WAYNE COUNTY, NC — North Carolina lottery players will have the opportunity to compete for a massive $700 million Powerball jackpot today, marking the largest prize offered in more than a year. The record-setting jackpot gives winners the choice between a $700 million annuity paid over 30 years or an immediate lump sum payment of…… read more »
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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $700 Million, Largest Prize in Over a Year
City Council Partners with United Way to Direct $50,000 in Community Support
GOLDSBORO, NC — The Goldsboro City Council has voted to redirect its $50,000 annual nonprofit support through the United Way of Wayne County and its community campaign, marking a significant shift in how municipal funds will reach local organizations serving city residents. Administrative Challenges Prompt Strategic Review The decision comes with administrative complexities that United…… read more »
North Carolina Unveils Ambitious Plan to Lead Nation in Public Education by 2030
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina has set its sights on an ambitious goal: becoming the nation’s leader in public education by 2030. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and State Board of Education (SBE) have jointly launched “Achieving Educational Excellence,” a comprehensive strategic plan that marks the first collaborative initiative between the two…… read more »
Time to Register: Rural Healthcare Summit Set to Address Critical Access Challenges in North Carolina
Goldsboro, N.C. – Healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates will gather in Goldsboro for the upcoming Rural Healthcare Summit, an event designed to tackle the pressing healthcare access issues facing rural communities across North Carolina. Registration now open! The summit aims to bring together stakeholders from across the healthcare spectrum to discuss challenges, share innovative…… read more »
Pikeville Police Officers Commended for Seizing Deadly Fentanyl Amount in Traffic Stop
PIKEVILLE, NC – Pikeville Police Department officers are being praised for their exceptional work during a routine traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of enough fentanyl to potentially kill approximately 2,000 people—nearly three times the population of Pikeville. The significant drug recovery highlights the ongoing battle against the deadly synthetic opioid that continues to…… read more »
NCDOT Urges Coastal Residents to Avoid Travel as Hurricane Erin Approaches
RALEIGH, N.C. — State transportation officials are strongly advising coastal North Carolina residents to stay off the roads from late Wednesday through the end of the week as Hurricane Erin threatens to bring dangerous travel conditions to the region. Storm Expected to Bring Hazardous Conditions While Hurricane Erin is not forecast to make landfall on…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Statewide ‘Booze It & Lose It’ Campaign for Labor Day Weekend
WAYNE COUNTY, NC — North Carolina officials announced Monday the launch of the annual Labor Day “Booze It & Lose It” campaign, a comprehensive statewide enforcement initiative designed to combat impaired driving during one of the year’s busiest travel periods. The campaign, which runs through September 7, will feature increased saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints…… read more »
Wayne Community College Instructor Wins First Place in Statewide Poetry Contest
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College English Instructor Dean Tuck has been awarded first place in a prestigious poetry competition, bringing recognition to both the educator and the institution. Award-Winning Poem Inspired by Classical Art Tuck’s poem “After St. Matthew and the Angel” won first place in an ekphrasis poetry contest sponsored by literary magazine…… read more »
The Game of the Week: Goldsboro Cougars V.S Eastern Wayne Warriors
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — When the lights illuminate the gridiron this Friday night, more than just another high school football game will unfold. The Goldsboro Cougars will travel across town to face the Eastern Wayne Warriors in the annual Wayne County Classic, marking the continuation of a rivalry that has defined autumn Friday nights in Wayne…… read more »
Wayne Community College Celebrates Allied Health Program Graduates at Summer Pinning Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College recognized 38 graduates from its Allied Health programs during a summer pinning ceremony hosted by the college’s Workforce Continuing Education Services department. Programs Honor Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Graduates The ceremony celebrated students who completed Nurse Aide I and Phlebotomy programs, with graduates receiving both pins and certificates to…… read more »
