GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The holiday season has officially arrived at Berkeley Mall, and over the coming weeks, shoppers will see the local shopping center transform into a festive destination filled with holiday cheer. As November and December unfold, Berkeley Mall will not only be bustling with shoppers and retailers but also with heartfelt community initiatives…
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Local Sports
Playoff Football: Eastern Wayne Hosts Anson in Game of the Week
The playoffs are here, and it’s win or go home in this week’s Pittman Agner Law High School Football Game of the Week as the Eastern Wayne Warriors continue their quest for a state championship against the Anson Bearcats. Fans can catch all the excitement Friday night on FM 98.3 WGBR and streaming live at…
Crime
Greene County Man Arrested in Wayne County Break-In Investigation
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Greene County man in connection with a September break-in at a residence on N. Beston Road. Deputies say they received a report of a breaking and entering on September 16, 2025, where several items were reported stolen. During the investigation, one of those items was discovered listed…
Education
Four North Carolina Schools Earn Inaugural State Blue Ribbon Honors for Excellence
NORTH CAROLINA -– The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) today announced four public schools as the first recipients of the state’s newly established Blue Ribbon Schools Award, honoring schools that demonstrate exceptional academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. Celebrating Academic Excellence Across the State The North Carolina Blue Ribbon Schools program…
Government
City Council Approves Temporary Pause on Water Cutoffs During Federal Shutdown
GOLDSBORO, NC – The City Council has approved a temporary pause on water cutoffs for customers affected during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Under the approved measure, no water service disconnections or late fees will occur during the shutdown and for 14 days afterward. Following that period, customers will be required to bring their accounts…
Obituaries
Kimberly Tucker
November 1, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Kimberly Tucker age 63, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 01, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Ms. Tucker life was marked by love, resilience, and a deep connection to those around her. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest…
