GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Friday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at the funeral home’s location at 1220 N William Street in Goldsboro. The ceremony marks the official opening of the full-service…… read more »
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Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wayne Preparatory Academy Set to Make History with Inaugural Home Football Game
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Preparatory Academy is preparing to write a new chapter in its athletic history as the school hosts its first-ever home football game this Friday, October 17th at 4:00 p.m. The historic matchup will take place at the Boys and Girls Club of Goldsboro, located at 1401 Royall Ave, thanks to a…… read more »
Rosewood High School Named Finalist in T-Mobile’s Million-Dollar Football Program Contest
Local school among 25 nationwide finalists competing for major stadium upgrade and tech enhancements WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Rosewood High School has been selected as one of 25 finalists in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest, a nationwide competition designed to support rural high school football programs through technology upgrades and community investment. The contest,…… read more »
Junior Women’s League of Smithfield Celebrates 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
Milestone Event Returns to Downtown Smithfield on November 1 SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is set to host its 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Downtown Smithfield. The milestone celebration promises to be the organization’s largest event to date. The…… read more »
WCC’s Guzmán Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Esteban Guzmán, director of Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center, has been appointed by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs, joining 29 other members for a two-year term. The council members will meet quarterly to explore topics affecting North Carolina’s Hispanic and Latino…… read more »
Golden K Kiwanis Club Honors Members at Annual Awards Banquet
More than 100 gather to celebrate service, longevity, and leadership GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Golden K Kiwanis Club held its Annual Awards Banquet at Daniels Memorial Church, on Thursday, October 3, bringing together more than 100 members and guests for an evening of fellowship, recognition, and celebration under the leadership of newly installed president Ed…… read more »
Wayne Community College Honors 128 Students for Academic Excellence in Summer 2025
Local Students Earn President’s and Dean’s List Recognition GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has recognized 128 students for outstanding academic performance during the summer 2025 semester, announcing its President’s and Dean’s lists this week. The honorees represent communities across eastern North Carolina and beyond, demonstrating excellence across a diverse range of academic programs from…… read more »
Organization Hosts Creative Bonding Event for Guardians and Teens
Sip & Paint Experience Aims to Strengthen Relationships Through Art and Conversation WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A unique opportunity for guardians and teenagers to connect through creativity is coming to Raleigh this weekend. “Blended Bonds: A Guardian & Teen Sip & Paint Experience” will take place on Saturday, October 11, from 12 to 3 p.m.…… read more »
Annual Fall Festival Returns to Aycock Birthplace with Family Fun and Local Vendors
FREMONT, N.C. — The historic Aycock Birthplace will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, offering a full day of autumn activities for families and community members. The festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 264 Governor Aycock Road NE, Fremont NC, will feature a Maker’s Market alongside traditional fall festivities.…… read more »
Wayne County Reentry Council to Host Employment Summit for Justice-Involved Individuals
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will host a comprehensive Reentry Employment and Training Summit on October 29, offering justice-involved individuals a pathway back into the workforce through skills training, employer connections, and professional development resources. The event, organized by the Wayne County Reentry Council with WCC serving as the intermediary agency, aims to bridge…… read more »
