Category Archives: Local News
Wayne Community College Honors Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 at Pinning Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College celebrated its Dental Hygiene class of 2026 at a special pinning ceremony held on campus. The program's faculty presented the graduates with pins to mark thei...
May 21, 2026
Goldsboro Police Department Expands Community Outreach Efforts Through Engagement Programs
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Goldsboro Police Department is continuing to strengthen relationships with residents through community outreach programs designed to build trust, encourage communication and promot...
May 20, 2026
Goldsboro City Council Honors Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Ahead of 71st Annual Homecoming
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Goldsboro City Council recognized the longstanding contributions of Dillard Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Incorporated during Monday night's meeting, issuing a proclamation ahead of...
May 20, 2026
County Manager Presents Recommended Budget with No Tax Increase While Continuing Investments in Education and Public Safety
Wayne County, NC - Wayne County Manager Chip Crumpler presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on May 19, 2026. The proposed budget totals approxi...
May 20, 2026
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County Raises More Than $75,000 Following Annual Fundraiser
GOLDSBORO, NC - Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County announced it has raised more than $75,000 in support of local students following this year's "Have a Heart for Kids" fundraiser held earl...
May 20, 2026
Temporary Road Closure Scheduled in Mount Olive for Sewer Service Repairs
MOUNT OLIVE , NC - The Town of Mount Olive has announced a temporary road closure beginning Wednesday morning as crews work to replace sewer services in part of town. According to town officials, the ...
May 20, 2026
NCDOT Launching New DriveNC Website and Mobile App for Real-Time Traffic Updates
RALEIGH, NC - The North Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing to roll out a redesigned version of its long-running traveler information website, DriveNC.gov, offering new tools and featur...
May 20, 2026
Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt Visits Wayne Community College During Future-Ready North Carolina Tour
GOLDSBORO, NC - Lt. Governor Rachel Hunt visited Wayne Community College on Monday as part of her statewide Future-Ready North Carolina tour aimed at highlighting the role community colleges play in w...
May 20, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Sage powered by Jackson & Sons
Wayne County Animal Services is shining the spotlight on Sage, a lovable senior pup featured as this week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons. Sage is a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier m...
May 20, 2026
Town of Pikeville Begins Installation of New Digital Water Meters
PIKEVILLE, NC - Residents in the Town of Pikeville may soon notice town employees and contractors from AMI working in neighborhoods as the town begins installing new digital water meters for all custo...
May 19, 2026