Rain, a bountiful blessing -- but it comes with some uneasiness for farmers

Alfred Parks wasn't too concerned that his tobacco field was still soggy from all of the recent rains -- his harvester has four-wheel drive.What concerns Parks, who has been farming for more than 50 of his 70 years, and other...

Published: Aug 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story

Georgia Dees takes reins as interim Arts Council director

Georgia Dees accepted an invitation to join the board of the Arts Council of Wayne County and ended up becoming the interim director when Wendy Snow Walker left at the end of July.Dees started her new job Monday, and plans...

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Council approves sidewalk projects

The Goldsboro City Council approved a pair of sidewalk construction projects and denied a permit request for an internet sweepstakes parlor on Parkway Drive during its meeting Monday.The council discussed four potential sidewalk projects and decided the city could accomplish...

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Al Gore kicking off ecological tour

Former Vice President Al Gore, along with his daughter, Karenna Gore, and the Rev. William J. Barber II, will kick off a two-day tour in North Carolina on Sunday as part of the "Ecological Justice Organizing Tour."The tour will begin at...

Published: Aug 10, 2018 5:50 AM Full Story