PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 12 at approximately 8:17 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Expedition after the driver allegedly failed to use turn signals Odor of Alcohol Detected During StopUpon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from inside.…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) has officially named its on-campus dental clinic the Erma Neal Thomas Dental Clinic, honoring a trailblazing alumna whose lifelong dedication to public health transformed dental hygiene education and care in North Carolina. A Career of Firsts and Community Commitment Erma Neal Thomas graduated from WCC’s Dental Hygiene program…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 13, 2025, at approximately 12:53 a.m., Pikeville Police Department officers responded to a call to serve a court order. Resident Taken into CustodyUpon arrival, officers made contact with the resident, Brandi Griffin Waddell, and took her into custody as part of the service process. Cocaine Discovered During SearchA search of…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The fifth annual Juneteenth celebration in Goldsboro is set to take place this Saturday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro — now under a new banner: the Juneteenth Unity and Heritage Festival. While the name has changed from “Jams Out Juneteenth,” the heart of the festival remains the…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation was apprehended Tuesday afternoon following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Wayne County. Pursuit Begins After Attempted Traffic Stop At approximately 2:24 p.m. on June 18, officers with the Pikeville Police Department joined in a pursuit initiated by the…… read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This Friday, District 4 Councilwoman Brandi Matthews is proving that sometimes, the best way to build stronger communities starts with a deck of UNO cards. Her latest event, “UNO & Uplift,” will take place on Friday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WA Foster Center in Goldsboro. But Matthews…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – At Wayne Preparatory Academy, a football field once only imagined on paper is becoming a reality—and with it, a new chapter is being written in the school’s athletic history. This fall, the public charter school will launch its first-ever football program—an eight-man team built from the ground up through student enthusiasm, local…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — In recent years, concerns about gang formation and violence have risen sharply in Goldsboro and the surrounding Wayne County. Local leaders and organizations are taking a closer look at how to address this complex issue that affects many of the community’s youth and families. Among those spearheading these efforts is Dr. Dave…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro City Council has officially adopted its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, approving a comprehensive $93.68 million financial plan that prioritizes economic revitalization, the elimination of slum and blight, and the reduction of crime — all while bolstering the city’s infrastructure, workforce, and community services. Passed during the council meeting on Monday,…… read more »
