Wayne County, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina nonprofits focusing on education, health, and human services have a significant funding opportunity beginning June 20. The Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), is opening applications for grants totaling $500,000 this year. The grants, ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, aim to support…… read more »
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Grants Now Open: NCCF Launches $500K Fund for Education, Health, and Human Services in Eastern NC
Freedom Tree Falls, But Its Symbolism Will Stand Forever
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro has announced plans to remove the historic Freedom Tree this week due to serious safety concerns stemming from advanced disease and deterioration. The removal, contracted through a local tree service and pending weather conditions, will involve a temporary lane closure in the surrounding area to ensure public safety.…… read more »
Investing in the Future: 10 Wayne County Students Win Golden LEAF Scholarships
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — he Golden LEAF Foundation has announced the names of 215 rural North Carolina students selected to receive the Golden LEAF Scholarship, 10 of whom are outstanding Wayne County students. Each scholarship is worth as much as $14,000 for undergraduate work. The Golden LEAF Scholarship Program provides high school seniors attending four-year…… read more »
“Leading by Example”: Asheville Businesses Celebrated for Keeping Workers Safe
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Employers and workers from across the Asheville region were recognized with awards for workplace safety excellence Tuesday evening at the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. The event, which was co-sponsored by WCI Inc., recognized local businesses that have demonstrated a long-term, unwavering commitment to reducing injuries and establishing a culture of workplace safety. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in protecting North Carolina’s workers. “As…… read more »
Emergency Funding Helps McDowell Tech Students Overcome Educational Barriers
RALEIGH, N.C. — Matt Calabria, Director of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), visited McDowell Technical Community College today to call attention to the state’s emergency scholarship and grant programs that provided financial assistance to tens of thousands of college students hurt by Hurricane Helene. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path across western North Carolina, more than 45,000 students who live in affected areas or attend affected schools have…… read more »
NCDHHS Launches PATH NC to Transform Child Welfare Across All 100 Counties
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), in partnership with the Forsyth County Department of Social Services, will officially launch PATH NC — the Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina — a transformative new statewide child welfare information system aimed at improving services and outcomes for children and…… read more »
Drowning in Debt? Relief May Be Closer Than You Think
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Across the United States, millions of individuals and families are grappling with credit card debt that feels overwhelming and unmanageable. As balances grow and interest accrues each month, many consumers find themselves stuck in a cycle of minimum payments with no clear end in sight. This situation has only been worsened…… read more »
Damaged by Hurricane Helene? Apply Now for Home Repair Assistance
NORTH CAROLINA — A new housing recovery program aimed at helping homeowners repair or rebuild their homes after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is now accepting applications. The initiative, called the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program, is designed to support families in western North Carolina still recovering from the storm’s lasting impact. Thousands of…… read more »
Trojans Tap Rising Star Katherine Stachowski to Lead Women’s Lacrosse
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – The University of Mount Olive has officially named Katherine Stachowski as the next head coach of its women’s lacrosse program, the school announced Monday. Stachowski arrives in Mount Olive following a standout five-year stint as an assistant coach at Limestone University, where she helped build one of the top programs in…… read more »
Art Has No Age: Creative Aging Exhibit Showcases Talents of Older Adults
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Arts Council of Wayne County is currently hosting Creative Aging: Learn, Explore, Create, an inspiring art exhibit highlighting the creativity and personal growth of older adults in the community. Open from June 6 through June 27, 2025, the exhibit is located in the Main Gallery at the Arts Council’s downtown Goldsboro…… read more »
