Category Archives: State News
English Language Learners Celebrate Milestone as They Graduate from WCC’s Quest Academy
Goldsboro, N.C. - Twenty students from Wayne Community College's Quest Academy were recognized this week for completing the year-long program designed to support advanced English Language Acquisition ...
May 09, 2025
North Carolina School Officials Targeted in Extortion Attempt Linked to PowerSchool Data Breach
Raleigh, N.C. - Public school employees across North Carolina and staff at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) were targeted Wednesday morning in an extortion attempt by threat...
May 09, 2025
Frank Bisignano Sworn In as 18th Commissioner of Social Security
Washington, D.C. - Frank Bisignano, a prominent figure in the financial services industry, was officially sworn in today as the 18th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Bisignano...
May 09, 2025
City Manager Presents $93.18M Recommended Budget for FY25–26 to City Council
Goldsboro, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 was formally presented to City Council in accordance with N.C. General Statute 159-12, outlining a $93.18 million...
May 08, 2025
Goldsboro's Aly's Memorial Garden Honored with Prestigious NC Main Street Award
Goldsboro, N.C. - A deeply meaningful project in downtown Goldsboro has received statewide recognition for its innovative approach to public-private collaboration. Aly's Memorial Garden, a tribute to ...
May 08, 2025
Goldsboro Hosts 28th Annual Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk
Goldsboro, N.C. - Downtown Goldsboro was filled with energy, smiles, and community spirit Wednesday as residents gathered for the 28th Annual Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk, hosted by the Mayor's...
May 08, 2025
Goldsboro’s January Hammond Named 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion
Goldsboro, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro is proud to announce January Hammond as its 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion, a recognition that honors her unwavering commitment, leadership, and servi...
May 08, 2025
Two-Vehicle Crash on Stevens Mill Road Causes Traffic Delays, Prompts Police Investigation
Goldsboro, N.C. - A two-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon resulted in minor vehicle damage and temporary traffic delays near the intersection of Stevens Mill Road and West Ash Street. The incident o...
May 08, 2025
NC House Passes Parents' Medical Bill of Rights, Restoring Parental Consent for Minors' Medical Care
Raleigh, N.C. - In a 68-41 vote on Tuesday, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 519, also known as the Parents' Medical Bill of Rights, which seeks to reestablish the authori...
May 07, 2025
Seegars Fence Company Expands into Georgia, Led by Promising New Talent
Goldsboro, N.C.- Seegars Fence Company, a long-standing leader in the fencing industry across the Carolinas, is making a bold leap into new territory with the opening of its first branch in Augusta, G...
May 07, 2025