Meet Ember! She is a loveable 3-year-old domestic shorthaired cat looking for her FUR-EVER home. She is a sweet and cuddly cat with a laid-back demeanor. Come visit Ember and all the animals available for adoption at the Wayne County Animal Shelter and make her a part of your FUR-EVER family. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services Call: (919)…… read more »
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NC Child Presents County Data on Issues Affecting Children in Wayne County
NC Child, a statewide child advocacy organization, was in Goldsboro on Sept. 25, presenting county-level data on issues affecting children at the Wayne State of Kids Luncheon which NC Child hosted in partnership with WAGES Community Action of Wayne County.… read more »
Sunrise Kiwanis Makes Donation to Local Robotics Team
The Sunrise Kiwanis club presented FRC Team 3737 – Roto Raptors, $-H Robotics with a $500 donation on, Sept. 20, at their weekly club meeting to support the first robotics competition and 4-H high school team/ club based in Wayne County.… read more »
Rain Doesn’t Dampen Cures for the Colors
Despite challenging weather conditions, Southeastern Cancer Care, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing basic living essentials to individuals fighting cancer, successfully hosted its annual Cures for the Colors Color Run, rallying the community for a day of resilience and support.… read more »
Local Lawmakers Secure Over $60 Million in State Budget for Wayne County
RALEIGH – Last week, the N.C. General Assembly gave final approval to the 2023 budget, which the Governor has indicated he will let become law without his signature. The budget appropriates $30 billion to fund new projects across the state, including significant investments in water and sewer improvements, education, mental health, school safety, teacher and state employee raises, and economic development.… read more »
Mt. Olive Pickles Opens Goldsboro Production Facility
Mt. Olive Pickles held an open house on Sept. 21 at the company’s new Goldsboro Production facility. The open house was attended by a group of local elected officials, economic development representatives, and others.… read more »
Byrd Selected as Executive Director of the Foundation of WCC
Wayne Community College has named Emily Byrd as the new executive director of the Foundation of WCC.… read more »
Wayne County Board of Education to Hold Special Called Meeting
The Wayne County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. in the boardroom of the Wayne County Public School Central Services at 2001 E. Royall Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss, consider, and/or take any necessary action regarding the following:… read more »
Goldsboro Resident Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Service Overseas
Goldsboro resident Paul Rutter is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.… read more »
GPD Hosting Coffee With a Cop at Chick-fil-A
The Goldsboro Police Department is hosting Coffee With a Cop on Sept. 29, from 8 a.m. to 10, at Chick-fil-A, at 1201 N. Berkeley Blvd.… read more »
