Category Archives: Local News
WCC to Offer Electrical Wiring Pre-Apprenticeship Academy This Summer
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College will offer an electrical wiring pre-apprenticeship academy this summer, allowing high school students to build valuable workforce and employability skills. Th...
Apr 23, 2026
Wayne County Extension to Host Spring Plant Sale April 25
WAYNE COUNTY, NC -Jessica Strickland, Agriculture Agent for Cooperative Extension in Wayne County, has announced the 2026 Spring Plant Sale, set for Saturday, April 25. The popular annual event will r...
Apr 23, 2026
Wayne County Honors Three Employees as National Public Service Champions
WAYNE COUNTY - Three Wayne County employees have been recognized on a national stage for their outstanding commitment to public service, earning selection as "America's 250 Public Service Champions." ...
Apr 22, 2026
UNC Health Wayne Expands Nursing Programs, Offers Tuition Support and Facility Upgrades
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - UNC Health Wayne is ramping up efforts to recruit and retain healthcare workers through expanded education partnerships, financial incentives, and ongoing facility improvements, acco...
Apr 22, 2026
Rhodes Receives WCC Student Leadership Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Associate Degree Nursing student Hannah Rhodes is the recipient of Wayne Community College's 2026 Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award. The award highlights an outstandi...
Apr 22, 2026
Arts Council of Wayne County Honored for Transforming Mt. Olive's Cultural Landscape
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Arts Council of Wayne County (ACWC) has been recognized for its lasting impact on the community, receiving the Moses E. King Contributions to the Community Award at the 2025 Mt...
Apr 22, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Bo powered by Jackson & Sons
A gentle senior dog with a heart full of love is looking for a second chance at happiness. This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, shines the spotlight on Bo - a 10-year-old br...
Apr 22, 2026
WCC Students Honored at Annual Recognition Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College held its 18th annual Student Recognition Ceremony to honor its top students of the 2025-2026 academic year. During the event, 106 students and clubs were reco...
Apr 21, 2026
Longtime Wayne County Leader Jack Best Dies at 81
Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne County is mourning the loss of longtime community leader, businessman, and public servant Clement Munroe "Jack" Best, Jr., who died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 81. A...
Apr 21, 2026
Officials Urge Drivers to Slow Down During North Carolina Work Zone Awareness Week
RALEIGH, N.C. - Transportation officials across North Carolina are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert as the state observes Work Zone Awareness Week from April 20-24. The North Carolina Govern...
Apr 21, 2026