Category Archives: Local News
PET OF THE WEEK: Carl Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Carl - a playful and affectionate young cat ready to find his fur-ever family. Carl is a 9-month-old male domestic shorthair mi...
Jan 07, 2026
Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr. Launches Congressional Campaign in North Carolina's 3rd District
GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro native Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr., a two-term legislator, U.S. Army combat veteran, and former public educator, formally launched his campaign Tuesday as a Democrat for North C...
Jan 07, 2026
Wayne County Appoints Dr. Joe Democko to Fill At-Large Commissioner Seat
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners appointed Dr. Joe Democko to fill the vacant at-large commissioner seat during its first meeting of 2026. Commissioners interviewed five appl...
Jan 06, 2026
Goldsboro to Host Annual MLK Holiday Luncheon on Jan. 19
GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro's Commission on Community Relations and Development will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Luncheon at noon Monday, Jan. 19, at The First PH Church, located ...
Jan 06, 2026
Beverly Weeks Sworn In as Goldsboro Mayor Pro Tem
GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro City Council officially swore in Beverly Weeks as Mayor Pro Tem during Monday's council meeting, marking the start of her new term in city leadership. The oath of office was ...
Jan 06, 2026
Teen Charged in Sheetz Shooting
Goldsboro, N.C. - A 17-year-old Goldsboro male has been charged in connection with a December shooting at a north Goldsboro convenience store that left a 19-year-old Dudley man seriously injured. On D...
Jan 06, 2026
Police Seek Public's Help in Deadly Summer Nights Shooting that Killed Goldsboro Man
Goldsboro, N.C. - Goldsboro police are asking for the public's assistance as they continue to investigate a deadly shooting that occurred outside a local nightclub in July. Officers with the Goldsboro...
Jan 05, 2026
UNC Health Wayne Earns National Recognition as Primary Stroke Center
Goldsboro, N.C. - UNC Health Wayne has earned a Certificate of Distinction from The Joint Commission for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center, a designation that highlights the hospital's...
Jan 05, 2026
15-year-old Charged After Shots Fired Strike Homes on Lincoln Drive, Police Say
Goldsboro, N.C. - A 15-year-old juvenile has been charged in connection with a December shooting that sent bullets into multiple homes on Lincoln Drive, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. P...
Jan 05, 2026
Goldsboro City Council Kicks Off New Year with Zoning Cases, Infrastructure Updates, and Financial Planning
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Goldsboro City Council will begin the New Year with a full agenda focused on growth, infrastructure, and long-term planning when it meets Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Cou...
Jan 03, 2026