RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina highway safety officials are calling for heightened awareness of driving dangers and heat-related risks as the state enters its busiest summer travel period. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Insurance, held a press conference Tuesday at the eastbound Interstate 40 Rest Area in Benson…… read more »
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North Carolina Officials Urge Summer Driving Vigilance as Heat Dangers Rise
USDA Announces 2025-26 Income Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA —- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the federal income eligibility guidelines for the 2025-26 school year, determining which North Carolina students qualify for free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. The guidelines, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, are designed to ensure all students have…… read more »
N.C. Department of Labor Increases Maximum Penalties for Workplace Safety Violations
RALEIGH, N.C. —- The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has announced significant increases to maximum penalty amounts for occupational safety and health violations, with the updated fines taking effect July 1, 2025. The penalty adjustments are part of the department’s annual review process, which ties fine amounts to changes in the U.S. Consumer Price…… read more »
Canal Wood Partners with Wayne Community College to Enhance Forestry Education
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Forest Management Technology program has received a significant boost from Canal Wood, the Southeast’s largest independent timber merchant, through both professional forestry services and an $11,000 donation to enhance student education opportunities. Strategic Forest Management Creates Learning Laboratory The partnership addresses a practical need while creating valuable educational resources.…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Suzie
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This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson and Sons, is Suzie! Suzie is a beautiful 3-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei mix with a soft tan coat and the signature wrinkly face that makes this breed so unique and lovable. Suzie has already been spayed and is fully vetted — she’s healthy, happy, and ready…… read more »
The Science Behind Changing Hydrangea Colors: A Gardener’s Guide to pH Manipulation
By Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension Agent Popular Shrubs Offer Unique Color-Changing Opportunity Hydrangeas have long been cherished as one of the most spectacular flowering shrubs in residential landscapes, delivering impressive bursts of color from late spring through early summer. These beloved plants captivate gardeners with their massive flower clusters, but what many don’t…… read more »
Johnston County Bridges to Undergo $1.9 Million Preservation Project
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Two major bridges in Johnston County are set to receive comprehensive preservation work under a $1.9 million contract recently awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, officials announced this week. Contract Details and Timeline American Civil Constructors West Coast LLC has been selected to perform the extensive maintenance work on both…… read more »
LAUNCH Wayne Opens Applications for Leadership Development Program
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. —- LAUNCH Wayne has announced that applications are now open for its upcoming leadership development cohort, with interested candidates having until July 25th to submit their applications for consideration. Program Focus on Professional Growth The leadership program is specifically designed to support ambitious professionals in Wayne County who are seeking to advance…… read more »
Leadership Wayne Program Opens Applications for Emerging Professionals
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Leadership Wayne program has announced that applications are now open for its comprehensive leadership development initiative, with submissions due by September 9th. The program is specifically designed for emerging professionals who demonstrate strong potential and seeks to cultivate growth, service, and meaningful community impact throughout Wayne County. Program Focuses on…… read more »
Southern Give Back Corporation Hosts HBCU Fundraiser Festival This Saturday
CLAYTON, N.C. – Southern Give Back Corporation will host a day-long HBCU Community Festival on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 2286 Polenta Road in Clayton, with all proceeds benefiting scholarships for Historically Black Colleges and Universities students. The fundraising event features two distinct programs designed to engage families and the broader community throughout the day…… read more »
