Community event combines BBQ competition with support for area veterans WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Freedom Biker Church will host its 3rd Annual Veterans Day of Honor and Whole Hog Cook-Off on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST at 669 Tarheel Road in Benson. The community celebration welcomes all attendees to…… read more »
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Local Veterans Benefit from 3rd Annual Day of Honor and Whole Hog Cook-Off
NC Pickle Festival Opens Vendor Applications Early for 2026 Event
Earlier Timeline Aims to Improve Planning for 40th Anniversary Celebration WAYNE COUNTY N.C. — The North Carolina Pickle Festival is breaking with tradition this year, opening vendor applications three months earlier than usual as organizers prepare for the event’s 40th anniversary in 2026. Applications became available Monday, November 3, and will remain open through February…… read more »
“Christmas at the Farm” Debuts at Maxwell Regional Agricultural Center
New Holiday Event Combines Local Agriculture with Festive Celebration GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A new holiday tradition is coming to Wayne County this season. The Farm Credit Farmers Market will host its inaugural “Christmas at the Farm” event from November 8 through December 13 at the Maxwell Regional Agricultural & Convention Center. The celebration, presented by…… read more »
Malpass Brothers to Bring Classic Country Sound to Paramount Theatre
Traditional Country Duo Featured in Paramount Performing Arts Series GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Malpass Brothers will take the stage at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 PM as part of the venue’s prestigious Paramount Performing Arts Series. The performance promises to transport audiences back to the golden era of country music with…… read more »
Local Travel Agent Selected for Exclusive Disney Destiny Media Preview
Goldsboro travel professional to experience Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship before inaugural voyage GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Mallory Dumond, a local travel agent with Travelmation, has been selected to join an exclusive media preview sailing aboard the Disney Destiny, the newest addition to Disney Cruise Line’s expanding fleet. The invitation places Dumond among a select group…… read more »
Wayne County Libraries Announce October Programming for All Ages
Early Learning and Literary Events Scheduled Across Multiple Branches WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County Public Library system has announced several community programs taking place on October 28, offering educational and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Early Explorers Program Supports Kindergarten Readiness The Goldsboro branch will host its Early Explorers program on Tuesday,…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Veterans Day Ceremony with Retired Colonel as Speaker
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will honor United States military veterans with a special ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, featuring a decorated local Army veteran as the keynote speaker. The free public event will begin at 11 a.m. in Moffatt Auditorium, located inside the Wayne Learning Center, the main building on campus identifiable by…… read more »
North Carolina Lottery Jackpots Soar Above $1 Billion Combined
Mega Millions and Powerball Offer Life-Changing Prizes This Weekend WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolinians have their eyes on a combined jackpot exceeding $1 billion as both Mega Millions and Powerball reach astronomical heights this weekend. Mega Millions Reaches Historic Levels Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing features a staggering $680 million jackpot, making it the ninth…… read more »
Arts Council Hosts Inaugural Plein Air Quick Paint Competition at Fall Festival
Local Artists Invited to Compete in Outdoor Painting Challenge at Historic Aycock Birthplace FREMONT, N.C. – The Arts Council of Wayne County (ACWC) will host its first-ever Plein Air Quick Paint/Draw Competition on October 25, 2025, at the Aycock Birthplace Historic Site Fall Festival. The event offers artists an opportunity to create outdoor masterpieces inspired…… read more »
Local Holiday Brunch and Bazaar to Benefit Wayne County Schools
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County will host its annual Ladies Holiday Brunch & Bazaar on December 6, offering attendees a festive celebration while supporting local education. The event will take place at the Goldsboro Event Center, located at 1501 S Slocumb Street, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25…… read more »
