Goldsboro, NC

Goldsboro is a Wayne County city on North Carolina's Coastal Plain, east of Raleigh and near the Neuse River. It became the county seat and grew into a regional center for agriculture, rail, government, and military activity. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is the major modern institution, shaping the local economy and bringing a steady military presence. Goldsboro also sits near Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, giving the city access to one of the area's more distinctive natural landscapes.