Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Post 11 is set to take the field tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Carolina Athletic Park, opening their 2025 season at home against Wake Forest. Fans will get their first glimpse of a team determined to defend last year’s state championship title. The squad features a mix of fresh talent…… read more »
Mount Olive, N.C. — Over Memorial Day weekend, members of Mount Olive VFW Post 9959, along with local volunteers, carried out a solemn and respectful tradition to honor fallen military service members. Activities began early Saturday morning at Maplewood Cemetery, where the group gathered to place American flags on the graves of veterans in recognition…… read more »
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 Paramount Theater on Sunday, May 25. With the theme “Honor, Inspire, Connect,” the event marked the ensemble’s first return to the historic venue…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Each year, on the last Monday of May, Americans pause to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to their country. Memorial Day, rooted in solemn remembrance, has evolved into a day that brings families, communities, and the nation together in gratitude…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – In a heartfelt celebration of achievement, Wayne Community College recognized the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 during a special pinning ceremony, marking the students’ transition from the classroom to professional practice. Held on campus, the event honored the 20 graduates with traditional pins and stoles, symbolizing their hard-earned success and readiness to…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) celebrated the accomplishments of its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduates during a heartfelt pinning ceremony that honored both their academic success and their calling to care. Held on campus, the ceremony marked a rite of passage for 29 nursing graduates, each of whom received a pin, a scroll,…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) unveiled new legislation Thursday aimed at expanding opportunities in aviation education, just hours before honoring high school graduates enlisting in the U.S. military during a regional community celebration. During a press conference at his Elizabeth City district office, Rep. Davis introduced H.R. 3530 — the Flight Education Access…… read more »
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 intersection of S. John Street and Spruce Street, according to authorities. The incident occurred when the driver of the Toyota, identified by police as the…… read more »
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 safe during outdoor activities. From water safety and heat protection to food handling tips, the agency is highlighting key precautions to help prevent…… read more »
By Jessica Strickland, Agriculture Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Wayne County — (May 24) — If you’ve recently noticed a black, soot-like substance covering the leaves of your garden plants, don’t panic—it’s likely not a disease, but something known as sooty mold. This dark fungal coating can make foliage appear almost charcoal gray and…… read more »
