The Hub in Downtown Goldsboro will come alive with music, food, rides and entertainment as Goldsboro hosts its second celebration of JAMZ Out Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18th. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in…… read more »
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JAMZ Out Juneteenth Set For June 18th At The Hub
Cooper Gives Day Off To State Employees For Juneteenth; Goldsboro To Celebrate June 18
On Monday Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 262 to provide up to eight hours of paid Personal Observance Leave to employees of Cabinet Agencies. Other state agencies, commissions, boards or offices may choose to adopt the policy for their personnel. The leave may be used by eligible employees for any single shift or calendar day of…… read more »
Juneteenth Celebrated In H.V. Brown Park (PHOTOS)
A Juneteenth event drew hundreds to H.V. Brown Park in Goldsboro this past weekend. At one point, organizers says 500 attendees were at the park for Saturday’s festivities. The day included booths featuring local organizations and businesses set up by young entrepreneurs. 13 performers from across the state entertained the crowds throughout the day. The…… read more »
