Category Archives: State News

Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Hosting Memorial Day Weekend “Flags In” and Ceremonies Honoring Fallen Heroes
Goldsboro, NC - (May 20) - As Memorial Day approaches, the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Inc. invites the community to participate in a series of meaningful tributes designed to honor...
Curtis Media May 20, 2025

Update: Wayne County Board of Education Committees Set to Convene This Week
Goldsboro, N.C. - Several committees of the Wayne County Board of Education are scheduled to meet next week at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Roy...
Curtis Media May 20, 2025

Labor Commissioner to Recognize Workplace Safety Achievements at Annual Awards Banquet in Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, N.C. - North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley will visit Rocky Mount on Tuesday, May 20, to recognize local businesses and employees for exemplary workplace safety records durin...
Curtis Media May 19, 2025

Wayne County Public Schools Earns Purple Star District Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 20) — For the fifth year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) has received statewide recognition for its commitment to military-connected students and famili...
Curtis Media May 19, 2025

Health Meets Fun: Hundreds Gather for Vibrant Wellness Fair at Herman Park
Goldsboro, N.C. — Herman Park transformed into a lively hub of activity on Saturday, May 17, as community members of all ages gathered for the annual Community Health and Wellness Fair. The even...
Curtis Media May 19, 2025

Zero Accidents, Big Impact: Lincoln County Celebrates Workplace Safety Champions
Lincolnton, N.C. - More than two dozen employers across Lincoln County were recognized for their exceptional workplace safety records at the N.C. Department of Labor's annual Safety Awards Banquet, he...
Curtis Media May 17, 2025

WCPS Committees Tackle Budget, Policy, and Curriculum in May 21 Sessions
Goldsboro, N.C. — May 16, 2025, the Wayne County Board of Education has announced that four of its committees will hold meetings on Tuesday, May 21, at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Cen...
Curtis Media May 16, 2025

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Taking the Lead on the Beloved "Taste of Wayne" Event
Goldsboro, N.C. - A cherished Wayne County tradition is entering a new chapter. The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it will now lead the beloved Taste of Wayne event, following a...
Curtis Media May 15, 2025

Power Outage Forces Closure of Fremont Elementary and Norwayne Middle Schools
Wayne County, N.C. — Two schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district-Fremont Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School-have been closed for the day due to a prolonged power outage aff...
Curtis Media May 15, 2025

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Northern Wayne Vehicle Break-Ins
Wayne County, N.C. - ( May 12) — The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins reported on the northern end of the county late ...
Curtis Media May 12, 2025


