Category Archives: State News
Wildlife vs. the Grid: Snake Shuts Down Power in Goldsboro
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.Ac...
May 12, 2025
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Wayne County Through Tuesday Morning
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 warn...
May 12, 2025
Community Leaders Unite for “New Beginnings with Opportunities” Roundtable: A Call to Action in Goldsboro
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...
May 12, 2025
Musgrave Hosts Orange Sales Day Open House with Community Celebration
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 j...
May 12, 2025
Wayne County’s “Touch A Truck” Event Draws Big Crowds, Big Rigs, and Big Smiles
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, host...
May 12, 2025
Health Officials Monitor Pertussis Trends as Cases Begin to Decline
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 rec...
May 12, 2025
Musgrave Donates to Support Touch-a-Truck Event and Local Families
Goldsboro, NC - In a heartfelt show of community support, Musgrave has donated a check to the Partnership for Children of Wayne County, helping to fund the upcoming Touch-a-Truck event and sustain ess...
May 12, 2025
Andrea Freile Honored with Prestigious State Leadership Award
Raleigh, N.C. - Andrea Freile, Family Engagement & Communications Coordinator for Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS), has been awarded the esteemed Leadership North Carolina (LNC) Stanley Frank Cl...
May 10, 2025
Wayne County Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Ahead of June 1 Start
Wayne County, N.C. - With hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, Wayne County Emergency Management is urging residents to take action now by updating emergency plans and restocking supply ki...
May 10, 2025
Olivia and Liam Remain America's Favorite Baby Names in 2024
Washington, D.C. - For the sixth year in a row, Olivia and Liam top the list as America's most popular baby names, continuing a trend that reflects parents' preference for timeless, familiar names. Th...
May 10, 2025