Governor Roy Cooper signed off on legislation this week expanding Medicaid in North Carolina. The program will grow as soon as the next state budget is in place. Patricia Beier, the Chief Executive Officer of WAGES calls it a “transformational” move, expanding health care options for hardworking families who would otherwise not have access to…… read more »
The 158th Anniversary of the 135th Colored Troop was recognized in Goldsboro with a special historical marker near the Hub in Goldsboro this morning. Mayor David Ham, Rep. John Bell and several decedents of the troops were at the unveiling. Elizabeth Martin Meggett spoke for the descendants who were in attendance, encouraging the croud to…… read more »
The Center Street Concert Series schedule features music every other Thursday night from early May to mid-August. May 4: Cat 5 May 18: Soul Psychedelique June 1: Coastline June 15: Embers June 29: Black Water July 13: Trial by Fire July 27: Night Years August 10: Spare Change Concerts are at The Hub from 6-9…… read more »
Here are some pictures from this weekend’s fundraiser:… read more »
Daniels & Daniels Construction Company (D&D) was recognized as Top 3 in the nation for excellence in safety by the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) at its recent convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The National Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) recognizes construction companies who excel at safety performance with heavy emphasis on company…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County will celebrate community volunteers on April 18, 2023, at the Paramount Theatre. The North Carolina Commission on Volunteering and Community Service has completed its selection of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients. Ten final nominees submitted by Wayne County were selected and will be recognized at the Volunteer Ceremony Celebration…… read more »
The Friends of the Wayne County Library will be collecting books for the next few weeks at the library for its annual Book Sale. Donna Phillips the Director of the Wayne County Public Library says the book sale usually is held in the spring, since parents often buy books for children who are on spring…… read more »
Derrick Dabney is the recipient of a 2023 North Carolina Community College System Academic (NCCCS) Excellence Award. Dabney, a Raleigh resident, is a second-year student at Wayne Community College. He is enrolled in the Aviation Systems Technology program and has already earned a Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Mechanic – Airframe Certificate. “Derrick approaches everything he…… read more »
Community agencies from across Wayne County and North Carolina work year-round to bring awareness and resources to families in the community. Wayne C.A.R.E.S (Coalition on Abuse, Resilience, Education and Support) is one of those organizations bringing awareness to child abuse prevention, how to become a resilient community, educating the community, and providing support where needed.…… read more »
