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Wayne County School Board Schedules Special Meeting for Rosewood Elementary Expansion
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education has announced a special called meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 1:00 p.m. to address key matters including the selection of architectural and engineering services for a planned classroom addition at Rosewood Elementary School. The meeting will take place in the boardroom of Wayne County…… read more »
UTSA Student Brings Educational Support Program to Wayne County Families
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A University of Texas at San Antonio student is spending her summer in Wayne County, N.C. helping local families with their educational needs through a century-old entrepreneurial program that combines business training with community service. Crystal Ledesma, a Business Management major from San Antonio, Texas, is participating in Southwestern Advantage, a…… read more »
Man Charged in Family Altercation That Left Relative Hospitalized
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon following a violent family dispute that occurred earlier this month in Wayne County. Kyrique Laquay Sampson was taken into custody and booked into the Wayne County Detention Center after an investigation into a July 8 altercation that…… read more »
Rural Leaders Wanted: NC Program That’s Shaped 1,200 Community Champions Now Recruiting
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Rural Center has announced that applications are now open for its Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), the organization’s premier leadership development program designed to strengthen rural communities across the state. The three-month intensive training initiative, which has been operating since 1990, targets both established and emerging leaders who are…… read more »
Wayne Community College Aviation Students Achieve Major Milestone in Aircraft Mechanic Certification
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Eleven students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a significant milestone in their pursuit of becoming certified aircraft mechanics, earning certificates that advance them toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. Path to FAA Certification Ten students successfully earned Powerplant and/or Airframe Certificates of Completion, qualifying them to take…… read more »
Suspect Surrenders After Armed Confrontation with Goldsboro Police Officer
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a Goldsboro police officer during a traffic stop last week has surrendered to authorities and faces multiple serious charges, including assault with a firearm on law enforcement. Tyler Jalik Davis turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025, nearly a…… read more »
Virtual Poetry Collaboration Event to Explore “CheckMate” Theme
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Poetry enthusiasts will come together this Wednesday for a virtual collaborative writing experience hosted by FreeleSpoken through the Poetry for Your Soul platform. The one-hour event is scheduled for July 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM EDT online, and will focus on the theme of “CheckMate.” Interactive Format Encourages Group Participation…… read more »
“The Next Movement” Brings Artists Together for Durham’s Hottest Open Mic Night
Durham, NC — A new open mic event is set to bring together local artists and creative enthusiasts at Congress Social Bar Wednesday, July 30 at 8:30pm. The Next Movement: An Open Mic Experience, organized by local artist Ciante Smith, known professionally as JustCiTheVision, aims to provide a platform for performers of all skill levels…… read more »
Dangerous Heat Wave Grips Central North Carolina as Temperatures Soar to 110 Degrees
RALEIGH, N.C. — The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for 15 counties across central North Carolina as dangerously hot conditions continue to grip the region, with heat index values reaching as high as 110 degrees. The extreme heat warning, which affects Alamance, Orange, Durham, Chatham, Wake, Johnston, Moore, Lee, Harnett, Wayne, Richmond, Scotland,…… read more »
