Jonathan Greeson, CFP® We talk about needing more money, but that’s rarely productive. The conversation about creating wealth should start with spending. Sounds backwards, right? Remember an arrow must be pulled back before it can fly forward. Historically, investing has been the best way to build wealth. Unfortunately, we cannot invest our money if we spend it all. Yes, I understand affordability is an issue and we face more expenses than previous generations, but we ca

By Mallory Dumond Experiencing sticker shock while planning a summer vacation? You're not alone! Rising fuel prices, inflation, geopolitical events, and continued demand for travel have pushed costs higher for everything from airfare and hotels to rental cars and road trips. The good news? You don't need to cancel your vacation plans—you just need to travel smarter. Flexibility is one of the biggest money-saving tools available. Adjusting travel dates by even a day or two

By Billy Tart, UNC Health As we in Wayne County and across the nation celebrate 250 years of independence, it is a good time to reflect on another kind of independence—the ability to live life on our own terms. Good health plays an important role in maintaining independence as we age. Whether it is spending time with family, traveling, volunteering, enjoying retirement, or simply remaining active in our community, healthy choices today can help preserve quality of life tomo

Photo Credit: DELphoto Owner/Photographer: Douglas Horne GOLDSBORO, NC — May 21, 2026 — Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. (DGAF, Inc.) celebrated the triumphant return of its signature fundraising event, the Alumni King/Queen Contest, during the Annual Scholarship and Awards Night program on Monday, May 21, 2026. The beloved tradition paused in 2025 to honor the historic 70th Homecoming milestone. During the hiatus, leadership restructured the contest format to broad

Family reading during the summer months is a great way to help instill a love of learning for reading! It also provides a special family time where favorite books can be shared. Here are a few suggestions for “Family Read-Alouds” that everyone will enjoy! Chapter Book Family Read-Alouds Chronicles of Narnia (C.S. Lewis)The Penderwicks (Jeanne Birdsall)Ramona, Mouse & the Motorcycle, Ribsy, etc. (Beverly Cleary)Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, etc. (E.B. White)Little House o

The Beekeepers of the Neuse invites the public to attend Pollinators Day 2026 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Old Waynesborough Historic Park in Wayne County, North Carolina. This family-friendly educational event is open to the public and is a celebration of Eastern North Carolina’s agricultural history and environmental stewardship with a focus on honey bees and native pollinators. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn directly from experi

By Dr. Symphony Roberson As the temperatures rise, it’s important to monitor the weather daily to ensure that your dog has adequate shade, water and ventilation to stay cool. Unlike humans, dogs cannot sweat enough to cool down. Instead, they rely on panting and laying on cool surfaces as their main ways to dissipate heat. Heatstroke in dogs is a life threatening emergency that occurs when dogs can no longer effectively dissipate heat and their body temperatures rise well abo

School’s out, summer is here, and for book lovers, that means one thing: it is time to stock up! Literacy Connections’ upcoming Book Sale at Terrace Room is the perfect chance to discover your next favorite read or uncover hidden treasures, and fill your shelves for summer. From children’s books and beach reads to classics, bestsellers, and unexpected finds, there is something for every kind of reader, but once it is gone, it’s gone! Beyond the thrill of “just one more book,”

By Matthew Whittle Last month I was invited to share a few thoughts with a group of about 30 eighth-graders. They turned out to be a wonderful audience, but man it was intimidated. But since I think it went pretty well, I thought I would share just a little of our conversation with you. The theme of the day was “building,” so after we toured McNair Heights and talk about Habitat’s work building homes, community and hope, we turned our focus on what it means to build a framew

By Tiffany Compton, MA,LCMHCS,LCAS-A It’s completely normal to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or even guilty when thinking about starting mental health counseling. These feelings are often rooted in stigmas; beliefs like “therapy means you’re weak,” or “only ‘crazy’ people need help.” In truth, counseling can be incredibly valuable. It offers a safe, supportive space to process emotions, recognize patterns in how you relate to yourself and others, strengthen communication, work t