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Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual W.I.S.E. Gala

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual W.I.S.E. Gala

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced its upcoming Women Inspiring Success & Empowerment (W.I.S.E.) Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 6th at the Walnut Creek Country Club. The evening event will begin at 5:45 p.m. and promises to be a celebration of women’s achievements and community leadership. The W.I.S.E. Gala represents…read more »

Local Artist Bryan Lewis Set to Make History at Princeton Fall Festival

Local Artist Bryan Lewis Set to Make History at Princeton Fall Festival

Goldsboro Native to Headline His First Concert on 15th Anniversary of Life-Changing Accident PRINCETON, N.C. – October 11th will mark a historic moment for both the Princeton Fall Festival and local artist Bryan Lewis, as the 34-year-old performer prepares to headline his first major concert exactly 15 years after a life-altering accident nearly claimed his…read more »

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Launch of Hawthorne & Pine LLC

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Launch of Hawthorne & Pine LLC

Local Business Offers Comprehensive Administrative Support Services WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of Hawthorne & Pine LLC, a new business venture offering stress-free administrative support services to companies of all sizes. Founder Brings Decade of Experience to New Venture Jessica…read more »

Wayne County Man Arrested After Firing Shots Into Neighbor’s Home

Wayne County Man Arrested After Firing Shots Into Neighbor’s Home

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 41-year-old man was arrested September 18 morning following an incident in which he allegedly fired multiple shots into his neighbor’s residence on Emmaus Church Road. Larry Thompson was taken into custody on September 19th after surrendering peacefully to investigators with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began on the…read more »

Military Leaders to Brief Community on Base Operations at Wayne County Chamber Event

Military Leaders to Brief Community on Base Operations at Wayne County Chamber Event

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “State of the Military” briefing on Thursday, October 23rd, bringing together community leaders and military officials for a comprehensive update on operations at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The event, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Goldsboro Event Center,…read more »

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Announces Better Business Summit for Local Leaders

Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Announces Better Business Summit for Local Leaders

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its Better Business Summit on Tuesday, October 14th, offering local business owners and emerging leaders a comprehensive day of professional development and strategic insights. The six-hour summit, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Maxwell Center, promises attendees access to “game-changing…read more »

WCC Graduate Returns to Campus as Admissions Specialist

WCC Graduate Returns to Campus as Admissions Specialist

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – In a story that exemplifies the full-circle nature of educational success, Ligia Ovalle Garcia has returned to Wayne Community College just one month after graduation, but this time as an employee rather than a student. Ovalle graduated in May 2025 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Management and began…read more »

Food Lion Transforms 33 Food Pantries in September to Combat Growing Hunger Crisis

Food Lion Transforms 33 Food Pantries in September to Combat Growing Hunger Crisis

Food Lion’s Great Pantry Makeover initiative provides critical support to food pantries during Hunger Action Month Rural Communities Get Much-Needed Support Through Annual Initiative NORTH CAROLINA — Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, is making a significant impact on food insecurity by supporting 33 food pantries within its operating footprint during September’s Hunger Action…read more »

North Carolina Launches Statewide Child Passenger Safety Campaign to Combat Improper Car Seat Installation

North Carolina Launches Statewide Child Passenger Safety Campaign to Combat Improper Car Seat Installation

RALEIGH, N.C. — State officials launched a comprehensive child passenger safety campaign Monday, targeting a critical problem that affects eight out of 10 families: improperly installed or used car seats. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in partnership with the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal and Safe Kids NC, kicked off the…read more »

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