GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two significant developments are providing new opportunities for Wayne County residents and business owners this fall, as Habitat for Humanity prepares to break ground on a transformative housing project while local retailers gain access to expanded healthcare coverage options. McNair Heights Project Set for Groundbreaking Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne will host…… read more »
Four School Districts Pioneer National Effort to Measure “Durable Skills” in Classrooms RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has officially launched its Skills for the Future project this month, positioning four school districts at the forefront of a groundbreaking national initiative to integrate and assess durable skills in K-12 education. The program brings together educators, district…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Junior Leadership Program, a career exploration initiative that has served more than 500 students over its 26-year history. The program, originally conceived by the Leadership Wayne Class of 1998-1999, was designed to expose high school juniors to diverse career…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Agriculture Breakfast on Tuesday, October 7th, from 8-10 a.m. at the Maxwell Center, recognizing the significant economic contribution of the county’s agricultural sector. The event will celebrate an industry that employs more than 9,000 people and generates approximately $1 billion in…… read more »
Partnership with United Way of Wayne County Strengthens Community Safety Net GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The City of Goldsboro has committed $50,000 to expand critical support for residents facing unexpected hardship through a new partnership with United Way of Wayne County’s UCAN (United Community Assistance Network) program. The funding, approved unanimously by the Goldsboro City Council…… read more »
Wayne County jewelry store provides 30% savings on gift certificates with exclusive promotion WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Barnes Jewelers, a cornerstone of the local jewelry community for over four decades, is offering customers significant savings with a special gift certificate promotion. The family-owned business is selling $100 gift certificates for $70, providing shoppers with $30…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 79-year-old man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in Goldsboro, according to local police. The crash occurred at approximately 8:14 p.m. on September 13, 2025, on West Grantham Street. Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to the scene immediately following reports of…… read more »
14-Year-Old Hannah Drake Builds Community Furniture for Silver Award Project GOLDSBORO, N.C. — When 14-year-old Hannah Drake noticed a classmate in a wheelchair consistently being seated at the end of tables while his friends had to rearrange themselves around him, she decided to take action. The result prioritizes inclusion by placing the wheelchair space in…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 58-year-old Goldsboro woman remains in critical condition after being shot inside her home early Saturday morning, prompting an attempted first-degree murder investigation by local police. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert at approximately 6:49 a.m. on September 14, 2025, on Wilmington Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Allison Seiler…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 45-year-old woman in a wheelchair was killed Thursday morning when she and another wheelchair-bound pedestrian were struck by a vehicle on South John Street, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. The fatal accident occurred at approximately 9:44 a.m. on South John Street. Officers from the Patrol Division responded to the scene…… read more »
