For The Record

Join us for our next episode of the roundtable sessions of For the Record Podcast as we prepare for our upcoming brand new event : Foodie Week! This episode is featuring three Wayne County food experts from farm to manufacturing to a beautifully plated meal - Carl Lewis of Carl & Chelle’s Grill Room, Melissa Kilpatrick of Mt. Olive Pickles, and Christal Smith of Farm Credit Farmers Market. • •...

In anticipation of National Library Week, we are bringing you a NEW CHAPTER of For The Record Podcast featuring a roundtable discussion with the leaders at Wayne County Public Library! Listen in as they discuss their upcoming changes and the importance of libraries in our communities.

In this episode we are joined by Pastor Terry Jones of City Church of Goldsboro and Pastor Daniel Weeks of Bethel Church as they discuss matters of faith and leadership.

In this episode we welcome Kyle Merritt, owner of Church Spirits + Cocktails, as he breaks down the highs and lows of creating and operating a small business.

In this episode we share a candid conversation with Marlowe Ivey, a 4th generation farmer and co-owner of Farmers Ace Hardware in Wayne County. Marlowe shares her in-depth knowledge surrounding the struggles, evolution, and rich history that farmers face in North Carolina. Listen as Marlowe and Scott discuss the industry that brings 1.3 Billion dollars to North Carolina!

Col. Luke & Megan Teel

In this episode we explore the personal history and background of Wayne County champion, Rep. John Bell, majority leader of the North Carolina House of Representatives. In addition, we discuss the evolution of politics in North Carolina and the culture at large.

Episode 7: Patricia Beier, CEO of WAGES

Geoff Hulse, A Wayne County Chamber Cornerstone Award recipient, sits down to talk about his love for the community, and persevering through life’s trials to become a true game changer for Goldsboro and Wayne County.

In this episode we speak with Ken Fine, an award winning journalist who created New Old North Media Company. We discuss the importance of storytelling, local media, and staying up to date in the decisions being made in Wayne County.

Today we sit down with former Wayne County Chamber President, Kate Daniels. In this episode, We discuss how the chamber of commerce has always played a major role in her life, even in her childhood. And how she managed to lead a growing organization, while raising kids at the same time.

In this episode, we are joined by Frankie Franks, General Manager of Sport Durst VW Mazda of Goldsboro, and Wayne Dubois, COO and VP of the Sport Durst Automotive Group. We discuss the logistics of joining two businesses, and how personalities played a key role in ensuring success. Content Warning: As we close on the episode, we host a conversation on mental health and suicide prevention. For more...

In Today’s episode, we are joined by Wayne County Public School’s Family Engagement and Communications Coordinator, Andrea Freile. We discuss the importance of maintaining a high level of cultural intelligence in order to develop an inclusive environment at our workplace, school campuses, and community.

In today’s episode, we are joined by former DGDC director Julie Metz, and current Director Erin Fonseca, as they share some of the behind the scene stories that led to the renovations of Center Street and beyond. Together they share the highlights of the past, and the plans for the future of historic downtown Goldsboro.