Raleigh, N.C. — The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), a critical lifeline for uninsured residents affected by Hurricane Helene, will officially end on May 31, 2025, state officials announced this week. Launched in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), FEMA, North Carolina Emergency Management, and local pharmacies, the program has…… read more »
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Emergency Prescription Program Winding Down as Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues
Wayne County’s $276M Budget Targets Schools, Safety, and Growth—Property Tax Increase Proposed
Wayne County, N.C. — Tuesday, May 20, Wayne County Manager Chip Crumpler unveiled his recommended $276.3 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 during Monday’s regular Board of Commissioners meeting, highlighting key investments in education, infrastructure, and public services. The proposed budget includes an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.6209 per $100 of assessed value—above…… read more »
A New Force Rises: WCC Graduates 100% of BLET Cadets in 86th Class
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) marked a significant milestone as it graduated the 86th class of its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, recognizing 14 cadets who have completed the rigorous program and are now eligible to serve as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Each graduate completed 648 hours of instruction…… read more »
Cuts Will Cost Lives’: NC Leaders Sound Alarm Over HIV Funding Crisis
RALEIGH, N.C. — (May 21) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the NC AIDS Action Network came together today to spotlight the state’s progress in combating HIV—and to raise alarm about how proposed federal funding cuts could reverse decades of hard-won gains. Speaking at a joint event, NCDHHS Secretary…… read more »
Second Chances in Motion: NC Helps Ex-Offenders Rebuild Lives with Jobs and ID Cards
Raleigh, N.C. – A North Carolina pilot program is offering a fresh start for formerly incarcerated individuals by helping them land transportation-related jobs and obtain state identification—key tools for rebuilding their lives after prison. Launched in 2024 under Executive Order 303, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Transitional Work Pilot Program is showing early success…… read more »
Collision on Wayne Memorial Drive Disrupts Traffic and Damages Vehicles Near Coor’s Pharmacy
Goldsboro, N.C. — A two-vehicle collision occurred on Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro near Coor’s Pharmacy, involving a 1998 Toyota and a 2019 Toyota. The incident took place on the afternoon of [insert date], causing significant damage to both vehicles and temporarily disrupting traffic flow in the area. According to initial reports from local law…… read more »
Hurricane Season Starts June 1: The Hidden Dangers You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Goldsboro, N.C. — As the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, emergency officials are urging residents across North Carolina and the southeastern U.S. to prepare early and understand the full scope of hurricane hazards—not just wind, but the far-reaching impacts that come with every tropical system. While hurricanes are often defined by wind…… read more »
Inspiring Minds: WCC’s Deniz Tuck Wins Prestigious 2025 Teaching Award
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) English instructor Deniz Tuck has been named the recipient of the 2025 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for instructional excellence. Tuck received the award during the college’s second spring commencement ceremony, where she was presented with a framed certificate and a monetary…… read more »
23-Year-Old Man Shot in Overnight Goldsboro Incident
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left one man injured on Tuesday, May 20. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Florida Street around 1:53 a.m. While initial searches of the area did not reveal any evidence of a shooting, the investigation took…… read more »
“Two Wheelers for Tommy” Rolls Into Its Fourth Year, Honoring a Beloved Community Member with Every Ride
Goldsboro, N.C. — On Sunday, in a small town with a big heart, an annual event has become much more than a community gathering — it has become a living legacy. Now in its fourth year, Two Wheelers for Tommy, hosted by local nonprofit Kriquette’s Kidz, once again brought together families, volunteers, and businesses to…… read more »
