Category Archives: Local News
Pikeville Man Charged With 17 Cocaine Trafficking Counts
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A lengthy investigation by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Pikeville man facing multiple felony cocaine trafficking charges. According to ...
Jul 23, 2026
Heavy Rain Expected to Bring Flash Flood Risk Through Friday
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Residents across eastern North Carolina should prepare for a prolonged period of heavy rain and possible flooding on Thursday and Friday. A slow-moving front that has lingered ove...
Jul 22, 2026
Goldsboro Police Renew Search for Missing Woman Nearly 20 Years After Disappearance
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is once again asking for the public's help in solving the nearly two-decade-old disappearance of Joy Marie Winters. According to investigators, Winter...
Jul 22, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Joker powered by Jackson & Sons
WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson and Sons is ready to steal hearts with her playful personality and endless energy. This week's featured pet is Joker, a 2-year-old white and gray female cat who...
Jul 22, 2026
Goldsboro Cheer Teams Shine at Nationals; Cosmic Strike Wins National Championship
Two Goldsboro cheer squads returned home with impressive finishes after competing against some of the Southeast's top teams at the Champions in Motion Beach Bash Nationals in Myrtle Beach, South Carol...
Jul 21, 2026
WCC Dental Hygiene Class Achieves 100% Pass Rate
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - WCC's 2026 Dental Hygiene graduates achieved a 100% pass rate on the board exams required for licensure, with all students passing on their first attempt. The 21 dental hygienists, w...
Jul 21, 2026
'Speeding Slows You Down' Campaign Targets Speeding Drivers Across North Carolina
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - North Carolina law enforcement agencies are stepping up enforcement efforts this week as part of the statewide "Speeding Slows You Down" campaign, aimed at reducing crashes and savi...
Jul 20, 2026
Wayne County Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges Following ViPR Traffic Stop
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A Dudley man is facing felony firearm and drug charges after a traffic stop conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Violence Prevention & Response Team (ViPR) during a sa...
Jul 20, 2026
Teachers Invited to Share Their Story in Bright Future Back to School Contest
GOLDSBORO, NC - As classrooms prepare to welcome students back for a new school year, Goldsboro Daily News and Curtis Media Group are giving local educators something to smile about with the launch of...
Jul 19, 2026
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Friday House Fire Near Mount Olive
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A large emergency response was dispatched Friday afternoon after a house caught fire in the 100 block of Maggie Road, off Indian Springs Road, near Mount Olive. Firefighters from th...
Jul 19, 2026