Goldsboro, N.C. – Students in Wayne Community College’s Leadership Development class have turned a class project into a lasting gift for their campus and the environment. As part of their spring semester service project, students Sara Roush, Ty Johnson, Wilson Hines, Linda Ponce, and Yahaira Rojas planted four cherry trees beside the Deacon Jones Automotive…… read more »
Category Archives: State News
WCC Leadership Students Plant Trees, Leave Lasting Legacy on Campus
Wayne County Man Charged in Theft of Antique Signage
Wayne County, N.C. – on Monday, May 12, a Wayne County man is facing charges after authorities linked him to the theft of antique signage reported stolen from the northern part of the county earlier this month. On April 11, 2025, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the larceny of historically valuable…… read more »
Congressman Don Davis Joins Global Security Panel at London Defence Conference 2025
London, U.K. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), a U.S. Air Force veteran and vice ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, participated this week in a high-profile panel discussion at the London Defence Conference 2025. The panel, titled “Facing China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (CRINK),” focused on the growing threat these nations pose…… read more »
Over 5,000 Without Power in Wayne County as Outages Rise Across North Carolina
Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 12) — More than 5,000 homes and businesses in Wayne County are currently without power as the region experiences a significant outage, according to data from Find Energy, a leading electricity data platform whose information now supports major media outlets such as CBS News, Bloomberg, and the Houston Chronicle. As of…… read more »
Statewide “Move Over” Law Enforcement Campaign Underway in North Carolina Drivers Urged to Slow Down and Move Over for Emergency Vehicles May 12–18
Raleigh, N.C. — on Monday, the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), in coordination with state and local law enforcement agencies, has launched a statewide enforcement campaign this week to raise awareness and boost compliance with North Carolina’s Move Over Law. The campaign, running from May 12 through May 18, is aimed at educating motorists…… read more »
All Aboard for Cheerwine: NC By Train to Make Special Stops in Salisbury for Annual Festival
Raleigh, N.C. – In celebration of one of North Carolina’s most beloved traditions, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division has announced that all NC By Train passenger trains will make a stop in Salisbury on Saturday, May 17, to accommodate visitors traveling to the annual Cheerwine Festival. The announcement, made Monday by the NCDOT…… read more »
Wayne STEM Academy Earns Prestigious Purple Star Award for Commitment to Military-Connected Students
Goldsboro, N.C. – On May 12, 2025 Wayne STEM Academy has been honored with the Purple Star Award by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, a distinguished recognition celebrating the school’s strong and ongoing commitment to supporting students from military families. Located in Goldsboro and serving communities across Wayne County, Wayne STEM Academy was…… read more »
Labor Commissioner Luke Farley to Recognize Hickory-Area Employers for Workplace Safety Excellence
Hickory, N.C. — Tuesday, May 13, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley will honor employers and employees from across the Hickory region for their exceptional dedication to workplace safety during the North Carolina Department of Labor’s Annual Safety Awards Banquet. The event will take place Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Moretz Mills,…… read more »
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 last month. On April 29th, 2025, deputies received multiple reports from residents who discovered their vehicles had been broken into…… read more »
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. According to officials with Duke Energy, the outage, which occurred recently in the early hours of the morning, was the result of a snake…… read more »
