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Friday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

Friday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners Daily Winners Friday, October 8, 2021 Science Competition 1st Place: Abigail Sinyard, Alex Bennet, Michael Bailey, alternate: Jasper Hill from the Wayne School of Engineering 2nd Place Caroline Jones, Grace Tyndall, Christopher Garcia, Daniel Weeks from Southern Wayne High School 3rd Place Jeremiah Gaines, Lareissa Steadman, Kyla Steadman, Jonathan Zodum…read more »

GARDENING TIPS: Backyard Composting

GARDENING TIPS: Backyard Composting

As we clean up our gardens and landscapes this fall, there is probably a lot of yard waste that we are wondering if we could recycle back into our gardens. Composting is a great way to reduce yard waste by recycling them into organic matter to use in gardens, landscape, and flower beds.When mixed with…read more »

Goldsboro Library Reopens Monday For Regular Hours & Services

Goldsboro Library Reopens Monday For Regular Hours & Services

Beginning Monday, October 11, 2021, the Goldsboro Library will return to normal hours and services from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.  Individuals will still be able to reserve library materials online at wcpl.org or by phone at 919-735-1824 and pick them up…read more »

“Operation Crash Reduction” Educates Motorists About Buckling Up

“Operation Crash Reduction” Educates Motorists About Buckling Up

As we enter one of the deadliest weeks of the year for North Carolina motorists, local law enforcement agencies plan to increase patrols this weekend to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Crash Reduction,” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the…read more »

Thursday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair (PHOTO GALLERY)

Thursday Winners At The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair (PHOTO GALLERY)

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Winners Thursday, October 7, 2021 Talent Contest Vocal Solo 1st Place (6-8) Dason Wellman, Norwayne Middle (9-12) Channing Smith, Rosewood High School Instrumental Solo 1st Place (6-8) Brant Taylor, Rosewood Middle (9-12) Brenna Bass, Charles B Aycock High School Dance Solo 1st Place (6-8) Kaleigh Howell, Norwayne Middle (9-12) Novelty Act…read more »

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair: Day 9 Schedule

Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair: Day 9 Schedule

The schedule for Friday, October 8 at the Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair: 4:00 PM Gates open to all exhibits 5:00 PM Powers Great American Midways Open 5:30 PM Science Competition – Entertainment Arena 6:30 PM Kenya Safari Acrobats – Pavilion 7:30 PM Mike Bishop, Hypnotist – Pavilion 8:30 PM Kenya Safari Acrobats – Pavilion Strolling…read more »

Last Two Days Of 2021 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

Last Two Days Of 2021 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

It’s the final days of the 2021 Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair.  Fair Manager Eddie Pitzer tells GoldsboroDailyNews.com the fair got off to a great start and they’ve had good attendance every night since opening on Thursday, September 30. Pitzer says the attendees seem to be enjoying getting out, having fun, and enjoying the fair’s food…read more »

Hurricane Matthew Struck Five Years Ago Today

Hurricane Matthew Struck Five Years Ago Today

(NORTH CAROLINA NEWS ) — This day (Friday, October 8) marks five years since Hurricane Matthew made its way along the North Carolina coast.  The 2016 storm dumped heavy rainfall over much of Eastern Carolina. State Climatologist Corey Davis says lessons were learned about dealing with flooding.  There were 29 deaths in North Carolina attributed…read more »

The Maxwell Center Wins ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award

The Maxwell Center Wins ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award

The Maxwell Center has received a ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award as a top meeting site in the South for the fourth year in a row. Over 40,000 meeting destinations, meeting facilities, and hotels were nominated from all over the Southern United States, and only 415 nationally received the honor. “ConventionSouth readers and fans have voted…read more »

Goldsboro Walgreens Pharmacist Amongst Best In The Nation

Goldsboro Walgreens Pharmacist Amongst Best In The Nation

A local Walgreens pharmacist is recognized as one of the top pharmacists in the nation.  Marcie Quinn, Pharm.D., from the Walgreens on E. Ash Street in Goldsboro won SingleCare’s Best Pharmacy Mentor award because her love of taking care of people extends beyond her customers to her students, community, and nearly everyone else she comes…read more »

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