GOLDSBORO, N.C. – At Wayne Preparatory Academy, a football field once only imagined on paper is becoming a reality—and with it, a new chapter is being written in the school’s athletic history. This fall, the public charter school will launch its first-ever football program—an eight-man team built from the ground up through student enthusiasm, local…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — This Friday, District 4 Councilwoman Brandi Matthews is proving that sometimes, the best way to build stronger communities starts with a deck of UNO cards. Her latest event, “UNO & Uplift,” will take place on Friday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WA Foster Center in Goldsboro. But Matthews…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro City Council has officially adopted its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, approving a comprehensive $93.68 million financial plan that prioritizes economic revitalization, the elimination of slum and blight, and the reduction of crime — all while bolstering the city’s infrastructure, workforce, and community services. Passed during the council meeting on Monday,…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina nonprofits focusing on education, health, and human services have a significant funding opportunity beginning June 20. The Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), is opening applications for grants totaling $500,000 this year. The grants, ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, aim to support…… read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…… read more »
Carolina Athletic Park, Goldsboro —- In a rivalry that typically decides the Area 1 East Champion, Round 1 went to the home team. Wayne County(11-2) would waste no time in the first when Wyatt Lassiter would greet Garner starter Carrick Ryan with a one out first pitch single between third and short. Carter Adams would…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro has announced plans to remove the historic Freedom Tree this week due to serious safety concerns stemming from advanced disease and deterioration. The removal, contracted through a local tree service and pending weather conditions, will involve a temporary lane closure in the surrounding area to ensure public safety.…… read more »
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — he Golden LEAF Foundation has announced the names of 215 rural North Carolina students selected to receive the Golden LEAF Scholarship, 10 of whom are outstanding Wayne County students. Each scholarship is worth as much as $14,000 for undergraduate work. The Golden LEAF Scholarship Program provides high school seniors attending four-year…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. -– Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will be conducting a Force Generation Exercise from Monday, June 16 through Wednesday, June 25 as part of ongoing readiness training operations. During this period, residents in the surrounding area may notice heightened activity on and around the base. This may include the presence of emergency vehicles,…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Entries for the 46th Annual National Juried Art Show, a highly acclaimed event which brings artists from across the country together to celebrate creativity, diversity, and artistic excellence, are now officially open for the Arts Council of Wayne County. Now in its 46th year, the show continues to provide a forum for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work under professionally juried circumstances. Painters, sculptors, photographers, and multimedia artists of all backgrounds are invited to submit…… read more »
