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 »
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 »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Students in Wayne Community College’s Leadership Development class have turned a class project into a lasting gift for their campus and the environment. As part of their spring semester service project, students Sara Roush, Ty Johnson, Wilson Hines, Linda Ponce, and Yahaira Rojas planted four cherry trees beside the Deacon Jones Automotive…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – On May 12, 2025 Wayne STEM Academy has been honored with the Purple Star Award by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, a distinguished recognition celebrating the school’s strong and ongoing commitment to supporting students from military families. Located in Goldsboro and serving communities across Wayne County, Wayne STEM Academy was…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 12) — More than 5,000 homes and businesses in Wayne County are currently without power as the region experiences a significant outage, according to data from Find Energy, a leading electricity data platform whose information now supports major media outlets such as CBS News, Bloomberg, and the Houston Chronicle. As of…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. – on Monday, May 12, a Wayne County man is facing charges after authorities linked him to the theft of antique signage reported stolen from the northern part of the county earlier this month. On April 11, 2025, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the larceny of historically valuable…… read more »
Wayne County, N.C. – ( May 12) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins reported on the northern end of the county late last month. On April 29th, 2025, deputies received multiple reports from residents who discovered their vehicles had been broken into…… read more »
