State Partnership Aims to Address Growing Demand and Retention Challenges WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina is taking steps to bolster its social work workforce through a new Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP), a collaborative initiative between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce…… read more »
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North Carolina Launches Leadership Program to Strengthen Social Work Workforce
Wayne Community College Honors 128 Students for Academic Excellence in Summer 2025
Local Students Earn President’s and Dean’s List Recognition GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has recognized 128 students for outstanding academic performance during the summer 2025 semester, announcing its President’s and Dean’s lists this week. The honorees represent communities across eastern North Carolina and beyond, demonstrating excellence across a diverse range of academic programs from…… read more »
Annual Fall Festival Returns to Aycock Birthplace with Family Fun and Local Vendors
FREMONT, N.C. — The historic Aycock Birthplace will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, offering a full day of autumn activities for families and community members. The festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 264 Governor Aycock Road NE, Fremont NC, will feature a Maker’s Market alongside traditional fall festivities.…… read more »
Game of the Week: Rocky Mount Gryphons to Face C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons in Friday Night Showdown
Game of the Week Features Conference Clash in Pikeville PIKEVILLE, N.C. — Fall football weather arrives just in time for an exciting Big East 5A/6A Conference matchup as the Rocky Mount Gryphons travel to Pikeville this Friday to battle the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons. Aycock Seeks First Conference Victory The Golden Falcons are looking to…… read more »
North Carolina Ranks Second in Nation for Workplace Safety
State’s commitment to safety standards earns national recognition in WalletHub study RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has secured the second-place ranking nationally for workplace safety, according to a recent WalletHub study, marking a significant achievement for the state’s labor safety initiatives. The recognition reflects collaborative efforts among employers, employees, and safety professionals throughout North Carolina,…… read more »
North Carolina Reports First Flu Death of 2025-2026 Season
Western NC Adult Dies from Flu Complications as Health Officials Urge Vaccinations RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season, marking an early and sobering reminder of the virus’s potentially fatal consequences. An adult in the western part of the…… read more »
Wayne County Reentry Council to Host Employment Summit for Justice-Involved Individuals
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College will host a comprehensive Reentry Employment and Training Summit on October 29, offering justice-involved individuals a pathway back into the workforce through skills training, employer connections, and professional development resources. The event, organized by the Wayne County Reentry Council with WCC serving as the intermediary agency, aims to bridge…… read more »
North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
State Officials Work to Protect 1.4 Million SNAP Recipients as Uncertainty Looms NORTH CAROLINA — As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, North Carolina officials are racing to minimize disruptions to critical food assistance programs that serve more than 1.4 million residents across the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human…… read more »
Families Invited to Explore Traditional Crafts at Hands and Hearth Program Series
FREMONT, N.C. — The Wayne County Public Library is launching “Hands and Hearth,” a new hands-on program series designed to introduce families to traditional skills and timeless crafts from earlier generations. The program will take place at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace, located at 264 Governor Aycock Road NE in Fremont. The inaugural session is…… read more »
WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Local Auto Shop Offers Major Discount on Vehicle Services
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Monserrate’s Auto Solutions is offering area drivers a significant discount on vehicle services, with a promotional certificate that reduces the cost of a $75 service to $40.50, representing a savings of $34.50. The automotive repair facility, located at 3911 E Ash Street in Goldsboro, which brands itself as “The Home of The…… read more »
