Local Resources
The following links are various sites put together by me with YOU in mind, designed for newcomers to Goldsboro as well as area residents. Hope the information found on these sites answers any questions you may have; if not, feel free to call me. MARIA WIGGINS (919)580-8268
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Automobile & Driving Information | |
| Driver's License - Driver's License Offices: Goldsboro - 701 W. Grantham Street (919)731-7963; Mt. Olive - 108 W. Main Street (919)658-3942 | |
| Tag and Registration - License Plate Agencies: Goldsboro - 511 N. William Street (919)734-0881; Mt. Olive - 1130 N. Breazeale Ave (919)658-9921 | |
| Children & Youth | |
| Boy Scouts of America Tuscorora Council - 919-734-1714 | |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County - 919-735-2358 | |
| Communities in Schools - 919-735-1432 | |
| Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina - 919-734-6231 | |
| Church | |
| Garris Chapel UMC - Invitation for you to worship w/us | |
| Education - Colleges & Universities | |
| East Carolina University - 252-328-6131 | |
| Mount Olive College - 919-658-2502 | |
| NC Wesleyan - A private 4 year liberal arts college. | |
| Wayne Community College - 919-735-5151 | |
| Education - Private | |
| Arendell Parrott Academy - (252)522-4222 | |
| Faith Christian Academy - (919)734-8701 | |
| Private School Review - | |
| Private Schools Directory - | |
| Summit Christian Academy - (919)759-2002 | |
| Wayne Christian School - (919)735-5605 | |
| Wayne Country Day School - (919)736-1045 | |
| Education - Public Schools | |
| State Department of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Wayne County Public Schools - 919-731-5900 | |
| Employment | |
| Employment Security Commission of N.C. - 309 N. Williams Street, Goldsboro (919) 731-7950 | |
| Employment Agencies | |
| Doubletree Personnel - A Full Service Staffing Agency - Permanent & Temporary 2719 Graves Drive - Suite 3, Goldsboro (919) 759-2302 | |
| Holden Temporaries, Inc. - 505-E N. Spence Avenue, Goldsboro (919) 751-0960 | |
| Mega Force Staffing Services - 200 N. Spence Avenue, Goldsboro (919) 778-4992 | |
| Fitness/Exercise | |
| Abi's Martial Arts and Fitness Center - (919) 778-2599 | |
| Curves for Women - Goldsboro - 919-778-5220 Rosewood - 919-734-6640 Fremont - 919-242-8338 Mount Olive - 919-658-1212 La Grange - 252-566-8888 | |
| For Women Only Fitness Center - Wayne County's only "Full-Service Fitness Center" Exclusively for Women. 919-751-1190 | |
| Golds Gym Aerobics & Fitness - 919-759-2348 | |
| Goldsboro Family YMCA - A family-oriented facility located at 1105 Parkway Drive. You may even bump into ME occasionally! 919-778-8557 | |
| Hospital | |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital - A qualified and dedicated staff of professionals, a vast array of in-service and outreach programs, a full spectrum of advanced, state-of-the-art equipment characterize our exceptional facility, which is is licensed for 316 beds. With more than 124 physicians and dentists on the Medical Staff, Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro offers a full spectrum of specialties. 919-736-1110 | |
| Information Sources | |
| ePodunk - Enter "Goldsboro, NC" for City Search for a detailed profile of our area; tons of info here! | |
| Goldsboro AreaConnect - One stop info for population statistics, jobs, hotels, maps, weather, etc. | |
| Greater Goldsboro Travel & Tourism Department - | |
| Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce - An active and growing organization comprised of over 250 industrial, commercial, retail, professional and individual members within the Mount Olive area. 919-658-3113 | |
| North Carolina at Your Service - The Official website of the State of North Carolina | |
| Visit North Carolina - The official North Carolina Travel Guide | |
| Wayne County Center - Gives county residents easy access to the resources and experties of NC State University and NC A&T State University through educational programs, publications, and events. 919-731-1520. | |
| Wayne County Chamber of Commerce - Go here for links to shopping, restaurants, lodging, etc. 919-734-2241 | |
| Wayne County Development Alliance - 919-731-7700 | |
| Waynesborough Historic Village Visitor Center - (919) 731-1653 | |
| Lawn Care/Landscaping | |
| 4 Seasons Lawn Care - Greg Smith, owner/operator, provides commercial and residential lawn care. Tell him Maria said hello. Office: 919-735-1325 or Mobile: 919-920-7465 | |
| Live Oak Landscaping - You'll be as pleased as I was with Joel Smith's work. You can contact him as follows - Office: 919-751-0541 or Mobile: 919-222-1755. | |
| Local Arts | |
| Arts Council of Wayne County - Offers summer programs for children & classes throughout the year. | |
| Center Stage Theater - Has been around since 1978. Their auditions are open to anyone. | |
| Goldsboro Ballet - Dance organization whose mission is to produce quality ballet performances for the local area. | |
| StageStruck - Parent-run organization encouraging young people's knowledge of, interest in & participation in the theatrical performing arts. | |
| The Paramount Theather - Built in 1882 and reconstructed in 2008, The Paramount Theatre is back as one of downtown Goldsboro¿s favorite landmarks. Supported by the City of Goldsboro and The Paramount Theare Foundation, we are here to serve you and your performing art needs. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Military | |
| Seymour Johnson Air Force Base - | |
| Mortgage Lenders | |
| Coastal Mortgage Corp. - Emily W. York, Loan Officer, 919-751-5830, ewy@coastalmorgagenc.com | |
| First Financial Mortgage Co. - Karen W. Russo, Loan Originator, 919-759-0016, karenrusso@firstfinnc.com | |
| National City Mortgage - Amy Head, Branch Manager, 919-735-2602, Amy.Head@ncmc.com | |
| Movies - Entertainment | |
| Berkeley Four - | |
| Local Movies - What's playing now? | |
| Premiere Theater 12 - | |
| Newspapers | |
| Goldsboro News Argus - Daily on-line edition | |
| Mount Olive Tribune - Serving Southern Wayne and Northern Duplin Counties 919-658-9456 | |
| Princeton News Leader - Serving Princeton, Rosewood, Brogden, E. Johnston Co., W. Wayne Co., North Carolina (919) 936-9891 | |
| Raleigh News & Observer - Statewide daily on-line | |
| Wayne-Wilson News Leader - Serving Fremont, Eureka, Stantonsburg, Pikeville, N. Wayne Co., S. Wilson Co., NC (919) 242-6301 | |
| Parks & Recreation | |
| City of Goldsboro Recreation & Parks Department - Local area has a number of parks & recreation facilities for local residents & visitors. Community parks offer everything from playgrounds to ball fields, an 18-hole golf course & tennis courts. For more information call 919-739-7480. | |
| Cliffs of the Neuse State Park - A 751-acre park centered around spectacular cliffs. Call 919-778-6234 for more information. | |
| East Carolina Athletic Park - A 27-acre sports complex providing a variety of athletic programs for children and adults. (919-580-1100) | |
| Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course - Golf course operated by the Recreation & Parks Department. (919-735-0411) | |
| Gov. Charles B. Aycock Birthplace - Typical 19th-century family farm includes the main house, separate open-hearth kitchen, corn crib, and smokehouses. (919) 242-5581 | |
| Lane Tree Golf Club - Designed by achitect John LaFoy, Lane Tree is located on the Little River in Goldsboro, North Carolina. With yardages from 5,100 to 7,200 yards, the tees can accomodate beginners and professionals alike.(919-734-1245 or 919-734-4878) | |
| NC Civil War Tourism Council - A partnership of public and private organizations and individuals concerned with the preservation and welfare of North Carolina's Civil War era sites and museums. | |
| Southern Wayne Country Club - This fairly flat course is an excellent place for beginners to take up the game of golf. (919-658-4269) | |
| Radio Stations | |
| WFMC 730 AM - The Best Mix of Gospel Music | |
| WGBR 1150 AM - Hear What Everyone's Talking About | |
| WKIX 102.3 FM - Country 102 - Your Favorite Country | |
| WYMY 96.9 FM - Spanish radio | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Goldsboro Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Sites - find area info sites across the world! | |
| S & J Relocation Services - Stefan Cordeiro and his crew will do a great job for you! (978)766-2316 | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Security Systems | |
| Carolina Phone & Alarms Inc. - (919) 734-1839 | |
| Hometown Security, Inc. - (919) 778-9077 | |
| Security Solutions Inc. - ADT Authorized Dealer, (919) 735-6998 | |
| Shipping/Shipping Supplies | |
| The UPS Store - Scott Smith, owner/operator of the UPS Store located at 2822 Cashwell Dr.,Goldsboro, will be glad to help you with your shipping needs. Tell him that Maria sent you!!! #919-751-8787 | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Wayne County/Goldsboro Tax Rates - Go to this Wayne County government website and click on Departments/Tax Department/Tax Rates | |
| Transportation | |
| Amtrak - (Service in Raleigh) 1-800-872-7245 | |
| Gateway Transit - Local bus service, 919-736-1374 | |
| Greyhound Bus Lines - 1-800-231-2222 | |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport - 919-840-2123 (information) | |
| Utilities - Cable Television | |
| Time Warner Cable - (919) 735-2221 | |
| Utilities - Electricity | |
| Progress Energy Carolinas - 1-800-452-2777 | |
| Town of Fremont - (919) 242-5151 | |
| Town of Pikeville - (919) 242-5126 | |
| Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. - (919) 735-2611 or 1-800-548-4869 | |
| Utilities - Gas | |
| NC Natural Gas Corp. - 1-800-275-6264 | |
| Utilities - Sanitation (City) | |
| Eureka - (919) 242-5064 | |
| Fremont - (919) 242-5151 | |
| Goldsboro - (919) 580-4225 | |
| Mount Olive - (919) 658-9517 | |
| Pikeville - (919) 242-5126 | |
| Seven Springs - (919) 569-5241 | |
| Utilities - Sanitation (Private) | |
| Southern Sanitation Service - (919) 734-9795 | |
| Waste Industries - (919) 736-7370 | |
| Wooten Garbage Collection Service - (919) 778-7823 | |
| Utilities - Telephone | |
| BellSouth - Residence: 1-888-757-6500 Business: 1-866-620-6000 | |
| Sprint - 1-800-877-4646 | |
| Utilities - Water | |
| Eureka - (919) 242-5064 | |
| Fork Township Sanitary District - (919) 736-2551 | |
| Fremont - (919) 242-5151 | |
| Goldsboro - (919) 580-4340 | |
| Mount Olive - (919) 658-9539 | |
| Pikeville - (919) 242-5126 | |
| Seven Springs - (919) 569-5241 | |
| Voter Registration | |
| Board of Elections - County Administration Building - 209 S. William Street, Goldsboro, 919-731-1411 | |
