Wayne County jewelry store offers a Limited-Time Gift Certificate Special for Holiday Shoppers that provides 30% savings on gift certificates with an exclusive promotion WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Barnes Jewelers, a cornerstone of the local jewelry community for over four decades, is offering customers significant savings with a special gift certificate promotion. The family-owned business…… read more »
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North Carolina Launches Skills for the Future Initiative to Transform Student Assessment
Four School Districts Pioneer National Effort to Measure “Durable Skills” in Classrooms RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has officially launched its Skills for the Future project this month, positioning four school districts at the forefront of a groundbreaking national initiative to integrate and assess durable skills in K-12 education. The program brings together educators, district…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber Opens Applications for Junior Leadership Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Junior Leadership Program, a career exploration initiative that has served more than 500 students over its 26-year history. The program, originally conceived by the Leadership Wayne Class of 1998-1999, was designed to expose high school juniors to diverse career…… read more »
79-Year-Old Pedestrian in Critical Condition Following Goldsboro Traffic Crash
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 79-year-old man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in Goldsboro, according to local police. The crash occurred at approximately 8:14 p.m. on September 13, 2025, on West Grantham Street. Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the scene immediately following reports of…… read more »
Local Girl Scout Creates Wheelchair-Accessible Picnic Tables to Promote Inclusion
14-Year-Old Hannah Drake Builds Community Furniture for Silver Award Project GOLDSBORO, N.C. — When 14-year-old Hannah Drake noticed a classmate in a wheelchair consistently being seated at the end of tables while his friends had to rearrange themselves around him, she decided to take action. The result prioritizes inclusion by placing the wheelchair space in…… read more »
Wheelchair-Bound Pedestrian Killed in Goldsboro Traffic Accident
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 45-year-old woman in a wheelchair was killed Thursday morning when she and another wheelchair-bound pedestrian were struck by a vehicle on South John Street, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. The fatal accident occurred at approximately 9:44 a.m. on South John Street. Officers from the Patrol Division responded to the scene…… read more »
Woman Shot in Goldsboro Home, Police Investigate Attempted Murder
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 58-year-old Goldsboro woman remains in critical condition after being shot inside her home early Saturday morning, prompting an attempted first-degree murder investigation by local police. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert at approximately 6:49 a.m. on September 14, 2025, on Wilmington Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Allison Seiler…… read more »
Wayne County School Board Committees Schedule September Meetings
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education has announced meeting dates for four of its standing committees, with sessions scheduled to take place next week at the district’s central offices. The committee meetings will be held in the boardroom of Wayne County Public Schools Central Services, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue in…… read more »
NCDOT Highlights Storm Preparedness, Unique Ferry Commute, and Fall Cleanup Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week emphasized storm preparedness as peak hurricane season continues, while highlighting unique transportation services including a ferry-assisted school bus route and announcing the launch of its biannual litter cleanup campaign. Peak Storm Season Demands Continued Vigilance North Carolina has faced significant challenges from multiple tropical…… read more »
Falcons Soar Past Cougars 42-0 in Week 4 Shutout Victory
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Charles B. Aycock Falcons delivered a dominant performance Friday night, blanking the visiting Goldsboro Cougars 42-0 in what was billed as the Pittman Agner Law High School Game of the Week. The Cougars entered the contest searching for their first victory of the 2025 season, but found themselves overwhelmed by a…… read more »
