Local News

 
WCC Foundation Raises $171,425 at 33rd Annual Invitational

WCC Foundation Raises $171,425 at 33rd Annual Invitational

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Foundation of Wayne Community College successfully raised $171,425 at its 33rd annual Invitational, providing crucial funding for student scholarships and college improvements. The comprehensive fundraising event generated revenue through multiple channels, including corporate sponsorships, online and in-person auctions, golf and pickleball tournaments, a putting contest, and a 50/50 drawing. College Leadership…

Local Sports

 
Wayne County Forces A Game 5 Behind Ayden West’s 14 Strikeout Performance

Wayne County Forces A Game 5 Behind Ayden West’s 14 Strikeout Performance

Carolina Athletic Park, Goldsboro——- Coach Adam Pate knew down 2 games to 1 with a banged up pitching rotation, he had to give the ball to closer Ayden West. And West was as good as advertised, striking out 14 of 19 batters faced through 6, allowing just 1 hit and walking none. West had the…

Crime

Pikeville Police Arrest Two Suspects in Sexual Assault Investigation

Pikeville Police Arrest Two Suspects in Sexual Assault Investigation

PIKEVILLE, NC – The Pikeville Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a sexual assault case that occurred on July 1, 2025, officials announced on Friday. Investigation Leads to Arrests On July 1, 2025, officers with the Pikeville Police Department were dispatched in reference to a sexual assault that had occurred. During the…

Education

Wayne Community College Allied Health Programs Achieve Perfect Pass Rates

Wayne Community College Allied Health Programs Achieve Perfect Pass Rates

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Allied Health programs have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with both the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Dental Hygiene programs’ 2025 graduating classes achieving 100% pass rates on their respective licensing examinations. Nursing Program Surpasses National Average The ADN program’s 29 graduates successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination for…

Government

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Cancer Patient Access to Complex Therapies

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Cancer Patient Access to Complex Therapies

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at protecting patient access to cancer treatments and other complex therapies amid concerns that Medicare reimbursement cuts could force physicians to limit care options. The “Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act,” introduced by Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC), a physician, alongside…

Obituaries

Philip Charles Elliott

Philip Charles Elliott

July 11, 2025, 64, Goldsboro — Philip Charles Elliott, 64, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at UNC Healthcare Wayne.  He was born in Bronx County, New York on May 3, 1961 to the late Walter Elliott and Juana Morales Elliott. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann Reeves Elliott; daughter, Rachel Lessard…

Events

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