Goldsboro, N.C. — As families buckle up for summer travel, the Partnership for Children of Wayne County is issuing an urgent reminder during Child Passenger Safety Month: three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly, according to national safety statistics. In response, the organization is offering free, expert car seat safety checks throughout May…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — In a powerful gathering of minds and missions, the United Way of Wayne County hosted its Issue Focus Summit on Wednesday, uniting nonprofit organizations and community leaders to take on one of the area’s most pressing challenges: poverty and financial instability. The event marked a pivotal shift for the organization, moving from…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced that more than one million children across the state have received SUN Bucks benefits in the first round of disbursements for summer 2025, totaling $121 million in food assistance to eligible families. SUN Bucks is part of the NC SUN…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — In a powerful display of mentorship, leadership, and community investment, the Goldsboro (NC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated inducted seven young men into its distinguished Kappa League program on Saturday, May 10. The induction ceremony marked a significant milestone not only for the young inductees but also for the…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued a sharp rebuke Monday against proposed federal budget cuts that would significantly reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), warning that the measure could force the state into an impossible decision: cut off food access for 1.4 million residents or eliminate essential public services…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Fire Department has achieved an impressive Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 2, following a recent inspection by the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor announced today. The evaluation is part of the North Carolina Response Rating System (NCRRS), a statewide program designed to assess…… read more »
Hurricane season 2025 will mostly be more turbulent than it was in 2024. Here are 10 ways to be a head of the season. 1. Create an Emergency Plan 2. Build a Hurricane Emergency Kit Include: 3. Review Your Insurance Coverage 4. Protect Your Home 5. Know Your Evacuation Zone 6. Sign Up for Emergency…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. — Two schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district—Fremont Elementary School and Norwayne Middle School—have been closed for the day due to a prolonged power outage affecting the area. The outage, which began overnight, has disrupted essential systems at both campuses, including heating and cooling, lighting, kitchen operations, and internet connectivity.…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wednesday, May 14, Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders and local officials today to announce a significant economic development milestone: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., one of the nation’s leading power transformer manufacturers, will invest $140 million to build a second manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, creating 330 new jobs. The expansion strengthens North Carolina’s…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Wayne County Museum is set to host the highly anticipated 2025 Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will honor three individuals who have made significant contributions to the heritage and progress of Wayne County, recognizing their lasting impact on the…… read more »
