Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Elaine Wilcox and Carrie Fesler at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage are absolutely wonderful to work with. From loan application through closing, you can depend upon Wells Fargo for the ultimate in service and product. | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
| Chamber of Commerce of Wayne County - 308 N. William Street, Goldsboro. Call 919-734-2241. | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Greater Goldsboro Travel & Tourism Department - Call 919-734-2245 or 866-440-2245 for more information on Goldsboro's travel and tourism opportunities. | |
| Seymour Johnson Air Force Base - A direct link to our local Air Force Base and all it has to offer. This is a great source of information for military families relocating from one installation to another. | |
| Voter Registration - The Board of Elections is located in the County Administration Building at 209 S. William Street. Call 919-731-1411 for more information on the voter registration process. | |
| Attorneys | |
| Charlie Gaylor - Charlie is another great real estate attorney providing a host of legal services to the Goldsboro community. A former Board of Realtors attorney, you can call Charlie at 919-736-1360. | |
| Jack Edwards - Specializing in real estate law and loan closings, business and corporate law, wills, estate planning, personal injury and property damage, as well as minor traffic offenses. Located at 668 N. Spence Avenue, Goldsboro. Telephone 919-778-1333. | |
| CELL PHONE COMPANIES | |
| Alltel - Local and national rate plans, 24 hour customer service, pre-paid calling plans. Located at 1214 Parkway Drive, Goldsboro. Call 919-778-0360 or 800-ALLTEL1. | |
| Cingular - art of the Bellsouth family. Located at 1310-A Parkway Drive. Call 919-751-0656 or 800-331-0500. | |
| Nextel Communications - Various authorized dealers in Goldsboro. Call 919-778-2270, 919-734-5004, or 919-778-0212 for more information on service. | |
| Sprint Store - Located at 2804 Cashwell Drive, Goldsboro. Call 919-778-4650 or 800-480-4PCS. | |
| US Cellular - Local, regional, and national calling plans. Located at 1210-B Parkway Drive, Goldsboro and on Breazeale Avenue, Mt. Olive. Call 919-778-9904. | |
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| CHILDREN AND YOUTH | |
| Boy Scouts of America, Tuscarora Council - Call 919-734-1714 | |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County - For more information, call 919-735-2358. | |
| Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina - Call 919-734-6231. | |
| COLLEGES - LOCAL | |
| Mt. Olive College - Mt. Olive College is a private, Christian, liberal arts institution offering Bachelor of Arts, Science, Applied Science degrees as well as Associate degrees in a variety of majors. There is a School of Business and seven academic departments, a new Agribusiness program, recreation and leisure studies, religion, criminal justic, and social science programs. Call 919-658-2502 for more information. | |
| Wayne Community College - Provides basic literacy training to advanced courses in college transfer, technical and vocational areas, plus non-credit classes through its Continuing and Adult Educatin programs. Located at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro. Call 919-735-5151. | |
| DRIVERS LICENSE & TAG INFORMATION | |
| Driver's License Requirements - Complete information on driver's license requirements for North Carolina on the NC Department of Transportation and DMV website. | |
| License Plate Agencies - For information on vehicle license plates and inspections, contact the NC Department of Motor Vehicles License Plate Agencies at 511 N. William Street, Goldsboro. Call 919-734-0881. | |
| Electricians | |
| Roger Smith Electric/Hometowne Security - Our mission is to provide you with the best electrical and security products, complete our services in a timely manner at reasonable prices, and treat you with the honor and respect you deserve. Contact Roger Smith for all your electrical needs as well as security systems and monitoring services. Call 919-778-9077. | |
| Home Inspectors | |
| Charles Pittman - Our comprehensive home inspection covers all major systems including the roof, structure, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, plumbing, interior, and exterior. Our reports feature detailed information on all of the homes' systems as well as photos of any areas of concern. Contact Charles Pittman at 919-921-2813 and tell him Melanie said "Hello"! | |
| House Painters | |
| Jesse Mitchell - Jessie and his crew are EXCELLENT painters. I hired Jessie initially to paint a rental home...I was so impressed by his attention to detail and perfection, that I now use Jessie any time one of my Buyers or Sellers has a job that entails interior or exterior painting. Call Jesse Mitchell at 919-920-7656 for a job well done...and don't forget to tell Jessie how highly I recommend him. | |
| LIBRARIES | |
| Wayne County Public Library - Main Library is located at 1001 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro with satellite locations in Fremont, Pikeville, Seven Springs, and Mount Olive. Call the Main Library at 919-735-1824 for directions and complete information. | |
| Lawn and Landscaping | |
| Bogue Lawn and Landscaping - Call Jeff Bogue for superior lawncare. Jeff comes from a line of professional landscapers and can really do the job right! Call him at 919-738-4851 and tell him Melanie Gates sent you! | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Newspapers | |
| Goldsboro News-Argus - The Goldsboro News Argus is the local newspaper for Wayne County. Here you'll find information on jobs, entertainment, and the stories we're reading about locally. | |
| Raleigh News & Observor - The Raleigh News and Observer features local,state, and national news articles as well as sports, business, and marketplace information including area restaurant ratings and travel information. | |
| Pest Control | |
| Swat Pest Control - Swat is well known to Wayne County Realtors for reliability, quality service, and integrity. Call them at 919-778-7801. | |
| 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 Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Wayne County Tax Office - Contact the Tax Office by calling 919-731-1478. | |
| UTILITY COMPANIES | |
| Bellsouth Telephone - For residential service, call 800-757-6500. For business services, call 866-620-6000. | |
| Progress Energy - Call 800-452-2777. | |
Time Warner Cable - Located at 1503 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro. Phone is 919-735-2221.
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| Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. - Call 919-735-2611 or 800-548-4869. Includes some of southern Wayne County as well as Mt. Olive and Dudley areas. | |
