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The Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Source: Jennifer Kuykendall
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Goldsboro, NC: Wayne County Museum Launches New Virtual Programming

December 20, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

Goldsboro, North Carolina’s Wayne County Museum, is launching new virtual exhibit tours and “living library” history interviews on their YouTube channel and website. The Museum’s new updated digital platform will allow “visitors” to enjoy their […]

Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro, NC. Source: Wayne County Historical Society
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Goldsboro, NC Museum Offers Trick-or-Treating, Plus In-person Events in November

October 23, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

November events at the Wayne County Museum in Goldsboro, North Carolina include a new exhibit, an opening night reception, and a presentation on Lebanon which will include Lebanese snacks. Check out the museum’s November schedule […]

Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro, NC. Source: Wayne County Historical Society
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Wayne County Museum Receives NC Cares: Humanities Relief Grant Funding of $4,000

August 17, 2020 Kay Whatley

  The Wayne County Historical Association and Museum has received $4,000 NC CARES: Humanities Relief Grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council. This emergency grant funding was provided to North Carolina cultural organizations experiencing hardships […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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Nash and Franklin County Farmers Markets, Other Nearby Markets, Open July 24 or 25

July 23, 2020 Kay Whatley

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Farmers’ markets are essential, and markets will be open this weekend offering local farm goods, handmade, and homemade items in: Friday: Louisburg and Whitakers, North Carolina Saturday: Clayton, Goldsboro, Rocky […]

Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro, NC. Source: Wayne County Historical Society
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Two Days of Local Vendors, Moonshine, and Moon Pies at the Wayne County Museum

October 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Come shop with local artists, crafters, and artisans at the Wayne County Museum’s annual vendor fair. Shop for gifts and enjoy an evening party with cocktails and a local favorite treat. On November 1 & 2, […]

Thriller Night flyer. Source: Downtown Goldsboro Merchants Association
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Goldsboro, NC Halloween Event Includes “Thriller” Performance on Oct. 25

October 4, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Thriller Night is Friday, October 25, 2019, 5-8pm, so grab friends and family and head to historic downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina for a downtown-encompassing party including a Thriller dance performance. The […]

Victorian era casket and handler with Wayne County Historical Society. Source: Thomas Bailey
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Goldsboro, NC Museum’s “Victorian Mourning Practices” Returns on Oct. 26

September 20, 2019 Kay Whatley

Victorian-era people were obsessed with death and burial. Learn the history of funerals and the darker side of late-1800s life during Victorian Mourning Practices event on Saturday, October 26, 2019, 6-9pm. Presented by the Wayne […]

Crowd at the 2018 Taste of Wayne County. Source: United Way of Wayne County, NC
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Goldsboro, NC: Buy Tickets Now for Taste of Wayne County on Oct. 12

September 3, 2019 Kay Whatley

The annual fundraiser for the United Way of Wayne County, North Carolina returns on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  The Taste of Wayne County brings together food trucks, restaurateurs, bakers, and treat makers for one day […]

Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro, NC. Source: Wayne County Historical Society
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Wayne County, NC Museum Happenings in Fall 2019

August 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wayne County Historical Society, which oversees the Wayne County Museum, has several history-oriented happenings planned for September, with a unique Victorian funeral event coming to Goldsboro, North Carolina in October 2019. The Mission of the […]

Wings Over Wayne Airshow and Open House, 2015
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USAF Thunderbirds to Headline Wings Over Wayne Air Show This Weekend in Goldsboro, NC

April 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Wings Over Wayne Air Show is set to take place at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina on April 27-28, 2019. The event is free and gates open at 9am both days. The […]

The USAF Thunderbirds on May 8, 2011 in Smyrna, TN. Photo: US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Richard Rose Jr.
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“One of the World’s Best Air Shows” Coming Up Apr. 27-28 in Goldsboro

March 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

“Wings Over Wayne is one of the world’s best air shows,” said Chuck Allen, Mayor of Goldsboro, North Carolina. “Seymour Johnson does a phenomenal job attracting the best lineup of airpower and performers, alongside the F-15E Strike […]

Players at 2018 Carolina Games Summit. Source: Carolina Games Summit
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Carolina Games Summit to Take Over The Maxwell Center on Feb. 2

January 23, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Carolina Games Summit  2019 is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2019, 10am-9pm. The gaming event will be held at The Maxwell Center, located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, North Carolina. The venue features over 35,000 […]

Victorian era casket and handler with Wayne County Historical Society. Source: Thomas Bailey
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A Victorian Era Funeral, History, Food, and Facts: All in One Event

October 2, 2018 Kay Whatley

“Victorian Mourning Practices” Presentation and Social Scheduled for Oct. 27 Forget vampires and monsters. In advance of Halloween, immerse yourself in a real, unusual, and slightly creepy part of the Victorian Era by attending a […]

Willowdale events logo. Source: Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro NC.
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Wayne County Museum Offers Unique Cemetery Play

August 8, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

The Wayne County Museum presents, Willowdale: Passed Meets Present, a unique play based around inhabitants of a local cemetery. This original play, put on by the Wayne County Historical Association (WCHA) and the Wayne County […]

Stormberg Food, based in Africa, produces multiple brands, including snacks for humans, and treats for pets.
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Snack Foods Company Will Create 60 Jobs in Wayne County

June 22, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Stormberg Foods will Invest $2.48 Million to Start Protein Snack Production Facility By Ford Porter, office of the Governor NC Stormberg Foods, LLC., a producer of meat protein snacks, will locate its first United States […]

US Navy's Blue Angels. Source: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base PR.
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Top Air Show Returns to Seymour Johnson AFB May 20-21

May 15, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Robert B Butler, www.RBButler.com, for 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the 4th Fighter Wing and military aviation in North Carolina, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base will open its gates to […]

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Logo, Knightdale NC.
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Knightdale Adds Donation Location to Help Flooded Communities

October 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

“A Call For Support – Helping Those in Need!” Released by Patrice Bayyan and Nathan Ray, Knightdale Chamber of Commerce In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, many towns and communities all over Eastern North Carolina are […]

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Duke Energy Issues Update on H.F. Lee Power Plant in Goldsboro NC

October 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

This information was released by Duke Energy on October 14, 2016: As we have been communicating for several days, historically high flood waters in the Neuse River have covered three inactive coal ash basins at the […]

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Latch-on Counters Breastfeeding Taboo, Educates Mothers

July 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Global Big Latch On takes place at pre-scheduled locations around the world. Mothers gather to breastfeed and support each other. Friends, family, and community members are invited to join these support events, scheduled for August 5 […]

Annual Born Learning Festival, Goldsboro NC. Source: Wayne County Chamber of Commerce.
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Born Learning Children’s Festival is June 4

May 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Partnership for Children of Wayne County (PFCW) is holding its annual Born Learning Children’s Festival on June 4, 2016, 10am-2pm. Born Learning is a free family festival for children age birth through five and their families.  Festival activities, food, and […]

Business Alliance of NC
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Business Alliance Opens Goldsboro NC Chapter

April 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Business Alliance of North Carolina is growing again, with formation of a new Chapter in Goldsboro NC. The Business Alliance recently held meetings with the Milspo (Military Spouses) Project in Goldsboro, which resulted […]

April Fools Follies image provided by United Way of Wayne County, Paramount Theatre Goldsboro NC.
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Paramount Theatre to Host April Fools Follies

March 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Catherine LeChot, United Way of Wayne County You may not recall Vaudeville shows from decades ago, but a group of Wayne County locals is bringing comedy, singing and acting groups together to benefit United Way of Wayne […]

"Farmland (2014) documentary film poster" by Source (WP:NFCC#4). Licensed under Fair use via Wikipedia.
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Extension Film Screening Offers View into Farm Life

January 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Wayne County Cooperative Extension invites all to see Farmland, a film by James Moll, and learn more about how farmers spend their days producing food for the country. This free movie is showing on […]

Source: Wikipedia. See more about Selma film at https://www.facebook.com/SelmaMovie.
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Paramount Theatre Showing Selma on MLK Day

January 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor As part of its Paramount Movie Nights series, the Paramount Theatre in Goldsboro will show the film, Selma. The film is scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is Monday, […]

Praxis Film Festival. Source: The Foundation of Wayne Community College
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Award-Winning Films Scheduled for Praxis Film Festival

December 31, 2015 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The sixth annual Praxis Film Festival is in the works. Films submitted have been screened, and the organizers are preparing a slate of films. Viewers may purchase tickets now, and enjoy […]

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The Strange-ness: Creepy, Sad, or Just Humans Having Fun with Curiosity Rover

November 6, 2015

According to NASA, part of the make-up of NASA’s Curiosity rover is the ability to sing “Happy Birthday” every year on the anniversary of its Mars landing. The Rover celebrates its birthday on August 5. […]

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The Strange-ness: Unusual Bobcat Burial Discovered

January 17, 2016

Reported in the Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology 2015, a bobcat appears to have been buried in a human-like, loving, and bejeweled fashion. The bobcat grave was discovered in Illinois, and dates back to somewhere around […]

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The Strange-ness: April UFO Sightings in CO

April 13, 2016

By Kay Whatley, Editor Three Colorado residents reported UFO sightings during the month of April. Photos available for two of them are nearly identical. The first sighting reported via the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) occurred […]

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