Local News

 
Dream Ride to Dierks Bentley Powered by Doug Henry Buick GMC

Dream Ride to Dierks Bentley Powered by Doug Henry Buick GMC

Country music fans — get ready for the Dream Ride to Dierks Bentley. Starting July 1st, register at Doug Henry Buick GMC in Goldsboro for your shot to win a VIP night with Dierks Bentley! 🌟That’s right — one lucky winner scores a luxury limo ride and FOUR VIP tickets to see Dierks Bentley live…

Local Sports

 
Wayne County Post Walks Off Against Pitt County 39 In See Saw Battle

Wayne County Post Walks Off Against Pitt County 39 In See Saw Battle

Carolina Athletic Park—-Goldsboro — Wayne County(15-2) was able to avenge one of their only losses on the year using 8 hits including several key bunts to outlast Post 39, 11-10 last night at Carolina Athletic Park. Post 11 took advantage of 3 walks in the 1st as a Carter Adams sac fly would make it…

Crime

Two Men Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting in Goldsboro

Two Men Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting in Goldsboro

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two men were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a shooting incident that resulted in a vehicle crash behind the Waffle House on Berkeley Boulevard, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:10 a.m. on June 29, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered an overturned vehicle in…

Education

“Culture Served, Era Swerved” Hits the Stage for a Cause in Goldsboro

“Culture Served, Era Swerved” Hits the Stage for a Cause in Goldsboro

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — On Saturday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m., the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Goldsboro will come alive with style, history, and community spirit as Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc. presents “Culture Served, Era Swerved,” a signature fundraising event in support of student scholarships and local outreach initiatives. Founded in 1972 by graduates of…

Government

Rep. Davis to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Rural Hospitals

Rep. Davis to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Rural Hospitals

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) will announce new federal legislation Monday designed to improve financial stability for rural emergency hospitals and support efforts to reopen Martin General Hospital in eastern North Carolina. The Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospitals, bringing them in line…

Obituaries

Linda Schwarz

Linda Schwarz

June 22, 2025, 79, Goldsboro — Surrounded by the love and care of family and friends, Linda Carol Rhodes Schwarz, 79, peacefully departed this life on June 22, 2025 to be reunited with loved ones who went before her. Linda was born in Lenoir County on January 27, 1946, to the late Raeford Erwin and…

Events