By Ryan Lane I recently had the opportunity to attend a community sing with six other churches in Fremont, NC, and I was struck by how beautiful the music was. Each church had the opportunity to sing for everyone, so one choir would finish, and another would step in. Different voices, different styles, yet all blending together in powerful worship. As I look back, it makes me think about how God reveals Himself to us—not always in one single way, but through a harmony of expe

GOLDSBORO, NC – First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro, will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on May 5, 2026 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in the church’s Activity Center at 1101 E. Ash St. in Goldsboro. All blood types are needed plus there will be spots for "Power Red" (red cell only) donations. To schedule an appointment during this drive, visit the Red Cross Blood Services website (redcrossblood.org) and enter "First Pres," call 1-8

Recently, I’ve noticed social media posts about walking barefoot outdoors, a practice called “earthing.” The idea is that direct contact with the ground allows the earth’s natural energy to reduce stress and improve physical and emotional health. While the concept is interesting, I admit I’ve been hesitant—mainly because I don’t watch my dog “go”. I’ve even seen ads for special socks designed to deliver the same benefits while protecting your feet...intriguing. Thinking about

Our support group meets every second Saturday of the month at the Senior Center on Ash St. in Goldsboro. Survivors and their loved ones should attend a brain injury support group to reduce isolation, gain emotional support, and learn practical coping strategies from others facing similar challenges. We are a fun loving and easy-going group. You will find a new sense of community with us, purpose, and hope. Come listen to our guest speakers, snack on delicious food and drink

The Wayne County Amateur Radio Assoc in conjunction with the Kinston Amateur Society will be joining thousands of Amateur Radio operators who will be showing off their emergency capabilities this coming June, 27th and 28th. Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events world-wide.

Theresa Flynn MABC CPLC TAVI Coaching and Wellness LLC May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There is no shame in taking time to work on the quality of our mental health. Appreciating how faith affects the mind is important as well. There may just be a greater connection between mental, physical, and spiritual health than we realize. Many factors influence our mental health. Sometimes there are issues that require appropriate medical care, but for many the pain of the past d

In 1976 a wide variety of people to include doctors, lawyers, teachers, tradesmen, housewives, students and military members gathered to form a choral group known as the Bicentennial Singers. Under the direction of Roger Searles, the singers presented programs for different functions during the Bicentennial year. By the end of 1976, these people enjoyed singing so much that they wanted to stay together as a group. Their only problem was their name, the Bicentennial Celebratio

June done flew into the hive smelling like sunscreen, cookouts, and fresh report cards! The June edition of The BUZZ is sweeter than spilled honey at a family reunion. We’re celebrating graduates from kindergarten to college — because every hard-working little busy bee deserves their flowers, applause, and probably a cash app. And yessss… the hive favorite Speak Your Mind is back buzzing louder than ever. Some of y’all dropped opinions with absolutely no pollen filter. Honey…

Step right up, dear readers, and take a whimsical wander through this month’s Hive Hoppin’ edition of The Buzz—where the honey is sweet, the stories are buzzing, and not a single pickle is in a…well, pickle. We’re dill-lighted (see what we did there?) to bring you the briny brilliance of the NC Pickle Festival —because nothing says springtime like a cucumber with confidence. Meanwhile, we’re also spreading a little heart-honey with Mental Health Awareness, reminding you it’s

By Brandi Matthews Society has often said that women can’t get along, we can’t be friends. That we must view one another as threats instead of support, as competition instead of community. That narrative is false. This is what it looks like when women reject division, stand shoulder to shoulder and choose each other. We are better together. When we choose collaboration over competition, friendship over feuding and togetherness over division, there is an undeniable power we