Tag Archives: Wayne County
Goldsboro Celebrates Super Bowl Champion Jarran Reed
GOLDSBORO, NC - City, county and state leaders joined community members Saturday to celebrate hometown hero Jarran Reed during a special event honoring the Super Bowl champion for both his athletic ac...
Mar 08, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners Approve $5 Million Contract for Rosewood Elementary Addition
WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a $5,011,666 construction contract for an addition at Rosewood Elementary School, advancing plans to expand the campus a...
Mar 06, 2026
Wayne County Included in New Mobile Crisis Dispatch Program to Improve Mental Health Emergency Response
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Residents experiencing a mental health crisis in Wayne County may soon receive faster, more coordinated help thanks to a new pilot program launched by the North Carolina Departmen...
Mar 05, 2026
Major Goldsboro Route Will Be Improved
Berkeley Boulevard gets a $30.7 million makeover GOLDSBORO, NC - A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation will widen and make other improvements to 2.4 miles of Berkeley Boulevard, which...
Mar 04, 2026
Wayne County Launches Interactive Property Tax Transparency Tool
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County residents can now see exactly where their property tax dollars are going thanks to a new interactive online tool unveiled by the county's Public Affairs Office. Publi...
Mar 04, 2026
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