GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two men were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a shooting incident that resulted in a vehicle crash behind the Waffle House on Berkeley Boulevard, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:10 a.m. on June 29, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered an overturned vehicle in…… read more »
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Two Men Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting in Goldsboro
New Weekly Workshop Series Launches to Help Individuals Build Emotional Resilience
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A new weekly workshop series designed to help participants develop emotional resilience and well-being skills has been announced, offering individuals the tools to better navigate life’s uncertainties and challenges. Program Overview The comprehensive workshop series focuses on building emotional strength through proven methodologies and practical applications. Participants will engage in weekly sessions…… read more »
North Carolina Woman Turns $5 Into $150,000 Lottery Win
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Hertford woman struck it rich last week when her $5 gamble paid off with a $150,000 jackpot on a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket. Barbara Dean purchased the winning Xtreme Cashword ticket at All American Mart on East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in High Point. The convenience store sale…… read more »
Rep. Davis to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Rural Hospitals
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will announce new federal legislation Monday designed to improve financial stability for rural emergency hospitals and support efforts to reopen Martin General Hospital in eastern North Carolina. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospitals, bringing them in line…… read more »
Lucky Streak: Winston-Salem Man Wins $10 Million After $10,000 Lottery Win Just Days Earlier
WINSTON-SALEM — A Winston-Salem construction business owner is celebrating a life-changing $10 million lottery win after following his instincts to purchase a $50 scratch-off ticket on Thursday. Christopher Sink said he felt an urge to buy the ticket, and his gut feeling proved to be worth millions. “Sometimes you have a gut feeling,” Sink said.…… read more »
State Officials Launch July Fourth Anti-DUI Crackdown as Holiday Weekend Approaches
RALEIGH, N.C. — State and local officials will kick off North Carolina’s annual “Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It” campaign Monday morning, launching a week-long initiative designed to reduce impaired driving during the July Fourth holiday period. Campaign Details and Timeline The 2025 campaign will run from June 30 through July 6, combining public…… read more »
Missing Goldsboro Woman and Two Children Found Safe After 18-Day Search
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro woman and her two young children who had been missing for more than two weeks have been found safe, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Initial Missing Person Report Jasmine Wilson was reported missing on June 23, 2025, when officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received the report at approximately…… read more »
Labor Commissioner Honors Wilmington Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence
WILMINGTON, N.C. – North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley celebrated exceptional workplace safety achievements among Wilmington-area businesses during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Wednesday, June 25, at the McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College. The ceremony, co-hosted with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, recognized companies that have demonstrated unwavering…… read more »
NCDMV Implements Summer Heat Relief Measures for Customers
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has launched comprehensive operational changes at driver license offices statewide to protect customers from prolonged sun exposure and uncomfortable waiting conditions during the summer heat wave. The immediate implementation of these customer comfort measures aims to streamline service delivery while ensuring clients can…… read more »
135 Volunteers Contribute 306 Hours of Community Service During Wayne County Day of Action
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A wave of community spirit swept through Wayne County last week as 135 volunteers donated 306 hours of their time during the annual Day of Action, a United Way initiative that mobilized residents to tackle local improvement projects across the region. The coordinated effort, which culminated on June 20, saw volunteers…… read more »
