The first round of the high school football playoffs is in the books, and three local teams are moving on to round two after impressive victories Friday night. The Rosewood Eagles defeated American Legion Academy–Johnston by a score of 52–26, while the Princeton Bulldogs rolled past Beddingfield, 54–18. The Eastern Wayne Warriors also advanced with…… read more »
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Three Teams Advance to Second Round of High School Football Playoffs
Communities Supporting Schools Seeking Reading Buddy Volunteers
GOLDSBORO, NC – Communities Supporting Schools (CSS) is inviting community members to become Reading Buddy volunteers and help make a difference in the lives of local students. Volunteers are asked to commit just 30 minutes or more each week to read with the same child throughout the school year. The program serves students at Carver…… read more »
Berkeley Mall Kicks Off Holiday Season with Wish Trees and Community Giving
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The holiday season has officially arrived at Berkeley Mall, and over the coming weeks, shoppers will see the local shopping center transform into a festive destination filled with holiday cheer. As November and December unfold, Berkeley Mall will not only be bustling with shoppers and retailers but also with heartfelt community initiatives…… read more »
City Council Approves Temporary Pause on Water Cutoffs During Federal Shutdown
GOLDSBORO, NC – The City Council has approved a temporary pause on water cutoffs for customers affected during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Under the approved measure, no water service disconnections or late fees will occur during the shutdown and for 14 days afterward. Following that period, customers will be required to bring their accounts…… read more »
Greene County Man Arrested in Wayne County Break-In Investigation
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Greene County man in connection with a September break-in at a residence on N. Beston Road. Deputies say they received a report of a breaking and entering on September 16, 2025, where several items were reported stolen. During the investigation, one of those items was discovered listed…… read more »
Building for the Future: Local Construction Companies Undertake Capital Projects at WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Daniels and Daniels Construction, Jackson Builders, and T. A. Loving Company have been an integral part of Wayne County’s growth for over 50 years. Based in Goldsboro, all three companies have a long history of construction in Eastern North Carolina, and they are committed to supporting Wayne Community College as it looks ahead…… read more »
City Announces Change to Cash Payment Policy Following Discontinuation of the Penny
Goldsboro, NC – Due to the Federal Reserve’s discontinuation of the penny, the City has announced an update to its cash payment policy. Effective immediately, all cash payments made at City Hall in the Revenue Collections Department will require exact change. If exact change is not provided, cash totals will be rounded up to the…… read more »
Legal Aid of North Carolina to Close Goldsboro Office Amid IOLTA Funding Freeze
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) will close its Goldsboro office after 24 years due to the statewide freeze on Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) funding passed by the General Assembly in June. The freeze has resulted in a loss of roughly $6.3 million for LANC, forcing the organization to make…… read more »
2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Nominations Now Open
Wayne County, NC — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award and Medallion Award for Volunteer Service. Created by the Office of the Governor in 1979, this annual program honors North Carolina’s most dedicated volunteers—individuals, groups, and organizations whose selfless service strengthens communities and improves lives across the state. Each county…… read more »
WCC Named Finalist for 2026 Bellwether Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has been named a finalist selected to compete for the Bellwether Award, a nationally recognized award that honors outstanding and innovative programs in U.S. community colleges.WCC is being considered for its role in implementing the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative, a summer pre-apprenticeship program that builds a…… read more »
