By Averil Williams Happy July, Buzz Nation! America is turning 250 years old, and we’ve packed this issue tighter than Uncle Bob’s plate at the cookout! Don’t miss the article on the Revolutionary Journey on July 3rd in Downtown Goldsboro—it’s history with fireworks (and fewer homework assignments). The wildly popular Speak Your Mind section is back, where opinions fly faster than mosquitoes at a backyard barbecue. Don’t miss the Mommy and Son photos, tugging at the heart! We

By Esteban Guzman - North Carolina’s Small Business Centers (SBCs) form a statewide network of business assistance offices located within each of the state’s 58 community colleges. As part of the North Carolina Small Business Center Network, these centers are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and sustain successful businesses that strengthen local communities. Small Business Centers provide a variety of free or low-cost services, includ

By Jessica Strickland Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) flower color is determined indirectly by the soil pH. Hydrangeas are a popular flowering shrub in the landscape with showy flowers in late spring through early summer. Hydrangeas provide a large burst of color in the landscape with their large flower clusters. You will often see a variation of colors on hydrangeas from blue to pink. It is possible to change the color of some types of hydrangeas based on the soil

BARBECUED BEEF & BEAN BURGERS - Autumn Scott What You'll Need: 1 cup canned pinto beans, drained & rinsed 1 lb. lean ground beef 3 Tbsp of your favorite smoky BBQ sauce 2 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ med onion, grated 4 shakes of Worcestershire sauce Cracked black pepper to taste 6 crusty rolls Lettuce & tomato for garnish Mush beans with the back of a fork in a deep bowl. Combine beans and beef with BBQ sauce, garlic, grated onion, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Fo

From left to right: President Charles Moore; Elizabeth Mann, Minnie Williamson, Freda Banks and Jacqueline L. Green. Not pictured: Shirley Hamilton Doctor and Geneva Turner. Gold-Wayne Chapter of Elizabeth City State University Alumni Association Recognizes Golden Vikings with 50 years or more of service. The Golden Graduates credit their 50-year milestone as a testament to a lifetime of dedication, learning, and professional excellence.

By Jessica Daly As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, many Americans will reflect on the nation's history, achievements, and enduring spirit of independence. This milestone also provides an opportunity to think about a different kind of independence which is the ability to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life. Good health supports independence at every age. It allows us to work, learn, care for our families, participate in our communities,