(GDN) — Downtown Goldsboro officially begins its holiday season this week. The city’s Downtown Lights Up event is set for this Tuesday, November 23, from 5 – 8 PM with activities along Center Street from Ash to Spruce. All activities are free and open to the public. Events begin at 5pm in front of City…… read more »
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Downtown Goldsboro To Light Up For The Holidays
2021 DGDC Annual Award Winners
The 2021 Downtown Goldsboro Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony were held Friday, October 15 at the HUB in historic Downtown Goldsboro. The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation hosts the annual event, which highlights achievements Downtown Goldsboro has made over the past year, and recognizes the individuals and groups that have helped turn vision into reality. …… read more »
Fall Movie Nights In Downtown Goldsboro Begin This Thursday
Fall Movie Nights will be held in Downtown Goldsboro. Starting this Thursday, Canvas Church and the City of Goldsboro are presenting a family film at The HUB every other Thursday at 6:30 PM. The scheduled films are: “Luca” on September 30 “The Lion King” on October 14 “Hocus Pocus” on October 28 “National Treasure” on…… read more »
Next Round Of Downtown Sculptures to Be Unveiled Oct. 15
New art will adorn Downtown Goldsboro. It’s that time of year when the sculptures along Center Street are swapped out for a new round of public art. Downtown Development Director Eric Fonseca talked about the program and presented the selected sculptures to the Goldsboro City Council this month. Fonseca says changing the art out annually…… read more »
TOGETHER WE SERVE: New Mural Shows Community Spirit
A new mural is dedicated in Downtown Goldsboro just in time for the NC Freedom Fest. The “Together We Serve” mural was commissioned by the Goldsboro Elks Lodge, with support from the Downtown Development Department and painted by local artist, Ashlee Fritz. The inspirational mural is painted on the side of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge…… read more »
Perfect Evening As Crowds Enjoy Spare Change’s Center Street Jam (PHOTO GALLERY)
Thursday’s picture perfect weather helped draw hundreds to Downtown Goldsboro for the latest Center Street Jam. Spare Change performed for the attendees on the beautiful evening. The Soul Psychedelique will perform at The HUB on Friday, September 17th as part of NC Freedom Fest activities downtown.… read more »
NC Freedom Fest Less Than 4 Weeks Away
A new event will give the community a chance to show its appreciation for our military and first responders. The inaugural NC Freedom Fest is set for September 18th in Downtown Goldsboro. Doug McGrath gave a presentation on the NC Freedom Fest to the Wayne County Commissioners last week. McGrath says there are plenty of…… read more »
Chairmen Of The Board Rock Center Street (PHOTO GALLERY)
The group Chairmen of the Board took the stage at The HUB in Downtown Goldsboro on Thursday evening for the latest Center Street Jam. Thousands braved the late day warmth to enjoy the show. Some set up chairs to listen to the tunes while others couldn’t help but dance to the music from the band.…… read more »
Community Celebrates At The Ice Storm (PHOTO GALLERY)
A group of residents gathered at The Ice Storm in Downtown Goldsboro Saturday afternoon to watch as the local ice cream parlor was reopened for business. The Ice Storm had won Blue Bunny’s Heart of Fun contest, and it underwent an interior transformation as part of the prize courtesy of Blue Bunny. After the ribbon-cutting…… read more »
The HUB Officially Opens To The Public (PHOTO GALLERY)
There’s a new public space to gather and celebrate in Downtown Goldsboro. Tuesday morning, the ribbon was officially cut on The HUB, the new green space and performing arts stage at the corner of Center and Chestnut streets. The HUB also includes restrooms and a fire pit for guests. While The HUB was actually completed…… read more »
