Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County Honors Three Employees as National Public Service Champions
WAYNE COUNTY - Three Wayne County employees have been recognized on a national stage for their outstanding commitment to public service, earning selection as "America's 250 Public Service Champions." ...
Apr 22, 2026
UNC Health Wayne Expands Nursing Programs, Offers Tuition Support and Facility Upgrades
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - UNC Health Wayne is ramping up efforts to recruit and retain healthcare workers through expanded education partnerships, financial incentives, and ongoing facility improvements, acco...
Apr 22, 2026
Rhodes Receives WCC Student Leadership Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Associate Degree Nursing student Hannah Rhodes is the recipient of Wayne Community College's 2026 Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award. The award highlights an outstandi...
Apr 22, 2026
Arts Council of Wayne County Honored for Transforming Mt. Olive's Cultural Landscape
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Arts Council of Wayne County (ACWC) has been recognized for its lasting impact on the community, receiving the Moses E. King Contributions to the Community Award at the 2025 Mt...
Apr 22, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Bo powered by Jackson & Sons
A gentle senior dog with a heart full of love is looking for a second chance at happiness. This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, shines the spotlight on Bo - a 10-year-old br...
Apr 22, 2026
WCC Students Honored at Annual Recognition Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College held its 18th annual Student Recognition Ceremony to honor its top students of the 2025-2026 academic year. During the event, 106 students and clubs were reco...
Apr 21, 2026
Longtime Wayne County Leader Jack Best Dies at 81
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne County is mourning the loss of longtime community leader, businessman, and public servant Clement Munroe "Jack" Best, Jr., who died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 81. A...
Apr 21, 2026
Officials Urge Drivers to Slow Down During North Carolina Work Zone Awareness Week
RALEIGH, N.C. - Transportation officials across North Carolina are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert as the state observes Work Zone Awareness Week from April 20-24. The North Carolina Govern...
Apr 21, 2026
Goldsboro Police Searching for Missing Woman Last Seen April 15
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman who has not been seen since mid-April. Tiffany Nicole Usher, 48, was last seen on April 15, 2026 at approxima...
Apr 21, 2026
Communities Supporting Schools Announces "Have a Heart for Kids" Fundraiser in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County is preparing for its largest annual fundraiser, with this year's "Have a Heart for Kids" event scheduled for May 7 at the Goldsboro Eve...
Apr 21, 2026