SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston Medical Mall will welcome community members to a comprehensive Fall Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. The event, hosted by Coates Hearing Clinic, promises to deliver valuable health resources and wellness education to attendees at no cost. The fair will take…… read more »
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Johnston Medical Mall to Host Fall Health and Wellness Fair This Weekend
Wayne County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Following Federal Tip
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 27-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual exploitation following an investigation prompted by federal authorities. Carlos Fabian Arriaga Ortega was taken into custody on September 3, 2025, after the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at his residence. He faces…… read more »
Wayne and Wilson Community Colleges Form Partnership to Expand AI and Biotechnology Education
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Two North Carolina community colleges have joined forces to expand access to cutting-edge academic programs, signing agreements that will allow students to pursue artificial intelligence and biotechnology degrees across both institutions. Wayne Community College and Wilson Community College announced the signing of Instructional Service Agreements (ISAs) this week, creating pathways for students…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Public Archive of Nearly 5 Million Juul Internal Documents
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has launched a comprehensive public archive containing nearly 5 million internal Juul Labs documents, providing unprecedented insight into the marketing strategies and business practices that contributed to widespread youth vaping addiction. The Juul Labs Document Repository, developed through a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,…… read more »
USO North Carolina Hosts Mario Kart Tournament for Service Members at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The USO North Carolina will bring high-speed gaming action to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this Saturday evening with a free Mario Kart tournament designed to provide entertainment and friendly competition for military personnel. The gaming event, scheduled for September 6 from 10 p.m. to midnight, will take place at the USO…… read more »
North Carolina Students Achieve Three-Year High in Test Scores as Graduation Rates Climb
RALEIGH, NC – North Carolina students reached a three-year peak in standardized test performance during the 2024-25 academic year, while graduation rates hit a 10-year high, according to data presented to the State Board of Education today. Test Scores Show Broad Improvement Students demonstrated improvement across the majority of assessments, scoring higher in 12 of…… read more »
Blue and Gold Star Memorial Markers Dedicated at Goldsboro’s Freedom Circle
Community Gathers to Honor Military Families and Plant New Freedom Tree GOLDSBORO, NC – On Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025, community members, veterans, and local officials gathered at Freedom Circle in downtown Goldsboro for the dedication of Blue Star and Gold Star memorial markers, along with the planting of a new Freedom Tree to honor…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Opening of UNC Health Wayne Sleep Lab
GOLDSBORO, NC – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday September 18th at 1:00pm, on Cox Blvd, Goldsboro, NC to celebrate the opening of the new UNC Health Wayne Sleep Lab, marking a significant expansion of specialized healthcare services for the region. State-of-the-Art Sleep Medicine Facility The newly opened…… read more »
UPDATE: Multiple Rescued from Goldsboro House Fire That Displaced 50 Residents
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Four people were hospitalized and approximately 50 residents were displaced after a structure fire on Keller Way Drive Saturday afternoon that required a multi-agency response and dramatic rescues from upper floors. The Goldsboro Fire Department received the initial call at 1:59 p.m. on August 31, with the first unit arriving on scene…… read more »
Food Lion Feeds Expands Hunger Relief Efforts with 33 Pantry Makeovers During National Hunger Action Month
NORTH CAROLINA — Food Lion Feeds is launching its annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative this month, providing comprehensive renovations to 33 food pantries across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The month-long program coincides with Hunger Action Month and represents the company’s ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity in local communities. Comprehensive Pantry Renovations Address Growing…… read more »
