Goldsboro, N.C. – On, Thursday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m., Wayne Community College will host “Let’s Talk Health,” an engaging and informative event designed to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and even enjoyable. Open to the public, the event promises a refreshing take on healthcare conversations — no jargon, no confusion, just real talk from…… read more »
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“Let’s Talk Health” — Community Healthcare Q&A Night at Wayne Community College
Historic Accounting Firm Brings Decades of Expertise to Wayne County
Goldsboro, N.C. – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. to welcome Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Company, P.A., Certified Public Accountants, to its newest location in Wayne County. The event will celebrate the firm’s longstanding legacy in the region and its continued growth…… read more »
Have You Seen This Woman? Goldsboro Police Urge Public’s Help in Ongoing Search
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is actively investigating the disappearance of Tamika McLaughlin, a 46-year-old woman who has been missing since March 1, 2025. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate her. McLaughlin was last seen in the area of Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro.…… read more »
North Carolina Faces Crossroads on Energy Policy and Housing Affordability
Raleigh, N.C. — On Friday, Governor Josh Stein delivered a clear message at the Emerging Issues Forum at NC State on Friday: North Carolina’s economic future depends on protecting clean energy investments and expanding affordable housing access. Speaking before a diverse group of business leaders, elected officials, and policy experts, the governor outlined his energy…… read more »
Western NC Recovery Efforts Spotlighted Amid Push to Expand Mental Health Support
Raleigh N.C. — North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai will travel to Hendersonville on Thursday to highlight ongoing mental health and recovery services for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The visit will include stops at two community organizations central to the region’s recovery: Love and Respect Community for Recovery…… read more »
Wayne County Commissioners Approve $279.8M FY25–26 Budget Focused on Education, Safety, and Infrastructure
Wayne County —The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has officially adopted a $279.87 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, signaling a strong commitment to public education, safety, workforce support, and infrastructure improvements Approved during the Board’s regular meeting on June 3, the new budget sets the property tax rate at $0.6259 per $100 of assessed…… read more »
Breaking the Cycle: Wayne County’s Jail Program Offers Hope and Healing Through Recovery
Wayne County — The Wayne County Detention Center is breaking new ground in the fight against addiction with a unique and evolving initiative aimed at helping incarcerated individuals recover from substance use disorders and transition back into society. The Wayne County Detention Center Substance Misuse Program (WCDCSMP), established in 2021, is already being recognized as…… read more »
Jail Overdose Death Sparks Charges and Suicide Attempt in Wayne County
Wayne County — An investigation into a fatal drug overdose at the Wayne County Jail has led to the arrest and charging of an inmate now accused of distributing the substances that caused another inmate’s death. Steven Alton Carlton, 33, has been charged with death by distribution through unlawful delivery of certain controlled substances, possession…… read more »
Wayne County Man Held Without Bond in Contractor Fraud Investigation
Wayne County – A Pikeville man has been arrested following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office into allegations that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in advance payments for home improvement work that was never completed. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, 55, was taken into custody on May 29, 2025, and charged with four…… read more »
State Emergency Team Ramps Up Preparations for 2025 Hurricane Season
Goldsboro, N.C. — Today, Governor Josh Stein joined Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, First Sergeant Chris Knox of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and Colonel Patrick Henderson of the North Carolina Army National Guard for a hurricane season briefing, urging all North Carolinians to have emergency plans in place and…… read more »
