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Magical Princess Event Coming to Raleigh This Weekend

Magical Princess Event Coming to Raleigh This Weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. — Families across the Triangle will have the chance to step into a fairytale this Saturday as Raleigh Princess Day transforms the Raleigh Convention Center into a magical kingdom filled with beloved storybook characters. The all-day event, scheduled for August 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., promises to deliver “joy, laughter, and…read more »

Wayne Community College Celebrates Allied Health Program Graduates at Summer Pinning Ceremony

Wayne Community College Celebrates Allied Health Program Graduates at Summer Pinning Ceremony

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recognized 38 graduates from its Allied Health programs during a summer pinning ceremony hosted by the college’s Workforce Continuing Education Services department. Programs Honor Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Graduates The ceremony celebrated students who completed Nurse Aide I and Phlebotomy programs, with graduates receiving both pins and certificates to…read more »

Seven Arrested in Wayne County Multi-Agency Operation Targeting High-Risk Probationers

Seven Arrested in Wayne County Multi-Agency Operation Targeting High-Risk Probationers

WAYNE COUNTY, NC — Seven individuals were arrested during a joint operation conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Violence Prevention and Response Team (ViPR) and the North Carolina Division of Community Supervision on August 13, 2025. The operation focused on high-risk probationers throughout Wayne County and involved multiple searches conducted by the collaborative law…read more »

NCDOT Launches New Intercity Bus Service in Chapel Hill

NCDOT Launches New Intercity Bus Service in Chapel Hill

New Service Begins Operations The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched a new intercity bus service in Chapel Hill, with operations beginning August 1st at the Eubanks Road Park and Ride Lot. The service, operated by Greyhound under contract with NCDOT, provides four daily departures and arrivals, offering residents and students enhanced transportation options…read more »

Wayne County Social Services and Health Department to Relocate to New Facility

Wayne County Social Services and Health Department to Relocate to New Facility

GOLDSBORO, NC – Wayne County’s Department of Social Services and Health Department will begin relocating to a new consolidated facility next week, marking a significant step toward enhanced service delivery for county residents. The move to the E.B. Borden Parker Department of Health and Human Services Building at 1560 Clingman Street will take place from…read more »

Ho Ho Ho! 2025 Goldsboro Christmas Parade Applications Open October 20th

Ho Ho Ho! 2025 Goldsboro Christmas Parade Applications Open October 20th

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce announced that applications for the 2025 Goldsboro Christmas Parade will become available on Monday, October 20th through the organization’s official website. The annual holiday celebration continues to be a cornerstone event for the Goldsboro community, bringing together local businesses, organizations, and families to celebrate the Christmas…read more »

NC Rural Center REDI Leadership Training Program Applications Soon Closing

NC Rural Center REDI Leadership Training Program Applications Soon Closing

WAYNE COUNTY, NC — The North Carolina Rural Center is accepting applications for its Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), an intensive leadership training program designed to equip participants with the skills needed to address critical economic and community challenges facing their regions. Program Overview REDI offers a comprehensive nine-day, hands-on training experience delivered over three…read more »

Local Barbershop Hosts “Cuts for Class” Back-to-School Event in Smithfield

Local Barbershop Hosts “Cuts for Class” Back-to-School Event in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD, NC – Students preparing for the upcoming school year will have the opportunity to start fresh with a new hairstyle at a special back-to-school event scheduled for this Thursday evening. The “Cuts for Class” free event will take place on Thursday, August 21, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 210 Wilsons Mills Road in…read more »

Seven North Carolina Organizations Honored with USDA Turnip the Beet Awards for Excellence in Summer Nutrition Programs

Seven North Carolina Organizations Honored with USDA Turnip the Beet Awards for Excellence in Summer Nutrition Programs

Local Programs Recognized for Outstanding Meal Quality and Educational Impact Seven North Carolina sponsors of Summer Nutrition Programs have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the prestigious Turnip the Beet Awards for 2024, highlighting their exceptional commitment to providing high-quality meals and educational enrichment to children during summer months, recognized in…read more »

North Carolina Seeks Public Input on Community Services Block Grant State Plan

North Carolina Seeks Public Input on Community Services Block Grant State Plan

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is inviting public comment on the proposed revision of the 2025-2027 North Carolina Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan, which will guide the state’s administration of the federal poverty reduction program over the next two years. Critical Funding Source for Anti-Poverty…read more »

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