🌿 Gardening Tips: Watch Out for Common Tomato ProblemsBy Jessica Strickland, Wayne County Horticulture Extension Agent As summer approaches, gardeners across Wayne County are eagerly anticipating that first juicy bite from a homegrown tomato. But before those tomatoes reach peak ripeness, some common growing issues could appear—especially with unpredictable rainfall and fluctuating temperatures. 🍅 Blossom-End…… read more »
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Save Your Summer Tomatoes: Spot and Stop Common Garden Issues
Two Arrested in Goldsboro Homicide Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A shooting late Tuesday night on Norwood Avenue has resulted in one fatality and two arrests, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:26 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting on Norwood Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot…… read more »
Rep. Don Davis Introduces Bill to Modernize Seymour Johnson AFB and Strengthen National Defense
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — In a move aimed at reinforcing national defense and securing the future of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) unveiled new legislation Wednesday to upgrade the base’s aging aircraft and affirm its strategic military role. The Frontline Fighter Force First Act (H.R. 4027), introduced by Davis and co-sponsored by…… read more »
Driver Caught Drinking and Driving During Pikeville Traffic Stop, Faces Multiple Charges
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 12 at approximately 8:17 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Expedition after the driver allegedly failed to use turn signals Odor of Alcohol Detected During StopUpon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from inside.…… read more »
One Woman’s Vision Powers Goldsboro’s Growing Juneteenth Unity and Heritage Festival
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The fifth annual Juneteenth celebration in Goldsboro is set to take place this Saturday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Goldsboro — now under a new banner: the Juneteenth Unity and Heritage Festival. While the name has changed from “Jams Out Juneteenth,” the heart of the festival remains the…… read more »
Armed Homicide Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit Across Wayne County
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation was apprehended Tuesday afternoon following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Wayne County. Pursuit Begins After Attempted Traffic Stop At approximately 2:24 p.m. on June 18, officers with the Pikeville Police Department joined in a pursuit initiated by the…… read more »
Grants Now Open: NCCF Launches $500K Fund for Education, Health, and Human Services in Eastern NC
Wayne County, N.C. — Eastern North Carolina nonprofits focusing on education, health, and human services have a significant funding opportunity beginning June 20. The Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), is opening applications for grants totaling $500,000 this year. The grants, ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, aim to support…… read more »
Friday Night Lights: Wayne Prep’s Football Era Begins
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – At Wayne Preparatory Academy, a football field once only imagined on paper is becoming a reality—and with it, a new chapter is being written in the school’s athletic history. This fall, the public charter school will launch its first-ever football program—an eight-man team built from the ground up through student enthusiasm, local…… read more »
Saving Goldsboro’s Youth: A Bold New Approach to Gang Prevention
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — In recent years, concerns about gang formation and violence have risen sharply in Goldsboro and the surrounding Wayne County. Local leaders and organizations are taking a closer look at how to address this complex issue that affects many of the community’s youth and families. Among those spearheading these efforts is Dr. Dave…… read more »
Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034 Without Congressional Action, Annual Trustees Report Warns
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees released its annual report today, offering a sobering update on the financial future of the nation’s most critical safety net program. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds are now projected…… read more »
