Wayne County Senior Games

Edna Watson has participated in the Wayne County Senior Games for years, but it's getting harder and harder to find someone to compete against. That's because she will soon turn 96, and not many people that age take part in...

Published: Apr 8, 2018 6:09 PM Full Story

Rediscovered: 135th USCT comes alive

The forgotten history and service of the 135th U.S. Colored Troop was celebrated this weekend with re-enactments, a symposium and pop-up museum in downtown Goldsboro. The 135th USCT Living History Weekend: The Lost Troop began Friday with an encampment of...

Published: Apr 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

World Without Hate presents message of love, forgiveness

The events of Sept. 11 forever changed the lives of a lot of people. For a small community in Texas, however, the life-altering changes came in the days and weeks after the terrorist's deeds were done. Raisuddin Bhuiyan was...

Published: Apr 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

New store is a barrel full of items and discounts

When you walk in the door at The Discount Barrel, you're already saving money, say owners and managers Tom Cosner and Jesse Cowger. It's a discount store, yes, but it's not a thrift store or a consignment shop. Everything is...

Published: Apr 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story

A hero is laid to rest

Edgar Felton Davis is finally home. And after 50 years he is at last reunited with the love of his life, his wife Sue. There was more laughter than tears as more than 300 people gathered Friday at noon at...

Published: Apr 8, 2018 3:05 AM Full Story