Since moving to Wayne County spring has been one of my favorite times of year. Nowhere I have lived previously quite testifies to the full resilience of life that surrounds me. Wayne County blooms with an amazing show of color, fragrance and flavor second to none. If one is listening closely, a low hum can be heard in the background that is almost electric as the forests appear to awake from its winter nap and all creatures great and small begin there cycle of renewal. Flow

Local Tuscarora Scout and Wayne County First Responder Jordan Kornegay had an incredibly unique privilege this past month. Since 2010, NC Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby has helped organize the BSA Report to the State, highlighting annual accomplishments of Scouts across NC. There have been themes each year, such as 100 years of Scouting or military. This year’s report featured Scouting alumni from NC who are First Responders. Mr. Kornegay was asked to speak to the group in

I extend the warmest of greetings to the good people of Wayne County and enthusiasts of The Buzz. The weather is raw and damp as I pen this month’s column, however, with the daffodils rapidly appearing, can spring be too far behind? Spring means renewal, it means a new beginning, it means that which appeared dead miraculously is teeming with new growth. But most importantly, the past is temporarily put on the back burner and limitless hope abounds. I have been in and around f

Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Fire Department has selected James Farfour as its deputy chief. Farfour has been with the Goldsboro Fire Department for 25 years, beginning his career as a firefighter. “I am honored to serve as the Goldsboro Fire Department’s Deputy Chief,” Farfour said. “I have been fortunate throughout my career to work alongside some great people and developed some great relationships. It has always been my honor to serve as a firefighter, and I look forwar

I am excited to announce the launch of the Missy Reads Blog and welcome you to YOUR CREATIVE NOOK! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and pull up a comfy chair and join me as I explore all things literacy from A to Z. This is an open space of sharing your creative self, through unlimited learning and literacy. Love of reading, love of learning, power of voice, health, financial, and digital literacy are just some examples of content you will find on the Missy Reads Blog, contribut