GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Downtown Goldsboro came alive with holiday spirit as crowds packed Center Street for this year’s Lights Up celebration. The annual event drew families, friends, and visitors who filled the street with warm smiles, enjoying vendors, entertainment, and shimmering Christmas lights. The festive atmosphere marked the official start of the Christmas season in…… read more »
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Downtown Goldsboro Lights UpDowntown Goldsboro Kicks Off Holiday Season with Festive Lights Up Celebration
NCDOT Awards $185.6 Million in Powell Bill Funding; Wayne County Municipalities Among Recipients
The aid will be used mainly to fix streets RALEIGH, N.C. — More than $185.6 million in State Street Aid is being distributed to 508 North Carolina municipalities as part of this year’s Powell Bill program, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced. The annual funding supports cities and towns across the state by helping them…… read more »
Partnership for Children of Wayne County Celebrates Impact at Annual Meeting
Local Organization Honors Staff, Community Champions While Addressing Early Childhood Education Challenges WAYNE COUNTY, NC – The Partnership for Children of Wayne County held its annual meeting on Thursday, October 30, recognizing dedicated employees and community partners while highlighting the critical importance of early childhood education and care in the community. Long-Time Employees Honored for…… read more »
Goldsboro to Honor Local Heroes with Veterans Day Parade and Special Deals
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro is gearing up to honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with its annual Veterans Day Parade hosted by the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition, and a host of local discounts and deals for veterans. Veterans Day is observed each year to recognize…… read more »
Freeze Warning in Effect
Goldsboro, NC — Winter is knocking on the door as a surge of cold air moves into the area Monday, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Meteorologists say a strong cold front will push through Sunday evening, setting up a sharp drop in temperatures Monday night into Tuesday morning. The system is…… read more »
Berkeley Mall Kicks Off Holiday Season with Wish Trees and Community Giving
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The holiday season has officially arrived at Berkeley Mall, and over the coming weeks, shoppers will see the local shopping center transform into a festive destination filled with holiday cheer. As November and December unfold, Berkeley Mall will not only be bustling with shoppers and retailers but also with heartfelt community initiatives…… read more »
Legal Aid of North Carolina to Close Goldsboro Office Amid IOLTA Funding Freeze
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) will close its Goldsboro office after 24 years due to the statewide freeze on Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) funding passed by the General Assembly in June. The freeze has resulted in a loss of roughly $6.3 million for LANC, forcing the organization to make…… read more »
Local Veterans Benefit from 3rd Annual Day of Honor and Whole Hog Cook-Off
Community event combines BBQ competition with support for area veterans WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Freedom Biker Church will host its 3rd Annual Veterans Day of Honor and Whole Hog Cook-Off on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST at 669 Tarheel Road in Benson. The community celebration welcomes all attendees to…… read more »
Four North Carolina Schools Earn Inaugural State Blue Ribbon Honors for Excellence
NORTH CAROLINA -– The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) today announced four public schools as the first recipients of the state’s newly established Blue Ribbon Schools Award, honoring schools that demonstrate exceptional academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. Celebrating Academic Excellence Across the State The North Carolina Blue Ribbon Schools program…… read more »
Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies Hosts Pups & Pumpkins Fundraiser to Support Puppy Rescue Efforts
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Local animal lovers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fall fun for a cause at the Pups & Pumpkins fundraiser benefiting Blazin’ Trails Bottle Babies Rescue. The event will take place Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Planet Peace Farm, located at 6121 Forestville Road. A…… read more »
