Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - With the start of the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to get healthy, reduce stress, or start a new hobby. Gardening is a wonderful way to accomplish all of these goals. ...

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Ariell Denton, the 13-year-old reported missing Thursday afternoon, has been located and is now safe with her family. An alert...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne is kicking off the new year with major momentum as construction officially begins on the organization's largest project to date. Vertical cons...

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing Wayne County child, and law enforcement is asking the public for immediate assistance. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is searching ...

Wayne County, NC - The following schedule changes will be taking place next week in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: County of Wayne Government Oces will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026. O...

NEW BERN, N.C. - A federal judge has sentenced a Kinston woman to six years in federal prison for her role in a wide-ranging healthcare fraud conspiracy that defrauded North Carolina Medicaid of more ...

GOLDSBORO, NC - This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, is a dog who's ready to steal hearts and go home today. Meet Cheri, a beautiful one-year-old pup currently waiting for h...

MOUNT OLIVE, NC - The University of Mount Olive has unveiled the newly renovated Kornegay Arena following an upgrade designed to enhance the fan experience and elevate the atmosphere for Trojan Athlet...

GRANTHAM, NC - Two structures were destroyed by fire early this morning at the Grantham Hardware Store, prompting a large multi-agency response and mutual aid from fire departments across the area. Mu...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a traffic stop conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office DWI Task Force earlier this month. According t...