GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a Goldsboro police officer during a traffic stop last week has surrendered to authorities and faces multiple serious charges, including assault with a firearm on law enforcement. Tyler Jalik Davis turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025, nearly a…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for 15 counties across central North Carolina as dangerously hot conditions continue to grip the region, with heat index values reaching as high as 110 degrees. The extreme heat warning, which affects Alamance, Orange, Durham, Chatham, Wake, Johnston, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Wayne, Richmond, Scotland,…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) has announced its 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), inviting qualifying nonprofit organizations to apply for grants supporting programs that serve Wayne County residents. Application Materials Now Available The NOFO and supplementary grant materials became available Monday, July 28, 2025, through the organization’s website at…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Wayne County Public Schools Central Services building located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue in Goldsboro. The board meeting is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by an…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Poetry enthusiasts will come together this Wednesday for a virtual collaborative writing experience hosted by FreeleSpoken through the Poetry for Your Soul platform. The one-hour event is scheduled for July 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM EDT online, and will focus on the theme of “CheckMate.” Interactive Format Encourages Group Participation…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Special Olympics Wayne County will present its annual Miss Lovelies Pageant on Saturday, August 2, at 1:00 PM being held at the Paramount Theatre, celebrating the talents and achievements of young women in the special needs community. The Miss Lovelies 2025 Pageant will feature contestants competing in three categories: evening gown…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Juanita Curtis has found her forever home in Goldsboro, and she’s on a mission to help her new community understand a critical gap in their insurance coverage. The licensed insurance agent, who moved to the area from Smithfield about a year and a half ago, recently hosted an educational event at the…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Bryan Rashon Lewis, a 34-year-old educator, coach, and multi-talented artist, is bringing something unprecedented to Goldsboro: a family-friendly sneaker showcase designed to unite the community and showcase the city in a positive light. Scheduled for August 9th from 12 PM to 5 PM at Rosewood High School, “Bryan’s Sneaker Showcase” represents more…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has installed cutting-edge slope monitoring devices along the Pigeon River Gorge corridor as reconstruction of Interstate 40 continues in western North Carolina. The new technology provides real-time ground movement tracking and detects terrain shifts to protect both construction crews and motorists. The monitoring system operates around…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC – The Goldsboro Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Grants Program, distributing $2,500 total in funding to five Wayne County organizations dedicated to serving the local community. Grant Recipients Support Diverse Community Needs Each organization received $500 grants following a comprehensive review process conducted by Rotary Club members. The…… read more »
