GOLDSBORO, N.C. – For Devante Mason, agriculture isn’t just a career path—it’s a return to his roots. The Air Force veteran, who grew up on his grandfather’s 100-acre farm in South Carolina, is now channeling his lifelong passion into formal education at Wayne Community College, where he’s pursuing dual degrees in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness…… read more »
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Air Force Veteran Pursues Lifelong Passion through WCC’s Agriculture Programs
Families Invited to Explore Traditional Crafts at Hands and Hearth Program Series
FREMONT, N.C. — The Wayne County Public Library is launching “Hands and Hearth,” a new hands-on program series designed to introduce families to traditional skills and timeless crafts from earlier generations. The program will take place at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace, located at 264 Governor Aycock Road NE in Fremont. The inaugural session is…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Leadership Author Tim Whitman
Free public event features S.H.A.R.P. Leadership Framework presentation GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will welcome Tim Whitman, founder of Pro 27 Leadership and author of Welcome to Purpose, for a special leadership event later this month. The “Lead with a Purpose” presentation will take place Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium,…… read more »
Wayne County 4-H Launches Fall Cooking Program for Youth
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office is inviting young culinary enthusiasts to sharpen their kitchen skills through a four-week cooking program designed specifically for youth ages 9-12. The 4-H Cooking SPIN Club will meet Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., beginning October 23 and continuing through November 13, 2025. Sessions will…… read more »
Johnston County Health Department Offers Free NARCAN Training to Combat Opioid Overdoses
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Johnston County Public Health Department, in partnership with the Opioid Task Force, will host a free community NARCAN training session designed to equip residents with life-saving skills to respond to opioid overdoses. The training will take place on Friday, October 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Johnston County…… read more »
Charles B. Aycock High School Wins 36th Annual Wayne County Fair Math Competition
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Charles B. Aycock High School claimed top honors at the 36th annual Wayne County Fair High School Math Competition, sponsored by Wayne Community College’s Mathematics Department. Students Josslyn Snyder and Cooper Martin from Charles B. Aycock emerged as overall champions after winning Division I and defeating the Division II winners in the…… read more »
WCPS Coordinator Appointed Co-Chair of Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Andrea Freile, Strategic Communications & Engagement Coordinator for Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS), has been appointed to the North Carolina Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs and personally selected by Governor Josh Stein to serve as Co-Chair. Freile was sworn in this week at the Governor’s Mansion following the signing of…… read more »
Educators and Community Members Push for Over $1 Billion School Bond in Wake County
More than 150 attend town hall demanding urgent action on deteriorating school facilities RALEIGH, N.C. — More than 150 educators, parents, and community members gathered at Dillard Drive Elementary School Wednesday night for a town hall hosted by Wake NCAE, urging Wake County Commissioners to substantially increase the proposed school bond amount before it goes…… read more »
Goldsboro Opens Applications for 2026 Citizens’ Academy
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Residents interested in learning how their local government operates have until the end of October to apply for the City of Goldsboro’s 2026 Citizens’ Academy. The city is now accepting applications for the educational program, which will run from Jan. 8 through Feb. 26, 2026. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 31.…… read more »
Wayne Community College Becomes Authorized Haas Certification Center
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has been designated as an authorized Haas certification center following the successful completion of operator certification training by Computer-Integrated Machining instructors Bailee Gilbert and David Meek. The designation enables WCC to administer certification exams for the Haas CNC Certification Program, which allows manufacturing professionals to earn credentials recognizing their…… read more »
