Category Archives: Local News
Mental Health Association in Wayne County Installs New Board, Shares Powerful Testimony at Annual Meeting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Mental Health Association in Wayne County held its Annual Meeting at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, marking an evening focused on leadership, lived experience, and renewed c...
Jan 23, 2026
Golden LEAF Scholarship Applications Open for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Scholarships to help 215 rural N.C. high school seniors, N.C. community college transfer students attend N.C. colleges Rocky Mount, NC - The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship applicati...
Jan 21, 2026
Congressman Don Davis Opens 2026 Congressional Art Competition for High School Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. - High school students across North Carolina's First Congressional District are invited to showcase their creativity as Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) officially opens the 2026 Congres...
Jan 21, 2026
Seymour Johnson Air Show Earns International Honors, Community Praised for Unmatched Support
GOLDSBORO - Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is celebrating major international recognition following the success of its air show held last May, with base leadership crediting the surrounding community ...
Jan 21, 2026
City of Goldsboro Shares Results of Inaugural Community Survey
Goldsboro, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro has officially released the results of its inaugural 2025 Community Survey, offering an in-depth snapshot of resident satisfaction and highlighting areas for fu...
Jan 21, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Raphael powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson and Sons, features Raphael - a handsome 3-year-old cat with a relaxed personality and a heart full of affection. Raphael quickly won over staff and ...
Jan 21, 2026
Topping Out Ceremony Held for WCC's Pine Building Addition
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College held a topping out ceremony for the custom lecture hall that is being added to its Pine Building. The construction team placed the final beam in the building'...
Jan 20, 2026
Wayne County Chamber Celebrates Community Impact, Honors Leaders at Annual Dinner
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of growth, service, and community impact during its Annual Dinner, held Friday evening, bringing together neighbors, business l...
Jan 19, 2026
NC Pickle Festival Marks 40 Years with "Pickle Cruise" Aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas
Mount Olive, NC - A cherished North Carolina tradition is setting sail. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the North Carolina Pickle Festival, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Mt. O...
Jan 19, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners to Consider Honors, Appointments, and Industrial Park Sale at Upcoming Meeting
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with a full agenda that includes special presentations, board appointments, a public hearin...
Jan 19, 2026