Category Archives: Local News
Wayne STEM Academy Kindergarteners Surpass National Benchmarks on Winter 2025 Assessment
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne STEM Academy is celebrating exceptional academic achievement after its kindergarten scholars posted standout results on the Winter 2025 NWEA MAP Assessment. According to school...
Feb 12, 2026
WCC Announces Fall 2025 President's and Dean's Lists
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College has honored 348 students for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2025 semester. The College recognizes the students listed below as having earned a p...
Feb 11, 2026
Goldsboro Seeks Final Input on New Comprehensive Plan
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro is entering the final stages of its new comprehensive plan for growth and development, known as Elevate Goldsboro, and city planners are calling on residents to...
Feb 11, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Jacob powered by Jackson & Sons
GOLDSBORO, NC - This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, shines the spotlight on Jacob, a lovable 2-year-old male Shepherd mix who's ready to find the family he's been patiently...
Feb 11, 2026
Wayne County Schools Approve Weather Make-Up Days, Adjust Academic Calendars
Goldsboro, N.C. - Following recent school closures due to inclement weather, Wayne County Public Schools has finalized a revised student make-up schedule to recover lost instructional time. The plan w...
Feb 10, 2026
Goldsboro Galaxy Cheer Teams Sweep State Titles at Champions in Motion Competition
Rockingham, N.C. - Goldsboro Galaxy cheer teams delivered a standout performance at the Champion In Motion Cheerleading State Competition on Feb. 7, returning home with state championships across all ...
Feb 09, 2026
WCC to Hold Black History Month Celebration
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will celebrate Black History Month with several activities on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The celebration will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Dr. G. Herman Porte...
Feb 09, 2026
Sound Rivers to Host Water Watch Training in Goldsboro to Protect the Neuse River
Goldsboro, N.C. - Environmental nonprofit Sound Rivers will host a Water Watch training in Goldsboro later this month, offering local residents the opportunity to learn how to help protect the Neuse R...
Feb 09, 2026
Early Voting Begins for March 3 Primary Elections
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Early voting for the March 3, 2026 Primary Elections will begin Thursday, Feb. 12, offering voters in Wayne County multiple locations and extended hours to cast their ballots ahea...
Feb 08, 2026
Goldsboro City Council to Consider Zoning Requests, Ordinance Updates at Feb. 2 Meeting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro City Council will meet Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers to address a full agenda that includes zoning requests, ordinance discussions, economic de...
Feb 08, 2026