Goldsboro, NC — The countdown is on for Wayne County’s most ambitious Day of Action to date. On Friday, June 20, 2025, United Way of Wayne County will host its largest community-wide volunteer event, offering over a dozen hands-on projects that support local nonprofits and help drive positive change across the region. This annual initiative…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — On Thursday, Fifteen North Carolina middle schools have been selected to participate in the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, a five-year, $25 million program designed to improve educational outcomes through innovative instructional strategies, with a particular focus on mathematics and career readiness. The initiative, funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, is a collaborative…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – As the number of individuals reentering communities after incarceration continues to grow, the Wayne County Reentry Council is stepping up to help returning citizens navigate one of the most difficult transitions of their lives. Through a comprehensive network of community partners, the council is providing a second chance — and a fresh…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — United Way of Wayne County has announced the launch of its 2025 Summer Resource Page, a new online hub designed to connect youth and families across Wayne County with a variety of summer programs and services. The resource page was created in response to a Community Conversation held on March 31st, where…… read more »
CARY, N.C. (June 5) – Due to forecasted inclement weather, the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship has adjusted its Thursday schedule at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary. Game 13, featuring Lenoir-Rhyne and Central Missouri, will now take place at 6 p.m. The following matchup, Game 14 between Tampa and Northwest Nazarene, is…… read more »
Wayne County —June 6, 2025 — A Wayne County man has been arrested and is facing a series of serious charges following a violent domestic incident that occurred late last week in Princeton. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Devin Michael Champion was taken into custody on May 30, 2025, after deputies responded…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — After nearly two years of operating out of temporary facilities, the City of Goldsboro’s Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for a major move to a new, permanent home—the former Edgewood School. Felicia Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Goldsboro, confirmed that the city council has approved a…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. (June 5, 2025) — North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley will spotlight exceptional workplace safety achievements during the Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet on Friday, June 6. The event will take place at 12 p.m. at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. The ceremony will honor Raleigh-area employers and employees who…… read more »
Wayne County — (June 5) — Following an investigation conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, a local man has been arrested and formally charged in connection with a statutory sexual offense involving a juvenile. The suspect, identified as Henry Adriano Roblero Sanchez, 19, was taken into custody on May 28, 2025. According to the…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Reentry Council, led by Wayne Community College, has been named a 2025 Champion for Attainment by My Future NC, recognizing its impactful work supporting formerly incarcerated individuals through education, employment, and essential resources that facilitate successful community reintegration. Established in 2022, the Wayne County Reentry Council is a…… read more »
