October 25, 2025
Goldsboro
Driver And Passenger Arrested After High Speed Pursuit
WAYNE COUNTY – Two men were arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force after a brief pursuit ended with a collision. The driver, Rahsaan Saleed Curry Jr.,…
WCC Announces Spring 2023 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Wayne Community College has honored 270 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2023 semester. The college recognizes the students named below as having earned a place on its…
Wayne County Public Library Awarded Federal Grant
Wayne County Public library has been awarded a $44,902.00 LSTA EZ Grant to be used for the Creative Aging Program. This grant is made possible by funding from the Federal…
WCC Receives Corvette Engines
Wayne Community College has received new Corvette engines to use as student training aides. General Motors donated the two LT6 engines to the college’s GM Automotive Service Education Program. Students…
Johnston Community College Announces Spring 2023 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
JCC recognizes students for their academic achievements President’s List The following students have been named to the Spring 2023 semester President’s List at Johnston Community College. To be on the…
It’s Electric: WCC Adds Vehicle, Charging Stations
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College has added an electric vehicle (EV) to its automotive training program and is installing EV chargers. The new all-electric Nissan LEAF will give students in…
Family Dollar Employee Killed During Robbery
GOLDSBORO – An employee at a Wayne County Family Dollar Store was shot and killed. Around 3:15pm Sunday, Goldsboro Police responded to the Family Dollar at 1403 Wayne Memorial Drive.…
WCC Breaks Ground On New Industrial Tech And Engineering Building
GOLDSBORO – Wayne Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest building on Tuesday, May 23. The Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) will be the future home…
Selma Man Accused Of Soliciting Child By Computer
WAYNE COUNTY – A Selma man has been arrested on felony charges. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ivan Derrick Cooke, age 42, of Whistle Post Drive, on charges of…
WCC Graduation Ceremonies Held
GOLDSBORO – Eighty-five adult high school (AHS) and high school equivalency students graduated from Wayne Community College on May 11th, while approximately 400 students walked in Wayne Community College’s curriculum…
Cancer Survivor Receives Surprise Visit From Her Brother, A NC State Trooper
JOHNSTON COUNTY – September 22, 2022 changed the life of Tangie Hope Langston forever. The 50 year-old Johnston County wife and mother found a lump in her breast. Her doctor…
Wayne County Public Schools Names New Superintendent
GOLDSBORO – On Monday, the Wayne County Board of Education unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Marcus (Marc) A. Whichard as the district’s new superintendent. Dr. Whichard was elected to a…
