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Choosing the Right Tomato Varieties Key to Garden Success, Says Local Expert

Choosing the Right Tomato Varieties Key to Garden Success, Says Local Expert

Goldsboro, N.C. (May 3, 2025) – For many home gardeners, nothing beats the satisfaction of harvesting a ripe, juicy tomato grown right in their own backyard. But as any seasoned gardener knows, tomatoes can be particularly vulnerable to a host of diseases. Jessica Strickland, Horticulture Extension Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Wayne County,…read more »

Governor Stein Announces $63 Million in Broadband Projects to Expand High-Speed Internet Across 30 North Carolina Counties

Governor Stein Announces $63 Million in Broadband Projects to Expand High-Speed Internet Across 30 North Carolina Counties

Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Josh Stein announced on Thursday May 1, more than $63 million in broadband infrastructure projects aimed at connecting nearly 19,000 homes and businesses in 30 counties across North Carolina to high-speed internet, marking a major milestone in the state’s effort to close the digital divide. The funds are part of the…read more »

Wayne Community College Honors Graduates at Neuse Correctional Institution

Wayne Community College Honors Graduates at Neuse Correctional Institution

Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne Community College (WCC) held a moving graduation ceremony on Thursday at Neuse Correctional Institution to celebrate incarcerated individuals who have completed educational programs offered through the college. The event marked the achievement of several men who earned High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas and Human Resources Development (HRD) certificates. In a room…read more »

Quick Action by Firefighters Saves Equipment in Mount Olive Structure Fire

Quick Action by Firefighters Saves Equipment in Mount Olive Structure Fire

Mount Olive, N.C. – A potential disaster was swiftly averted early this morning thanks to the rapid response of local firefighters, who contained a structure fire at the former Mount Olive Rescue building before it could cause significant damage. Just after dawn, units from Mount Olive, Calypso, and Dudley fire departments, along with EMS Station…read more »

Dillard Academy Sparks Scientific Curiosity at Annual Science Festival

Dillard Academy Sparks Scientific Curiosity at Annual Science Festival

Goldsboro, NC – Wednesday, Dillard Academy buzzed with excitement Wednesday evening as students, families, and educators came together for the school’s annual Science Festival—an event packed with hands-on activities designed to ignite a passion for STEM in young learners. Each table at the festival served as a window into the future of science, showcasing student-led…read more »

Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex Honored with Top Workplace Safety Award

Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex Honored with Top Workplace Safety Award

Goldsboro, N.C. – Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL), recognizing the facility’s outstanding commitment to workplace safety and its industry-leading safety performance. The NCDOL Gold Award is the highest honor granted by the department and is only awarded to facilities that achieve…read more »

NC Values Coalition Hosts Press Conference Supporting Bills for Detransitioners and Women’s Safety

NC Values Coalition Hosts Press Conference Supporting Bills for Detransitioners and Women’s Safety

Raleigh, N.C. — Wednesday April 30, The NC Values Coalition held a press conference this morning in support of two controversial bills: House Bill 606, which would extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims by individuals who have detransitioned, and the Women’s Safety and Protection Act (Senate Bill 516/House Bill 791), which seeks…read more »

Paul Tine Appointed as New NCDMV Commissioner, Begins May 6

Paul Tine Appointed as New NCDMV Commissioner, Begins May 6

Raleigh, N.C. — (May 1) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has named Paul Tine as the new Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles, effective May 6, 2025. Governor Josh Stein praised the appointment, citing Tine’s experience as a business owner and former legislator. “Paul knows how to get things done and…read more »

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