Goldsboro, N.C. — The United Way of Wayne County teed off its 26th annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament on Friday at Walnut Creek Country Club, bringing together local businesses, sponsors, and community members for a day of networking, fun, and philanthropy. Organized by Savannah Lambert, the Resource Development Director for United Way of Wayne County,…… read more »
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United Way’s Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament Celebrates 26th Year with Community, Fun, and Fundraising
Women’s Empowerment Takes to the High Seas with “Cruise with W.I.S.E.” Set for November 2026
Goldsboro, NC — Women from all walks of life are invited to set sail on a journey of empowerment, connection, and giving back, as local travel agent Mallory Dumond launches Cruise with W.I.S.E. (Women Inspiring Success and Empowerment)—a transformational cruise experience in proud partnership with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. Aboard Royal Caribbean’s dazzling…… read more »
North Carolina Kicks Off National Work Zone Awareness Week, Urges Drivers to ‘Respect the Zone’
RALEIGH, NC — State and federal transportation leaders gathered at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds on Tuesday to mark the beginning of National Work Zone Awareness Week, urging motorists to slow down and stay alert to help protect road workers and fellow drivers. For the first time, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was…… read more »
Goldsboro Chapel FWB Church Hosts Family & Friends Day and 153rd Anniversary Celebration
Goldsboro, NC — Goldsboro Chapel Free Will Baptist Church invites the community to join in a weekend of celebration, beginning with its Annual Family & Friends Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event promises a day full of fun, food, games, and fellowship for all ages. The celebration…… read more »
Curtis Media Team Joins in the Fun at The Dill Affair
Mount Olive, N.C. – On Wednesday, a few lucky members of the Curtis Media team had the pleasure of attending The Dill Affair, a lively and heartfelt event held in honor of the generous sponsors behind the North Carolina Pickle Festival. Hosted at the historic Southerland-Burnette House, the evening was filled with celebration and gratitude.…… read more »
Wayne County Junior Livestock Show Highlights Runner-Up Winners and Hard Work Behind the Scenes
Wayne County, N.C. — The annual Wayne County Junior Livestock Show brought the heat this year with some outstanding displays of skill, dedication, and animal handling. Among the standout competitors were Wade Roberson and Spate Sanderson, who took top honors in the pig showmanship and market hog categories. Pig showmanship at the event required more…… read more »
Mount Olive’s Alan Usher Repeats as Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year
Greenville, S.C. (April 23) – University of Mount Olive senior Alan Usher earned Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, leading a group of seven Trojans recognized with all-conference honors. Usher becomes just the second player in league history to win the defensive honor twice. He anchored a Trojan defense…… read more »
La Ley Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Goldsboro and Kinston, Adding 54,000 New Listeners
Goldsboro, NC — La Ley, the long-standing regional Mexican radio station, officially celebrated its ribbon-cutting this week, marking 10 successful days on-air in both Goldsboro and Kinston. Broadcasting on 105.7 FM in Goldsboro and 92.9 FM in Kinston, the station has already seen an impressive gain of 54,000 new listeners. La Ley’s expansion into Goldsboro…… read more »
NC Health Secretary Visits Cherry Hospital, Highlights Staffing Crisis and Modernization Efforts
Goldsboro, N.C. – North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai visited Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro on Tuesday to tour the facility and discuss ongoing challenges and initiatives. Cherry Hospital is one of three state-run psychiatric hospitals and serves 38 eastern counties. Joined by senior NCDHHS leaders and hospital staff, Secretary Sangvai toured the…… read more »
Wayne Community College Honors Top Students at 17th Annual Recognition Ceremony
Goldsboro, NC — Wayne Community College celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and service at its 17th Annual Student Recognition Ceremony, honoring 105 outstanding students from across the institution’s programs for the 2024–2025 academic year. Held on campus in Goldsboro, the ceremony recognized students for achievements in academics, honors programs, student government, creative arts, and service-based learning.…… read more »
