Fields of corn are being cut and the approaching months that end with “ber” are sure signals fall is on the way — oysters are, too.
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Greetings and Happy Fourth of July from the Wesley Smith Chapel Community! I pray that everyone is doing great by wearing your mask when you go out in public crowds, stay your 6 feet distance and … more

Peaches are in season around Wayne County. Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime. North Carolina’s peach industry is unique in that it sells 90% of its crop on the … more

To put it plainly, the Wayne County Public Schools fiscal budget for 2020-21 is nothing less than a dumpster fire. Too many questions. And certainly not enough answers. Where do we … more

The ultimate of modern vision is near completion with downtown revitalization and beautification efforts in my hometown of Goldsboro. It is there for all to view along a six-block stretch of … more

The recent drowning of a kayaker on the Neuse River at Goldsboro is a tragic event, and it should put a clear message to all leisure boaters. The incident happened when the river was high and its … more

While recently cleaning out my junk room, I came across an untaped dusty box sitting in the far corner on the shelf. Normally I mark my boxes. Guess I missed this one. I reached over, pulled … more

Greetings from the Smith Chapel Wesley Community. Black Lives Matter has been the subject for the past three weeks. I’m asking everyone to please do not stay home in November. Let’s … more

One of the highlights of summer is enjoying fresh corn on the cob. Sweet corn is a popular vegetable for many of our summer cookout meals. You will soon be able to find sweet corn available locally … more