Category Archives: Local News
WCC Awards High School Diplomas to Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Graduates of Wayne Community College's Transitional Programs for College and Career (TPCC) were honored at a graduation ceremony held on campus. The TPCC graduates earned high school...
May 25, 2026
Goldsboro House Fire Displaces Three, Causes Structural Collapse
GOLDSBORO, NC - Three people were displaced after an early morning house fire on Magnolia Street led to the collapse of a two-story home, according to the Goldsboro Fire Department. Firefighters respo...
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Gave Everything
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - As families across the country gather for cookouts, parades and the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day serves a much deeper purpose - honoring the men and women who gave their...
May 24, 2026
Teachers Earn Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificates at WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Four teacher candidates in Wayne Community College's Educator Preparation Program (EPP) have earned Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificates and were honored at a ceremo...
May 22, 2026
Dillard/Goldsboro and Central/Eastern Wayne Alumni Return Home for Annual Parade in Downtown Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, NC - Downtown Goldsboro will be filled with school pride and hometown spirit Saturday morning as alumni and supporters gather for the 71st Annual Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Foundation Homecom...
May 22, 2026
WCC Holds Topping Out Ceremony for Agriculture Building
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College held a topping out ceremony for its new agriculture building, marking a milestone in the construction process. The final beam was put into place with assistan...
May 21, 2026
Wayne County Announces Memorial Day Holiday Closures
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Wayne County Government has announced schedule changes and facility closures in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. County government offices will be closed Monday a...
May 21, 2026
Wayne County Memorial Day Ceremonies to Honor Fallen Service Members
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition, Inc. will host a series of Memorial Day weekend ceremonies honoring the fallen men and women of the armed forces from Wayne County. T...
May 21, 2026
NCDHHS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Energy Assistance Program Waiver
RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on a proposed waiver to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program that would increase the amount of f...
May 21, 2026
Town of Mount Olive Announces Memorial Day Closures and Collection Schedule Changes
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - Town of Mount Olive has announced holiday closures and adjustments to sanitation services in observance of Memorial Day. Town offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, and will re...
May 21, 2026