Category Archives: Local News
Man Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charges Following Months-Long Drug Investigation
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A months-long narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of a Wayne County man on multiple trafficking charges, according to the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force. Authori...
Feb 25, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Sawyer powered by Jackson & Sons
Sawyer is back in the spotlight as the WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons - and he's more than ready to find his forever home. This handsome bully-mix, estimated to be between one and ...
Feb 25, 2026
Second Suspect Arrested in 2024 Dudley Homicide Investigation
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - A second arrest has been made in connection to a 2024 homicide in the Dudley community, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, the United Sta...
Feb 25, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Celebrates 101 Years of Service and Honors Community Leaders at Annual Meeting
Goldsboro, NC - This morning, United Way of Wayne County welcomed investors, volunteers, and community partners to its 101st Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, celebrating a year of impact while ...
Feb 24, 2026
NCCFCU Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina Community Federal Credit Union (NCCFCU) is alerting members and local residents about a phone scam that began circulating on Feb. 23, 2026. According to the credit uni...
Feb 24, 2026
Former Mar-Mac Mart Employee Charged in $100,000 Theft Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A former employee of Mar-Mac Mart is facing felony charges following an investigation into a large-scale theft reported earlier this year. On Jan. 14, 2026, the Mar-Mac Mart located ...
Feb 24, 2026
WCC to Hold Dental Job Fair
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will hold a Dental Job Fair on Tuesday, March 17. The event is set for 12-2 p.m. in the Dr. G. Herman Porter Atrium of the Wayne Learning Center (the main bui...
Feb 24, 2026
Goldsboro to Celebrate Super Bowl Champion Jarran Reed with Downtown Event
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro will host a community-wide celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2026, honoring hometown native and Super Bowl Champion Jarran Reed. The Jarran Reed Super Bowl Cele...
Feb 23, 2026
Wayne County Announces Top Five Nominees for 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne County has announced its Top Five Nominees for the 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award, recognizing individuals and organizations whose dedication and leadership have made ...
Feb 23, 2026
Wayne Community College PTK Chapter Earns 2025 R.E.A.C.H. Rewards Recognition
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Upsilon Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society at Wayne Community College has been named a 2025 R.E.A.C.H. Rewards Chapter, an honor recognizing excellenc...
Feb 23, 2026