14-Year-Old Hannah Drake Builds Community Furniture for Silver Award Project GOLDSBORO, N.C. — When 14-year-old Hannah Drake noticed a classmate in a wheelchair consistently being seated at the end of tables while his friends had to rearrange themselves around him, she decided to take action. The result prioritizes inclusion by placing the wheelchair space in…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Nissan Motor Corporation has made a significant contribution to automotive education in North Carolina by donating three late-model vehicles to Wayne Community College’s Automotive Systems Technology program. The donation includes a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 2022 Infiniti QX60, and 2023 Nissan Ariya SUV—marking the first fully electric vehicle donated to the college. These…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — WAGES, a Community Action Agency, is actively recruiting volunteers to help deliver nutritious meals to older adults across Wayne County through their Home Delivered Meals program. The organization needs volunteers to assist with meal delivery Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling available to accommodate volunteers’ availability.…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation is mobilizing volunteers across the state for its annual Fall Litter Sweep, a two-week campaign running from September 13-27 aimed at removing debris from roadsides statewide. The initiative invites individuals, community groups, and businesses to participate in cleaning efforts that organizers say make a measurable impact…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA — Food Lion Feeds is launching its annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative this month, providing comprehensive renovations to 33 food pantries across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The month-long program coincides with Hunger Action Month and represents the company’s ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity in local communities. Comprehensive Pantry Renovations Address Growing…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Wayne County-based nonprofit organization is broadening its mission to address period poverty by partnering with Johnston County Public Schools to provide free menstrual products across all district schools during the upcoming academic year. Period Kits NC announced this week that it will supply menstrual care products to all 48 schools in…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, NC – Congressman Davis will address the public and members of the press in a press conference Monday, April 14th, at 10:30 a.m., scheduled at the Rocky Mount District Office at Falls Road. The conference, scheduled for 1151 Falls Road, Suite 2002, will focus on the congressman’s reflections regarding the first 100 days…… read more »
Rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of volunteers across Wayne County on June 21 as they participated in the United Way of Wayne County’s Day of Action.
United Way Day of Action is an enterprise-wide effort each year on June 21 to recognize volunteering as an essential part of United Way’s brand promise, and engage individuals in our work in education, financial stability, and health. … read more »
The world is full of negative news and United Way of Wayne County would like to highlight the good that happens when our community pulls together. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the good happening in Wayne County, but United Way hopes it serves to remind us that there is always…… read more »
The world is full of negative news and United Way of Wayne County would like to highlight the good that happens when our community pulls together. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the good happening in Wayne County, but United Way hopes it serves to remind us that there is always…… read more »
