Happy weekend, Goldsboro! In today’s happening-today edition: Mystery incentive deal, Juneteenth unity and heritage festival, and intro to bird watching + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Recognizing classroom excellence: Wayne County Public Schools educator Christopher Hicks was named one of 24 finalists for North Carolina’s 2027 CTE Teacher of the Year. Winners receive $5,000 and instructional supply funds -- meet the CTE finalist.
Honoring freedom and community: Goldsboro marks Juneteenth today with the Unity and Heritage Festival at The Hub, 3 to 7 p.m., featuring performances, cultural showcases, local vendors, food trucks, and family activities -- see today’s Juneteenth lineup.
Big project, few jobs: Wayne County approved a $756 million incentive deal for just nine permanent jobs, fueling speculation about a hyperscale data center, while the site, timeline, and needed utility agreements remain undisclosed -- trace the mystery deal.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
All-weather tee time: Goldsboro’s Golf Simulator lets you play iconic courses and dial in your swing with a GSPro setup and Protee VX metrics, no lost balls or four-hour rounds required. Grab a friend for minigames or sneak in solo practice when the weather or your schedule refuses to cooperate.
Craving the coast? Skip the drive to the beach and let Vailhouse Oyster Bar & Grille handle it with briny oysters, hearty plates, and easygoing vibes that feel like a mini escape after work. Treat yourself this week, Goldsboro deserves good seafood without packing a cooler.
Quiet weekend basecamp: If your driveway projects need a timeout, park the rig at Westbrook Manor RV Estates for a peaceful, country vibe with full hookups, close to Goldsboro conveniences and a quick hop to Cliffs of the Neuse. Low-key, tidy, and local... the kind of spot you keep to yourself.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚲 Goldsboro Gears n Grinds @ GBW: The Filling Station | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Saturday morning in Goldsboro calls for horsepower and caffeine, not another meeting. Gears n Grinds is the downtown mingle where polished classics, sleeper builds, and strong coffee share the curb, plus shop talk, humble brags, and that one guy with a torque wrench.
🧺 Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market @ Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market has a kids activity booklet that turns your market lap into an adventure. Let the small humans tackle scavenger hunts, doodle carrots, while you browse peaches and pretend you only came for one loaf. Yes, it is bribery, but wholesome.
🎨 Emerald Haven Art Market @ Lane Tree | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Skip the algorithm and stroll the Emerald Haven Art Market, where real art from real people goes from their hands to your home. Expect paintings, pottery, prints, and pleasantly nosy chats with makers, no NFTs in sight, just quality, curiosity, and weekend-level patience.
🐦 Intro to Bird Watching @ Between The Lines of Goldsboro | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Swap the group chat for birdsong and let Emily Figueras ease you into bird watching, in person, with zero judgment. Expect a relaxed wander, local species you actually see in your yard, and smug satisfaction of finally identifying something besides a generic brown bird.
🍵 High Tea @ The Gladstone Cafe | Saturday (6/20) at 11:30 AM – Put on your best manners and slide into Gladstone Cafe for high tea with B. Sweeny, formerly of the Royal Tea Room. Expect proper pots of fine tea, dainty finger sandwiches, and scones with clotted cream, all the indulgence, none of the monarchy. $75.
👑 2026 Princess Party @ Sugar Babies Children's Boutique | Saturday (6/20) at 12:30 PM – Think your little royal can out-princess Elsa? Sugar Babies is hosting a crown-heavy, photo-happy Princess Party with Elsa, Anna, Moana, and Ariel, plus meet and greets, treats, and store savings. Kids get a crown, wand, and ring, you get air conditioning, sanity, and a photo.
🫶 Annual Juneteenth Unity & Heritage Festival @ Downtown Goldsboro | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Celebrating freedom, culture, and real community, the Juneteenth Unity & Heritage Festival is serving live music, storytelling, and plates that make you forget your salad goals. Bring a lawn chair, the good sunscreen, and your appetite, then stay for history, neighbors, and easy vibes. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Goldsboro report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 94°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 1%
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