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Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools

Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools

Wayne County, N.C. — Two schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district—Fremont Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School—have been closed for the day due to a prolonged power outage affecting the area. The outage, which began overnight, has disrupted essential systems at both campuses, including heating and cooling, lighting, kitchen operations, and internet connectivity.…read more »

Governor Stein Announces Major Manufacturing Win: 330 New Jobs Coming to Wayne County

Governor Stein Announces Major Manufacturing Win: 330 New Jobs Coming to Wayne County

Goldsboro, N.C. — Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of the nation’s leading power transformer manufacturers, will invest $140 million to build a second manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, creating 330 new jobs. The expansion strengthens North Carolina’s…read more »

District Four Hosts Harm Reduction Event to Combat Overdose Crisis

District Four Hosts Harm Reduction Event to Combat Overdose Crisis

Goldsboro, NC –- (May 15, 2025) — In response to the ongoing opioid and overdose crisis impacting communities across North Carolina, Councilwoman Matthews and local advocacy group Recovery Together are partnering to host a Harm Reduction and Narcan Training Event for District Four residents. The event will take place on May 20, 2025, from 6:00…read more »

Congressman Don Davis Introduces Resolution to Honor National Salvation Army Week

Congressman Don Davis Introduces Resolution to Honor National Salvation Army Week

Washington, D.C. — Wednesday, May 14, U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) has introduced House Resolution 404 to formally recognize National Salvation Army Week, observed from May 12 to May 18, 2025. The resolution celebrates the 160-year legacy of the Salvation Army’s humanitarian work across the United States and around the world. “The Salvation Army has…read more »

Two-Vehicle Accident on North Paul Street Involves Parked Car Reentering Traffic

Two-Vehicle Accident on North Paul Street Involves Parked Car Reentering Traffic

Goldsboro, NC – On May 15, 2025 A low-speed collision involving two vehicles took place earlier this week on North Paul Street, prompting a response from local law enforcement. The incident occurred during daylight hours and involved a 2003 Chevrolet and a 2019 Ford, with no injuries reported at the scene. According to the preliminary…read more »

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