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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 »

Woman Arrested on Firearm Charges Following Domestic Incident at Busco Beach

Woman Arrested on Firearm Charges Following Domestic Incident at Busco Beach

WAYNE COUNTY, NC — A 35-year-old woman was arrested Saturday evening following an investigation into a domestic-related assault with a deadly weapon at Busco Beach, according to local authorities. Tynisha Tyshell Jenkins was taken into custody at approximately 9:24 p.m. on July 26, 2025, after investigators recovered a stolen firearm during their response to the…read more »

NCDOT Partnership Earns National Award for Transportation Planning Excellence

NCDOT Partnership Earns National Award for Transportation Planning Excellence

RALEIGH, N.C. — A groundbreaking regional planning initiative has earned national recognition for its efforts to transform transportation in the greater Charlotte area. The CONNECT Centralina project, a collaboration between the Centralina Regional Council and the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mobility Division (IMD), received a prestigious 2025 Impact Award from the National Association…read more »

Community Organizations Unite for Annual Bookbag Giveaway in Mount Olive

Community Organizations Unite for Annual Bookbag Giveaway in Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The FIC organization hosted its annual bookbag giveaway event at Mount Olive, Nelson Park, providing essential school supplies to local families as the new academic year approaches. This year’s event distributed 200 backpacks, though organizers had initially set a goal of 400. Partnership Brings Community Together The event showcased the collaborative…read more »

Governor Stein Delivers School Supplies to Tarboro Students as Budget Stalemate Continues

Governor Stein Delivers School Supplies to Tarboro Students as Budget Stalemate Continues

NORTH CAROLINA — Governor Josh Stein visited W.A. Pattillo Middle School in Tarboro this week to deliver nine boxes of school supplies collected through the annual Governor’s School Supply Drive, while calling attention to the ongoing need for increased teacher funding as the state legislature has yet to pass a comprehensive budget. Partnership Addresses Classroom…read more »

Wayne County School Board Committees Schedule Weekly Meetings

Wayne County School Board Committees Schedule Weekly Meetings

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education has announced a series of committee meetings scheduled for this week at the district’s Central Services building. Four committees will convene over two days to address various aspects of school district operations, according to a district announcement. All meetings will take place in the Boardroom at…read more »

Missing Child with Special Needs Found Safe After Community Search Effort

Missing Child with Special Needs Found Safe After Community Search Effort

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A missing child with special needs was safely located and returned to her family Sunday evening after a coordinated search effort involving multiple emergency agencies and community members. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call earlier today reporting that the child had walked away from her residence on Mann…read more »

State Takes Over Child Welfare Services in Bertie County Following Child Death Investigation

State Takes Over Child Welfare Services in Bertie County Following Child Death Investigation

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has temporarily assumed leadership of child welfare services at the Bertie County Department of Social Services, effective Friday, marking an unprecedented second state takeover of the same county’s social services department. Historic Intervention in County Operations This action represents the fifth time NCDHHS…read more »

Social Security Administration Marks 90th Anniversary with Major Service Improvements

Social Security Administration Marks 90th Anniversary with Major Service Improvements

Trump Signs Proclamation Honoring Agency’s Legacy as Digital Transformation Shows Results The Social Security Administration celebrated its 90th anniversary today with President Donald Trump signing a presidential proclamation recognizing the program’s enduring importance to American families. The milestone comes as the agency reports significant improvements in customer service under new leadership. Since President Franklin D.…read more »

NCDOT Emphasizes Safety Initiatives as Hurricane Season Peaks and School Year Begins

NCDOT Emphasizes Safety Initiatives as Hurricane Season Peaks and School Year Begins

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week highlighted critical safety measures for the upcoming school year while preparing residents for peak hurricane season and announcing the conclusion of summer DMV services. School Bus Safety Reminders Issued Ahead of New Academic Year With the new school year rapidly approaching, NCDOT is reinforcing…read more »

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