Category Archives: State News

Leadership in Transition: Daughtery Appointed to Wayne Community College Board

Leadership in Transition: Daughtery Appointed to Wayne Community College Board

Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery has been appointed to the Wayne Community College (WCC) Board of Trustees, continuing his long-standing service to the community in a new educational leadership role. Daughtery was officially sworn in during the Board’s regular May meeting, following his appointment by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He…read more »

Four-Car Pileup Snarls Traffic on US-117 — Cause Remains Unclear

Four-Car Pileup Snarls Traffic on US-117 — Cause Remains Unclear

Wayne County — On May 26, a four-vehicle rear-end collision on US Highway 117 resulted in a chain-reaction crash involving multiple cars, though no injuries or citations were reported at the scene. The incident occurred during active traffic conditions and is under investigation by local authorities. According to the official report, the crash involved a…read more »

Pelsan Tekstil Picks Goldsboro for First U.S. Plant, Sparking Major Economic Boost

Pelsan Tekstil Picks Goldsboro for First U.S. Plant, Sparking Major Economic Boost

Goldsboro, N.C. – In a major win for Eastern North Carolina’s economic development, Governor Josh Stein announced today that Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a global leader in breathable film technologies for the hygiene and medical industries, will open its first U.S. production facility in Goldsboro. The $82.6 million investment is expected to create 216 new jobs…read more »

Final Eight Teams Set for 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship in Cary

Final Eight Teams Set for 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship in Cary

Cary, N.C. — The 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship will begin Friday, May 30, at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. Hosted by the University of Mount Olive and the Town of Cary, the event features eight regional champions, including two former national titleholders—Tampa and Central Missouri. Top-seeded Tampa, aiming…read more »

Decades of Pride March Through Goldsboro at Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. Homecoming Parade

Decades of Pride March Through Goldsboro at Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. Homecoming Parade

Goldsboro, N.C. – The heart of downtown Goldsboro was filled with music, memories, and community pride on Saturday, May 24, as the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. held its much-anticipated Homecoming Parade. The event drew hundreds of spectators who lined the streets to show support and celebrate the legacy of one of Goldsboro’s most historic…read more »

Congressman Don Davis Launches “Week Across the East” Tour to Engage with Eastern North Carolina Communities

Congressman Don Davis Launches “Week Across the East” Tour to Engage with Eastern North Carolina Communities

Goldsboro, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) embarked on a weeklong tour across eastern North Carolina from May 27 to June 2, 2025, to connect with constituents and learn firsthand about the challenges and opportunities facing local communities, schools, and businesses throughout the First Congressional District. The “Week Across the East” included a series of…read more »

Stay Informed, Stay Safe: How to Understand Hurricane Forecasts and Warnings

Stay Informed, Stay Safe: How to Understand Hurricane Forecasts and Warnings

Goldsboro, N.C. — As hurricane season ramps up, the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) are urging the public to understand how to interpret storm forecasts, watches, and warnings — and why early awareness can be lifesaving. Trusted Sources Are Key With days of advance notice often available before a storm makes…read more »

A Sea of Flags and Silent Thanks: Mount Olive Honors Its Veterans

A Sea of Flags and Silent Thanks: Mount Olive Honors Its Veterans

Mount Olive, N.C. — Over Memorial Day weekend, members of Mount Olive VFW Post 9959, along with local volunteers, carried out a solemn and respectful tradition to honor fallen military service members. Activities began early Saturday morning at Maplewood Cemetery, where the group gathered to place American flags on the graves of veterans in recognition…read more »

Sound of Honor: Paramount Packed as Air Force Band Honors Heroes with Powerful Memorial Day Performance

Sound of Honor: Paramount Packed as Air Force Band Honors Heroes with Powerful Memorial Day Performance

Goldsboro, N.C. — In a stirring celebration of patriotism, remembrance, and community, the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band brought its Memorial Day tour to a sold-out audience at the Paramount Theater on Sunday, May 25. With the theme “Honor, Inspire, Connect,” the event marked the ensemble’s first return to the historic venue…read more »

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