Wayne County, N.C. — Hundreds of families across North Carolina are seeing lower energy bills and safer homes thanks to the Duke Income-Qualified Weatherization Program, a long-running initiative helping low-income customers make energy-efficient upgrades at no cost. Launched in 2015 through a partnership with the North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA), the program is designed…… read more »
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Duke Energy’s Weatherization Program Helps Hundreds of Income-Qualified Families Save on Energy Costs
Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Captures Fifth Straight Conference Carolinas Title with 18-14 Win Over Belmont Abbey
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (April 27) – The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team secured its fifth consecutive Conference Carolinas Championship on Sunday evening with a thrilling 18-14 victory over Belmont Abbey at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex. Redshirt sophomore Katie Broom led the charge for the Trojans with a game-high six points, scoring…… read more »
Golden K Kiwanis Club Hosting a Meaningful Talk About Aging
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Daniels Chapel, located at 2802 East Ash Street. The featured guest speaker will be Dr. Bud Fidler, who will present a talk titled “The Woes of Aging.” Dr. Fidler…… read more »
Evan Hall Earns Elite 23 Award at Conference Carolinas Track & Field Championship
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (April 28) – University of Mount Olive sophomore Evan Hall was honored with the prestigious Conference Carolinas Elite 23 Award during the league’s men’s track & field championship, held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Hall, a mathematics major from Apex, North Carolina, maintains an impressive 3.92 grade-point…… read more »
Wayne County’s Summer Youth Program Expands Under Commissioner Antonio Williams’ Leadership
Wayne County, N.C. – (April 28, 2025 ) District 2 County Commissioner Antonio Williams is championing a thriving summer youth program that has grown significantly since its launch as a pilot in 2020. Originally established during Williams’ tenure as a Goldsboro City Council member, the program is now in its fourth year at the county…… read more »
Wayne Community College’s Bison Community Concert Band to Host Free Spring Performance
Goldsboro, N.C. — Music lovers in Wayne County are in for a treat as Wayne Community College’s Bison Community Concert Band presents its annual spring concert on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. The performance will take place in Moffatt Auditorium inside the Wayne Learning Center—the college’s main building, easily recognized by the flag poles…… read more »
Walmart Unveils Major Investment in North Carolina Stores, Associates, and Communities in 2025
Raleigh, N.C. — On Thursday, Walmart strengthened its footprint in North Carolina with a sweeping investment plan in 2025 that includes remodeling 41 stores, enhancing associate opportunities, and expanding community support efforts. The announcement reinforces Walmart’s continued commitment to being the state’s most accessible and community-driven shopping destination. “Our stores often serve as the heartbeat…… read more »
Memorial Service to Honor K9 Lark at Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, N.C. — A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 29th at 9:00 a.m. at Wayne Community College in honor and memory of K9 Lark, a dedicated service dog who served alongside local first responders. The funeral and memorial event will take place at the First Responders Memorial located at 3000 Wayne Memorial…… read more »
NCDOT Highlights Work Zone Safety and Launches New Enforcement Program During National Awareness Week
Raleigh, N.C. — This week, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) spotlighted work zone safety through two major initiatives—hosting the national kickoff of National Work Zone Awareness Week and expanding the HAWKS Program, a law enforcement initiative to protect workers and drivers in construction zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week Kicks Off in Raleigh…… read more »
Mount Olive Pickle Festival Draws Thousands in Celebration of Local Flavor and History
Mount Olive, N.C. — The town of Mount Olive was buzzing with energy on Saturday as locals and visitors packed the streets for the annual Mount Olive Pickle Festival — a long-standing tradition that continues to grow in both size and spirit. With live music echoing through the town and the unmistakable crunch of pickles…… read more »
