

Wayne County, Speak Your Mind!
From Goldsboro to Mt Olive, to Pikeville to LaGrange, to Princeton, our residents have let us know what’s on their mind, good or bad! Here are some of the comments by Wayne County residents about their likes, dislikes and their thoughts on the needs of Wayne County for November! Speak Your Mind!  Maybe add like an inclusive playground or big kid playground/park where it's got that soft rubber type flooring for it. Bring Dave & Buster's to Berkeley Mall! So many roads in this


Wayne County Veterans Day Parade: A County Tradition, November 11, 2025
The annual Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition’s Veterans Day Parade will be held this year in downtown Goldsboro, Tuesday November 11. Our Grand Marshall this year will be WWII Army Combat Veteran Thurston Quinn. Mr. Quinn will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Dec 14th. The parade lineup will begin at 09:30 am on Tuesday November 11 at S. Center St and Spruce St. The parade will begin at 11:00 am and proceed South down Center St., U-turn at Pine St. circle and t


Be Your Own Health Advocate: By Jessica Daly
Let me begin by saying that you know your own body better than anyone else. That’s why it’s so important to be your own health advocate. This means speaking up for yourself when it comes to your health. It’s about asking questions, understanding your options, sharing how you feel, and making decisions that are right for your body. A great way to learn more about your health is to check out trusted websites like MedlinePlus, the Mayo Clinic, and the Cleveland Clinic . They hav


November Plant of the Month: Snapdragon
Snapdragons ( Antirrhinum majus ) are a garden favorite that loves cooler autumn temperatures. Snapdragons get their name from the interesting flowers that open like a dragon’s mouth when squeezed on the sides. With flowers coming in a wide range of colors including shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, white, along with colorful bicolors – they bring vibrant color to the landscape during the cool seasons.  Snapdragons can reach a height of 2 to 3 feet with their unique shape


The Turning Point is Now! By Mary Wroblewski
This morning as I was pouring my coffee and gazing out into my backyard, I spied a snake curled around my hummingbird feeder, likely...


Speak Your Mind!
From Goldsboro to Mt Olive, to Pikeville to LaGrange, to Princeton, our residents have let us know what’s on their mind, good or bad....


The Power of Being Present: Why Children need You! By Valerie Wallace
Parenting is often described as one of the most rewarding and demanding roles in life. In the midst of busy schedules, work demands, and...


Mema's PorchBy Jessica Daly
When I found this picture in a box this summer, a flood of memories came rushing back. This was my Mema’s front porch. A place where I...


Our Habitat Big Bets = Big Impact: By Matthew Whittle
About a month or so ago Habitat for Humanity International completed its new strategic plan, and while Habitat Goldsboro-Wayne is its own...


October Plant of the Month
American Beautyberry ( Callicarpa americana) Â American beautyberry ( Callicarpa americana ) is a woody, deciduous, perennial shrub that...


















