GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College honored 13 new practical nurses during a formal pinning ceremony, marking another milestone for the institution’s acclaimed nursing program that has produced over 2,300 alumni. Traditional Ceremony Highlights Academic Achievement The ceremony featured time-honored nursing traditions, including the lighting of lamps and recitation of the practical nursing pledge. Female…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Celebrates 2025 Practical Nursing Graduates at Traditional Pinning Ceremony
Man Charged in Family Altercation That Left Relative Hospitalized
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon following a violent family dispute that occurred earlier this month in Wayne County. Kyrique Laquay Sampson was taken into custody and booked into the Wayne County Detention Center after an investigation into a July 8 altercation that…… read more »
Wayne County School Board Schedules Special Meeting for Rosewood Elementary Expansion
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education has announced a special called meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 1:00 p.m. to address key matters including the selection of architectural and engineering services for a planned classroom addition at Rosewood Elementary School. The meeting will take place in the boardroom of Wayne County…… read more »
Rural Leaders Wanted: NC Program That’s Shaped 1,200 Community Champions Now Recruiting
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Rural Center has announced that applications are now open for its Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), the organization’s premier leadership development program designed to strengthen rural communities across the state. The three-month intensive training initiative, which has been operating since 1990, targets both established and emerging leaders who are…… read more »
Wayne Community College Aviation Students Achieve Major Milestone in Aircraft Mechanic Certification
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Eleven students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a significant milestone in their pursuit of becoming certified aircraft mechanics, earning certificates that advance them toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. Path to FAA Certification Ten students successfully earned Powerplant and/or Airframe Certificates of Completion, qualifying them to take…… read more »
UTSA Student Brings Educational Support Program to Wayne County Families
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A University of Texas at San Antonio student is spending her summer in Wayne County, N.C. helping local families with their educational needs through a century-old entrepreneurial program that combines business training with community service. Crystal Ledesma, a Business Management major from San Antonio, Texas, is participating in Southwestern Advantage, a…… read more »
Suspect Surrenders After Armed Confrontation with Goldsboro Police Officer
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a Goldsboro police officer during a traffic stop last week has surrendered to authorities and faces multiple serious charges, including assault with a firearm on law enforcement. Tyler Jalik Davis turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025, nearly a…… read more »
Wayne County School Board to Convene for August Monthly Meeting
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 »
Virtual Poetry Collaboration Event to Explore “CheckMate” Theme
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Poetry enthusiasts will come together this Wednesday for a virtual collaborative writing experience hosted by FreeleSpoken through the Poetry for Your Soul platform. The one-hour event is scheduled for July 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM EDT online, and will focus on the theme of “CheckMate.” Interactive Format Encourages Group Participation…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County Opens 2026 Grant Application Process for Local Nonprofits
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) has announced its 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), inviting qualifying nonprofit organizations to apply for grants supporting programs that serve Wayne County residents. Application Materials Now Available The NOFO and supplementary grant materials became available Monday, July 28, 2025, through the organization’s website at…… read more »
