Category Archives: Local News
One Arrested, Second Suspect Wanted in Wayne County Shooting That Injured Woman
Wayne County, N.C. - One suspect has been arrested and another remains at large following a February shooting that left a woman seriously injured in Wayne County. On February 10, 2026, deputies with t...
Apr 02, 2026
Operation Love in Action Delivers $25,000 in Support to Seymour Johnson Military Families
Goldsboro, NC - A grassroots community effort is turning gratitude into action, as Operation Love in Action delivered $25,000 in gift cards, letters, and encouragement to families of deployed service ...
Apr 01, 2026
Holiday Closures Announced for Goldsboro, Mount Olive, and Wayne County for Good Friday
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Several local government offices and facilities across Wayne County will adjust schedules in observance of Good Friday on Friday, April 3. The City of Goldsboro announced that all...
Apr 01, 2026
NC Freedom Fest Returns with Bigger Energy, Live Music, and a Powerful Tribute to Our Heroes
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - NC Freedom Fest is set to return to downtown Goldsboro this fall, bringing a full day of patriotism, entertainment, and community pride while honoring military members, veterans, and...
Apr 01, 2026
NC Community Colleges, UnitedHealthcare Announce Scholarship Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College is participating in the UnitedHealthcare Future Leaders in Health Scholarship Program, a new initiative aimed at training the next generation of rural healthc...
Apr 01, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Santa Fe powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Santa Fe, a playful and affectionate kitten currently available for adoption at the Wayne County Animal Shelter. Santa Fe is a ...
Apr 01, 2026
Two Arrested Following Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins in Rosewood Community
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Two Wayne County men have been arrested following an investigation into multiple vehicle break-ins in the Rosewood community, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deput...
Mar 31, 2026
Wayne Community College Highlights Second Chance Month with Resource Fair and Town Hall
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - April marks Second Chance Month, and Wayne Community College is working to connect justice-impacted individuals with resources designed to help them rebuild and succeed. Renita Dawso...
Mar 31, 2026
NC Eggs roll their way to the White House
NASHVILLE, N.C. (NCN News) - Eggs from a North Carolina farm will have a starring role in this year's White House Easter Egg Roll. On Tuesday (March 30), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins t...
Mar 31, 2026
Goldsboro Police Investigating Early Morning Fatal Shooting on Hollowell Avenue
Goldsboro, N.C. - Goldsboro Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning on Hollowell Avenue. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded to 315 H...
Mar 31, 2026