Category Archives: Local News
WCC Announces Spring 2026 President's and Dean's Lists
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has honored 353 students for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2026 semester. The College recognizes the students listed below as having earned a...
Jun 10, 2026
Prolec GE Waukesha to Host Job Fair in Goldsboro on June 13
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Job seekers looking for new career opportunities in manufacturing and skilled trades will have the chance to connect with employers during the upcoming Prolec GE Waukesha Job Fair on...
Jun 10, 2026
Free Webinar to Help Parents Protect Children While Gaming Online During Internet Safety Month
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - As June marks Internet Safety Month, parents across North Carolina are being encouraged to take advantage of a free online webinar designed to help families better understand the ris...
Jun 10, 2026
Third Suspect Arrested in Goldsboro Child Abuse Investigation Involving Burned Toddler
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation involving a 20-month-old Goldsboro child who suffered serious burns and was hospitalized last month. ...
Jun 10, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Pluto powered by Jackson & Sons
A friendly, playful kitten named Pluto is searching for his forever home as this week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons. Pluto, a seven-month-old gray and black cat, is currently av...
Jun 10, 2026
UNC Health Wayne Launches Specialized OB Emergency Department for Expectant Mothers
GOLDSBORO, NC - UNC Health Wayne has officially launched a new Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED), expanding access to specialized emergency care for pregnant women in Wayne County and the surroun...
Jun 09, 2026
Goldsboro Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on West Chestnut Street
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 600 block of West Chestnut Street. According to a news release, officers re...
Jun 09, 2026
Road Closure Scheduled on John Street in Mount Olive for Sewer Rehabilitation Project
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The Town of Mount Olive has announced a temporary road closure on a portion of John Street as crews work to install sewer services as part of the town's ongoing Sewer Collections Reh...
Jun 09, 2026
Keshia Smith Crowned 2026 DGAF Alumni Queen as Scholarship Fundraiser Returns in Record Fashion
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. (DGAF, Inc.) celebrated the return of one of its most cherished traditions during its Annual Scholarship and Awards Night, crowning Kes...
Jun 09, 2026
General Motors Donates Engines to WCC Automotive Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's automotive students have new engines to use as training aids thanks to a generous donation from General Motors. GM Powertrain donated two 2.5L engines that ...
Jun 09, 2026