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Sound of Honor: Paramount Packed as Air Force Band Honors Heroes with Powerful Memorial Day Performance
Goldsboro, N.C. - In a stirring celebration of patriotism, remembrance, and community, the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band brought its Memorial Day tour to a sold-out audience at the ...
May 26, 2025
One Hospitalized, One Cited After Two-Vehicle Collision on S. John Street in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A two-vehicle collision involving a 1999 Toyota and a 2011 Lincoln resulted in one person being hospitalized and another cited following a crash Thursday afternoon near the intersect...
May 25, 2025
Drowning, Heat Stroke, and Food Illness: NCDHHS Shares Critical Summer Safety Tips
Raleigh, N.C. - With summer on the horizon and temperatures beginning to climb, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is urging residents to take proactive steps to stay ...
May 25, 2025
Black Coating on Your Plants? Sooty Mold May Be the Culprit
By Jessica Strickland, Agriculture Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionWayne County — (May 24) — If you've recently noticed a black, soot-like substance covering the leave...
May 24, 2025
Don’t Miss It: USAF Heritage Brass Live in Goldsboro This Memorial Day Weekend
Goldsboro, N.C. - A stirring and emotional musical tribute is set to take place this Memorial Day weekend as the United States Air Force Heritage Brass ensemble performs live at the Paramount Theatre....
May 23, 2025
Heading Out This Memorial Day Weekend? Here's How to Travel Safely
Goldsboro, N.C. - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, millions of Americans are expected to hit the road or take to the skies for vacations, family gatherings, and holiday events. But with the unoffic...
May 23, 2025
James & Pine Street Historic Business District Initiative Aims to Honor Goldsboro’s Black Economic Legacy
Goldsboro, NC - A powerful community-driven initiative is taking root at the corner of James and Pine Streets in Goldsboro, where local leaders and residents are coming together to preserve and honor ...
May 23, 2025
From Classroom to Career: WCC Honors 18 New Apprenticeship Graduates
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne Community College (WCC) hosted a ceremony this week to honor graduates of Apprenticeship Wayne, a program that blends academic education with hands-on, on-the-job training. The...
May 23, 2025
What’s Open, What’s Closed: Wayne County’s Memorial Day Schedule
Wayne County, N.C. - In observance of Memorial Day, several Wayne County government services and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly as norm...
May 23, 2025
Preserving the Legacy of the Old West: Wild Bill's Western Town in Smithfield, NC, Needs Your Help
Smithfield, NC - Tucked away in rural North Carolina lies a treasure trove of American history, grit, and cinematic charm: Wild Bill's Western Town. Once a bustling replica of an Old West frontier tow...
May 23, 2025