Category Archives: National News
Black Spot & Powdery Mildew: The Enemies Lurking in Your Rose Garden
Roses are a beloved staple in many gardens, known for their stunning blooms and romantic symbolism. However, growing healthy roses can be challenging-especially when common plant diseases take hold. A...
May 17, 2025
Thousands Fed, Hearts Full: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Brings in 12,920 Pounds for Wayne County
Goldsboro, N.C. - In a powerful display of community generosity, the 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collected 12,920 pounds of nonperishable food across Wayne County on Saturday, May 10, 2025...
May 16, 2025
New NC Program Pays Off Student Loans for Doctors Serving Rural Communities
Raleigh, N.C. - In an effort to improve access to healthcare across North Carolina's rural regions, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has unveiled a new opportunity f...
May 16, 2025
NOAA Predicts Above-Average Activity for 2025 Hurricane Season Beginning June 1st
Hurricane season 2025 will mostly be more turbulent than it was in 2024. Here are 10 ways to be a head of the season.1. Create an Emergency PlanEstablish a family communication plan.Know your evacuati...
May 15, 2025
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Taking the Lead on the Beloved "Taste of Wayne" Event
Goldsboro, N.C. - A cherished Wayne County tradition is entering a new chapter. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it will now lead the beloved Taste of Wayne event, following a...
May 15, 2025
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 th...
May 15, 2025
Wildlife vs. the Grid: Snake Shuts Down Power in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. - Thousands of residents in Goldsboro were unexpectedly left in the dark after an unusual intruder slithered into a Duke Energy substation and disrupted electrical service - a snake.Ac...
May 12, 2025
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Wayne County Through Tuesday Morning
Wayne County, N.C. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Wayne County, effective from 4:30 a.m. Monday and remaining in effect through Tuesday morning. Forecasters are warn...
May 12, 2025
Health Officials Monitor Pertussis Trends as Cases Begin to Decline
Goldsboro, NC - Health departments across the country are closely monitoring elevated cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, following a nationwide spike earlier this year. Although rec...
May 12, 2025
Congressman Don Davis Announces Mobile Office Hours in 19 Counties Across Eastern North Carolina
Goldsboro, N.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) has announced that his district staff will host Mobile Office Hours in 19 counties across North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District from May 12 ...
May 12, 2025