Early Learning and Literary Events Scheduled Across Multiple Branches WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County Public Library system has announced several community programs taking place on October 28, offering educational and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Early Explorers Program Supports Kindergarten Readiness The Goldsboro branch will host its Early Explorers program on Tuesday,…… read more »
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Wayne County Libraries Announce October Programming for All Ages
Chamber President Reflects on Nearly 130 Years of Service to Wayne County
Todd Walker Shares Vision for Supporting Local Business Community WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Todd Walker, President and CEO of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, is expressing his enthusiasm for the organization’s mission as it approaches its 130th year of service to the community. “Our staff’s entire focus is to serve over 130,000 people who…… read more »
Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8 Percent in 2026, Affecting 75 Million Americans
Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment Brings Average $56 Monthly Increase for Retirees NORTH CAROLINA —- The Social Security Administration announced today that approximately 75 million Americans will see their Social Security benefits increase by 2.8 percent in 2026, marking the annual cost-of-living adjustment designed to help beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. The adjustment will affect recipients of…… read more »
Wayne Community College to Host Veterans Day Ceremony with Retired Colonel as Speaker
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College will honor United States military veterans with a special ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, featuring a decorated local Army veteran as the keynote speaker. The free public event will begin at 11 a.m. in Moffatt Auditorium, located inside the Wayne Learning Center, the main building on campus identifiable by…… read more »
Game of the Week: James Kenan Dominates Princeton in Conference Showdown
Tigers Cruise to 49-14 Victory Over Bulldogs in Swine Valley Conference Battle PRINCETON, N.C. — The James Kenan Tigers delivered a commanding performance Friday night, defeating the Princeton Bulldogs 49-14 in a crucial Swine Valley 2A/3A Conference matchup that had been billed as one of the most anticipated games of the season. The Tigers traveled…… read more »
North Carolina Lottery Jackpots Soar Above $1 Billion Combined
Mega Millions and Powerball Offer Life-Changing Prizes This Weekend WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolinians have their eyes on a combined jackpot exceeding $1 billion as both Mega Millions and Powerball reach astronomical heights this weekend. Mega Millions Reaches Historic Levels Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing features a staggering $680 million jackpot, making it the ninth…… read more »
Wayne Community College Opens State-of-the-Art Cybersecurity Lab to Train Next Generation of Digital Defenders
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has launched a cutting-edge cybersecurity laboratory this fall, providing students with advanced training facilities designed to prepare them for careers protecting critical digital infrastructure. $150,000 Grant Powers New Training Facility The new lab was made possible through a nearly $150,000 grant awarded in 2024 by the Carolina Cyber Network,…… read more »
NCDOT Weekly Highlights: Bridge Honor, Safety Campaigns, and Halloween Precautions
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation this week dedicated a bridge to a fallen officer, launched its annual impaired driving enforcement campaign, and issued Halloween safety reminders as the holiday approaches. Robeson County Bridge Named for Fallen Officer A bridge spanning the Lumber River in Robeson County now honors the memory…… read more »
Arts Council Hosts Inaugural Plein Air Quick Paint Competition at Fall Festival
Local Artists Invited to Compete in Outdoor Painting Challenge at Historic Aycock Birthplace FREMONT, N.C. – The Arts Council of Wayne County (ACWC) will host its first-ever Plein Air Quick Paint/Draw Competition on October 25, 2025, at the Aycock Birthplace Historic Site Fall Festival. The event offers artists an opportunity to create outdoor masterpieces inspired…… read more »
Man Arrested for Breaking Into Pikeville Home, Stealing Cash from Safe
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with breaking into a Pikeville residence and stealing a large sum of money from a safe earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Cameron Tucker Barbour was taken into custody and charged with safecracking, breaking and entering, and larceny after breaking and…… read more »
