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Who is affected?

As officials with Wayne Memorial Hospital and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina continue to discuss their contract dispute, a number of county residents are finding themselves wondering what the future might hold. All total, according to Blue...

BCBS, hospital say no deal yet

Nearly two months after Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina terminated its contract with Wayne Memorial Hospital, little has changed. The two sides have continued discussions, but no agreement has been reached, and because of a pledge by...

Two women shot in parking lot Friday

Two women were shot late Friday afternoon during an attempted armed robbery in the parking lot of Brookside Market at 2005 S. Slocumb St. The Goldsboro Police Department report provided scant information about the shooting, which happened just before...

Farewell, friend: More than 1,000 gather to say goodbye to Sheriff Carey Winders

MOUNT OLIVE -- Big heart, big shoes, a sense of humor that was second to none -- and a legacy that will live on for years to come -- that is how those who gathered Friday to remember Sheriff Carey...

City to seek comments on park bond

The Goldsboro City Council is expected to discuss two resolutions related to a proposed $18.9 million Parks and Recreation bond after a public hearing to explore the issue during its meeting Monday. The bond, if passed, would go to...

UMO Winter Glitz to take magic carpet ride

The University of Mount Olive is preparing for its annual Winter Glitz event which will take place in the Lois K. Murphy Regional Center on Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. The event costs $75 per person, or $125 per...

Habitat for Humanity will host college students

More than 200 student volunteers will be hammering, lifting and drilling for the Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne this March as part of Habitat's national alternative to the spring break, the Collegiate Challenge. "We are grateful for them volunteering...

Southern Bank announces two branch closures

Southern Bank will be closing two Wayne County bank locations in Pikeville and Dudley this spring in a "realignment plan" created to help consolidate costs. The accounts at the branch in Dudley, located at 4517 U.S. 117 Alt., will...

Filmmakers share stories at WCC's film festival

Alonso Alvarez Barreda was 12 years old in his native Mexico when he saw the movie "The Shawshank Redemption." "I remember when the movie ended I felt something I had never felt before," Barreda said. "I felt really touched....

Council offers glimpse at plans for park

The Goldsboro Parks and Recreation Department will present its proposed Herman Park Master Plan at the City Council meeting Monday night along with the proposed renovations to Herman Park Center as part of a possible $18.9 million Parks and Recreation...

Local girl is clogging champion

Brooke Mackenzie Hinson, 9, of Mount Olive recently competed in the America's Clogging Hall of Fame competition, "The Oak City Invitational" in Louisburg. She placed third in contemporary clogging solos in the 8-9 age category. He also took first...