Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Superintendent Dr. Marc Whichard unveiled a $212 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2025–2026 during this week’s Board of Education meeting. The plan focuses on key district priorities, including safety and security, capital facility needs, staffing, and academic and extracurricular enhancements. The proposed budget supports continued investment…… read more »
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WCPS Superintendent Releases Proposed Budget
Health Care Worker Charged with Elderly Exploitation in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A 24-year-old Grifton woman has been arrested and charged with three counts of elderly exploitation following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, a report was first filed on March 3, 2025, after a caretaker noticed money missing from the wallet of a person under their care.…… read more »
IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline to May 1 for North Carolinians
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina taxpayers now have extra breathing room to file their taxes. Due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene, the IRS has extended the federal tax filing and payment deadline to May 1, 2025, for individuals and businesses across the state. The decision follows a federal disaster declaration after the storm…… read more »
Governor Stein Announces Council on Student Safety and Well-Being; Wayne County’s Kristie Howell Appointed to Serve
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein unveiled his new Advisory Council on Student Safety and Well-Being during a press conference held today at Moore Square Magnet Middle School. The council aims to ensure that North Carolina’s schools are not only safe but also supportive environments where students can thrive emotionally, physically, and academically. The council…… read more »
Bell Wins WCC’s Dallas Herring Achievement Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Brittany Bell, a student in Wayne Community College’s Associate in Arts program, is the recipient of WCC’s 2025 Dallas Herring Achievement Award. The award honors the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the earliest champions of the North Carolina Community College System. The winner is selected based on an essay that describes how…… read more »
Wayne County Boards to Hold Joint Meeting on Education Budget and Priorities
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Board of Commissioners and the Wayne County Board of Education will come together for a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at The Maxwell Center, located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. The joint session will open with the…… read more »
An Airman’s Second Mission: Helping Others Heal
KINSTON, NC — For University of Mount Olive (UMO) senior Jevon Benjamin, the journey to his passion for exercise science and rehabilitation has been anything but conventional. At 30, the Charlotte, NC native is a U.S. Air Force veteran, the oldest of ten siblings, and a dedicated student approaching May graduation. Now interning at UNC…… read more »
Top Junior Golfers Shine at Lane Tree in Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship
Goldsboro, NC – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) returned to Lane Tree Golf Club for the second annual Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship, welcoming 78 elite junior golfers from 15 states and eight countries. The 54-hole stroke-play tournament, held April 4-6 following a qualifier on April 3, featured boys and girls ages 12–19. Among…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Set to Recognize Community Contributions and Hear Public Matters at April 7 Council Meeting
GOLDSBORO – The Goldsboro City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, April 7 at 5.30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda features several proclamations recognizing Community College Month, Volunteer Appreciation Week, the Month of the Military Child, and the contributions of Elder Adeen Lewis-George. A Babies and Bears Presentation by Olivia Lancaster will…… read more »
Golden LEAF Awards $500,000 to Support McNair Heights Neighborhood in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC – A major step forward has been taken in the creation of a new neighborhood in Goldsboro as the Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors announced a $500,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne to support infrastructure development for the future McNair Heights Neighborhood. The announcement, made on Thursday, April 3, 2025,…… read more »
