Tag Archives: Wayne County
Cooper, Whatley Advance to November; Pierce Leads Sheriff's Primary as Wayne County Voters Reject Sales Tax Referendum
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Voters in Wayne County turned out in low numbers for the 2026 Primary Election, but they made clear decisions in several key races, including U.S. Senate, sheriff, and a local sal...
Mar 03, 2026
Wayne County Health Department Confirms First Pertussis Cases of School Year
Wayne County, NC - The Wayne County Health Department has confirmed two cases of pertussis (whooping cough) from two students at Spring Creek Elementary. Health Department staff have worked closely wi...
Feb 26, 2026
UNC Health Wayne Officials: No Measles Cases in Wayne County, But Hospital Prepared
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Health officials at UNC Health Wayne say Wayne County has not recorded any measles cases, but they are urging residents to remain vigilant as cases rise in parts of the Carolinas. C...
Feb 26, 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro Gears Up for Busy Spring with Collegiate Challenge and Women Build
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Spring is shaping up to be one of the busiest seasons yet for Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro, as construction ramps up in the McNair Heights neighborhood and volunteers from acros...
Feb 19, 2026
Wayne County ABC Board Delivers $121,500 Distribution, Highlights Growth and Community Impact
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County ABC Board presented a $121,500 distribution check to Wayne County officials this week, continuing its longstanding financial support of local government and communit...
Feb 18, 2026
Wayne County Partners with Legal Aid to Preserve Local Access to Justice After State Funding Freeze
GOLDSBORO - After a statewide freeze on IOLTA funding forced Legal Aid office closures across rural North Carolina, Wayne County leaders have taken action to ensure residents continue to have access t...
Feb 16, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners to Tackle Incentives, Budget Updates at Feb. 17 Meeting
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Feb. 17, with an agenda that includes economic development proposals, budget revisions, and several facility updates impactin...
Feb 16, 2026
Early Voting Begins for March 3 Primary Elections
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Primary Elections will begin Thursday, Feb. 12, offering voters in Wayne County multiple locations and extended hours to cast their ballots ahea...
Feb 08, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Brings Community Leaders Together to Tackle Root Causes of Poverty
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - United Way of Wayne County convened approximately 75 community leaders, nonprofit partners, educators, business representatives, and public officials on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, for ...
Feb 06, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory Issued; Slick Roads Expected Overnight
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Wayne County and portions of central North Carolina as mixed precipitation is expected to move through the region beginning this evening...
Feb 04, 2026