two Men Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two men were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a shooting incident that resulted in a vehicle crash behind the Waffle House on Berkeley Boulevard, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:10 a.m. on June 29, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered an overturned vehicle in…… read more »
Rep. Davis to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Rural Hospitals
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will announce new federal legislation Monday designed to improve financial stability for rural emergency hospitals and support efforts to reopen Martin General Hospital in eastern North Carolina. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospitals, bringing them in line…… read more »
State Officials Launch July Fourth Anti-DUI Crackdown as Holiday Weekend Approaches
RALEIGH, N.C. — State and local officials will kick off North Carolina’s annual “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It” campaign Monday morning, launching a week-long initiative designed to reduce impaired driving during the July Fourth holiday period. Campaign Details and Timeline The 2025 campaign will run from June 30 through July 6, combining public…… read more »
Missing Goldsboro Woman and Two Children Found Safe After 18-Day Search
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro woman and her two young children who had been missing for more than two weeks have been found safe, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Initial Missing Person Report Jasmine Wilson was reported missing on June 23, 2025, when officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received the report at approximately…… read more »
Labor Commissioner Honors Wilmington Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence
WILMINGTON, N.C. – North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley celebrated exceptional workplace safety achievements among Wilmington-area businesses during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 25, at the McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College. The ceremony, co-hosted with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, recognized companies that have demonstrated unwavering…… read more »
