Hawthorne & Pine Offers Comprehensive Administrative Solutions for Small Businesses GOLDSBORO, NC – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting celebration for Hawthorne & Pine Stress Free Business Support on Wednesday, September 24th at 9:00 AM. The event will take place at the company’s new location at 308 N William St,…… read more »
State Recognizes National 988 Day While Highlighting Accessibility Improvements for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating national 988 Day while commemorating the second anniversary of American Sign Language (ASL) services becoming available through the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Charles B. Aycock High School will officially open its new concession stand facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the school’s football stadium. The long-awaited facility, located behind the school at the football stadium, represents the culmination of several years of planning and fundraising efforts…… read more »
Union Demands Voice in Policy-Making as School Board Meeting Approaches Monday TARBORO, N.C. — Educators in Edgecombe County will gather this evening to demand greater democratic participation in district decision-making, as tensions mount between the local teachers’ union and school administration over representation policies. The Edgecombe County Association of Educators (ECAE) has organized a rally…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, NC – Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County is actively recruiting volunteers for their Reading Buddy program, an initiative designed to foster literacy skills and build meaningful relationships between community members and elementary school students. The program, which operates in four Wayne County elementary schools, pairs volunteers with students for one-on-one reading sessions…… read more »
Annual celebration honors military, veterans, and first responders with expanded festivities and star-studded country music lineup GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Downtown Goldsboro transformed into a patriotic celebration on Saturday, as the NC Freedom Fest 2025 drew thousands of community members to honor military personnel, veterans, and first responders during the annual free festival. The day-long event,…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA — A major bridge replacement project will close a section of Wendell Road in northern Johnston County for several months, beginning Monday, September 8. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the Wendell Road bridge spanning Buffalo Creek, located north of Archer Lodge, will be completely closed to traffic while contractors…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will honor the memory of fallen first responders with its annual 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb on Thursday, September 11, marking the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. The commemorative event, organized by WCC’s Public Safety Division, will begin at 9 a.m. on the exterior…… read more »
Local Partnership Creates Community Shopping Experience GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A new pop-up market featuring regional vendors, food trucks, and community activities will debut this Saturday in what organizers are calling the first-ever New Day Market. The event, scheduled for September 13th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., represents a collaboration between The Emerald Cardinal, LLC…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation is mobilizing volunteers across the state for its annual Fall Litter Sweep, a two-week campaign running from September 13-27 aimed at removing debris from roadsides statewide. The initiative invites individuals, community groups, and businesses to participate in cleaning efforts that organizers say make a measurable impact…… read more »
