Goldsboro, NC — This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons shines a spotlight on Kravitz, a handsome 3-year-old American White Shepherd mix whose coat is as bright and soft as fresh winter snow. Kravitz may be a little shy when meeting new people, but once he warms up, his playful…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The countdown is on! In less than a week, the City of Goldsboro will officially Light Up Downtown as the community gathers to celebrate the start of the Christmas season. The beloved annual event, Downtown Lights Up!, returns to Center Street on Tuesday, November 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., bringing…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County officials announced today the passing of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., a dedicated public servant who spent more than a decade representing residents as the county’s at-large commissioner. Aycock, who joined the Wayne County Board of Commissioners in December 2012, was widely regarded as a committed leader with deep…… read more »
The aid will be used mainly to fix streets RALEIGH, N.C. — More than $185.6 million in State Street Aid is being distributed to 508 North Carolina municipalities as part of this year’s Powell Bill program, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced. The annual funding supports cities and towns across the state by helping them…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Goldsboro man following an investigation into multiple incidents involving fiber optic and telephone lines being cut and stolen in the southern portion of the county. Deputies say the investigation began after several reports of damaged and removed utility lines, prompting concerns over service…… read more »
MOUNT OLIVE, NC – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has received a $175,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) to continue its Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Institute, an immersive week-long residential camp designed to inspire high school students and teachers through hands-on learning in agriculture. Hosted by the University’s Lois…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Hundreds of motorcycles filled the Berkeley Mall parking lot Sunday afternoon as riders from across the region came together for the American Legion Riders Post 11 35th Annual Wayne County Toy Run — and warmer-than-normal temperatures made it a perfect day for a ride. The event kicked off at noon with kickstands…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson has been honored with the Administrator of the Year award from the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (AEOP) District 12. Earlier this year, Dawson was named Administrator of the Year by WCC’s chapter of the…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – This week, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) students will spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual district-wide Choral Showcase, with performances spanning over three nights (November 18-20) at the Dillard Middle School auditorium. This is the 24th year for the annual holiday showcase. The showcase first began in 2001…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is intensifying its search for a missing 21-year-old man and is now asking the public for help. Officers first received a report on Nov. 10 around 4:25 p.m. regarding Tra’sond Marquail McNeil, who was last seen two days earlier on Nov. 8. McNeil was last spotted in the…… read more »
