Category Archives: Events

Wayne County Junior Livestock Show & Sale

Wayne County Junior Livestock Show & Sale

The Wayne County Junior Livestock Show & Sale is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Wayne County Livestock Development Association (WCLDA) and Wayne County Cooperative Extension, this project gives youth in our community an opportunity to develop basic skills in selection, management, exhibition, and marketing of animals.…read more »

The Wayne County Reentry Council Hosts a Community Resources Day Party

The Wayne County Reentry Council Hosts a Community Resources Day Party

Wayne Community College and the Wayne County Reentry Council are celebrating Second Chance Month by trying to help formerly incarcerated people to move forward with their lives. Renita Dawson, the Executive Director of the Reentry Council of Wayne County explains, “We have family or loved ones who have been released from prison or who are…read more »

Matthews Motors and United Way Challenge Golfers

Matthews Motors and United Way Challenge Golfers

United Way of Wayne County is excited to announce Matthews Motors as an official hole-in-one sponsor for the Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament on April 21st at Walnut Creek Country Club! “Every year we strive to improve the tournament experience for our teams from the previous year and this year is no exception,” stated Resource…read more »

United Way and Letter Carriers Will Collect Food

United Way and Letter Carriers Will Collect Food

The National Association of Letter Carriers is gearing up for this year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Goldsboro’s letter carriers are partnering with United Way of Wayne County as they have in the past to hold the local food drive. Stamp Out Hunger is a national, coordinated effort by the…read more »

WCC Offers Junior Bison Summer Camps

WCC Offers Junior Bison Summer Camps

Wayne Community College’s Junior Bison Camps will allow middle school and high school students to explore nine career options this summer. “The college takes great pride in providing these opportunities for young people to experience careers and sparking genuine interests in areas that could change the trajectory of their lives,” said Renita Allen Dawson, WCC…read more »

Town of Mount Olive Easter Week Schedule

Town of Mount Olive Easter Week Schedule

TOWN OF MOUNT OLIVE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE EASTER HOLIDAY WE WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 AT 8:00 A.M. OUR RECYCLABLE CENTER WILL ALSO BE CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023 AT 8:00 A.M. TRASH COLLECTION WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: MONDAY…read more »

Car Show Will Benefit 2-year old La Grange Boy

Car Show Will Benefit 2-year old La Grange Boy

A car show is planned for Father’s Day weekend to benefit a Lenoir County boy affected by a rare cancer of the eye. Colby Clayton is the 2 year old son of Spencer and Kristen Clayton of La Grange. He loves dinosaurs and playing with his toy trucks. Colby has an older brother and sister,…read more »

United Way of Wayne County to Host Nonprofit Summit on April 26

United Way of Wayne County to Host Nonprofit Summit on April 26

Wayne County, NC- United Way of Wayne County is hosting a Nonprofit Summit on April 26,2023, at the Walnut Building in Wayne Community College. The summit is an expanded version ofthe agency’s annual nonprofit meeting and will include professional development workshops madepossible through a collaboration with Wayne Community College. The summit is open to nonprofits…read more »

Wayne Community College Hosts International Festival

Wayne Community College Hosts International Festival

All are invited to an International Festival at Wayne Community College next week. The event is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. Activities will be held in spaces on the first floor of the Wayne Learning Center (building with flag poles in front) and outside the building, weather permitting. Throughout the day,…read more »

Eastern Wayne Class of 1983 40th Reunion Set for July

Eastern Wayne Class of 1983 40th Reunion Set for July

Friday, July 14, 2023-Time Together-Flying Shamrock Pub, 7:30-8:00 pm start time (Food & drinks available for purchase) Saturday, July 15, 2023-9:30 am-11:00 am-Tour of the High School-Doughnuts and coffee (No cost) 6 pm-10 pm-Dinner and DancingWalnut Creek Country Club, 508 Lakeshore Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534$65.00 per person/$125 per coupleCash Bar, Featuring-DJ Russ, Dress-Smart Casual RSVP…read more »

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