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Hurricane Season Begins Sunday: Be Aware and Be Prepared

Hurricane Season Begins Sunday: Be Aware and Be Prepared

Goldsboro, N.C. — Hurricane season officially begins Sunday, June 1, and state and local officials are urging residents to take steps now to ensure they are prepared for whatever the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season may bring. The season, which runs through November 30, is a time when coastal and inland communities alike face the risk…read more »

Four-Car Pileup Snarls Traffic on US-117 — Cause Remains Unclear

Four-Car Pileup Snarls Traffic on US-117 — Cause Remains Unclear

Wayne County — On May 26, a four-vehicle rear-end collision on US Highway 117 resulted in a chain-reaction crash involving multiple cars, though no injuries or citations were reported at the scene. The incident occurred during active traffic conditions and is under investigation by local authorities. According to the official report, the crash involved a…read more »

Pelsan Tekstil Picks Goldsboro for First U.S. Plant, Sparking Major Economic Boost

Pelsan Tekstil Picks Goldsboro for First U.S. Plant, Sparking Major Economic Boost

Goldsboro, N.C. – In a major win for Eastern North Carolina’s economic development, Governor Josh Stein announced today that Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a global leader in breathable film technologies for the hygiene and medical industries, will open its first U.S. production facility in Goldsboro. The $82.6 million investment is expected to create 216 new jobs…read more »

Leadership in Transition: Daughtery Appointed to Wayne Community College Board

Leadership in Transition: Daughtery Appointed to Wayne Community College Board

Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery has been appointed to the Wayne Community College (WCC) Board of Trustees, continuing his long-standing service to the community in a new educational leadership role. Daughtery was officially sworn in during the Board’s regular May meeting, following his appointment by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He…read more »

Wayne County Cruises To 9-2 Win in Home Opener

Wayne County Cruises To 9-2 Win in Home Opener

Wayne County — behind great pitching and a ten hit attack rolled past Wake Forest Post 187 9-2 last night to improve to 2-0 on the young season. Post 11 starter John Nelson McLamb(1-0) was almost perfect through 4, striking out 7 while not allowing a hit. Relievers Sam Lopez and Braxton Toler would combine…read more »

Decades of Pride March Through Goldsboro at Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. Homecoming Parade

Decades of Pride March Through Goldsboro at Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. Homecoming Parade

Goldsboro, N.C. – The heart of downtown Goldsboro was filled with music, memories, and community pride on Saturday, May 24, as the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends Inc. held its much-anticipated Homecoming Parade. The event drew hundreds of spectators who lined the streets to show support and celebrate the legacy of one of Goldsboro’s most historic…read more »

James and Pine Streets Come Alive with Tribute to Black Excellence and History

James and Pine Streets Come Alive with Tribute to Black Excellence and History

Goldsboro, N.C. — A powerful celebration of culture, history, and community pride took place on Saturday, May 24, with the debut of the James and Pine Streets Historic Black Business District Memorial Park—also known as the “Living Park”—in downtown Goldsboro. Held at the intersection of James and Pine Streets, the event marked the beginning of…read more »

Stay Informed, Stay Safe: How to Understand Hurricane Forecasts and Warnings

Stay Informed, Stay Safe: How to Understand Hurricane Forecasts and Warnings

Goldsboro, N.C. — As hurricane season ramps up, the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) are urging the public to understand how to interpret storm forecasts, watches, and warnings — and why early awareness can be lifesaving. Trusted Sources Are Key With days of advance notice often available before a storm makes…read more »

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