ALTA Foods Leads $5,000 Challenge Campaign Amid Federal Shutdown Uncertainty GOLDSBORO, N.C. — United Way of Wayne County is launching an emergency fundraising initiative to support local families receiving SNAP benefits who may face interruptions due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The relief effort comes as concerns mount over potential disruptions to the Supplemental…… read more »
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United Way of Wayne County Mobilizes Emergency Food Support for SNAP Recipients
Breaking the Cycle: North Carolina Launches FACT Teams to Bridge Mental Health and Justice Systems
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), alongside First Lady Anna Stein, has announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to help individuals with severe mental health needs successfully transition back into their communities after involvement with the criminal justice system. The initiative, backed by a…… read more »
NC Pickle Festival Opens Vendor Applications Early for 2026 Event
Earlier Timeline Aims to Improve Planning for 40th Anniversary Celebration WAYNE COUNTY N.C. — The North Carolina Pickle Festival is breaking with tradition this year, opening vendor applications three months earlier than usual as organizers prepare for the event’s 40th anniversary in 2026. Applications became available Monday, November 3, and will remain open through February…… read more »
NCDOT Plans Major Widening Project for N.C. 242 Near Benson
Public Input Sought on $23 Million Highway Expansion BENSON, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on plans to widen a critical stretch of N.C. 242 north of Benson, transforming more than a half-mile of the existing two-lane highway into a modern four-lane roadway. Project Overview The proposed expansion would…… read more »
Pedestrian Injured in Halloween Night Hit-and-Run on US 70
Goldsboro Police Seek Driver Who Fled Scene GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a local man injured on Halloween night. Officers responded to 709 East US Highway 70 at approximately 7:56 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, following reports of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. Incident Details According to the Goldsboro…… read more »
November Gardening Tips: Preparing Your Landscape for Winter
By Jessica StricklandWayne County Horticulture Extension Agent As November arrives and thoughts turn toward the upcoming holiday season, gardeners shouldn’t overlook the important tasks that remain in preparing landscapes for winter. Local horticulture experts recommend several key activities to ensure gardens emerge healthy and vibrant come spring. Soil Testing and Lawn Maintenance Now is an…… read more »
NCDOT Accelerates I-85 Concrete Repairs in Davidson County
Lane Closures Now Scheduled for Early November NORTH CAROLINA -– The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced accelerated plans for concrete pavement repairs on Interstate 85 in Davidson County, with work now scheduled to begin November 4 and conclude November 6. The project, which was originally planned for late October before being rescheduled due…… read more »
Governor Stein Announces Nearly $18 Million in Contributions for North Carolina Food Assistance
State and private donors mobilize as federal SNAP benefits face suspension NORTH CAROLINA — Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina will provide $10 million to local food banks across the state as federal nutrition assistance programs face unprecedented disruption. The state’s contribution is part of a broader $18 million relief effort that includes $5…… read more »
United Way of Wayne County Mobilizes Emergency Response to Potential SNAP Benefits Pause
Local Organization Calls on Community Stakeholders for Support Amid Government Shutdown Concerns WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The United Way of Wayne County is launching an emergency food assistance initiative in response to widespread community concerns about the potential pause of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits during the ongoing government shutdown uncertainty. ALTA Foods Issues…… read more »
SNAP Funding Cuts Threaten Food Security for Millions of North Carolina Families
Government Shutdown Puts Critical Nutrition Benefits at Risk for Students Across the State WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Millions of North Carolina families face an unprecedented crisis as the ongoing government shutdown threatens to halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this weekend. The lapse in funding could leave hundreds of thousands of children without access…… read more »
