This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, spotlights Kahuna, a truly special feline ready to find his forever home! Kahuna is a 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix with a soft, white-and-black coat and a heart as big as his purr. Sweet, friendly, and absolutely beautiful, Kahuna charms everyone he meets with his gentle…
Local News
Local Sports
Yanmar Expands Partnership with ASEAN Football Federation, Donates to Earthquake Relief
Osaka, Japan – (April 29th) Anmar Holdings has officially announced its expanded sponsorship of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), becoming the official partner of four major national and club competitions across Southeast Asia. The partnership includes the ASEAN Championship™, ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup™, ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup™, and ASEAN U-23 Championship™, collectively branded as…
Crime
Two Charged in Copper Theft from Wayne County Hog Farm
Wayne County NC – On Monday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has charged two individuals in connection with a recent theft involving copper wiring and tubing from a hog farm in the Seven Springs area. The theft, which occurred on two separate dates and was reported on March 31, 2025, prompted an ongoing investigation by…
Education
Goldsboro Woman Balances Family, Career, and Education to Achieve Lifelong Dream at Wayne Community College
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Carmen Del Cid Garcia has always believed in the power of education. Now, as she prepares to graduate from Wayne Community College with an associate degree in Business Administration, her journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. A wife, mother of two, full-time employee at…
Government
Social Security Administration Unveils Sweeping Reforms, Billions in Savings in First 100 Days
Washington, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) today released a detailed summary of its key accomplishments during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, highlighting major strides in customer service, operational efficiency, and program integrity. According to Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek, SSA has embraced the administration’s mandate to modernize services, eliminate…
Obituaries
H. Ray Bishop
April 28, 2025, 85, Goldsboro — H. Ray Bishop, 85, passed away at his home Monday morning, April 28, 2025. Ray had been a life-long resident of the Scott’s Store community near Mount Olive. In his early years, he was a painter, but changed career paths and joined Scott and Jones, Inc. where he excelled…
