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Perry named BSA Distinguished Citizen

David Miles Perry Sr. was named the recipient of the Boy Scout Tuscarora Council Distinguished Citizen Award on Thursday night at the Walnut Creek Country Club. Perry, president of his family's business, Goldsboro Builders Supply, was recognized for his...

Missing teen is found in Greenville

A Greenville teen missing since Monday evening is back with her family this morning. Greenville authorities say 19-year-old Margaret Lee Clayton was taken to Vidant Medical Center as a precaution, but the developmentally challenged girl appeared to be OK....

About the KC-46A: 'Pegasus'

Mission: The KC-46A is intended to replace the U.S. Air Force's aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers which has been the primary refueling aircraft for more than 50 years. With more refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities, improved efficiency and increased capabilities...

SJAFB, 916th Refueling Wing could be next recipients of brand new KC-46A stratotanker

It won't be a done deal until next fall, but Seymour Johnson Air Force Base officials have a reason to celebrate today as Air Force officials announced late Thursday that the Goldsboro installation is poised to receive a fleet...

Southco named Wayne County Industry of the Year

Southco Distributing Co. on Wednesday was honored as Wayne County Industry of the Year for its outstanding overall contributions to the community and to its employees. Strickland Insurance Group was presented the Why Wayne Works award. Both awards were...

City loses out on grant funds

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced Thursday which communities will be part of the most recent round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants. Goldsboro was not one of those communities. But, Wilson and Charlotte both received grant money...

Sydney's Book Club to host event

Sydney's Book Club will sponsor its Boos for Books event again this year from 6 to 7:30 tonight at Herman Park. The non-profit organization has worked to encourage children, specifically children under the age of 8, to read more...