This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Polar — a handsome, snow-white Terrier Pit Bull mix with a heart just as big as his name suggests! At 4 years old, Polar is the perfect blend of energy and affection. He’s a big softie — a true “teddy bear” who…
Local News
Local Sports
Game of the Week: Eastern Wayne Dominates North Pitt in Conference Matchup
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Eastern Wayne Warriors delivered a commanding performance Friday night, defeating the visiting North Pitt Panthers 45-12 in a Three Rivers 4A Conference matchup that served as the Pittman Agner Law High School Game of the Week on FM 98.3 WGBR. The Warriors dominated the contest from start to finish, showcasing their…
Crime
Two Arrested Following Shooting Incident on East Spruce Street
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two Goldsboro residents are facing multiple charges after a shooting incident on East Spruce Street that prompted a swift police response Thursday afternoon. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert at approximately 3:42 p.m. on October 16, 2025. Officers quickly located two individuals involved in the shooting incident at the…
Education
SECU Foundation Awards Scholarships to Wayne Community College Students
Fourteen Students Receive Financial Support for Career Training and Degree Programs GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Fourteen Wayne Community College students have been awarded scholarships through the State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation, providing critical financial support for their educational pursuits. Bridge to Career Program Supports Workforce Training Twelve students enrolled in short-term training through WCC’s Workforce…
Government
North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
State Officials Work to Protect 1.4 Million SNAP Recipients as Uncertainty Looms NORTH CAROLINA — As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, North Carolina officials are racing to minimize disruptions to critical food assistance programs that serve more than 1.4 million residents across the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human…
Obituaries
Elizabeth Crisp Francisco
October 20, 2025, 86, Goldsboro — Elizabeth Crisp (“Lib”) Francisco passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1939, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Melvin DeWitt “Dee” Crisp and Nina Long Crisp. She was married to the love of her life, Cecil King Francisco, for 55 years, and…
