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Local Author to Appear at Steele Memorial Library

Local Author to Appear at Steele Memorial Library

MOUNT OLIVE — Local author Sherwood Williford, will discuss his new book, “Shining Stars from a Segregated South,” at 11 a.m. on Saturday, at Steele Memorial Library, located at 119 West Main Street, in Mount Olive. read more »

Applications for Mayor’s Youth Council Being Accepted Through Wednesday

Applications for Mayor’s Youth Council Being Accepted Through Wednesday

The City of Goldsboro’s Community Relations and Development Department is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council through Wednesday. Membership is open to the following high schools: Wayne Preparatory Academy, Charles B. Aycock High School, Eastern Wayne High School, Goldsboro High School, Rosewood High School, Southern Wayne High School, Spring Creek High School, Wayne Early/…read more »

NC Freedom Fest: A Community Celebration of Military & First Responders

NC Freedom Fest: A Community Celebration of Military & First Responders

Goldsboro, NC – NC Freedom Fest, a free, family-friendly festival, powered by Georgia Pacific, will take place on Saturday, September 7, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Downtown Goldsboro. This event is dedicated to showing appreciation for our military personnel and first responders, and it offers the entire community an opportunity to come together…read more »

WCC Students Earn Final Aviation Certificates

WCC Students Earn Final Aviation Certificates

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Three students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have earned the final certificate needed to complete the program. Timothy Dillon of Clayton, Kobe Pearson of Goldsboro, and Trevor Shearer of Wilson completed all requirements to receive Powerplant Certificates of Completion, allowing them to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) powerplant…read more »

WCC Grad Paints a Picture of Success

WCC Grad Paints a Picture of Success

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Celeste Aguirre Oñate has loved art for as long as she can remember. At 23 years old, her artwork is now on display for others to enjoy as they pass by the mural she helped create in Downtown Goldsboro. Getting ahead in collegeA first-generation college graduate, Oñate received her Associate in Arts degree…read more »

Goldsboro Police Department Successfully Completes On-Site Assessment for CALEA Reaccreditation

Goldsboro Police Department Successfully Completes On-Site Assessment for CALEA Reaccreditation

Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is proud to announce the successful completion of its on-site assessment for reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This significant milestone underscores the department’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement practices. The on-site assessment was conducted over the past…read more »

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