Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County Health Department Confirms First Pertussis Cases of School Year
Wayne County, NC - The Wayne County Health Department has confirmed two cases of pertussis (whooping cough) from two students at Spring Creek Elementary. Health Department staff have worked closely wi...
Feb 26, 2026
UNC Health Wayne Officials: No Measles Cases in Wayne County, But Hospital Prepared
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Health officials at UNC Health Wayne say Wayne County has not recorded any measles cases, but they are urging residents to remain vigilant as cases rise in parts of the Carolinas. C...
Feb 26, 2026
WCC Presented 2026 Bellwether Finalist Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College was honored as a Bellwether Award finalist for the fourth time. The nationally recognized Bellwether Awards honor outstanding and innovative programs in U.S. ...
Feb 26, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Announces Transition of United Church Ministries Assets to Support Ongoing Community Crisis Services-UCAN Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C.- United Way of Wayne County announces the transition of assets from United Church Ministries (UCM), a long-standing faith-based nonprofit that faithfully served the Wayne County commun...
Feb 25, 2026
Man Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charges Following Months-Long Drug Investigation
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A months-long narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of a Wayne County man on multiple trafficking charges, according to the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force. Authori...
Feb 25, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Sawyer powered by Jackson & Sons
Sawyer is back in the spotlight as the WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons - and he's more than ready to find his forever home. This handsome bully-mix, estimated to be between one and ...
Feb 25, 2026
Second Suspect Arrested in 2024 Dudley Homicide Investigation
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A second arrest has been made in connection to a 2024 homicide in the Dudley community, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, the United Sta...
Feb 25, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Celebrates 101 Years of Service and Honors Community Leaders at Annual Meeting
Goldsboro, NC - This morning, United Way of Wayne County welcomed investors, volunteers, and community partners to its 101st Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, celebrating a year of impact while ...
Feb 24, 2026
NCCFCU Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union (NCCFCU) is alerting members and local residents about a phone scam that began circulating on Feb. 23, 2026. According to the credit uni...
Feb 24, 2026
Former Mar-Mac Mart Employee Charged in $100,000 Theft Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A former employee of Mar-Mac Mart is facing felony charges following an investigation into a large-scale theft reported earlier this year. On Jan. 14, 2026, the Mar-Mac Mart located ...
Feb 24, 2026