Goldsboro’s downtown is poised for takeoff — boutiques, a taproom, and even a burger-and-sushi joint have all opened in the once-sleepy town center. From airmen passing through to longtime locals, now everyone’s got a place to be a regular.
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City Portrait: Goldsboro
Wherever you go in this Wayne County city, you’ll find yourself crossing railroad tracks.
McCall’s Bar-B-Que
These two men do barbecue on a big scale, but not by sacrificing quality. In barbecue-loving Goldsboro, they wouldn’t dare.
Ready for Takeoff at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Go for a ride in the clouds with the men and women who work at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, and the impressive work they do opens up before your eyes like the horizon.
Wilber’s Barbecue
Wilber Shirley is committed to the tradition of cooking whole hogs entirely over hardwood coals.
The Night Hydrogen Bombs Fell Over North Carolina
A plane carrying two hydrogen bombs crashes in Wayne County and residents rush to find and disarm the weapons.
Bread of Heaven Bakery
Despite its name, there is no bread at the Bread of Heaven Bakery in Goldsboro — only sweet, mouthwatering creations like red velvet cake and pig-picking cake.
Follow the Sound: African American Music Trail
Musical treasures dating back to segregation are there to be discovered in the far-reaching corners of eastern North Carolina. The newly conceived African American Music Trail will help you remember them.