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Washington license plate agency temporarily closing during contractor transition
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - The license plate agency in Washington is closing for about a week, starting tomorrow. The NCDOT says the office at the Washington Police Department will close at 5 p.m. Thursday and will reopen on November 4th. The LPA is changing contractors from the City of Washington...
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Goldsboro gets a fresh bite as new family dentistry facility is completed
Goldsboro, Wayne County — A new facility for Smith, Adams & Pilkington Family Dentistry was completed in Goldsboro on Dec. 12, 2025, according to construction company Farrior and Sons, Inc. The 7,352-square-foot building offers dental services ranging from professional cleanings to cosmetic care. Farrior and Sons says Superintendent Chris...
The Enterprise
Bear Grass holds 'best festival ever'
Main Street Bear Grass was bustling with people Saturday. The normally quiet small town was full of enough visitors to be four or five times its normal size as folks came from miles around to be part of the annual Chicken Mull Festival. “We had a really fantastic day — lovely weather, great attendance and the mull was delicious,” Bear Grass Mayor Charlotte Griffin said. “From the depths of my heart, I am really thankful to everyone that helped to make the festival such a wonderful event — the volunteers, sponsors, vendors, participants and all those that attended from far and wide. “We had people from all over the state and many from outside the state, including one individual who drove 14 hours to attend,” she continued. “Overall, it surpassed expectations! I believe we had the best festival ever.” The festival was full of wonderful entertainment, including The Switch, who played before a wonderful evening crowd. “We had a really good crowd, even later in the day,” Griffin asserted. “We think having The Switch as the last performance helped to keep the afternoon attendance up, which was good for everyone.” In addition to the music, this year was the first
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New Bern Historical Society appoints new leader
NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - A longtime educator is the new executive director of the New Bern Historical Society. Angela Franks will start in the role in November, taking over for Anthony Giardino, according to the organization’s press release. She brings administrative experience and an understanding of New Bern’s history and culture.
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The Youngest American Killed In The Vietnam War
Dan Bullock was 15 years old when he was killed in Vietnam on June 7, 1969, making the Goldsboro native the youngest American service member to die in the war. Bullock was born Dec. 21, 1953, in Goldsboro and lived in North Carolina until he was about 12, when his mother died, and he moved to Brooklyn to live with his father.
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This Overlooked North Carolina Town Where The Rent Is Shockingly Cheap And Life Feels Easy
Some towns earn their reputation loudly, and some towns just quietly keep being wonderful until someone finally pays attention. Wilson, North Carolina is firmly in the second category, and it has been for a very long time. This is a city of roughly 49,000 people in the eastern part of...