Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Register of Deeds Office has announced that it will temporarily suspend marriage license services on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, due to mandatory staff training. While marriage licenses will not be issued that day, all other services offered by the office will continue as normal. “We understand the importance…
Local News
Local Sports
Mount Olive Falls to Young Harris in Extra-Inning Thriller at Conference Carolinas Championship
Gastonia, N.C. – on May 1, The University of Mount Olive baseball team saw its postseason hopes take a tough hit Thursday night, surrendering a six-run lead late to fall 11-10 in extra innings to No. 2-seeded Young Harris in the opening round of the Conference Carolinas Championship at CaroMont Health Park. Despite a dominant…
Crime
Two Charged in Copper Theft from Wayne County Hog Farm
Wayne County NC – On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals in connection with a recent theft involving copper wiring and tubing from a hog farm in the Seven Springs area. The theft, which occurred on two separate dates and was reported on March 31, 2025, prompted an ongoing investigation by…
Education
Goldsboro Woman Balances Family, Career, and Education to Achieve Lifelong Dream at Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Carmen Del Cid Garcia has always believed in the power of education. Now, as she prepares to graduate from Wayne Community College with an associate degree in Business Administration, her journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. A wife, mother of two, full-time employee at…
Government
NC Values Coalition Hosts Press Conference Supporting Bills for Detransitioners and Women’s Safety
Raleigh, N.C. — Wednesday April 30, The NC Values Coalition held a press conference this morning in support of two controversial bills: House Bill 606, which would extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims by individuals who have detransitioned, and the Women’s Safety and Protection Act (Senate Bill 516/House Bill 791), which seeks…
Obituaries
Ashley Taylor McNair
April 30, 2025, 41, Goldsboro — It is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Ashley Taylor McNair, 41, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born on October 12, 1983 and raised in Duplin County, Ashley was a woman with a generous heart and a deep love for her family. She found joy in…
