Local News

 
October Gardening Tips: Transitioning Your Garden for Fall

October Gardening Tips: Transitioning Your Garden for Fall

By Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension Agent With fall weather finally settling in across Wayne County, October presents an ideal opportunity for gardeners to enjoy working outdoors while preparing their landscapes for the changing seasons. Whether you’re maintaining a lawn, tending to ornamental beds, or wrapping up the vegetable garden, these timely tips will…

Local Sports

 
Game of the Week: Eastern Wayne Dominates North Pitt in Conference Matchup

Game of the Week: Eastern Wayne Dominates North Pitt in Conference Matchup

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Eastern Wayne Warriors delivered a commanding performance Friday night, defeating the visiting North Pitt Panthers 45-12 in a Three Rivers 4A Conference matchup that served as the Pittman Agner Law High School Game of the Week on FM 98.3 WGBR. The Warriors dominated the contest from start to finish, showcasing their…

Crime

18-Year-Old Arrested at Busco Beach with Illegally Modified Firearm

18-Year-Old Arrested at Busco Beach with Illegally Modified Firearm

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — An 18-year-old man was arrested at Busco Beach on October 11, 2025, after deputies discovered a Glock handgun illegally modified to fire as a fully automatic weapon during a stolen property investigation. Jordan C-Michael Fowkes was taken into custody and charged with felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction after deputies…

Education

WCPS Names Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

WCPS Names Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools has appointed Lisa Tart, the district’s Director of Teaching & Learning, as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Superintendent Marc Whichard announced this week. Tart will replace Dr. Carol Artis, who has resigned and is retiring from the position. The appointment took effect October 15. A veteran…

Government

North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown

North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown

State Officials Work to Protect 1.4 Million SNAP Recipients as Uncertainty Looms NORTH CAROLINA — As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, North Carolina officials are racing to minimize disruptions to critical food assistance programs that serve more than 1.4 million residents across the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human…

Obituaries

Helen White

Helen White

October 10, 2025, 70, Goldsboro — With utmost sympathy and compassion, we, the professionals at Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors, join with the White family and their loved ones to announce the earthly transition of Ms. Helen White, 70. She was preceded in death by her devoted parents, Mack and Vivian; two cherished brothers, William…

Events