Inner Bloom Beauty Celebrates Growth with New Location on East Walnut Street GOLDSBORO, N.C. – What started as a passion project in 2020 has blossomed into a thriving full-service salon and spa, as local entrepreneur Lindsey Simmons prepares to celebrate the grand reopening of Inner Bloom Beauty at its expanded location. Simmons, a Goldsboro native…… read more »
Community leaders and businesses invited to recognize outstanding contributions by October 31 deadline WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are now open for its 2026 Annual Dinner awards, inviting the community to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the region. The Annual Dinner…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A Wayne Community College Spanish instructor recently brought her research on language education equity to an international stage, presenting at a prestigious conference in Manchester, England. Hakima Harris, who teaches Spanish at WCC, delivered a presentation at the inaugural International Conference on Globalization in Languages, Education, Culture, and Communication. The conference drew…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College officially opened its new Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 community leaders, donors, employees, and students. The 42,000-square-foot facility, now the second-largest building on WCC’s campus, represents a significant investment in technical education and workforce development for…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two significant developments are providing new opportunities for Wayne County residents and business owners this fall, as Habitat for Humanity prepares to break ground on a transformative housing project while local retailers gain access to expanded healthcare coverage options. McNair Heights Project Set for Groundbreaking Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will host…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Agriculture Breakfast on Tuesday, October 7th, from 8-10 a.m. at the Maxwell Center, recognizing the significant economic contribution of the county’s agricultural sector. The event will celebrate an industry that employs more than 9,000 people and generates approximately $1 billion in…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Historical Society will present a special educational program on Monday, September 15, examining the ongoing development of North Carolina’s first dedicated National Guard museum. The event, titled “Service, Sacrifice, and Heritage: Creating the NC National Guard Museum,” will feature Staff Sergeant Gary C. Spencer discussing the ambitious project to…… read more »
Nearly 4,600 pharmacy locations across the country will participate in Saturday’s community health initiative WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Walmart announced it will host The Wellness Event at Walmart on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering free health screenings, affordable immunizations, and various health-focused activities at nearly 4,600 pharmacy locations nationwide. The…… read more »
Registration deadline approaches for popular community leadership forum WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. -– Local leaders and professionals are preparing for another installment of Eggs & Issues, the county’s premier networking breakfast that brings together decision-makers to discuss pressing community challenges and emerging opportunities. The upcoming breakfast meeting serves as more than a traditional networking event, organizers…… read more »
State Superintendent Green Announces Statewide Strategic Plan Tour RALEIGH, N.C. – State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green will embark on a comprehensive statewide tour this fall to present his strategic plan for North Carolina’s education system, the Department of Public Instruction announced today. The strategic plan regional tour, developed in collaboration with the State Board of…… read more »
