Goldsboro, N.C. | UNC Health Wayne is pleased to announce Katie Hile, DNP, RN, NE-BC as its new Chief Nursing Officer. Hile previously served as the hospital’s Executive Nursing Director and most recently as Interim CNO, bringing more than 18 years of nursing experience and 14 years of progressive leadership across emergency care, critical care, and…… read more »
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UNC Health Wayne Names Katie Hile Chief Nursing Officer
NCDHHS Reports Rising Flu Activity and Increase in Flu-Related Deaths Across North Carolina
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting a notable rise in flu activity statewide, along with an increase in flu-related deaths early in the season. Three additional deaths were reported over the past week, bringing the total number of flu-related deaths to nine. This exceeds the number…… read more »
Wayne County Leaders Officially Welcome Pelsan Tekstil A.S. to Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County and City of Goldsboro officials formally welcomed the owners and leadership team of Pelsan Tekstil A.S. last week as the company moves forward with plans to establish its first U.S. production facility in Goldsboro. Representatives from the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the City of Goldsboro Mayor and Council, the…… read more »
Ribbon Cutting Held at WCC for Nature-Based Flood Reduction Project
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson and DEQ’s Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) held a ribbon cutting at Wayne Community College to celebrate the completion of a project that reduces chronic flooding affecting businesses, roadways, and access to emergency services in Goldsboro and Wayne County. The Stoney Creek…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Miss Moneypenny
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Meet Miss Moneypenny — A Rare Beauty Ready to Steal Your Heart Goldsboro, NC — This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons spotlight shines on Miss Moneypenny, a stunning and spirited 2-year-old feline who has been charming the staff at the Wayne County Animal Shelter since her arrival in early…… read more »
Wayne County Community Foundation Awards Grant to Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County
Wayne County, NC – The Wayne County Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded a $2,310 grant to Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County (Wayne CSS). The grant will support Wayne CSS in their mission to provide opportunities for students to stay in school, graduate and be successful in life. Founded in 1992, Wayne CSS provides critical wraparound services for students in the…… read more »
A&S Worrell Foundation, Inc. Launches with a Mission to Empower Youth and Transform Futures
Goldsboro, NC — What began as a vision in the hearts of founders Adrian and Selena Worrell has grown into a mission-driven movement dedicated to transforming young lives. The A&S Worrell Foundation, Inc., officially established in August 2025 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created with one purpose: to serve, uplift, and empower youth—particularly those…… read more »
WCC’s Academic Skills Center Earns National Tutoring Awards
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Academic Skills Center (ASC) and its staff were named recipients of multiple awards at the annual virtual conference of the National Tutoring Association (NTA). ASC Coordinator Samantha Harlow earned the NTA’s 2025 Community College Tutor of the Year Award in recognition of her creativity, innovation, and leadership. Professional Tutor…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Department Hosts Annual Shop With A Cop Event
Goldsboro, NC — The Goldsboro Police Department will host its annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, beginning at 7:30 am, at local Walmart Supercenters and Target. This long-standing program strengthens relationships between youth and law enforcement while supporting families across Goldsboro and Wayne County who may need assistance during the holiday…… read more »
NC Opens Heating Assistance Applications Following Federal Funding Delay
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has received federal funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), clearing the way for eligible residents to apply for winter heating support. The distribution of funds was temporarily delayed due to a federal government shutdown. However, state…… read more »
