This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons spotlights Hero—and the name truly says it all! If you’re looking for a loyal companion to save the day, this handsome one-year-old male Terrier, Pit Bull mix might just be the perfect match. Hero’s striking black coat, white chest, and white-tipped toes give…
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Local Sports
Game of the Week: C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons Soar Past Southern Wayne Saints in Conference ClashGame of the Week:
Thursday Night Lights in Pikeville PIKEVILLE, N.C. — The Pittman Agner Law High School Football Game of the Week brought plenty of excitement Thursday night as the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons hosted the Southern Wayne Saints in a key Big East 5A/6A Conference matchup. Fans filled the stands in Pikeville, eager to see two familiar…
Crime
Pedestrian Injured in Halloween Night Hit-and-Run on US 70
Goldsboro Police Seek Driver Who Fled Scene GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a local man injured on Halloween night. Officers responded to 709 East US Highway 70 at approximately 7:56 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, following reports of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. Incident Details According to the Goldsboro…
Education
Four North Carolina Schools Earn Inaugural State Blue Ribbon Honors for Excellence
NORTH CAROLINA -– The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) today announced four public schools as the first recipients of the state’s newly established Blue Ribbon Schools Award, honoring schools that demonstrate exceptional academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. Celebrating Academic Excellence Across the State The North Carolina Blue Ribbon Schools program…
Government
City of Goldsboro Launches Community Survey to Guide Future Planning
Goldsboro, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro is asking residents to share their input and help shape the future of their community through the City’s first-ever community survey. As part of ongoing strategic planning efforts, the City has partnered with ETC Institute, one of the nation’s leading governmental research firms, to gather feedback from residents…
Obituaries
Kimberly Tucker
November 1, 2025, 63, Goldsboro — Kimberly Tucker age 63, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 01, 2025 at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Ms. Tucker life was marked by love, resilience, and a deep connection to those around her. The arrangements are incomplete at this time. We extend our deepest…
