(GDN) – The “Sons of Mystro” performed at the Paramount Theatre on Friday night in Goldsboro. The duo used their violins to interpret reggae classics, american pop songs and their own creations accompanied by a DJ and a drummer. The brothers were born in Florida to a Jamaican father and Barbadian mother. 23-year-old Malcolm and…… read more »
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Violin Brothers Wow Audience At Paramount Theatre In Goldsboro
Trump To Hold Rally In Nearby Johnston County
Former President Donald J. Trump has announced that he will be bringing his “Save America” rally to Selma, NC in nearby Johnston County on April 9th beginning at 7:00 PM The rally will be about five weeks out from the North Carolina primary election. Mr. Trump is supporting candidates in some important Republican races, including…… read more »
NC Unemployment Rate Falls To 3.7% In February
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in February. The state Commerce Department said on Friday that compares to January’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate of 3.9%. The state hasn’t logged a month-over-month rising rate since September 2020. The department says the number of those unemployed declined last month by over 10,150…… read more »
Increased Fire Danger Saturday
(NWS)–Westerly winds between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts between 30 and 40 mph, are expected from mid to late-morning through afternoon Saturday. Additionally, minimum relative humidity values will decrease to between 20 and 25 percent, with some 15 to 20 percent values possible over the southern NC Piedmont and Sandhills. Increased fire danger will…… read more »
Freeze Warning Tonight For Wayne & Surrounding Counties
(GDN)–Before you go to bed tonight you might want to cover, or bring inside, any tender plants and protect any outdoor pipes. The overnight low temperature in Wayne County is expected to drop to 30 degrees with wind gusts as high at 22 MPH. Because of those conditions the National Weather Service has issued a…… read more »
Woman And Teen Arrested As Murder Suspects For Death Of Goldsboro Man
(GDN) – Goldsboro Police say 20-year-old Iyanla Cherry was taken into custody for an open count of murder. They say it is related to the incident that happened on March 8, 2022. Goldsboro Police responded to the area of 252 Wisteria Road in reference to a person that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Proud To Have New Priest
(GDN) – Father David Wyly is the latest addition to the Goldsboro Police Department. He joined as a part of the chaplaincy program that supports law enforcement officers and their direct and indirect families. Officials say in the 21st century, police officer wellness is a main focal point. Father Wyly’s pastoral care consists of healing,…… read more »
Bridge Dedicated In Honor Of Fallen State Trooper Nolan J. Sanders
(GDN) – North Carolina Transportation officials dedicated the O’Berry Road bridge over U.S. 117 in honor of Trooper Nolan J. Sanders on Wednesday. He was 28 and had been with the State Highway Patrol for five years. Sanders was a member of the Indian Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Mount Olive First Pentecostal Holiness Church.…… read more »
Butterball In Mount Olive Earns Health And Safety Award Again
(GDN) – The Butterball, LLC production facility in Mount Olive, North Carolina has earned recertification as a Carolina Star site, a Voluntary Protection Program certification under the North Carolina Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division. Commissioner Josh Dobson attended a special event in Mount Olive Tuesday to recognize Butterball leadership and team members…… read more »
Norwayne Middle Succeeds In Battle Of The Books
(GDN) – Conrgatulations to Norwayne Middle School on winning in the Regional Battle of the Books. The team won 3rd place. The students competed virtually against other teams that won their district competitions. The Battle of the Books program is coordinated by the Media Center program at participating schools. Organizers state that Battle of the Books…… read more »
