Category Archives: Local News
United Way of Wayne County Adopts New Strategy to Combat Poverty, Sets Goal to Help 12,000 Achieve Financial Stability by 2035
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) has taken a significant step in its organizational evolution, with its Board of Directors approving a new strategic direction aimed at addressing th...
Jun 05, 2026
Congressman Don Davis Advances NDAA Provisions Supporting Seymour Johnson AFB, Military Readiness in Eastern North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Don Davis, Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, has successfully advanced 29 provisions in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (N...
Jun 05, 2026
NCDPI Launches Statewide Parent Advisory Council to Strengthen Family Engagement in Public Education
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has announced the creation of the North Carolina Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council, a new statewide initiative aimed ...
Jun 04, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Seeks Volunteers for Annual Day of Action
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - United Way of Wayne County is calling on residents, businesses, and community organizations to roll up their sleeves and make a difference during its annual Day of Action, a count...
Jun 04, 2026
New Residency Licensure Certificates Added to WCC's Educator Preparation Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's Educator Preparation Program (EPP) has added new certification opportunities for teachers beginning their residency license journey. In addition to its alre...
Jun 04, 2026
Mount Olive Voters to Decide on Four-Year Staggered Terms for Mayor and Commissioners
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - Residents of Mount Olive will have the opportunity to decide the future structure of their town government after the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution calling for a specia...
Jun 04, 2026
Temporary Road Closure Scheduled on Oliver Street for Sewer Rehabilitation Project
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - Motorists are advised to plan for temporary road closures on a portion of Oliver Street as work continues on a sewer infrastructure improvement project in the town. Town officials an...
Jun 03, 2026
Goldsboro Man Charged in Fatal Overdose Death Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro man has been arrested and charged in connection with the overdose death of a local resident that occurred in late 2025. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, offi...
Jun 03, 2026
Four WCC Graduates Named NC State Goodnight Scholars
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Recent Wayne Community College graduates Ely Charqueno, Michael Lane, Seth Lazarus, and Alejandro Rivera have been accepted into North Carolina State University's Goodnight Transfer ...
Jun 03, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Ben powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features a handsome and lovable canine named Ben who is searching for a family to call his own. Ben is a large, gray-and-white male dog ...
Jun 03, 2026