Wayne County, N.C. – (April 28, 2025 ) District 2 County Commissioner Antonio Williams is championing a thriving summer youth program that has grown significantly since its launch as a pilot in 2020. Originally established during Williams’ tenure as a Goldsboro City Council member, the program is now in its fourth year at the county…… read more »
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Wayne County’s Summer Youth Program Expands Under Commissioner Antonio Williams’ Leadership
United Way’s Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament Celebrates 26th Year with Community, Fun, and Fundraising
Goldsboro, N.C. — The United Way of Wayne County teed off its 26th annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament on Friday at Walnut Creek Country Club, bringing together local businesses, sponsors, and community members for a day of networking, fun, and philanthropy. Organized by Savannah Lambert, the Resource Development Director for United Way of Wayne County,…… read more »
Wayne County Junior Livestock Show Highlights Runner-Up Winners and Hard Work Behind the Scenes
Wayne County, N.C. — The annual Wayne County Junior Livestock Show brought the heat this year with some outstanding displays of skill, dedication, and animal handling. Among the standout competitors were Wade Roberson and Spate Sanderson, who took top honors in the pig showmanship and market hog categories. Pig showmanship at the event required more…… read more »
Wayne County Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting and “Lunch & Learn” for La Ley
Wayne County, NC – Excitement is building as the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce prepares to host a special ribbon cutting and “Lunch & Learn” event for La Ley, the region’s vibrant Spanish-language radio station. The event marks a significant milestone in community engagement and local broadcasting. The celebration will highlight La Ley’s continued commitment…… read more »
Two Charged in Copper Theft from Wayne County Hog Farm
Wayne County NC – On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals in connection with a recent theft involving copper wiring and tubing from a hog farm in the Seven Springs area. The theft, which occurred on two separate dates and was reported on March 31, 2025, prompted an ongoing investigation by…… read more »
Community Gathers for a Cause at Fundraiser Hosted by Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County
Goldsboro. NC — Thursday, April 17, at the Firehouse on East Ash Street buzzed with excitement that evening as supporters gathered for a special fundraising event hosted by Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County Inc. The evening featured an engaging mix of beverages, appetizers, a reverse raffle, and a silent auction offering a variety of…… read more »
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Returns to Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, NC — The United Way of Wayne County is once again partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the 33rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The event is part of the nation’s largest one-day food drive, with the aim of restocking local food pantries during a…… read more »
NCDOT Kicks Off Work Zone Awareness Month with National Campaign
RALEIGH, NC — With spring building season set to accelerate, state government officials are asking drivers to travel even more defensively and heed all speed limit signs when coming upon work zones. In a goodwill gesture toward the added hazards of highway construction, Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed April Work Zone Awareness Month, and April…… read more »
Wayne County Announces Schedule Changes for Good Friday Observance
Wayne County, NC — In observance of Good Friday, several Wayne County government services and facilities will adjust their schedules this week. Officials encourage residents to plan accordingly for these closures and wish everyone a safe and meaningful Good Friday and Easter weekend.… read more »
Goldsboro Goes Bald for a Cause: Elks Lodge Raises $36K for Childhood Cancer Research
Goldsboro, NC – If you ever wondered what is in the heart of Goldsboro, the recent success of the Elks Lodge’s St. Baldrick’s “Cuts for Cures” event might just convince you otherwise. On a day filled with compassion, community, and clippers, over 500 people came out for research into childhood cancer at the Goldsboro Elks Lodge. In a bald (and bold) show of solidarity, 25 individuals went bald and raised awareness and dollars for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The result? A staggering $36,000 raised — close to twice the original goal. “No, that’s…… read more »
