Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment Brings Average $56 Monthly Increase for Retirees NORTH CAROLINA —- The Social Security Administration announced today that approximately 75 million Americans will see their Social Security benefits increase by 2.8 percent in 2026, marking the annual cost-of-living adjustment designed to help beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. The adjustment will affect recipients of…… read more »
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Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8 Percent in 2026, Affecting 75 Million Americans
Game of the Week: James Kenan Dominates Princeton in Conference Showdown
Tigers Cruise to 49-14 Victory Over Bulldogs in Swine Valley Conference Battle PRINCETON, N.C. — The James Kenan Tigers delivered a commanding performance Friday night, defeating the Princeton Bulldogs 49-14 in a crucial Swine Valley 2A/3A Conference matchup that had been billed as one of the most anticipated games of the season. The Tigers traveled…… read more »
NCDOT Weekly Highlights: Bridge Honor, Safety Campaigns, and Halloween Precautions
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week dedicated a bridge to a fallen officer, launched its annual impaired driving enforcement campaign, and issued Halloween safety reminders as the holiday approaches. Robeson County Bridge Named for Fallen Officer A bridge spanning the Lumber River in Robeson County now honors the memory…… read more »
North Carolina Lottery Jackpots Soar Above $1 Billion Combined
Mega Millions and Powerball Offer Life-Changing Prizes This Weekend WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolinians have their eyes on a combined jackpot exceeding $1 billion as both Mega Millions and Powerball reach astronomical heights this weekend. Mega Millions Reaches Historic Levels Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing features a staggering $680 million jackpot, making it the ninth…… read more »
Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Cybersecurity Lab to Train Next Generation of Digital Defenders
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has launched a cutting-edge cybersecurity laboratory this fall, providing students with advanced training facilities designed to prepare them for careers protecting critical digital infrastructure. $150,000 Grant Powers New Training Facility The new lab was made possible through a nearly $150,000 grant awarded in 2024 by the Carolina Cyber Network,…… read more »
Three Arrested in Connection with Pikeville Burglary Investigation
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Charges Two Adults and Juvenile in First-Degree Burglary Case PIKEVILLE, N.C. – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals following a burglary investigation at a residence on Nahunta Road in Pikeville. Investigation Details Deputies responded to a reported burglary on Nahunta Road on September 27, 2025. Following a comprehensive…… read more »
Arts Council Hosts Inaugural Plein Air Quick Paint Competition at Fall Festival
Local Artists Invited to Compete in Outdoor Painting Challenge at Historic Aycock Birthplace FREMONT, N.C. – The Arts Council of Wayne County (ACWC) will host its first-ever Plein Air Quick Paint/Draw Competition on October 25, 2025, at the Aycock Birthplace Historic Site Fall Festival. The event offers artists an opportunity to create outdoor masterpieces inspired…… read more »
Man Arrested for Breaking Into Pikeville Home, Stealing Cash from Safe
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with breaking into a Pikeville residence and stealing a large sum of money from a safe earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Cameron Tucker Barbour was taken into custody and charged with safecracking, breaking and entering, and larceny after breaking and…… read more »
Wayne Community College Launches Five-Week Holiday Semester with Six Online Courses
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College is offering students an opportunity to earn college credits during the winter break through a condensed five-week holiday semester running from November 17 through December 29. The accelerated session will feature six fully online courses designed to help students advance their academic progress during the traditional holiday period. The…… read more »
Game of the Week: James Kenan Tigers to Face Princeton Bulldogs in Week 10 Showdown
Conference Championship Implications on the Line Friday Night PRINCETON, N.C. — The James Kenan Tigers will travel to Princeton this Friday for a crucial Swine Valley 2A/3A Conference matchup against the Princeton Bulldogs in what promises to be one of the most anticipated games of the season. Tigers Lead Conference Playoff Race Currently leading the…… read more »
