Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 22) — Wayne Community College (WCC) celebrated the achievements of its 2025 Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Assisting graduates during a heartfelt pinning ceremony, marking their transition from students to healthcare professionals. The event, a longstanding tradition in healthcare education, recognized the dedication, perseverance, and academic success of the graduates. Each…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. — Tuesday, May 20, Wayne County Manager Chip Crumpler unveiled his recommended $276.3 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 during Monday’s regular Board of Commissioners meeting, highlighting key investments in education, infrastructure, and public services. The proposed budget includes an ad valorem property tax rate of $0.6209 per $100 of assessed value—above…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — As North Carolina families gear up for summer camps and prepare for the upcoming school year, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is taking steps to make it easier for parents to access free childhood vaccines. A new interactive provider map, launched this week, allows families to quickly locate…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) marked a significant milestone as it graduated the 86th class of its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, recognizing 14 cadets who have completed the rigorous program and are now eligible to serve as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Each graduate completed 648 hours of instruction…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. – A North Carolina pilot program is offering a fresh start for formerly incarcerated individuals by helping them land transportation-related jobs and obtain state identification—key tools for rebuilding their lives after prison. Launched in 2024 under Executive Order 303, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Transitional Work Pilot Program is showing early success…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) English instructor Deniz Tuck has been named the recipient of the 2025 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for instructional excellence. Tuck received the award during the college’s second spring commencement ceremony, where she was presented with a framed certificate and a monetary…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — (May 21) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the NC AIDS Action Network came together today to spotlight the state’s progress in combating HIV—and to raise alarm about how proposed federal funding cuts could reverse decades of hard-won gains. Speaking at a joint event, NCDHHS Secretary…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — On Sunday, in a small town with a big heart, an annual event has become much more than a community gathering — it has become a living legacy. Now in its fourth year, Two Wheelers for Tommy, hosted by local nonprofit Kriquette’s Kidz, once again brought together families, volunteers, and businesses to…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — As Memorial Day approaches—a time when traffic volume typically spikes due to holiday travel—North Carolina officials are urging all drivers and passengers to buckle up. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has officially launched its “Click It or Ticket” Memorial Day campaign, a two-week statewide enforcement and education initiative focused on seat…… read more »
Goldsboro, NC – (May 20) – As Memorial Day approaches, the Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition Inc. invites the community to participate in a series of meaningful tributes designed to honor the men and women of Wayne County who gave their lives in service to the United States. Under the coalition’s guiding mission “To…… read more »
