Festival Features BBQ Cook-Off, Classic Car Show, and Downtown Celebration MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The aroma of slow-cooked pork barbecue will once again fill the streets of downtown Mount Olive as the community prepares for the fifth annual Pickles, Pigs & Swigs festival, scheduled for November 7-8. The two-day event kicks off Friday evening with…… read more »
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Fifth Annual Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Returns to Mount Olive in November
WCPS Names Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools has appointed Lisa Tart, the district’s Director of Teaching & Learning, as Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Superintendent Marc Whichard announced this week. Tart will replace Dr. Carol Artis, who has resigned and is retiring from the position. The appointment took effect October 15. A veteran…… read more »
Local Firefighter and Family Honored with Dream Disney Vacation
Goldsboro Nonprofit Sends Wayne County Captain to Walt Disney World GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Wayne County firefighter and his family recently experienced the vacation of a lifetime, thanks to a Goldsboro-based nonprofit dedicated to honoring first responders. Rewarding Responders, a local organization committed to recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders, held its annual First…… read more »
Wayne Community College Joins NC State’s Wolfpack Connect Guaranteed Admission Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Wayne Community College has announced its participation in North Carolina State University’s Wolfpack Connect partnership, offering students a guaranteed pathway to one of the state’s flagship universities. The program provides guaranteed admission to NC State for qualifying students at participating North Carolina Community College System institutions, including WCC. Students who complete an…… read more »
From Wayne County Roots to Beaches Worldwide: The Shibumi Shade Success Story
Three North Carolina Natives Transform Beach Experience with Wind-Powered Innovation GOLDSBORO, N.C. — What began as a simple frustration with traditional beach umbrellas has evolved into a multimillion-dollar business that has transformed coastlines from Maryland to Mexico. Brothers Dane and Scott Barnes, along with co-founder Alex, recently shared their entrepreneurial journey at the Better Business…… read more »
North Carolina Launches Learning Community to Expand Mental Health Access Through Community Clinics
New initiative aims to strengthen Community Behavioral Health Clinics statewide WAYNE COUNTY, N.C.. — North Carolina is taking significant steps to expand mental health and substance use services across the state with the launch of the AdvaNCe Health Together Learning Community, a comprehensive training and collaboration initiative designed to support Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).…… read more »
United Way Summit Tackles Root Causes of Poverty in Wayne County
Nearly 100 Community Leaders Gather to Address Financial Stability GOLDSBORO, N.C. – United Way of Wayne County convened its second Issue Focus Summit on October 2, 2025, drawing nearly 100 local leaders and concerned citizens to the Goldsboro Events Center to address the pressing challenge of poverty in the region. Continuing the Conversation The summit…… read more »
Wayne County Veterans Day Parade Returns to Downtown Goldsboro
Century-Old WWII Veteran to Lead Annual Procession GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition will host its annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in downtown Goldsboro, continuing a beloved county tradition that honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Grand Marshal Celebrates Service and Longevity…… read more »
Spooky “Cemetarium” Workshop Offers Halloween Terrarium Experience in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop is inviting plant enthusiasts and Halloween lovers to create their own haunted miniature worlds at an upcoming “Cemetarium” workshop on Sunday, October 19. The hour-long event, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT, will guide participants through the process of building spooky terrariums complete…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Tweet
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This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons from the Wayne County Animal Shelter, is a chatty little sweetheart named Tweet – and she’s ready to purr her way into your heart and home. Tweet is a 2-year-old female domestic short-haired mix with a soft white coat accented by beautiful splashes…… read more »
