GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Wayne County Public Schools Central Services building located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue in Goldsboro. The board meeting is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. with a closed session, followed by an…… read more »
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Wayne County School Board to Convene for August Monthly Meeting
Globe Life Family Heritage Division Agent Warns: Medical Emergencies Leave Families Financially Vulnerable
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Juanita Curtis has found her forever home in Goldsboro, and she’s on a mission to help her new community understand a critical gap in their insurance coverage. The licensed insurance agent, who moved to the area from Smithfield about a year and a half ago, recently hosted an educational event at the…… read more »
Local Coach and Artist Bryan Lewis Hosts Inaugural Sneaker Showcase to Unite Goldsboro Community
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Bryan Rashon Lewis, a 34-year-old educator, coach, and multi-talented artist, is bringing something unprecedented to Goldsboro: a family-friendly sneaker showcase designed to unite the community and showcase the city in a positive light. Scheduled for August 9th from 12 PM to 5 PM at Rosewood High School, “Bryan’s Sneaker Showcase” represents more…… read more »
Special Olympics Wayne County to Host Annual Miss Lovelies Pageant
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Special Olympics Wayne County will present its annual Miss Lovelies Pageant on Saturday, August 2, at 1:00 PM being held at the Paramount Theatre, celebrating the talents and achievements of young women in the special needs community. The Miss Lovelies 2025 Pageant will feature contestants competing in three categories: evening gown…… read more »
Goldsboro Rotary Club Awards $2,500 in Community Grants to Five Local Organizations
GOLDSBORO, NC – The Goldsboro Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Grants Program, distributing $2,500 total in funding to five Wayne County organizations dedicated to serving the local community. Grant Recipients Support Diverse Community Needs Each organization received $500 grants following a comprehensive review process conducted by Rotary Club members. The…… read more »
August is Critical Time for Managing Pecan Weevil, Extension Agent Warns
Homeowners urged to take action now to prevent fall disappointment with infested pecans By Jessica StricklandWayne County Horticulture Extension Agent Early Warning Signs Signal Weevil Emergence As August approaches, Wayne County homeowners with pecan trees should begin preparing for the annual emergence of pecan weevils, according to local extension experts. Those who have noticed pecans…… read more »
Dillard Academy Charter School Powers First-Ever STEAM Camp from Ground Up
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Forty-two students participated in a groundbreaking STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) camp at Dillard Academy Charter School this summer, marking the first community-sponsored educational program of its kind in Goldsboro’s recent history. The program came together through the collaborative efforts of local churches, civic organizations, and private individuals who provided…… read more »
Wayne County Celebrates Fourth Year of Summer Youth Employment Program
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Wayne County officials celebrated the successful completion of the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program on Thursday, recognizing 39 local high school and college students who participated in the six-week initiative. A closing ceremony was held to award certificates and highlight the impact of the program that has been connecting young people…… read more »
Youth Empowerment Association to Host Back-to-School Event with Free Supplies and Summer Fun
KINSTON, NC – The Youth Empowerment Association (YEA) is preparing to help students in Lenoir County and surrounding communities gear up for the new school year with their annual Back 2 School Sunday event, featuring free school supplies and family-friendly activities. The event will take place on Sunday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 2…… read more »
Traffic Stop Turns Dangerous as Shots Fired, Two Arrested After Chase
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A routine traffic stop turned dangerous Tuesday afternoon when a passenger fired a handgun at a police officer before fleeing on foot, leading to a multi-agency pursuit that ended with two arrests in nearby Mt. Olive. The incident began at approximately 3:34 p.m. on July 22, when a Goldsboro Police Department patrol…… read more »
