The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $47.3 million in grants and zero-interest loans to help communities recover after multiple hurricanes, while also building resiliency to reduce damage during future storms. Since the launch of the NCORR program last year, 41 local and tribal governments have received a total of 63 grants…… read more »
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State Awards $47.3 Million For Local Government Disaster Recovery
Flags Fly In Front Of WCC
The front law of Wayne Community College is the site of the Goldsboro Rotary Club’s Field of Honor. This formation honors those who by their lives honor the flag. Flags in the display may be dedicated to show support and honor active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and neighbors in a tangible and visible way. Proceeds raised…… read more »
UMO Athletics Campaigns For Voter Registration
The University of Mount Olive Department of Athletics in collaboration with the newly formed Diversity and Inclusion team are spearheading a virtual voter registration drive this week. The drive will take place Monday and Tuesday, September 28-29. The athletic department has had numerous conversations and meetings throughout the course of the last six months on the racial and social…… read more »
Saluting Seymour
Every week, Saluting Seymour and SoundScope highlight an airman serving at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Senior Airman Justine Bennett with the 4th Fighter Wing Bennett has been in the Air Force 4 ½ years. She was born in Jamaica, and then her family migrated to New York before they moved to Florida. …… read more »
OP-ED: Help Is Available For Customers Needing Assistance With Utility Bills
Editorial opinion submitted by Stephen De May, Duke Energy President in North Carolina In the early days of the pandemic, Duke Energy took swift action to help customers knowing the financial burdens that would result for many due to the health crisis. We suspended electric service disconnections for unpaid bills. We also hit the pause…… read more »
2020 Kiwanian Of The Year
The Golden K Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro has announced its Kiwanian of the Year. Winning the annual award is past president Glenn Helms (left). He accepts the award from last year’s recipient, Randy Collier.… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Accused Of Assaulting His Elderly Mother
A Wayne County man is accused of abusing his elderly mother. In mid-September, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports it was notified of an elder abuse case by the Wayne County Department of Adult Protective Services. Sheriff’s Office detectives worked with Adult Protective Services to investigate the case. As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old…… read more »
10 Years Ago Today: Decorating For Fall
A look back in time on the beautiful afternoon of September 26, 2010. Goldsboro Daily News Photographer Bobby Williams drove past the home of Robin and Teresa Jones and noticed Mrs. Jones out in her front yard putting up their beautiful fall decorations around their old wooden wagon.… read more »
Late Blooming Perennials
The hot, dry late summer weather can be harsh on our gardens. Many plants suffer from heat stress, too little or too much rain, and struggle to flourish. However, there are several flowering perennials that keep performing even in late summer into the fall. Here are a few perennials to consider adding to your gardens…… read more »
NCDOT Marks Rail Safety Week
This year, 10 people have died either by walking on tracks or being struck by a train at a railroad crossing in North Carolina. These deaths could have been prevented by following a few safety tips: Always expect a train when coming to a railroad crossing. Modern trains can be difficult to hear and trains…… read more »
