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Wayne STEM Academy Earns Prestigious Purple Star Award for Commitment to Military-Connected Students

Wayne STEM Academy Earns Prestigious Purple Star Award for Commitment to Military-Connected Students

Goldsboro, N.C. – On May 12, 2025 Wayne STEM Academy has been honored with the Purple Star Award by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, a distinguished recognition celebrating the school’s strong and ongoing commitment to supporting students from military families. Located in Goldsboro and serving communities across Wayne County, Wayne STEM Academy was…read more »

Wildlife vs. the Grid: Snake Shuts Down Power in Goldsboro

Wildlife vs. the Grid: Snake Shuts Down Power in Goldsboro

Goldsboro, N.C. – Thousands of residents in Goldsboro were unexpectedly left in the dark after an unusual intruder slithered into a Duke Energy substation and disrupted electrical service — a snake. According to officials with Duke Energy, the outage, which occurred recently in the early hours of the morning, was the result of a snake…read more »

Community Leaders Unite for “New Beginnings with Opportunities” Roundtable: A Call to Action in Goldsboro

Community Leaders Unite for “New Beginnings with Opportunities” Roundtable: A Call to Action in Goldsboro

Goldsboro, N.C. – In a powerful display of unity and commitment to progress, leaders from across Wayne County will gather for the “New Beginnings with Opportunities” Roundtable Tuesday, May 13 evening. The event, held under the banner of “Less Talk, Less Excuses, and More Action,” aims to spark meaningful collaboration and concrete change in the…read more »

Wayne County’s “Touch A Truck” Event Draws Big Crowds, Big Rigs, and Big Smiles

Wayne County’s “Touch A Truck” Event Draws Big Crowds, Big Rigs, and Big Smiles

Goldsboro, N.C. —  Engines revved, horns blared, and children’s faces lit up with excitement on Saturday as families from across Wayne County turned out for the annual “Touch A Truck” event, hosted by the Partnership for Children of Wayne County. The event offered a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience that combined family fun with educational opportunities about…read more »

Musgrave Hosts Orange Sales Day Open House with Community Celebration

Musgrave Hosts Orange Sales Day Open House with Community Celebration

Goldsboro, NC — On Friday, local business Musgrave Equipment Company rolled out the orange carpet this week as they hosted a vibrant Open House and Orange Days Sales Event, inviting the community to join in a celebration filled with food, fun, and hometown spirit. The event, themed around Musgrave’s signature orange branding, transformed the location…read more »

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