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Save Your Summer Tomatoes: Spot and Stop Common Garden Issues

Save Your Summer Tomatoes: Spot and Stop Common Garden Issues

🌿 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 »

Two Arrested in Goldsboro Homicide Investigation

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

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 »

Armed Homicide Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit Across Wayne County

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

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

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

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

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 »

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