Category Archives: State News
WCPS Committees Tackle Budget, Policy, and Curriculum in May 21 Sessions
Goldsboro, N.C. — May 16, 2025, the Wayne County Board of Education has announced that four of its committees will hold meetings on Tuesday, May 21, at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Cen...
May 16, 2025
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Taking the Lead on the Beloved "Taste of Wayne" Event
Goldsboro, N.C. - A cherished Wayne County tradition is entering a new chapter. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it will now lead the beloved Taste of Wayne event, following a...
May 15, 2025
Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools
Wayne County, N.C. — Two schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district-Fremont Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School-have been closed for the day due to a prolonged power outage aff...
May 15, 2025
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Northern Wayne Vehicle Break-Ins
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 ...
May 12, 2025
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