WANYE COUNTY, N.C. —- A Legislative Update Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st, offering residents an opportunity to engage directly with state lawmakers on key issues affecting the region. The event will take place from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Walnut Creek Country Club. Distinguished Speakers to Address Attendees Three prominent state officials will…… read more »
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State Legislative Leaders to Address Community at August Breakfast Forum
Community Safety, Summer Fun at the Heart of Goldsboro’s Summer Initiatives
Community Rockstar Spotlight: Mayor Highlights Local Safety Leaders GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro Mayor Charles Gaylor joined morning host Jeff Farrow to introduce two local “community rockstars” as part of the NC Community Credit Union’s Community Rockstar Spotlight. Featured guests included Captain Jason Adams of the Goldsboro Police Department and Captain Brandon Sutton of the Goldsboro…… read more »
Wayne County’s $276M Budget Targets Schools, Safety, and Growth—Property Tax Increase Proposed
Wayne County, N.C. — Tuesday, May 20, Wayne County Manager Chip Crumpler unveiled his recommended $276.3 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 during Monday’s regular Board of Commissioners meeting, highlighting key investments in education, infrastructure, and public services. The proposed budget includes an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.6209 per $100 of assessed value—above…… read more »
WCPS Committees Tackle Budget, Policy, and Curriculum in May 21 Sessions
Goldsboro, N.C. — May 16, 2025, the Wayne County Board of Education has announced that four of its committees will hold meetings on Tuesday, May 21, at the Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) Central Services Boardroom, located at 2001 E. Royall Avenue, Goldsboro. The scheduled meetings will take place as follows: Each committee will meet…… read more »
Governor Stein Announces Major Manufacturing Win: 330 New Jobs Coming to Wayne County
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of the nation’s leading power transformer manufacturers, will invest $140 million to build a second manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, creating 330 new jobs. The expansion strengthens North Carolina’s…… read more »
Goodwill Launches Rotary Club to Combat Food Insecurity in Eastern NC
Durham, NC — Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina (GIENC) recently initiated the formation of the Rotary Club of Goodwill for Eastern North Carolina under Rotary International’s goal of “Service Above Self.” The club will tackle issues within communities—starting with food deficits as part of its Rotary Service Challenge. This partnership brings together two institutions with common values of service, ethics, and community impact. At the launch, the Rotary Club has distributed $2,250 worth of food vouchers to 48 Rotary Clubs in District 7710, triggering action and awareness of food…… read more »
NCDOT Kicks Off Work Zone Awareness Month with National Campaign
RALEIGH, NC — With spring building season set to accelerate, state government officials are asking drivers to travel even more defensively and heed all speed limit signs when coming upon work zones. In a goodwill gesture toward the added hazards of highway construction, Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed April Work Zone Awareness Month, and April…… read more »
Goldsboro Goes Bald for a Cause: Elks Lodge Raises $36K for Childhood Cancer Research
Goldsboro, NC – If you ever wondered what is in the heart of Goldsboro, the recent success of the Elks Lodge’s St. Baldrick’s “Cuts for Cures” event might just convince you otherwise. On a day filled with compassion, community, and clippers, over 500 people came out for research into childhood cancer at the Goldsboro Elks Lodge. In a bald (and bold) show of solidarity, 25 individuals went bald and raised awareness and dollars for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The result? A staggering $36,000 raised — close to twice the original goal. “No, that’s…… read more »
Goldsboro Kiwanis Welcomes Local Farmer to Share Fresh Ideas on Agriculture
Goldsboro, NC — The Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club will have a special guest speaker at their next meeting, on Tuesday, April 22. Members will meet at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the Daniels Chapel, 2802 East Ash Street. The guest speaker this week is Garrett Pontious of Holly Ridge Farms, a well-known…… read more »
BREAKING NEWS: Motorcycle Accident in Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC – April 15, 2025, A fatal motorcycle crash occurred Tuesday morning just after 9:00 a.m. The accident happened approximately three miles past Charles B. Aycock High School. According to early reports, the crash involved a motorcycle and two other vehicles. The drivers of those vehicles were not injured. Tragically, the motorcyclist sustained life…… read more »
