Category Archives: Local News
Arrest Made in 2024 Dudley Murder Investigation
Wayne County, N.C. - Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce announced an arrest has been made in a 2024 homicide investigation that began in the Dudley community. On Monday, October 14, 2024, at approximat...
Feb 05, 2026
ADLA to Host Pathways to Employment Job Fair in Mount Olive
Mount Olive, N.C. - ADLA, Inc. will host the ADLA Pathways to Employment Job Fair on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ADLA Community Opportunity Center, located at 612 S. Br...
Feb 05, 2026
Wayne County Man Charged Following Sexual Assault Investigation
Wayne County, N.C. - A months-long sexual assault investigation that began in June 2025 has concluded with charges filed against a Goldsboro man, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Invest...
Feb 05, 2026
Project to Rebuild West Grantham Street Aims to Improve Safety in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO - A half-mile stretch of West Grantham Street is set for major improvements after the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded an $8.8 million construction contract this week aimed at enhan...
Feb 04, 2026
WCPS Closed Thursday for Students
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - All schools will be closed to students on Thursday, February 5, due to concerns over wet roadways, freezing rain, and below-freezing overnight temperatures that could create slick...
Feb 04, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Edward powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features a very special feline named Edward, a charming 5-month-old male domestic shorthair mix who's ready to steal hearts. Edward has ...
Feb 04, 2026
GPD Investigating New Hope Road Shooting as Homicide After Victim Dies
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department has confirmed that a shooting reported earlier this week is now being investigated as a homicide following the death of the victim. Police originally ...
Feb 04, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory Issued; Slick Roads Expected Overnight
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Wayne County and portions of central North Carolina as mixed precipitation is expected to move through the region beginning this evening...
Feb 04, 2026
Wayne County Government to Operate on 2-Hour Delay Wednesday
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Wayne County Government offices and facilities will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as lingering snow-covered roadways continue to create hazardous trave...
Feb 03, 2026
Wayne County Public Schools Closed Wednesday
Wayne County, N.C. - Due to continued icy conditions impacting many secondary roadways and school campuses throughout the county, Wayne County Public Schools will remain closed for students and staff ...
Feb 03, 2026