A new mural in Downtown Goldsboro asks the community to “Support Your Local Farmer.” The new mural was officially unveiled Friday afternoon on the 300 block of N. John Street. The Mural, located on the wall of Accu Copy and Gold City House of Music, was painted by fine art muralist and live wedding painter…… read more »
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New Downtown Mural Promotes Wayne County Agriculture (PHOTOS)
Duke Energy: Keep Your Bill Cool With Easy Summer Energy-Efficiency Tips
Summer means rising temperatures, and Duke Energy is helping customers save with easy, low- to no-cost do-it-yourself projects and tips to prepare for summer’s heat. “We typically see energy use spike in the summer since air conditioning is one of the biggest energy users in your home,” said Barbara Higgins, Duke Energy senior vice president…… read more »
Fighting Cancer With The Relay For Life (PHOTO GALLERY)
The crowd kept growing as the Relay for Life got underway Friday evening at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The director of the event said they were unsure if they would even be able to have this year’s Relay for Life, but approval was finally given just several weeks ago. The organizers worked quickly to put…… read more »
Cooper Keeps Mask Mandate For Risky Settings Through July 30
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolinians in airports, buses and train stations will need to remain masked at all times until at least July 30 under a new executive order updated on Friday. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper extended the state of emergency, which the state has been under since March 2020. While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations…… read more »
Pollinator Day At The Farm Credit Farmers Market On June 19
There are many insects and birds we depend on as pollinators in our environment. Honey bees are one well-known pollinator insects. Honey bees often get a bad name by people associating stings with them along with the misconception that they are thought to be aggressive. People that are unfamiliar with honeybees usually group them with…… read more »
RECIPE: Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe from Extension Agent Michelle Estrada Ingredients 2 pounds of sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Peel…… read more »
Conditions Improve But Wayne County Still Listed As “Abnormally Dry”
Drought conditions persist throughout much of North Carolina despite the heavy rains over the past few weeks. According to the latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor, the conditions in Wayne and Lenoir counties have improved slightly over the past week. Both Wayne and Lenoir counties are now listed as “Abnormally Dry.” Much of the…… read more »
WCPS Grads Recognized For Receiving Military-Related Scholarships
Two WCPS graduates were recognized by the Wayne County Board of Education on Monday evening for receiving valuable scholarships with military connections. United States Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship: Wayne School of Engineering 2021 graduate, Peyton Wilkins is the recipient of the United States Navy ROTC Scholarship, which will cover his full tuition…… read more »
Raid In Goldsboro Leads To Arrests For Cocaine Trafficking
The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force began an investigation into illegal narcotics sales on Roberts Street in Goldsboro several weeks ago. The investigation led to a search warrant being secured on a residence on the 500 block of Roberts Street. The search warrant was executed on Wednesday with cocaine and paraphernalia reportedly being seized from…… read more »
VACCINE INCENTIVE: Cooper Announces Drawings For $1 Million, College Scholarships
North Carolina is joining the growing list of states offering a lottery with big cash prizes for those who get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Gov. Roy Cooper said the state is “pulling out all the stops” in announcing “Your Shot at a Million: Summer Cash Drawing.” North Carolinians who’ve already been vaccinated and those that…… read more »
