Goldsboro

Wayne County Man Celebrates $144,910 Fast Play Jackpot
WAYNE COUNTY – Kerry Williams of Eureka tried his luck on a $2 Fast Play ticket and won a $144,910 jackpot. Williams bought his lucky 10X The Cash ticket Thursday…

Firefighters On Scene At Large Wayne County Fire
DUDLEY – Wayne County 911 received a call at 1:27 am Saturday reporting a large fire at National Salvage and Service Corp, located at 430 Old Mt Olive Hwy in…

Local Government Commission Approves Financing For 220-Bed Wayne County Jail
RALEIGH – Wayne County will build an additional jail facility to connect with the Carey Winders Detention Center Annex built in 2016, and replace the Wayne County Detention Center built…

Wayne County School Board Names Interim Superintendent
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Board of Education has reached an agreement with Dr. Michael D. Priddy to serve as Interim Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. David A. Lewis, effective…

KS Bank Hires New Commercial Relationship Manager
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank is pleased to announce that Justin McLamb has been hired as a Commercial Relationship Manager in their Goldsboro office. In this role, McLamb will be responsible…

Wayne County Woman Wins $100,000 Powerball Prize
GOLDSBORO – Jennifer Nunn of Goldsboro took a chance on a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize in Wednesday’s drawing. Nunn bought her lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quick Mart on North…

Graham To Serve As UMO Alumni Association President
MOUNT OLIVE – Julie Graham of Goldsboro, NC has been elected President of the University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumni Association Board. Her official duties began January 1, 2023. Julie…

Jan. 22 Ceremony To Commemorate 1961 B-52 Nuclear Bomb Accident Near Goldsboro
RALEIGH – A replica of a nuclear bomb will be returning to North Carolina to commemorate the anniversary of the catastrophic 1961 B-52 nuclear bomber accident near Goldsboro in Wayne…

Johnston Community College Announces Fall 2022 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for academic achievements last semester. President’s List The following students have been named to the fall semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be named to…

Body Found On Side Of Wayne County Highway
GOLDSBORO – Deputies are investigating the death of a 23 year-old woman whose body was found beside a Wayne County highway. Around 1:50pm Sunday, a passerby called Wayne County 911…

BCBS Donates To Wayne Community College Pantry
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS) was so impressed with Wayne Community College’s effort to stem student food insecurity that it contributed to the project. Blue Cross…

Arts Council Of Wayne County Names Interim Executive Director
GOLDSBORO – The Arts Council of Wayne County has announced the appointment of Jack Kannan as its Interim Executive Director. Kannan is well known in our community, having been a…







