Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County Chamber Prepares for Busy March with Summits, Ag Week Celebration
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - It was another "Wayne Chamber Wednesday" as Todd Walker joined a local morning radio host, Jeff Farrow, on WGBR 98.3 to spotlight a packed March calendar for the Wayne County Chamber...
Feb 18, 2026
United Way of Wayne County Hosts 'Fill the Theater' Food Drive, Prepares for Annual Meeting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The United Way of Wayne County is calling on the community to help "Fill the Theater" this week, as the organization wraps up its two-day food drive at the Paramount Theatre. The ini...
Feb 18, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Luna powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, shines the spotlight on Luna - a sweet and spirited one-year-old domestic shorthair mix looking for her forever family. Luna is a striki...
Feb 18, 2026
Wayne County Sheriff Shares Strong Results from Federal Substance Abuse Program
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Larry Pierce and Machelle Bass presented a detailed update to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on the success of the county's Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Use...
Feb 17, 2026
Wayne County Partners with Legal Aid to Preserve Local Access to Justice After State Funding Freeze
GOLDSBORO - After a statewide freeze on IOLTA funding forced Legal Aid office closures across rural North Carolina, Wayne County leaders have taken action to ensure residents continue to have access t...
Feb 16, 2026
Wayne County Commissioners to Tackle Incentives, Budget Updates at Feb. 17 Meeting
GOLDSBORO, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Feb. 17, with an agenda that includes economic development proposals, budget revisions, and several facility updates impactin...
Feb 16, 2026
Goldsboro FanFest 2026 Brings a Full Day of Pop Culture, Gaming, and Interactive Fun to Downtown Goldsboro
Goldsboro, N.C. - The Paramount Theatre will transform into a hub of fandom, creativity, and community as Goldsboro FanFest 2026 takes place on Saturday, Feb. 21. Doors open at 12 p.m. on this high-en...
Feb 16, 2026
Wayne Community College to Host Third Annual Middle School Honors Choir Festival
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will welcome nearly 90 middle school students to campus on Thursday, Feb. 26, for its third annual Honors Choir Festival, a day dedicated to music, collaborat...
Feb 16, 2026
UMO Ethics Bowl Team Shows Growth and Collaboration at 2026 Competition
MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive (UMO) Ethics Bowl team joined 19 other campuses from across North Carolina for the 2026 NCICU Ethics Bowl, a two-day academic competition focused on eth...
Feb 12, 2026
Foundation of WCC Announces Spring Arts and Humanities Lineup
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Foundation of Wayne Community College will hold its spring Arts and Humanities series of programs set for each Monday in March. The programs will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Moffa...
Feb 12, 2026