Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs in your garden, however, it is important to properly plant them so they will be healthy for many years. Spring is when we often think about planting trees and shrubs because it is the time of year we see plants growing and get excited about…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2021
Fall Is The Time To Plant Trees & Shrubs
Fans Enjoy Brief Grub At The HUB Before Rainstorm (PHOTO GALLERY)
Friday evening’s Grub at The HUB served as a kick-off for NC Freedom Fest activities this weekend. The event was set up just like a Center Street Jam. WGBR’s Jeff Farrow greeted the crowd in Downtown Goldsboro. The band, Soul Psychedelique, entertained the audience, and several food trucks were set up to feed the hungry…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Took Upskirt Photos At Walmart
On September 1st, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the Spence Avenue Walmart. While reviewing previous store security video footage, Walmart’s Loss Prevention team reported that they observed a male customer taking cell phone images underneath the dress of a female customer. It appeared that the female was unaware that she was being…… read more »
TOGETHER WE SERVE: New Mural Shows Community Spirit
A new mural is dedicated in Downtown Goldsboro just in time for the NC Freedom Fest. The “Together We Serve” mural was commissioned by the Goldsboro Elks Lodge, with support from the Downtown Development Department and painted by local artist, Ashlee Fritz. The inspirational mural is painted on the side of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge…… read more »
Rosewood High Football Team Latest To Report COVID-19 Cluster
On Friday, Wayne County Public Schools reported a COVID-19 cluster involving seven members of the Rosewood High football team. “As positive cases are high in our communities, it is not surprising that we are seeing increased numbers in our schools,” states Dr. David Lewis, WCPS Superintendent. “Regardless of where it is contracted, any cases of…… read more »
Two Apply For Vacant City Council Seat
Two candidates throw their hat into the ring to try and be the next District 5 representative on the Goldsboro City Council. After the application period closed at 5 PM on Friday, the City of Goldsboro announced the applicants for the vacant council seat. They are: Charles P. Gaylor, IV Phyllis A. Merritt-James City Clerk…… read more »
Volleyball: Princeton Turns Back Goldsboro (PHOTO GALLERY)
Princeton head coach Paige Renfrow could not have been more pleased with her team’s effort after a 30-28, 25-22, 25-14 victory against Goldsboro in Neuse Six 2A Conference play on Thursday evening. “I’m so proud of my girls for stepping up,” Renfrow said. “They stepped up and played their game, and it paid off.” Throughout…… read more »
North Carolina News – September 17
MOTHER-SON-FRAUD CHARGES North Carolina mother, son, accused of insurance fraud RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Officials with a North Carolina agency have accused a mother and son of falsely telling an insurance company that her car and truck had been struck multiple times by deer and other animals. A news release from state Insurance Commissioner Mike…… read more »
Girls Golf: Hannant Leads WCDS
Wayne Country Day’s Ella Hannant earned medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 33 during a multi-team meet contested at Southern Wayne Country Club on Thursday afternoon. Karsyn Roberts posted a 36 and Anna Reimers carded a 37, while Madalyn Brown shot a 57 as Wayne Country Day logged a team score of 106. Wayne…… read more »
Former Mayor Chuck Allen Passes Away
The City of Goldsboro lost a dedicated community servant today. Former Mayor Chuck Allen passed away on Friday following a health battle that began limiting his time leading the city in late 2019. He was 60-years-old. Allen had served as Mayor since 2015, winning reelection in 2019. He stepped down from his role as mayor…… read more »
