GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The holiday season has officially arrived at Berkeley Mall, and over the coming weeks, shoppers will see the local shopping center transform into a festive destination filled with holiday cheer. As November and December unfold, Berkeley Mall will not only be bustling with shoppers and retailers but also with heartfelt community initiatives…… read more »
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Berkeley Mall Kicks Off Holiday Season with Wish Trees and Community Giving
Local Veterans Benefit from 3rd Annual Day of Honor and Whole Hog Cook-Off
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 »
Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies Hosts Pups & Pumpkins Fundraiser to Support Puppy Rescue Efforts
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Local animal lovers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fall fun for a cause at the Pups & Pumpkins fundraiser benefiting Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies Rescue. The event will take place Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Planet Peace Farm, located at 6121 Forestville Road. A…… read more »
Breaking the Cycle: North Carolina Launches FACT Teams to Bridge Mental Health and Justice Systems
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), alongside First Lady Anna Stein, has announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to help individuals with severe mental health needs successfully transition back into their communities after involvement with the criminal justice system. The initiative, backed by a…… read more »
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 »
$575,000 Awarded to Eastern North Carolina Nonprofit Programs by NCCF
NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded $575,000 in grants across eastern North Carolina from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, marking the eighth annual application-based cycle supporting vital community programs throughout the region. Supporting Education, Health, and Human Services The endowment provides funding to nonprofit programs focusing on education, health, and human…… read more »
Fifth Graders Explore Career Pathways at WCC through “Careers on Wheels” Event
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Over 500 fifth graders from Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) spent the day at Wayne Community College on Friday, Oct. 24, forming more ideas about what they want to be when they grow up. Inaugural Event Connects Students with Career Opportunities WCC and WCPS hosted their inaugural “Careers on Wheels” event on…… read more »
Two WCC Students Present at NC Honors Conference
Fadah and Alviso-Bustos Share Service Learning Project on Reading Literacy GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Two Wayne Community College students recently represented their institution at the 2025 North Carolina Honors Association (NCHA) Conference at Queens University of Charlotte, marking a significant milestone for the college’s Honors Program. Abdulla Fadah and Alexis Alviso-Bustos, both pursuing Associate in Arts…… read more »
City of Goldsboro to Break Ground on West Oak Pocket Park
Ceremony scheduled for November 3 as part of federal neighborhood transformation initiative GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the West Oak Pocket Park at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at 103 N. Carolina St. Part of Federal Choice Neighborhoods Initiative The West Oak Pocket Park is part of…… 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 »
