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 »
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Sound of Honor: Paramount Packed as Air Force Band Honors Heroes with Powerful Memorial Day Performance
Congressman Don Davis Unveils Flight Education Access Bill, Honors Military-Bound Graduates in Elizabeth City
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 »
Smiles All Around: WCC Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 Celebrated at Pinning Ceremony
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 »
Caps, Pins, and Purpose: WCC Honors Nursing Graduates in Time-Honored Ceremony
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 »
In Honor and Remembrance: A Grateful Nation Reflects This Memorial Day
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 »
One Hospitalized, One Cited After Two-Vehicle Collision on S. John Street in Goldsboro
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 »
Black Coating on Your Plants? Sooty Mold May Be the Culprit
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 »
Dominic Nutter Secures Fifth NCAA All-American Title with Top-10 Finish in Hammer Throw at DII Nationals
Pueblo, Colo. — (May 22) — In a fitting finale to an exceptional collegiate career, Dominic Nutter, a graduate student at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), etched his name deeper into NCAA Division II track and field history by earning First-Team All-American honors for the fifth time. Nutter claimed seventh place in the men’s…… read more »
Buckle Up, North Carolina: NCDOT Cracks Down on Holiday Travel Risks and Rolls Out Big Plans for Rail Expansion
Wayne County — As Memorial Day weekend kicks off one of the busiest travel periods of the year, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is ramping up efforts to ensure public safety and improve transportation services across the state. “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Underway In coordination with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, NCDOT…… read more »
Don’t Miss It: USAF Heritage Brass Live in Goldsboro This Memorial Day Weekend
Goldsboro, N.C. — A stirring and emotional musical tribute is set to take place this Memorial Day weekend as the United States Air Force Heritage Brass ensemble performs live at the Paramount Theatre. The free concert will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, offering a powerful homage to the men and women who…… read more »
