GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Shopping local just got more rewarding in Goldsboro, North Carolina, thanks to Big Deals – a community-focused program that offers substantial savings on gift certificates for area businesses. This innovative platform allows residents to support their favorite local establishments while stretching their dollars further. How Big Deals Works The concept is simple…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has released a comprehensive breakdown of wage violations investigated across the state, following its July 31 announcement of successfully recovering more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages for North Carolina workers. Statewide Investigation Reveals Extensive Violations Between July 2024 and June 2025, the department’s Wage…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to significantly improve East Ash Street in Wayne County, proposing to widen the roadway, construct two roundabouts, and reconfigure traffic patterns at the U.S. 70 intersection. The department will host a public open house from 5-7 p.m. on August 19 at…… read more »
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles driver license office in Smithfield will remain closed through Friday, August 15, as maintenance crews work to complete necessary office repairs that have been delayed by inclement weather. The office, located at 3783 U.S. Highway 310 South, was originally scheduled to reopen Wednesday, August 14,…… read more »
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — A 53-year-old La Grange man has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run involving serious injury or death after a woman’s body was discovered along a rural Lenoir County road this past weekend. Steven Hawkins was taken into custody following an investigation that began Saturday afternoon when two pedestrians…… read more »
This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons features Dundee! Dundee is a handsome male Terrier, American Pit Bull mix who is looking for a family to call his own. Dundee may be a diamond in the rough, but his heart is pure gold. He needs love, care, and a patient hand…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College celebrated the graduation of seven students from its 17th evening Truck Driver Training program class in a ceremony that highlighted the critical role these new drivers will play in supporting the nation’s economy. The graduates successfully completed rigorous written and behind-the-wheel examinations, demonstrating the skills and knowledge necessary to…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro has been officially removed from the North Carolina Local Government Commission’s Unit Assistance List, marking a significant turnaround in the municipality’s financial standing following years of dedicated recovery efforts. The removal, announced after a comprehensive review of the city’s audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024, represents the…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Communities Supporting Schools (CSS) of Wayne County’s 2025 “Stuff the Bus” campaign exceeded expectations, collecting $40,000 worth of school supplies and $8,000 in monetary donations despite threatening weather conditions. The annual back-to-school supply drive, held at the Goldsboro News Argus parking lot, nearly faced postponement due to forecasted rain showers. However, organizers…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is actively seeking the community’s assistance in connection with a homicide investigation that has remained ongoing since July. The fatal incident occurred during the early morning hours of July 13, 2025, in the parking lot of Summer Nights, a business located on East Ash Street. Police have identified…… read more »
