GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Get ready to relive your childhood and celebrate history with a twist! The Juneteenth Adult Field Day is coming to Goldsboro on Saturday, June 28 at 3:00 p.m., promising an exciting afternoon filled with games, competition, and community spirit. Held at 235 House Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530, this high-energy event is designed…… read more »
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 »
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 »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — On Saturday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m., the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Goldsboro will come alive with style, history, and community spirit as Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc. presents “Culture Served, Era Swerved,” a signature fundraising event in support of student scholarships and local outreach initiatives. Founded in 1972 by graduates of…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education has officially set its monthly meeting dates for the 2025-2026 calendar year, beginning this July. The schedule was approved during the Board’s June 2, 2025 meeting. The Board’s meetings will typically be held on the first Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Boardroom…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Arts Council of Wayne County is hosting a youth art exhibit titled “One Community: A Tribute to Our Military and First Responders,” open to the public from June 27 through September 6, 2025. The exhibit is displayed in the Lou Ann Bryan Smith Youth Gallery at 139 W. Walnut Street in…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Season Two of its community-focused podcast, “For the Record,” continuing its mission to spotlight the people, businesses, and stories that shape the heart of Wayne County. Presented by the Wayne County Chamber and sponsored by Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company, Goldsboro Builders Supply, Professional…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Watch for much of central North Carolina, affecting Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, Halifax, and 22 other counties beginning Monday morning. What to Expect During the advisory period, heat index values are expected to range between…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will eliminate federal funding for the LGBTQ+ youth-specific option on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. As a result, beginning July 17, 2025, callers to 988 will no longer be able to “Press 3” for crisis support tailored specifically to LGBTQ+…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Museum is inviting history buffs, trivia lovers, and competitive spirits to put their knowledge to the test at an exciting Trivia Night on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 116 N. William Street, Goldsboro. Teams of up to four participants will compete across five…… read more »
