Wayne County, N.C. – on Monday, May 12, a Wayne County man is facing charges after authorities linked him to the theft of antique signage reported stolen from the northern part of the county earlier this month. On April 11, 2025, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the larceny of historically valuable…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — on Monday, the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), in coordination with state and local law enforcement agencies, has launched a statewide enforcement campaign this week to raise awareness and boost compliance with North Carolina’s Move Over Law. The campaign, running from May 12 through May 18, is aimed at educating motorists…… read more »
Hickory, N.C. — Tuesday, May 13, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley will honor employers and employees from across the Hickory region for their exceptional dedication to workplace safety during the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Annual Safety Awards Banquet. The event will take place Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Moretz Mills,…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. – ( May 12) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins reported on the northern end of the county late last month. On April 29th, 2025, deputies received multiple reports from residents who discovered their vehicles had been broken into…… read more »
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. According to officials with Duke Energy, the outage, which occurred recently in the early hours of the morning, was the result of a snake…… read more »
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 warning residents to prepare for the possibility of flash flooding as a slow-moving weather system brings rounds of heavy rain to eastern North Carolina.…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – In a powerful display of unity and commitment to progress, leaders from across Wayne County will gather for the “New Beginnings with Opportunities” Roundtable Tuesday, May 13 evening. The event, held under the banner of “Less Talk, Less Excuses, and More Action,” aims to spark meaningful collaboration and concrete change in the…… read more »
Goldsboro, NC — On Friday, local business Musgrave Equipment Company rolled out the orange carpet this week as they hosted a vibrant Open House and Orange Days Sales Event, inviting the community to join in a celebration filled with food, fun, and hometown spirit. The event, themed around Musgrave’s signature orange branding, transformed the location…… read more »
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 recent data indicates a downward trend in preliminary case reports, health experts continue to urge caution and emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially for the most vulnerable.…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Engines revved, horns blared, and children’s faces lit up with excitement on Saturday as families from across Wayne County turned out for the annual “Touch A Truck” event, hosted by the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. The event offered a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience that combined family fun with educational opportunities about…… read more »
