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…
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Local Sports
Friday Night Lights: Wayne Prep’s Football Era Begins
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – At Wayne Preparatory Academy, a football field once only imagined on paper is becoming a reality—and with it, a new chapter is being written in the school’s athletic history. This fall, the public charter school will launch its first-ever football program—an eight-man team built from the ground up through student enthusiasm, local…
Crime
Teen Leads Deputies on Chase Through Two Towns in Stolen Vehicle
Pikeville, N.C. — A 17-year-old male is facing multiple felony charges following a series of incidents involving vehicle theft, attempted break-ins, and a high-speed pursuit through Wayne County towns on Saturday. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Kenison Way area in Pikeville after receiving reports of individuals attempting to break into…
Education
“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
Governor Stein Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Three in Push to Strengthen North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein has taken decisive legislative action this week, signing seven bills into law and vetoing three others, with a focus on enhancing public safety, supporting law enforcement, and protecting North Carolina’s environment and economy. Bills Signed into Law Governor Stein signed several bipartisan measures aimed at modernizing systems, improving services,…
Obituaries
Walter Edward Radford
June 20, 2025, 80, Goldsboro — Walter Edward Radford, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center. He was 80 years old. Born in Wayne County on September 11, 1944, Ed was the son of the late Leslie Lawrence Radford and Pearl Hann Radford. In…
