GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College officially opened its new Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 community leaders, donors, employees, and students. The 42,000-square-foot facility, now the second-largest building on WCC’s campus, represents a significant investment in technical education and workforce development for…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Industrial Technology Center
Wayne County Chamber Opens Nominations for 2026 Annual Dinner Awards
Community leaders and businesses invited to recognize outstanding contributions by October 31 deadline WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are now open for its 2026 Annual Dinner awards, inviting the community to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the region. The Annual Dinner…… read more »
Wayne Community College Instructor Addresses Language Equity at International Conference in England
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A Wayne Community College Spanish instructor recently brought her research on language education equity to an international stage, presenting at a prestigious conference in Manchester, England. Hakima Harris, who teaches Spanish at WCC, delivered a presentation at the inaugural International Conference on Globalization in Languages, Education, Culture, and Communication. The conference drew…… read more »
Local Entrepreneur Expands Beauty Business with Grand Reopening
Inner Bloom Beauty Celebrates Growth with New Location on East Walnut Street GOLDSBORO, N.C. – What started as a passion project in 2020 has blossomed into a thriving full-service salon and spa, as local entrepreneur Lindsey Simmons prepares to celebrate the grand reopening of Inner Bloom Beauty at its expanded location. Simmons, a Goldsboro native…… read more »
Wayne County to Host 2025 Agriculture Breakfast Celebrating $1 Billion Industry Impact
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Agriculture Breakfast on Tuesday, October 7th, from 8-10 a.m. at the Maxwell Center, recognizing the significant economic contribution of the county’s agricultural sector. The event will celebrate an industry that employs more than 9,000 people and generates approximately $1 billion in…… read more »
WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Barnes Jewelers (Limited-Time)
Wayne County jewelry store offers a Limited-Time Gift Certificate Special for Holiday Shoppers that provides 30% savings on gift certificates with an exclusive promotion WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Barnes Jewelers, a cornerstone of the local jewelry community for over four decades, is offering customers significant savings with a special gift certificate promotion. The family-owned business…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber Opens Applications for Junior Leadership Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Junior Leadership Program, a career exploration initiative that has served more than 500 students over its 26-year history. The program, originally conceived by the Leadership Wayne Class of 1998-1999, was designed to expose high school juniors to diverse career…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Invests $50,000 in UCAN Program to Support Residents in Crisis
Partnership with United Way of Wayne County Strengthens Community Safety Net GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The City of Goldsboro has committed $50,000 to expand critical support for residents facing unexpected hardship through a new partnership with United Way of Wayne County’s UCAN (United Community Assistance Network) program. The funding, approved unanimously by the Goldsboro City Council…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on McNair Heights Development as Local Retailers Gain New Healthcare Options
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two significant developments are providing new opportunities for Wayne County residents and business owners this fall, as Habitat for Humanity prepares to break ground on a transformative housing project while local retailers gain access to expanded healthcare coverage options. McNair Heights Project Set for Groundbreaking Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will host…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Skills for the Future Initiative to Transform Student Assessment
Four School Districts Pioneer National Effort to Measure “Durable Skills” in Classrooms RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has officially launched its Skills for the Future project this month, positioning four school districts at the forefront of a groundbreaking national initiative to integrate and assess durable skills in K-12 education. The program brings together educators, district…… read more »
