Category Archives: Local News
Goldsboro Man Faces 22 Felony Charges in Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation
GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro Police have arrested a 60-year-old Goldsboro man in connection with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile. According to the Goldsboro Police Departme...
Jul 10, 2026
Wayne County Public Library Awarded Nearly $200,000 in State Library Grants
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Public Library has received nearly $200,000 in state grant funding to enhance library services and programs for the community. The Library of North Carolina, a divi...
Jul 09, 2026
Pack It Forward Drive Supports Local Students
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - As the summer season winds down, two Wayne County organizations are joining forces to help local students head back to school with the supplies they need to succeed. Communities Sup...
Jul 09, 2026
WCC Provides Training for High School Automotive Teachers, Local Technicians
OLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's automotive instructors offered training opportunities in their field this summer for teachers and industry professionals. In June, more than 30 high school a...
Jul 08, 2026
Pikeville Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize, Celebrates with 'Happy Dance' in Store
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A Pikeville woman is celebrating after a $30 North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off ticket turned into a $100,000 top prize. Cassandra Joyner said she and her partner couldn't...
Jul 08, 2026
Goldsboro Woman Arrested on Felony Drug Charge During Wayne County Sheriff's Saturation Patrol
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A Goldsboro woman is facing a felony drug charge following a traffic stop conducted during a proactive law enforcement operation over the Independence Day holiday. According to the ...
Jul 08, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Rumble powered by Jackson & Sons
If you're looking for a feline friend who will keep you company and make sure you never feel alone, this week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, could be the perfect match. Meet Rum...
Jul 08, 2026
City of Goldsboro Seeks Public Input on 2026 Housing and Community Development Funding
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro is inviting residents to help shape how hundreds of thousands of federal dollars will be invested in local housing and community development projects over the c...
Jul 07, 2026
Wanted Suspect Found Sleeping in Vacant House
KINSTON, N.C. - A Goldsboro man wanted in connection with a previous breaking and entering investigation was arrested early Saturday after police found him asleep inside a vacant residence in Kinston....
Jul 07, 2026
Governor Stein Signs 'Jaleeyah's Law,' Strengthening North Carolina's Gang Suppression Efforts
RALEIGH, N.C. - The memory of 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune will now be permanently linked to North Carolina's fight against gang violence after Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 1173, known as "Jalee...
Jul 06, 2026