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Wayne County Set for Full Slate of Christmas Parades and Holiday Events

Wayne County Set for Full Slate of Christmas Parades and Holiday Events

Wayne County is gearing up for a festive holiday season with five Christmas parades and multiple tree lighting ceremonies scheduled over the coming weeks. The celebrations begin Saturday in Seven Springs, where the town will host its annual Christmas parade at 3 p.m. on Main Street, followed by a new tree lighting at Whitehall Gardens…read more »

High Path Avian Influenza Confirmed in Wayne County Turkey Operation

High Path Avian Influenza Confirmed in Wayne County Turkey Operation

RALEIGH, N.C. — A turkey breeding facility in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), marking the first confirmed case in North Carolina’s commercial poultry industry since January 2025. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh identified the positive sample. The outbreak affects approximately 9,500…read more »

Firefighters Contain Multi-Structure Blaze; No Injuries Reported

Firefighters Contain Multi-Structure Blaze; No Injuries Reported

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Multiple fire departments responded this morning to a working structure fire near the intersection of Genoa Road and Woods Street, where heavy smoke was visible rising above the treetops before crews arrived. Firefighters from Dudley, Arrington, and Mar-Mac Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews discovered the fire burning…read more »

Top Pro-Business Groups Recognize Rep. John Bell as Leader for Boosting Jobs in NC

Top Pro-Business Groups Recognize Rep. John Bell as Leader for Boosting Jobs in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. — Two major pro-business organizations have ranked Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) among the top lawmakers in North Carolina supporting job creation and economic growth. The North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE) released its 2025 Legislative Business Ratings (LBR), a comprehensive analysis measuring how state legislators supported or hindered the state’s economic competitiveness. Representative Bell…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Kravitz Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Kravitz
Powered by Jackson & Sons

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 »

Wayne County Mourns Loss of Commissioner Wayne Aycock

Wayne County Mourns Loss of Commissioner Wayne Aycock

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 »

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