Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County's Bill Batts Honored with Statewide Leadership Award for Early Childhood Advocacy
GREENSBORO, N.C. - A longtime Wayne County leader and advocate for early childhood education has received statewide recognition for his dedication to children and families. William "Bill" R. Batts was...
May 14, 2026
Wayne County Public Schools Named National "District on the Rise" for Academic Growth
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools has earned national recognition as a 2026 "District on the Rise" by the Education Scorecard, a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Resea...
May 14, 2026
Wayne County Day Reporting Center Warns Residents About Scam Calls Demanding Money
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Day Reporting Center is warning residents to be on alert after multiple reports of scammers impersonating DRC staff and local law enforcement officials in an atte...
May 14, 2026
Touch A Truck Nears Fundraising Goal After Successful Event at Wayne County Fairgrounds
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Partnership for Children of Wayne County is celebrating the success of its 9th Annual Touch A Truck event held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds after raising $29,630 toward its...
May 13, 2026
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Collects More Than 6,600 Pounds of Food in Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers, collected 6,660 pounds of nonperishable food on Saturday, May 9, to help support loc...
May 13, 2026
Temporary Road Closure Scheduled in Mount Olive for Sewer Line Repairs
MOUNT OLIVE - The Town of Mount Olive has announced a temporary road closure on a portion of West James Street beginning Thursday, May 14, as crews work to replace sewer infrastructure in the area. Ac...
May 13, 2026
Class of 2026 Celebrated at WCC's Graduation Ceremonies
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's 2026 graduates crossed the stage and turned their tassels at the College's two graduation ceremonies held at the Maxwell Center. A total of 569 students gra...
May 13, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Wilbur powered by Jackson & Sons
Meet Wilbur, this week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons. Wilbur is a 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix with a large build and a striking orange-and-white coat. The friendly feline ...
May 13, 2026
Phi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Honored at NC State Capitol
Wayne County, N.C. - The Phi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was recognized Monday evening at the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh for its dedication to volunteeri...
May 12, 2026
Goldsboro Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department has announced the arrest of a Goldsboro man following an investigation conducted through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's Internet C...
May 12, 2026