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James Zealy dies at age 96

Wayne County is mourning the death of Dr. James M. Zealy, 96, who for 45 years practiced dentistry in the county, and who is being remembered for making significant contributions to the health and lives of those in the...

State offices to close Monday

All state and federal offices, banks and post offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Goldsboro's city offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, for the observance of Martin Luther...

SJAFB holds the annual Make it Better Club Expo

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base welcomed active duty members, dependents, retirees and civilians Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its annual Make it Better Club Expo at the installations Eagles Landing event center. Seymour Johnson boasts more...

Goldsboro High's Hall of Fame returns

Helen Goldsby was a high school track star who eventually ran track for Howard University. She was more than just an athlete, however, she is a world-class singer who has dazzled audiences worldwide with her voice and stage presence. She...

County to consider changing ordinance

Wayne County commissioners Tuesday morning will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the county's solar energy facilities ordinance. A second hearing will be held on a proposal to name a new service road off of U.S. 70...

Craver retires after 30 years in Air Force

With an impact certain to reverberate across the entire U.S. Air Force community, and throughout Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Wayne County, Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Craver retired from active duty Friday after 30 years of service....

1 charged, 3 sought in murder

One person has been arrested and warrants have been issued for a second suspect in connection with a Jan. 9 shooting that left one person dead and a second wounded. Three other suspects are still being sought as well...

Jones seeking superior court seat

District 8-B Superior Court Judge Arnold O. Jones II will face former Superior Court Judge Jerry Braswell and Goldsboro attorney Will Bland in the March 15 primary in which voters will select their top two candidates to face each other...