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Register Now for WCC’s Spring 2026 Semester

Register Now for WCC’s Spring 2026 Semester

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Registration is now open for Wayne Community College’s spring 2026 college credit classes.New and current students can sign up for the spring semester on WCC’s website or on the College’s campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. Spring classes begin Jan. 8. Over 600 courses will be held in the spring. WCC’s classes…read more »

Full November SNAP Benefits to Be Issued by Friday, NCDHHS Confirms

Full November SNAP Benefits to Be Issued by Friday, NCDHHS Confirms

North Carolinians can expect full SNAP benefits by Friday after days of uncertainty. RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says full November SNAP benefits will be loaded onto EBT cards by Friday morning, ensuring roughly 600,000 households receive their complete allotment after days of uncertainty caused by the federal…read more »

House Fire Contained on Oleander Avenue; No Injuries Reported

House Fire Contained on Oleander Avenue; No Injuries Reported

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Firefighters with the Goldsboro Fire Department quickly contained a blaze Tuesday night that broke out at a home on North Oleander Avenue, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the room where it started. Crews were dispatched at 9:12 p.m. on November 11, 2025, and arrived on scene five minutes later to find…read more »

Goldsboro Police Searching for Missing 21-Year-Old

Goldsboro Police Searching for Missing 21-Year-Old

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen over the weekend. Police say 21-year-old Tra’sond Marquail McNeil was reported missing on November 10, 2025, after his family told officers they had not seen him since Saturday, November 8. McNeil is described as a…read more »

STEM East Network Grant Funds New Activities at WCC’s Senior Night

STEM East Network Grant Funds New Activities at WCC’s Senior Night

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A new element at Wayne Community College’s annual Senior Night showed students how their education can translate to a successful career. Senior Night allows high school seniors to explore what WCC can offer them. They browse academic programs, receive assistance with the application process, and learn about resources like financial aid. This…read more »

One Firefighter Injured in Goldsboro House Fire; Cause Under Investigation

One Firefighter Injured in Goldsboro House Fire; Cause Under Investigation

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Firefighters battled a two-story house fire Tuesday evening that left one firefighter injured and caused extensive damage to a home on North Slocumb Street. According to the Goldsboro Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 6:04 p.m. on Nov. 11 to a reported structure fire at 207 N. Slocumb St. Firefighters arrived just…read more »

Partnership for Children of Wayne County Celebrates Impact at Annual Meeting

Partnership for Children of Wayne County Celebrates Impact at Annual Meeting

Local Organization Honors Staff, Community Champions While Addressing Early Childhood Education Challenges WAYNE COUNTY, NC – The Partnership for Children of Wayne County held its annual meeting on Thursday, October 30, recognizing dedicated employees and community partners while highlighting the critical importance of early childhood education and care in the community. Long-Time Employees Honored for…read more »

Cary Man Arrested in Connection with October Shooting

Cary Man Arrested in Connection with October Shooting

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Cary man has been arrested in connection with an October shooting that left a Goldsboro man critically injured, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. On October 11, 2025, around 10:37 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call in the 600 block of Sherard Court. When police arrived, they found 29-year-old Da’Shaun…read more »

Power Outage Affects Hundreds in Eastern Wayne Area

Power Outage Affects Hundreds in Eastern Wayne Area

Goldsboro, NC – A power outage is impacting approximately 900 Duke Energy customers in the Eastern Wayne area this morning. According to Duke Energy, the outage is affecting customers along Highway 13 North, beginning at the Highway 42 interchange. Crews are currently working to restore service, and the estimated time of restoration is 10:30 a.m.…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Taffy Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Taffy
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This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Taffy — a sweet, playful ball of fur who’s ready to melt your heart and find her forever home! Taffy is a 9-month-old female Domestic Shorthair mix with a stunning coat of white, gray, and orange. She’s full of energy, loves to chase her favorite toys around the room,…read more »

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