GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A Wayne Community College Spanish instructor recently brought her research on language education equity to an international stage, presenting at a prestigious conference in Manchester, England. Hakima Harris, who teaches Spanish at WCC, delivered a presentation at the inaugural International Conference on Globalization in Languages, Education, Culture, and Communication. The conference drew…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Instructor Addresses Language Equity at International Conference in England
Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Industrial Technology Center
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College officially opened its new Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 community leaders, donors, employees, and students. The 42,000-square-foot facility, now the second-largest building on WCC’s campus, represents a significant investment in technical education and workforce development for…… read more »
Local Entrepreneur Expands Beauty Business with Grand Reopening
Inner Bloom Beauty Celebrates Growth with New Location on East Walnut Street GOLDSBORO, N.C. – What started as a passion project in 2020 has blossomed into a thriving full-service salon and spa, as local entrepreneur Lindsey Simmons prepares to celebrate the grand reopening of Inner Bloom Beauty at its expanded location. Simmons, a Goldsboro native…… read more »
WEEKLY DEAL FEATURE: Barnes Jewelers (Limited-Time)
Wayne County jewelry store offers a Limited-Time Gift Certificate Special for Holiday Shoppers that provides 30% savings on gift certificates with an 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…… read more »
Wayne County to Host 2025 Agriculture Breakfast Celebrating $1 Billion Industry Impact
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 »
City of Goldsboro Invests $50,000 in UCAN Program to Support Residents in Crisis
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 »
North Carolina Launches Skills for the Future Initiative to Transform Student Assessment
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 »
Wayne County Chamber Opens Applications for Junior Leadership Program
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 »
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on McNair Heights Development as Local Retailers Gain New Healthcare Options
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 »
79-Year-Old Pedestrian in Critical Condition Following Goldsboro Traffic Crash
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 »
