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Hey Goldsboro, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s edition: Whirligig Park named best sculpture park, Walmart’s $100M settlement with drivers, and Pig in the Park 2026 barbecue + fun things to do for free & local fundraisers worth checking out this week.

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📰 In the news

Boost for agriculture training: Wayne Community College broke ground last week in Goldsboro on an agriculture building with labs and stalls for live animals. Donors fully funded the project, expected to be completed in summer 2026 — see what’s planned inside.

Spinning artworks win spotlight: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in nearby Wilson was voted the nation’s best sculpture park by USA Today readers in 2026’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, a recognition expected to boost tourism — read the full story.

Driver tip-skimming controversy: North Carolina joined a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart after allegations it deceived Spark drivers and customers. The deal includes refunds for consumers and drivers, plus 10 years of FTC oversight — get the payout breakdown.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Dine to support Ducks Unlimited
• Run Goldsboro’s azalea-lined streets for kids
• Book tickets for Easter farm egg hunts

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Serious sandwich cravings: Brewmasters nails the made-to-order hoagie game. Try The Waynesborough, go avocado with the Chickocado Club, or keep it classic with the Ms. Kim Hoagie. Ideal for those what’s-for-lunch debates you keep losing to your own fridge, now with an easy win.

Fresh-air fix, guaranteed: Stoney Creek Park blends an 18-hole disc golf course, a legit dog park, and shady greenways for easy unplugging. It’s low-key perfect for a midweek reset: toss a disc, let your pup romp, then take a quiet lap and breathe.

Find your next grail: Hidden Temple Toys is a rabbit hole of vintage figures, modern collectibles, tabletop gear, and TCG essentials, curated by true fans. Shelves and kids’ rooms get a little joy, and the hunt keeps going… there’s always another surprise waiting.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🛍 Calmmunity Market @ Day Reporting Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Got a basement museum of almost-good treasures, or a side hustle begging for daylight? Hit CALMmunity Market to sell, showcase, or just browse for free and put a little money toward recovery right here in Wayne County, because shopping local counts as productivity.

🏷 Community Yard Sale @ Odom Farming Co Inc | Saturday (3/21) at 7:00 AM – Purge the garage, snag deals, and help the neighborhood cats in one go. Our first spring community yard sale is free to browse, spots are $20, and those fees benefit Cat Snips TNVR. Not a vendor circus, just real neighbors, register at https://www.odomfarmingcompany.com/spring-1.

🐰 Brunch With The Bunny @ NC Community Credit Union | Friday (4/3) at 9:30 AM – Hop over to NC Community Credit Union for Brunch with the Bunny, a free, no-membership-needed community hang where the kids meet the big-eared celeb and you snag a professional photo from Big Blue Couch Media. Muffins, juice, coffee, and small-town charm included, adult eye-rolls optional.

🐷 Pig in the Park 2026 @ The Hub | Saturday (4/18) at 10:00 AM – Craving barbecue that does good? Head to The Hub for the cook-off, 40-plus vendors, live tunes, and a kids zone, with free entry and plates for $10 in advance or $12 day of, all supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs. Bonus embarrassment, kiss the pig.

🚙 Mud Bash 2026 @ Busco Beach & ATV Park | Monday (4/27) at 8:00 AM – Get your annual mud therapy at Mud Bash Week at Busco Beach, where puddles are deep, vibes are rowdy, and early week is free. Bring ID and waiver, no ID means no entry, load the ATV, then pay per person, per night, and per machine.

🌸 Spring Fest 2026 @ Odom Farming Co Inc | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re after fresh air, a hayride, or an excuse for the kids to befriend a goat, this farm day delivers with local vendors, food trucks, games, and free admission. Got a side hustle? Vendor spots are $40. Leave the city shoes at home.

✨ Upcoming local fundraisers

🌸 Spring Festival @ Spring Creek Elementary | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’re there for the kids or the raffle, the Spring Festival at the Creek is pure small-town fun, with games, bingo, face painting, food, and more. Grab tickets ahead or at the door, then out-bingo your neighbors, and call it wholesome.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Goldsboro report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 19%

A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 10%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

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