MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive men’s basketball team launched the 60th Annual Pickle Classic with a thrilling comeback victory Friday night, defeating Middle Georgia State 94–91 in a high-energy showdown at Kornegay Arena. The Trojans overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half, relying on balanced scoring and timely plays down the…… read more »
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UMO Rallies Late to Win Pickle Classic Opener
State Auditor Releases Critical Report on North Carolina Office of Recovery and ResiliencyState Auditor Highlights Major Failures in North Carolina’s Disaster Recovery Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — State Auditor Dave Bolick held a press conference Wednesday at the Wayne County Museum to outline the findings of a newly released report on the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency’s (NCORR) Homeowner Recovery Program (HRP). The review, conducted by the N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA), details significant financial,…… read more »
Sights, Sounds, and Surprises Fill UMO Campusas Nearly 900 Third Graders Explore STEM
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive campus came recently alive as nearly 900 third graders from Wayne and Duplin Counties spilled onto the campus green for an unforgettable day of hands-on discovery at the 8th Annual STEM on the Green. Students experienced science with all of their senses. They got close enough to…… read more »
Wayne County Set for Full Slate of Christmas Parades and Holiday Events
Wayne County is gearing up for a festive holiday season with five Christmas parades and multiple tree lighting ceremonies scheduled over the coming weeks. The celebrations begin Saturday in Seven Springs, where the town will host its annual Christmas parade at 3 p.m. on Main Street, followed by a new tree lighting at Whitehall Gardens…… read more »
High Path Avian Influenza Confirmed in Wayne County Turkey Operation
RALEIGH, N.C. — A turkey breeding facility in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), marking the first confirmed case in North Carolina’s commercial poultry industry since January 2025. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh identified the positive sample. The outbreak affects approximately 9,500…… read more »
Warriors Hit the Road for Week 3 Playoffs in the Pittman Agner Law Game of the Week
The stage is set for another thrilling Friday night as the Pittman Agner Law High School Football Game of the Week sends the Eastern Wayne Warriors back on the road for Week 3 of the state playoffs. The 8–3 Eastern Wayne Warriors will travel to face the 9–2 Reidsville Rams in a highly anticipated matchup…… read more »
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 »
UPDATE: Goldsboro Police Expand Search Efforts for Missing 21-Year-Old Tra’sond McNeil
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department continues its search for missing 21-year-old Tra’sond Marquail McNeil, who was first reported missing on November 10, 2025. McNeil was last seen on November 8 in the 600 block of Sherard Court. He is described as a Black male, 5’10,” and was last known to be wearing light…… read more »
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
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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 »
