Category Archives: State News

Building Second Chances: Wayne County Reentry Program Named 2025 Champion for Attainment
Wayne County, N.C. - The Wayne County Reentry Council, led by Wayne Community College, has been named a 2025 Champion for Attainment by My Future NC, recognizing its impactful work supporting formerly...
Curtis Media Jun 05, 2025

Eat, Play, Learn: Free Summer Meals and Enrichment for NC Kids
Goldsboro, N.C. - As summer begins and schools close their doors, North Carolina is stepping up to ensure children and teens continue to receive the nutrition they need. The NC SUN Meals Program is ba...
Curtis Media Jun 05, 2025

Books, Brains, and Breakthroughs: Northwest Elementary Students Compete at State Level
Goldsboro, N.C. - Northwest Elementary School made history this year by competing in the first-ever state-level North Carolina Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB) competition, held recently in State...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

New Partnership Opens Doors for WCC Criminal Justice Students at ECU
Goldsboro, N.C — Wayne Community College (WCC) students pursuing careers in criminal justice and forensic science now have a clearer path to a four-year degree, thanks to a new transfer agreemen...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

70 Years Strong: Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. Transforms Community Through Legacy and Leadership
Goldsboro, NC - Over Memorial Day Weekend, Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Incorporated (DGAF Inc.) commemorated its 70th anniversary with a powerful and heartfelt celebration that brought toge...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

NCDMV Warns of Text Scam Surge: Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Payment Requests
Rocky Mount, N.C. - The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is warning residents to be on high alert for a wave of fraudulent text message scams falsely posing as official communications...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

Celebrate Juneteenth with a Day of Unity, History, and Live Music in Downtown Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. - The city of Goldsboro will come alive with music, culture, and community spirit on Saturday, June 21, during the Juneteenth Unity & Heritage Festival, a free, public celebration ...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

Investing in Himself: UMO Student James Boring Balances Career, Family, and Education with Purpose
Princeton, N.C. - When James Boring enrolled at the University of Mount Olive (UMO) in 2023, he brought more than ambition-he arrived with a clear vision of success rooted in perseverance, family, and...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025

Labor Commissioner Announces Pay Hike to Support Workplace Safety Efforts
Raleigh, N.C. - In a move aimed at strengthening workplace safety across the state, the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has raised starting salaries for its frontline compliance safety offi...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025

Help Provide Safe, Loving Homes — Wayne County Department of Social Services Seeks Foster Care Providers
Wayne County, N.C. - The Wayne County Department of Social Services (DSS) is actively recruiting individuals and families to become licensed foster care providers. This initiative addresses a growing ...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025


