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It’s a busy weekend throughout Wayne County with many different events scheduled. The biggest event is the North Carolina Freedom Festival Saturday in Downtown Goldsboro. Friday morning DGDC Chairperson Doug McGrath appeared with FM 98.3 WGBR’s Jeff Farrow and he outlines what people can expect when they visit this years event. Listen to the interview…… read more »
Madison Cawthorn tries to survive primary as slip-ups mount RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A series of unforced political and personal errors by GOP congressman Madison Cawthorn has brought the forces of big-name Republicans and traditional enemies to bear on his reelection bid in North Carolina. Some of the transgressions have been headline-grabbing, like one that…… read more »
A information session about resources for formerly incarcerated individuals is scheduled for April 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Walnut Building of Wayne Community College. Topics that will be covered include: overcoming barriers to employment, tuition assistance, support services and life after incarceration. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wayne County Reentry Council, Mephibosheth Project,…… read more »
(GDN) -Free computers were given to students in Wayne County to have access to virtual learning. On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Operation Unite Goldsboro distributed desktops at the Dillard Goldsboro Alumni Building. Founder, Mark Colebrook, says the donations are in collaboration with several organizations including Kramden Institute of Durham, Southern Bank of Goldsboro and the…… read more »
(GDN)–The annual Fremont Daffodil Festival is back for 2022 with fun, games, tons of food and the Keith Stewart Memorial Daffodil Dash. The 5k race will run through the town of Fremont, also known as “The Daffodil Town” and is in honor of Keith Stewart, a long time leader of the Daffodil committee. Funds raised…… read more »
(GDN) — Cases of the coronavirus are climbing in North Carolina. With the holiday gatherings approaching and with the contagious new Omicron variant, new cases of COVID-19 are expected to continue spiking. Over 10,000 new cases of COVID were confirmed in North Carolina since Friday. Gov. Roy Cooper shared some important steps to help protect…… read more »
Mount Olive and the surrounding area were able to show off for hundreds of bicyclists on Friday. The Town of Mount Olive’s historic train depot served as rest stop for Cycle NC’s annual Mountains to the Coast ride. The cyclists left Sparta, NC on October 2nd and concluded their ride in North Topsail Beach on…… read more »
Bronda Walker grew up in a middle-class, Christian family with two older brothers and two younger sisters. Her father, who only completed the third grade, became a self-made, successful businessman, who owned his own construction company. Her mother, the youngest of nine children, graduated from high school, got married, and did the books for the…… read more »
Rotary of Mount Olive celebrated the Henderson Scholarships with two new winners and their families on Thursday June 3, 2021, at the Sleep Inn. Presented by Principal EJ Cromartie, went to Ariyona Core and Kiara Kornegay. Ariyona and Kiara will receive $2,000 each year for two years in college. Both soon to be college students…… read more »
