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Firefighters Contain Multi-Structure Blaze; No Injuries Reported

Firefighters Contain Multi-Structure Blaze; No Injuries Reported

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Multiple fire departments responded this morning to a working structure fire near the intersection of Genoa Road and Woods Street, where heavy smoke was visible rising above the treetops before crews arrived. Firefighters from Dudley, Arrington, and Mar-Mac Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, crews discovered the fire burning…read more »

Top Pro-Business Groups Recognize Rep. John Bell as Leader for Boosting Jobs in NC

Top Pro-Business Groups Recognize Rep. John Bell as Leader for Boosting Jobs in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. — Two major pro-business organizations have ranked Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) among the top lawmakers in North Carolina supporting job creation and economic growth. The North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation (NCFREE) released its 2025 Legislative Business Ratings (LBR), a comprehensive analysis measuring how state legislators supported or hindered the state’s economic competitiveness. Representative Bell…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Kravitz Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Kravitz
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Goldsboro, NC — This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons shines a spotlight on Kravitz, a handsome 3-year-old American White Shepherd mix whose coat is as bright and soft as fresh winter snow. Kravitz may be a little shy when meeting new people, but once he warms up, his playful…read more »

Wayne County Mourns Loss of Commissioner Wayne Aycock

Wayne County Mourns Loss of Commissioner Wayne Aycock

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — Wayne County officials announced today the passing of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., a dedicated public servant who spent more than a decade representing residents as the county’s at-large commissioner. Aycock, who joined the Wayne County Board of Commissioners in December 2012, was widely regarded as a committed leader with deep…read more »

Suspect in Series of Fiber Optic and Telephone Line Thefts Arrested

Suspect in Series of Fiber Optic and Telephone Line Thefts Arrested

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Goldsboro man following an investigation into multiple incidents involving fiber optic and telephone lines being cut and stolen in the southern portion of the county. Deputies say the investigation began after several reports of damaged and removed utility lines, prompting concerns over service…read more »

UMO Receives $175,000 Grant from NCTTFC to Support Hands-On Agricultural Camp

UMO Receives $175,000 Grant from NCTTFC to Support Hands-On Agricultural Camp

MOUNT OLIVE, NC – The University of Mount Olive (UMO) has received a $175,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) to continue its Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Institute, an immersive week-long residential camp designed to inspire high school students and teachers through hands-on learning in agriculture. Hosted by the University’s Lois…read more »

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