Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office are issuing a strong reminder to residents: Lock your car doors. This message comes in response to a recent spike in vehicle break-ins reported over the last two weeks. According to authorities, at least 95% of these incidents involved vehicles that were…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — In a powerful gathering of minds and missions, the United Way of Wayne County hosted its Issue Focus Summit on Wednesday, uniting nonprofit organizations and community leaders to take on one of the area’s most pressing challenges: poverty and financial instability. The event marked a pivotal shift for the organization, moving from…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced that more than one million children across the state have received SUN Bucks benefits in the first round of disbursements for summer 2025, totaling $121 million in food assistance to eligible families. SUN Bucks is part of the NC SUN…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Fire Department has achieved an impressive Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 2, following a recent inspection by the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor announced today. The evaluation is part of the North Carolina Response Rating System (NCRRS), a statewide program designed to assess…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued a sharp rebuke Monday against proposed federal budget cuts that would significantly reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), warning that the measure could force the state into an impossible decision: cut off food access for 1.4 million residents or eliminate essential public services…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — In a powerful display of mentorship, leadership, and community investment, the Goldsboro (NC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated inducted seven young men into its distinguished Kappa League program on Saturday, May 10. The induction ceremony marked a significant milestone not only for the young inductees but also for the…… read more »
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 thoughtful transition from the United Way of Wayne County. This change marks a collaborative effort between two key community organizations…… read more »
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 affecting the area. The outage, which began overnight, has disrupted essential systems at both campuses, including heating and cooling, lighting, kitchen operations, and internet connectivity.…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of the nation’s leading power transformer manufacturers, will invest $140 million to build a second manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, creating 330 new jobs. The expansion strengthens North Carolina’s…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. — In a ceremony held at the North Carolina State Capitol on Monday, May 12, Becky and Chip Craig of Goldsboro were honored with the esteemed Governor’s Medallion Volunteer Service Award. The Craig’s were among a select group of recipients representing 20 counties across North Carolina, recognized for their outstanding dedication to…… read more »
