Raleigh, N.C. – Triangle Young Professionals Civitan will host its 10th Annual Cornament cornhole tournament this Saturday, August 16, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Maywood Hall and Garden in Raleigh. The fundraising event supports . and features a unique rappelling challenge tied to donation goals. The tournament, which begins registration at 1:00 p.m. with…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) kicked off the new academic year this week as two non-traditional calendar schools opened their doors to students, with the remaining 31 schools set to begin classes on Monday, August 25. The district is rolling out several new initiatives and resources to ensure families are prepared for…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Paramount Theater will host its monthly Third Thursday concert series on August 21, featuring two innovative acts that showcase North Carolina’s evolving music scene. The 8:00 p.m. show will highlight verity den, an experimental trio from Carrboro known for blending guitar-driven intensity with delicate sonic elements, alongside Psychic Scream, a psych-punk…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to significantly improve East Ash Street in Wayne County, proposing to widen the roadway, construct two roundabouts, and reconfigure traffic patterns at the U.S. 70 intersection. The department will host a public open house from 5-7 p.m. on August 19 at…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has released a comprehensive breakdown of wage violations investigated across the state, following its July 31 announcement of successfully recovering more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages for North Carolina workers. Statewide Investigation Reveals Extensive Violations Between July 2024 and June 2025, the department’s Wage…… read more »
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles driver license office in Smithfield will remain closed through Friday, August 15, as maintenance crews work to complete necessary office repairs that have been delayed by inclement weather. The office, located at 3783 U.S. Highway 310 South, was originally scheduled to reopen Wednesday, August 14,…… read more »
Small Town Roots, Big Stage Dreams Jon Reep’s path to comedy stardom began in the most unexpected place—a college campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. Growing up in Hickory as the quintessential class clown, Reep never imagined comedy clubs existed outside of Los Angeles or New York. That changed when he discovered Charlie Goodnight’s comedy club…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Shopping local just got more rewarding in Goldsboro, North Carolina, thanks to Big Deals – a community-focused program that offers substantial savings on gift certificates for area businesses. This innovative platform allows residents to support their favorite local establishments while stretching their dollars further. How Big Deals Works The concept is simple…… read more »
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — A 53-year-old La Grange man has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run involving serious injury or death after a woman’s body was discovered along a rural Lenoir County road this past weekend. Steven Hawkins was taken into custody following an investigation that began Saturday afternoon when two pedestrians…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina’s state-supported intercity passenger rail service is maintaining its momentum with continued ridership growth, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. NC By Train experienced a 4% increase in ridership during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The service transported over…… read more »
