GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recently hosted a meeting for students of all backgrounds to learn about global leadership. The North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE) Global Leadership and International Engagement Student Conference connects both undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about working across cultures and further developing a global mindset. The…… read more »
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WCC Hosts Global Leadership Student Conference
Goldsboro Encourages Residents to Take Part in New Citywide Survey
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro is inviting residents to help shape the community’s future by participating in its first-ever citywide community survey. City officials say they want to hear from residents in every City Council district to ensure all voices are represented as they plan for future services and priorities. The survey is…… read more »
Traffic Advisory Issued for Sunday’s 35th Annual Wayne County Toy Run
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Drivers across Wayne County should expect temporary road closures and delays this Sunday as the 35th Annual Wayne County Toy Run rolls through the area. The Toy Run, hosted by American Legion Riders Post 11, will take place Sunday, Nov. 16, beginning at Berkeley Mall at 12 p.m., with kickstands up at…… read more »
Warriors Roll Into Week 3; Rosewood and Princeton Seasons End
Wayne County, NC – Week 2 of the NCHSAA high school football playoffs brought mixed results for three local teams fighting to stay alive in the hunt for a state championship. Eastern Wayne delivered the standout performance of the week, traveling to face Southwestern Randolph and dominating in a decisive 49–0 victory. The Warriors controlled…… read more »
Register Now for WCC’s Spring 2026 Semester
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Registration is now open for Wayne Community College’s spring 2026 college credit classes.New and current students can sign up for the spring semester on WCC’s website or on the College’s campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. Spring classes begin Jan. 8. Over 600 courses will be held in the spring. WCC’s classes…… read more »
Full November SNAP Benefits to Be Issued by Friday, NCDHHS Confirms
North Carolinians can expect full SNAP benefits by Friday after days of uncertainty. RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says full November SNAP benefits will be loaded onto EBT cards by Friday morning, ensuring roughly 600,000 households receive their complete allotment after days of uncertainty caused by the federal…… read more »
House Fire Contained on Oleander Avenue; No Injuries Reported
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Firefighters with the Goldsboro Fire Department quickly contained a blaze Tuesday night that broke out at a home on North Oleander Avenue, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the room where it started. Crews were dispatched at 9:12 p.m. on November 11, 2025, and arrived on scene five minutes later to find…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Searching for Missing 21-Year-Old
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen over the weekend. Police say 21-year-old Tra’sond Marquail McNeil was reported missing on November 10, 2025, after his family told officers they had not seen him since Saturday, November 8. McNeil is described as a…… read more »
STEM East Network Grant Funds New Activities at WCC’s Senior Night
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A new element at Wayne Community College’s annual Senior Night showed students how their education can translate to a successful career. Senior Night allows high school seniors to explore what WCC can offer them. They browse academic programs, receive assistance with the application process, and learn about resources like financial aid. This…… read more »
One Firefighter Injured in Goldsboro House Fire; Cause Under Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Firefighters battled a two-story house fire Tuesday evening that left one firefighter injured and caused extensive damage to a home on North Slocumb Street. According to the Goldsboro Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 6:04 p.m. on Nov. 11 to a reported structure fire at 207 N. Slocumb St. Firefighters arrived just…… read more »
