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Labor Commissioner to Recognize Workplace Safety Achievements at Annual Awards Banquet in Rocky Mount

Labor Commissioner to Recognize Workplace Safety Achievements at Annual Awards Banquet in Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount, N.C. — North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley will visit Rocky Mount on Tuesday, May 20, to recognize local businesses and employees for exemplary workplace safety records during the Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet. The event will be held at Benvenue Country Club, located at 100 Southern Blvd., Rocky Mount,…read more »

North Carolina Labor Department Unveils New Website to Support Human Trafficking Prevention in Lodging and Vacation Rental Sectors

North Carolina Labor Department Unveils New Website to Support Human Trafficking Prevention in Lodging and Vacation Rental Sectors

Raleigh, N.C. — (May 20) — In a move aimed at strengthening the state’s fight against human trafficking, the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) announced today the launch of a new website designed to support compliance with forthcoming state laws mandating human trafficking prevention training for the hospitality industry. Starting July 1, 2025, lodging…read more »

Wayne County Public Schools Earns Purple Star District Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Wayne County Public Schools Earns Purple Star District Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 20) — For the fifth year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) has received statewide recognition for its commitment to military-connected students and families. All 33 WCPS schools have once again earned the prestigious Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), highlighting the…read more »

Health Meets Fun: Hundreds Gather for Vibrant Wellness Fair at Herman Park

Health Meets Fun: Hundreds Gather for Vibrant Wellness Fair at Herman Park

Goldsboro, N.C. — Herman Park transformed into a lively hub of activity on Saturday, May 17, as community members of all ages gathered for the annual Community Health and Wellness Fair. The event, aimed at promoting health awareness and providing access to vital resources, attracted a large turnout and featured a wide array of activities,…read more »

Relay For Life Lights Up Wayne Regional Fairgrounds with Community Support and Remembrance

Relay For Life Lights Up Wayne Regional Fairgrounds with Community Support and Remembrance

Goldsboro, N.C. — The fight against cancer took center stage Friday night as community members gathered for the annual Relay For Life event, hosted at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fairgrounds. Although attendance was lighter than in past years, the evening offered a meaningful blend of celebration, remembrance, and education in support of cancer awareness and…read more »

Congressman Don Davis Supports Public Safety and Police Wellness with Votes During National Police Week

Congressman Don Davis Supports Public Safety and Police Wellness with Votes During National Police Week

Washington, D.C. — As part of National Police Week, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted in favor of three key pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening protections for law enforcement officers, and addressing officer wellness and mental health. On Wednesday, May 14, Congressman Davis cast his vote in support of H.R. 2240, the…read more »

Opportunity Opens to Serve Rocky Mount: NCDMV Seeking New LPA Operator

Opportunity Opens to Serve Rocky Mount: NCDMV Seeking New LPA Operator

Rocky Mount, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is currently accepting applications for a new contractor to operate the license plate agency (LPA) in Rocky Mount. The opportunity arises as the current contract for the location at 1850 Stone Rose Drive is set to expire on Nov. 14. The Rocky Mount…read more »

New Support for Parents: Local Program Offers Community and Guidance for Families with Young Children

New Support for Parents: Local Program Offers Community and Guidance for Families with Young Children

Goldsboro, N.C. — The Partnership for Children of Wayne County is currently recruiting families to participate in its Parents as Teachers (PAT) program and is also inviting parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 to join their ongoing Circle of Parents (COP) group. Both initiatives aim to provide support, education, and community to families navigating…read more »

Unlock Your Child’s Future: Apply for NC Pre-K Now—Info Sessions Available

Unlock Your Child’s Future: Apply for NC Pre-K Now—Info Sessions Available

Goldsboro, N.C. — The Partnership for Children of Wayne County is now accepting applications for the NC Pre-K program for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The program, designed to provide high-quality early education to children, is a valuable opportunity for families with children who are four years old on or before August 31, 2025. Information…read more »

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