Wayne County NC
Definition
Wayne County, NC is a county located in eastern North Carolina, United States, bisected by the Neuse River.
Established on November 2, 1779, and named after General Anthony Wayne, the Revolutionary War hero known as 'Mad Anthony.'
County seat is Goldsboro; population 117,333 (2020 census), estimated 120,338 (2024).
Known for agriculture (especially swine production, ranking 7th nationally), manufacturing, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
Examples
After a wild night, I woke up in Wayne County NC, surrounded by more swine than regrets.
Wayne County NC's barbecue is so good, even Mad Anthony Wayne would ditch the battlefield for a plate.
Dodging near-nuclear disasters since 1961, folks in Wayne County NC know how to keep calm and hog on.
In Wayne County NC, the Air Force base is buzzing, but the real MVPs are those patriotic pigs ranking seventh nationwide.