The ADLA Community Opportunity Center will hold a free Thanksgiving Turkey and Ham Giveaway on Tuesday, November 24, two days before Thanksgiving, giving families one less thing to worry about this holiday. The giveaway will take place during the regular ADLA Food Pantry from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 612 S. Breazeale Avenue in Mount Olive. Each household will receive either a turkey or a ham at no cost, along with fresh produce and other items for a complete Thanksgiving m

As our community prepares for the upcoming holiday season of gatherings and celebrations, we’re also reminded of the importance of keeping our young people safe. Firearm safety continues to be an important conversation for families across North Carolina. Safe storage is one simple step adults can take to help prevent firearms from getting into the hands of children and teens. North Carolina health officials recommend keeping firearms locked and unloaded, with ammunition loc

By Valerie Wallace November is a wonderful time to reflect on the importance of kindness and thankfulness, especially as we help young children develop the social and emotional skills that will guide them throughout life. While Thanksgiving reminds us to express gratitude, teaching children to appreciate others and show kindness should be part of our everyday routines. Young children learn best by watching the adults around them. Simple actions such as saying “thank you,” hel

By Billy Tart Jr., DNP, RN This Thanksgiving, gratitude has a deeper meaning for me. I am thankful for life, for the people who have surrounded me with love, and for the faith that sustained me through a prostate cancer diagnosis. As a nurse for more than 35 years, I have spent much of my life encouraging others to take care of their health. This year, I found myself on the other side of that conversation. I became the patient facing tests, treatment decisions, surgery, and

By April Southerland At just seven years old, Jakobe Lee Southerland, a second-grade student at Meadow Lane Elementary School in Goldsboro, North Carolina, is celebrating an extraordinary milestone with the publication of his first children’s book, Jakobe’s Magical Dream Adventure , now available on Amazon. Jakobe is the son of April Southerland, founder and president of Blessed Foundation Corp., a nonprofit organization established in 2022 with the mission of “Empowering Com

By Dr. Patrick Gallagher As readers know, I like to break things down to the basics. What is a “tech neck,” and why should we be concerned? Tech neck describes the forward-head posture that can develop from spending too much time staring at a smartphone. Over time, you may start to resemble a turkey buzzard! Beyond appearances, this posture can put added strain on your body. The clinical term is anterior head carriage. In simple terms, your head sits too far forward. Your

By Pr. Bob McCanless In our 2007 hymnal is a new hymn; “Forgive us Lord, for shallow thankfulness.” In reality, we could sing it EVERY Sunday, but it always pops up at the end of November. The month begins with All Saints, where we remember those faithfully departed this past year, giving thanks for their faithful lives & example. EVERY All Saints is poignant this side of heaven, but this one is in particular for me. My mom passed away last Nov.9, my dad back on Oct.20. I am

By Rev. Alan C. Shaw A few years ago, I attended a workshop that focused on reframing negative messages into positive ones. Shifting from fear‑based warnings to encouragement rooted in shared values. It works, and it’s a helpful reminder in a world that often feels heavy with negativity. Reframing means looking at the same situation from a different angle. Thanksgiving invites us to do exactly that: to choose a lens of gratitude. When someone asks how I’m doing, I often say

By Clara Barnes Costner “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; For his mercy endureth forever.” 1st Chronicles 16:34 KJV We thank God, our Heavenly Father And praise Him for blessings shown For who he is and who we are For mercy, making us His own We thank Him for loving us For our families and our friends For helping us when we do wrong For forgiveness of all our sins We thank God, our protector Ever present when there is strife For forgiving us when we ask Sending J

With Election Day approaching, approximately 150 Wayne County residents gathered at the Maxwell Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, to hear directly from candidates seeking their votes in the upcoming election. The Goldsboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Goldsboro-Wayne Branch of the NAACP and the League of Women Voters of Wake County, hosted the nonpartisan Candidates Forum as an evening of voter education and community engagement. Al