GOLDSBORO, N.C. — United Way of Wayne County will commemorate its 100th anniversary of community service with a Campaign Kick-Off & 100th Year Celebration Parking Lot Party on Tuesday, September 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 309 N. William Street in Goldsboro. The milestone celebration will simultaneously launch the organization’s 2025 Community Campaign…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC — U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) held a press conference Tuesday morning at his Goldsboro district office to recap his August recess activities and outline upcoming legislative priorities. The press availability, which took place at 9:30 a.m. at the congressman’s office on Cashwell Drive, provided Davis an opportunity to highlight his extensive outreach…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, NC — Food enthusiasts and community members are invited to experience the flavors of Wayne County at the Taste of Wayne event, taking place this Thursday, September 4th at The Hub. The event serves as the official kickoff to NC Freedom Fest, promising an evening of culinary exploration featuring the county’s premier food…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, NC – The Wayne County Public Library’s Steele Memorial branch will welcome families with young children for an interactive storytime session designed to foster early literacy development and creative imagination. The 30-minute program, scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., will feature stories, songs, and craft activities specifically tailored for…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday September 18th at 1:00pm, on Cox Blvd, Goldsboro, NC to celebrate the opening of the new UNC Health Wayne Sleep Lab, marking a significant expansion of specialized healthcare services for the region. State-of-the-Art Sleep Medicine Facility The newly opened…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, NC – A new art exhibition featuring the dynamic works of local artist Anne Croom opens Friday September 5th at 139 West Walnut Street, bringing a vibrant collection of abstract paintings to downtown Goldsboro. “Abstracts from Nature,” which runs through September 26, showcases Croom’s distinctive approach to mixed media art, combining traditional painting techniques…… read more »
New program aims to support teachers, pastors, and parents with innovative peace education resources WAYNE COUNTY, NC – Unity spiritual educators and community leaders will gather for an inaugural monthly training and networking call designed to enhance children’s spiritual education programs across multiple faith communities. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, September 4, from…… read more »
CARY, NC — CORRAL Riding Academy is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and support local at-risk youth through monthly volunteer service days at their Kildaire farm location. The nonprofit organization, which provides equine therapy and educational programs for adolescent girls in high-risk situations, will host Service Saturdays throughout the 2025-26 program year.…… read more »
Project Spark Event Aims to Connect Individuals with Job Opportunities and Support Services RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host “Ignite Your Future: A Project Spark Event” on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) access employment opportunities and transition to competitive…… read more »
DURHAM, NC — A free community engagement event designed to inspire civic participation and local empowerment is scheduled for this Saturday in Durham. “Vision for Change: Empowering Communities in NC through Community Engagement” will take place August 30 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park, located…… read more »
