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Historic Freedom Tree in Goldsboro to be removed this week

Military · Goldsboro

Historic Freedom Tree in Goldsboro to be removed this week

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) -- The City of Goldsboro will be removing the historic Freedom Tree. This removal is due to advanced disease and public safety concerns. It is scheduled to take place this week, weather permitting. The City will receive confirmation at least one day prior, and nearby businesses will be notified as soon as possible. One lane of traffic in the area will be temporarily closed during the removal process. The Freedom Tree was p…See the Story

Don Davis introduces bill to preserve Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Goldsboro · Goldsboro

Don Davis introduces bill to preserve Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) -- Congressman Don Davis announced new legislation to recognize Seymour Johnson Air Force Base's historical and ongoing contributions to the U.S. military. According to a press release, "H.R. 4027, the Frontline Fighter Force First Act, announced during a press conference at Davis’ Goldsboro office, would highlight the role of F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in establishing air superiority dur…Read Article

North Carolina man arrested after taking nearly $40,000 for home improvements that were never done, deputies say

Goldsboro · Goldsboro

North Carolina man arrested after taking nearly $40,000 for home improvements that were never done, deputies say

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) -- A man was arrested in Wayne County after three people reported that he took nearly $40,000 for promised home improvements that were never finished, deputies said Friday. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, 55, of Paul Michael Circle in Pikeville, was charged with four counts of obtaining advances under the promise to work and pay for same, according to a Wayne County Sheriff's Office news release. "Three people reported that Smoot ac…Read Article

Education Takes Flight: Public School at Seymour Johnson AFB Graduates Its First High School Class

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Cheers, tassels and proud tears filled the air June 9, 2025, as 16 seniors from the Wayne School of Technical Arts (WSTA) became the first graduating class from a public school within Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The graduation ceremony, held at Wayne Community College, marked a significant milestone for both the base and the local school district.Goldsboro · Goldsboro Read Article

Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for disturbing crystal meth in Goldsboro

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CASPER, Wyo. — A man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison last week after getting busted with nine-tenths of a pound of methamphetamine in Natrona County last year.John Fowler, 35, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl in Casper on Thursday May 29, 2025, according to a release by the U.S. Justice Department for the district of Wyoming.On July 31, 2024, Wyoming law enforcement agencies received a tip that Fowler…Methamphetamine · Goldsboro See the Story

Turkish Breathable Film Maker Pelsan Tekstil Opening First North American Plant - Canadian Plastics

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a Turkish manufacturer of breathable film technologies for hygiene and medical sectors, is investing US$82.6 million to establish its first North American production facility in Goldsboro, N.C. Founded in 2006 as a subsidiary of the Hassan Group, a provider of nonwoven and polymer film technologies, Pelsan Tekstil is said to be the first company in Turkey to manufacture breathable polyethylene films. “This expansion is a maj…Goldsboro · Goldsboro Read Article

Turkish manufacturer to bring 216 jobs to Goldsboro

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Pelsan Tekstil plans to build its first U.S. plant in Wayne County by the end of 2030, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved a state incentives package worth up to $2.9 million for the project.Goldsboro · Goldsboro See the Story

Prolec GE Waukesha to build North Carolina plant

Waukesha, Wis.-based power transformer manufacturer Prolec GE Waukesha Inc. will add 330 jobs as it invests $140 million to build a second manufacturing facility in Goldsboro, N.C. A subsidiary of GE Prolec Transformers Inc., a U.S. joint venture between Xignux and GE Vernova, the company...Goldsboro · Goldsboro Read Article

Seymour Johnson AFB in assessments for new deployment model

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(The Center Square) – Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina is among five installations being assessed for a new combat deployment model.Goldsboro · Goldsboro See the Story

Stein: 700 new jobs headed to Wake and Wayne counties

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Gov. Josh Stein announced Friday that more than 700 new jobs are headed to Goldsboro and Holly Springs.Goldsboro · Goldsboro Read Article

Carol Mason, 86; service held

Carol Mason, 86, of Beaufort, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at her son's home in Goldsboro.Goldsboro · Goldsboro Read Article