City Seeking Volunteers for Major Cycling Event Downtown The City of Goldsboro will welcome hundreds of cyclists on Thursday, October 9th, as part of Cycle NC’s annual Mountains to the Coast ride, bringing an exciting opportunity to showcase downtown Goldsboro to visitors from across the state. The cycling event, organized by Cycle NC (Cycle North…
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Local Sports
North Carolina High Schools Score Big in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Contest
Sixteen schools across the state have earned $5,000 each, with eyes on the $1 million grand prize RALEIGH, NC — High school football programs across North Carolina are celebrating after winning $80,000 collectively through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, with 16 schools each earning $5,000 to bolster their athletic programs. The contest, designed to…
Crime
Pikeville Police Seize Major MDMA Trafficking Operation
K9 Unit Leads to Arrest of Habitual Felon, Removal of 200+ Dosage Units from Streets PIKEVILLE, NC — The Pikeville Police Department has successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing more than 200 dosage units of MDMA and arresting a convicted habitual felon in a recent enforcement action that officials say has removed a…
Education
Northern Wayne Library Offers Hands-On S.T.E.M. Workshop for Local Teens
FREMONT, NC – The Northern Wayne Library is set to host an innovative S.T.E.M. workshop designed specifically for teenagers, combining 3D modeling and laser printing technology in an engaging, hands-on learning experience. The “S.T.E.M 3D Modeling & Laser Printing” program will take place on Saturday, August 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the…
Government
Social Security Administration Marks 90th Anniversary with Major Service Improvements
Trump Signs Proclamation Honoring Agency’s Legacy as Digital Transformation Shows Results The Social Security Administration celebrated its 90th anniversary today with President Donald Trump signing a presidential proclamation recognizing the program’s enduring importance to American families. The milestone comes as the agency reports significant improvements in customer service under new leadership. Since President Franklin D.…
Obituaries
Walter Joseph Ammons
August 25, 2025, 58, Goldsboro — Waler Joseph Ammons age, 58 peacefully crossed the sands of time and entered a land of eternal peace on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Though Mr. Ammons is no longer with us, may his memory echo through the lives he touched,…
