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Wayne County Child Care Crisis Costs Local Economy Nearly $40 Million Annually, Leaders Say
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A lack of affordable and accessible child care is costing Wayne County an estimated $39.9 million annually, according to economic data presented during the Business, Workforce & ...
Sep 23, 2026
Goldsboro Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Person of Interest in Trash Container Fire
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in connection with a trash container fire that occurred earlier this month. ...
Sep 23, 2026
Brock Appointed to WCC Board of Trustees
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has officially sworn in the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Billy Brock took the oath of office and joined the WCC Board of Trustees during the regula...
Sep 23, 2026
Goldsboro Woman Arrested in Connection with Series of Suspicious Trashcan Fires
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A 37-year-old Goldsboro woman has been arrested in connection with a series of suspicious trashcan fires reported at multiple locations throughout the city. According to the Goldsbor...
Sep 23, 2026
Pet of the Week: Franklin powered by Jackson & Sons
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - If you're looking for a loyal companion who loves being by your side, Franklin may be the perfect addition to your family! This week's Pet of the Week, powered by Jackson & Sons...
Sep 23, 2026
Mary Bartlett Appointed to North Carolina State Library Commission
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Governor Josh Stein has appointed Wayne County resident Mary Bartlett to serve as an at-large member of the North Carolina State Library Commission, recognizing her longstanding comm...
Sep 22, 2026
WCC Honors Student Creates Educational Website, Shares at Statewide Conference
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College student Aiden Stewart is hoping to help other students achieve academic success through a website he created. Stewart has independently developed a free educa...
Sep 22, 2026
Spirit of Nahunta Harvest Day Returns September 26 to Celebrate Agriculture, Heritage and Community
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Spirit of Nahunta Harvest Day will return to northern Wayne County on Saturday, September 26, 2026, bringing a day of music, food, history and family-friendly activities to ce...
Sep 21, 2026
WCC's Dawson Recognized for Reentry Leadership
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson received recognition for her leadership within Wayne County. ...
Sep 21, 2026
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Arrington Bridge Road and Bill Lane Boulevard
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Two people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon at the intersection of Arrington Bridge Road and Bill Lane Boulevard. Arrington firefigh...
Sep 21, 2026