WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A wave of community spirit swept through Wayne County last week as 135 volunteers donated 306 hours of their time during the annual Day of Action, a United Way initiative that mobilized residents to tackle local improvement projects across the region. The coordinated effort, which culminated on June 20, saw volunteers…… read more »
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135 Volunteers Contribute 306 Hours of Community Service During Wayne County Day of Action
UPDATE: Goldsboro Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Mother and Two Young Children
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 30-year-old woman and her two young children who were last seen more than two weeks ago. Jasmine Nicole Wilson was last seen at the Irish Inn on June 10 at approximately 9 a.m., according to the Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative…… read more »
Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. Celebrates Grand Opening of Goldsboro Office
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., P.A., a certified public accounting firm specializing in tax advisory and consulting services, officially celebrated the opening of its new Goldsboro office with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. The new office, located at 914 East Ash Street directly across…… read more »
Urgent Search Underway for Goldsboro Woman and Her Two Children
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau is appealing to the community for assistance in finding 30-year-old Jasmine Nicole Wilson and her two young children, who have been missing since early June. Last Known WhereaboutsWilson was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. on June 10 at the Irish Inn in Goldsboro. She…… read more »
North Carolina’s Entrepreneurial Boom Continues: Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Visits Wayne County to Support Local Small Businesses
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College hosted North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall on campus Friday for a dynamic roundtable discussion with local small business owners, elected officials, and economic development professionals. The event underscored the remarkable surge in entrepreneurship across the state, as well as the ongoing efforts to support small businesses, especially…… read more »
A Fresh Start: United Way and Elks Lodge Help Veterans Feel at Home
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — United Way of Wayne County has joined forces with the Goldsboro Elks Lodge to provide essential support for local veterans. Through this new partnership, the organizations will distribute Welcome Home Kits as part of United Way’s Recovery Voucher Program, helping veterans transition into stable housing. Kits Provide Essential Household Items The Welcome…… read more »
Staying Cool Together: How Goldsboro Residents Can Beat the Extreme Temperatures
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — With temperatures in Goldsboro soaring well above seasonal norms this week, local officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay cool, hydrated, and safe. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations such as young children, older adults,…… read more »
Wayne County Post Walks Off Against Pitt County 39 In See Saw Battle
Carolina Athletic Park—-Goldsboro — Wayne County(15-2) was able to avenge one of their only losses on the year using 8 hits including several key bunts to outlast Post 39, 11-10 last night at Carolina Athletic Park. Post 11 took advantage of 3 walks in the 1st as a Carter Adams sac fly would make it…… read more »
Wayne Community College Teams Up with UNCW to Address Teacher Shortage with Innovative Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College (WCC) is proud to announce its participation in a groundbreaking partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) aimed at addressing North Carolina’s critical teacher shortage. As one of six community colleges involved, WCC will help pilot the Secondary Teacher Education Partnership Initiative (STEP-IN) starting January 2026, offering…… read more »
Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrest of Wanted Man in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A local man is in custody after Wayne County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended him during a foot chase that followed the discovery of a stolen vehicle at a gas station earlier this month. The arrest led to multiple charges, including felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting law enforcement.…… read more »
