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Women to take over Habitat during Women Build Week

The Goldsboro-Wayne Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's will welcome women across the county to a construction site at 707 National Drive Thursday through Saturday as part of the ninth annual National Women Build Week. Originally launched in 2008, National Women...

First hike on Wayne part of Mountains-to-Sea trail held

Becky Craig would be perfectly happy to have Goldsboro become known as a "trail town," she says. "We already have a water trail, but we're trying to come up with things for bikes and walkers," said the chief financial officer...

Day of Prayer Thursday

Wayne County residents will gather Thursday at the Family Y to pray for the community, the United States and the world with one voice. The sixth annual Wayne County observance of the National Day of Prayer will start at...

Body found in Little River

A dead body was found floating in the Little River late Saturday afternoon, with several law enforcement agencies responding to the scene. The location was on the north side of the Little River at Claridge Nursery Road and U.S. 70...

Strawberry season is here

RALEIGH -- North Carolina strawberry growers started the season early this year despite a recent cold snap. Many growers in the eastern part of the state are already picking berries nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. "Our growers are very...

Downtown wheels

More than 100 cars, both new and old, lined Center Street between Ash and Walnut streets Saturday for the first ever joint car show between the Wayne County Cruisers and the Antique Automobile Club of America. The two shows...

Muslim cemetery on Council Monday agenda

A controversial issue that has been the subject of debate in City Hall for nearly a year will come to a head Monday night when the issue will be decided by the Goldsboro City Council. The Goldsboro City Council will...

Leadercast to be held Friday

MOUNT OLIVE -- For the fifth year the Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Mount Olive will be hosting a live broadcast of Leadercast on Friday, May 6. This year marks the 16th year of...

First responders have their day

The men and women who show up at the worst possible moments -- emergencies, natural disasters and other crises -- were honored Saturday at what is hoped to become an annual event. First Responders Appreciation Day was held at the...

Disability walk to be held Wednesday

The 20th annual Hal Plonk Disability Awareness Walk, sponsored by the Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities, will be held Wednesday, May 4, starting with registration at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 202 E. Chestnut St., at 9:30 a.m. The...

Calypso seeking to build park

MOUNT OLIVE -- Each year Calypso Recreation Department serves hundreds of children ranging in ages from four4 to 15 years old through their athletic programs at Albritton Park. These children participate in t-ball, softball, baseball, and football. Adjacent to the...