Tag Archives: North Carolina News

A Test on Luck Turned Into Winning the $435,127 Jackpot Prize

A Test on Luck Turned Into Winning the $435,127 Jackpot Prize

GOLDSBORO, NC – Elroy Jones of Goldsboro decided to test his luck on a $1 Cash 5 ticket on Wednesday and walked away with the $435,127 jackpot prize.  Elroy purchased his lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Circle K on North Berkeley Boulevard in Goldsboro. His ticket ended up matching all five numbers in the…read more »

Pregnant Woman Injured by a Severe Windstorm

Pregnant Woman Injured by a Severe Windstorm

GOLDSBORO, NC – A severe windstorm on Monday left a pregnant woman injured and hospitalized. Ashley Snipes, who was six months pregnant, was walking near North Berkeley Boulevard when intense straight-line winds sent a plastic folding table right at her leg. In the process Ashley fell on the ground and was left incapacitated. Emergency services…read more »

Finalist for the 2024-2025 Murphy Osborne Award

Finalist for the 2024-2025 Murphy Osborne Award

GREENVILLE, SC (April 10) – University of Mount Olive senior Ashlyn Stone was named as a finalist for the 2024-25 Murphy Osborne Award on Thursday, as announced by the league office. Stone is one of 14 individuals from the conference to be selected as a finalist for the award. Stone became just the third-ever Mount…read more »

Wayne Community College International Festival is Coming Up

Wayne Community College International Festival is Coming Up

GOLDSBORO, NC – Enjoy celebrating culture? Wayne Community College’s Cultural and Global Education Committee is hosting an International Festival with participation from WCC’s Multicultural Club, Global Scholars, and English as a Second Language (ESL) students, along with other local organizations.  The festival will be held Monday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in…read more »

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Career Expo & Job Fair was Successful

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Career Expo & Job Fair was Successful

GOLDSBORO, NC – Thursday, job seekers and local businesses came out together for the 2025 Career Expo & Job Fair, hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. Local high schools encouraged their sophomores, juniors, and seniors to come out and explore a variety of 16 career clusters that attend the Career Expo & Job…read more »

The 4 Day Movement – Helping The Homeless

The 4 Day Movement – Helping The Homeless

GOLDSBORO, NC – Time to be mobile and lend a helping hand along the way. Saturday, April 12th at  8:00a.m. will be the “4 Day Movement,” sponsored by Berkeley Mall and Hibbett. A fundraiser initiated by DJ Coles with the means of helping the homeless.  Location will be at Berkeley Mall, Goldsboro NC. Registration will…read more »

“We Dig It!” Farm Fest is Around the Corner

“We Dig It!” Farm Fest is Around the Corner

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers presents to the community the “We Dig It!” Farm Fest. Make sure to make time this Saturday April 12th, from 9a.m. to 2p.m. to adventure out to the Farm Credit Farmers Market located on 3114 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27534 to enjoy the…read more »

Farm Credit Farmer’s Market Takes Off with a Grand Opening

Farm Credit Farmer’s Market Takes Off with a Grand Opening

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Thursday was the grand opening for the Farm Credit Farmer’s Market, and a key individual within the community is the face behind it. Leigh Strickland, the former manager at Charles B Aycock birth place has taken the initiative to give local farmers and small businesses the voice they needed.  Leigh Strickland,…read more »

Suspect Steals Car and Crashes

Suspect Steals Car and Crashes

While conducting a business check on the Deacon Jones Dealership in LaGrange, NC, on December 5th,2022, at approximately 8 pm, a Wayne County Deputy observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the dealership. Due to it being after hours and the business being closed, the Deputy decided to investigate.As the Deputy turned onto HWY 70 westbound towards…read more »

North Carolina News – May 9, 2022

North Carolina News – May 9, 2022

AP-US-ELECTION-2022-TRUMP Trump, emboldened after Ohio victory, faces challenges ahead NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump enters the next stretch of the midterm campaign emboldened by primary victories but facing new risks. Trump’s late-stage endorsement of JD Vance in Ohio’s GOP Senate primary catapulted the “Hillbilly Elegy” author to the nomination in last week’s…read more »

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