Hawthorne & Pine Offers Comprehensive Administrative Solutions for Small Businesses GOLDSBORO, NC – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting celebration for Hawthorne & Pine Stress Free Business Support on Wednesday, September 24th at 9:00 AM. The event will take place at the company’s new location at 308 N William St,…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will convene healthcare professionals, community leaders, and stakeholders for a comprehensive Rural Healthcare Summit on Wednesday, September 10, aimed at addressing critical healthcare access challenges across Eastern North Carolina. The day-long event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., will bring together regional partners for…… read more »
Annual celebration honors military, veterans, and first responders with expanded festivities and star-studded country music lineup GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Downtown Goldsboro transformed into a patriotic celebration on Saturday, as the NC Freedom Fest 2025 drew thousands of community members to honor military personnel, veterans, and first responders during the annual free festival. The day-long event,…… read more »
Union Demands Voice in Policy-Making as School Board Meeting Approaches Monday TARBORO, N.C. — Educators in Edgecombe County will gather this evening to demand greater democratic participation in district decision-making, as tensions mount between the local teachers’ union and school administration over representation policies. The Edgecombe County Association of Educators (ECAE) has organized a rally…… read more »
Local Partnership Creates Community Shopping Experience GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A new pop-up market featuring regional vendors, food trucks, and community activities will debut this Saturday in what organizers are calling the first-ever New Day Market. The event, scheduled for September 13th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., represents a collaboration between The Emerald Cardinal, LLC…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will honor the memory of fallen first responders with its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb on Thursday, September 11, marking the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. The commemorative event, organized by WCC’s Public Safety Division, will begin at 9 a.m. on the exterior…… read more »
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Takes Over Event Organization GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The annual Taste of Wayne event took place in downtown Goldsboro at the Hub, marking a significant transition in event leadership. This year, The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce assumed responsibility for organizing the popular community gathering, taking over from The United…… read more »
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston Medical Mall will welcome community members to a comprehensive Fall Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. The event, hosted by Coates Hearing Clinic, promises to deliver valuable health resources and wellness education to attendees at no cost. The fair will take…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The USO North Carolina will bring high-speed gaming action to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base this Saturday evening with a free Mario Kart tournament designed to provide entertainment and friendly competition for military personnel. The gaming event, scheduled for September 6 from 10 p.m. to midnight, will take place at the USO…… read more »
Community Gathers to Honor Military Families and Plant New Freedom Tree GOLDSBORO, NC – On Wednesday morning, September 3, 2025, community members, veterans, and local officials gathered at Freedom Circle in downtown Goldsboro for the dedication of Blue Star and Gold Star memorial markers, along with the planting of a new Freedom Tree to honor…… read more »
