Category Archives: Local News

Kinston Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison in $12 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
NEW BERN, N.C. - A federal judge has sentenced a Kinston woman to six years in federal prison for her role in a wide-ranging healthcare fraud conspiracy that defrauded North Carolina Medicaid of more ...
Amy Roux Jan 14, 2026

PET OF THE WEEK: Cheri powered by Jackson & Sons
GOLDSBORO, NC - This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, is a dog who's ready to steal hearts and go home today. Meet Cheri, a beautiful one-year-old pup currently waiting for h...
Shaun Johnson Jan 14, 2026

UMO Introduces Upgraded Kornegay Arena Experience
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive has unveiled the newly renovated Kornegay Arena following an upgrade designed to enhance the fan experience and elevate the atmosphere for Trojan Athlet...
Amy Roux Jan 13, 2026

Fire Destroys Two Structures at Grantham Hardware; No Injuries Reported
GRANTHAM, NC - Two structures were destroyed by fire early this morning at the Grantham Hardware Store, prompting a large multi-agency response and mutual aid from fire departments across the area. Mu...
Amy Roux Jan 13, 2026

Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following DWI Task Force Traffic Stop
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a traffic stop conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office DWI Task Force earlier this month. According t...
Amy Roux Jan 13, 2026

WCPS Announces Principal & Other Administrative Changes
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recently approved the following administrative changes at its regular meeting: Eastern Wayne High assistant principal, Christopher Chase, was name...
Amy Roux Jan 12, 2026

Applications Open for WCC's SEED Summer Academies
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) initiative is offering two pre-apprenticeship academies at Wayne Community College again this summer. WCC will hold advance...
Amy Roux Jan 11, 2026

Goldsboro Council Hears Proposal for New Convenience Store on East Ash Street; Vote Tabled Until February
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Goldsboro City Council reviewed a proposal for a new 24/7 convenience store with a drive-thru at 1515 East Ash Street, located at the corner of East Ash and North Jefferson Stree...
Amy Roux Jan 11, 2026

United Way of Wayne County Wraps Up 2025 Campaign, Raises $818K to Support Local Residents
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) concluded its 100th Anniversary and 2025 Community Campaign on December 31, 2025, with $818,200.84 raised-96.3% of the campaign's $850,000 goal-...
Amy Roux Jan 10, 2026

Wayne County Sheriff's Office Arrests Dudley Man in Multi-County Larceny Investigation
Wayne County, N.C. - A 26-year-old Dudley man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a series of larcenies reported across Wayne County late last year, according to the Wayne Co...
Amy Roux Jan 10, 2026


