Tag Archives: Wayne County
Wayne County Commissioners Approve Opioid Settlement Participation, Fund Post-Overdose Response Team
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved two key measures aimed at addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, including participation in a new settlement agreemen...
Apr 23, 2026
Wayne County Honors Three Employees as National Public Service Champions
WAYNE COUNTY - Three Wayne County employees have been recognized on a national stage for their outstanding commitment to public service, earning selection as "America's 250 Public Service Champions." ...
Apr 22, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners to Consider Opioid Settlement, Economic Development Agreement at Tuesday Meeting
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 21, at 9 a.m., with a full agenda that includes special recognitions, a public hearing on economic deve...
Apr 20, 2026
Wayne County Issues Local Burn Ban Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a countywide burn ban effective 5 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, due to increased wildfire risk caused by dry conditions and limite...
Apr 11, 2026
Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program Offers Paid Internships for Local Students
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Students in Wayne County will soon have an opportunity to gain real-world job experience while earning a paycheck through the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. Wayne County Gover...
Mar 30, 2026
Wayne County Celebrates Agriculture with Ag Week Kickoff on National Ag Day
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - In recognition of National Ag Day, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Wayne County Ag Week, a six-day celebration honoring one of the region's most vital...
Mar 24, 2026
Wayne County Job Fair Set for March 25 at Goldsboro Event Center
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Job seekers across the area will have an opportunity to connect with local employers and explore new career paths at the upcoming Wayne County Job Fair this week. The event is schedu...
Mar 24, 2026
Wayne County to Host $5 Rabies Clinics to Help Pet Owners Stay Compliant with State Law
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Wayne County Animal Services is offering residents a convenient and affordable way to protect their pets this spring, announcing four low-cost rabies vaccination clinics scheduled f...
Mar 19, 2026
Prolec GE Waukesha Breaks Ground on $140M Expansion
GOLDSBORO, NC - State and local leaders gathered in Wayne County on Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major expansion at Prolec GE Waukesha Inc., marking a significant investment in both th...
Mar 18, 2026
Severe Storms, Damaging Winds and Possible Tornadoes in Forecast
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Forecasters are warning residents across central North Carolina, including Wayne County, to prepare for the possibility of severe weather as a strong storm system moves through the r...
Mar 15, 2026