Category Archives: Local News
NC Community Colleges, UnitedHealthcare Announce Scholarship Program
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College is participating in the UnitedHealthcare Future Leaders in Health Scholarship Program, a new initiative aimed at training the next generation of rural healthc...
Apr 01, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Santa Fe powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Santa Fe, a playful and affectionate kitten currently available for adoption at the Wayne County Animal Shelter. Santa Fe is a ...
Apr 01, 2026
Two Arrested Following Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins in Rosewood Community
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Two Wayne County men have been arrested following an investigation into multiple vehicle break-ins in the Rosewood community, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deput...
Mar 31, 2026
Wayne Community College Highlights Second Chance Month with Resource Fair and Town Hall
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - April marks Second Chance Month, and Wayne Community College is working to connect justice-impacted individuals with resources designed to help them rebuild and succeed. Renita Dawso...
Mar 31, 2026
NC Eggs roll their way to the White House
NASHVILLE, N.C. (NCN News) - Eggs from a North Carolina farm will have a starring role in this year's White House Easter Egg Roll. On Tuesday (March 30), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins t...
Mar 31, 2026
Goldsboro Police Investigating Early Morning Fatal Shooting on Hollowell Avenue
Goldsboro, N.C. - Goldsboro Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning on Hollowell Avenue. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded to 315 H...
Mar 31, 2026
Goldsboro Man Arrested by Federal Authorities After Standoff; Multiple Firearms Recovered
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro man wanted on federal firearm charges was taken into custody Monday morning following a brief standoff in Raeford, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Authoriti...
Mar 30, 2026
Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program Offers Paid Internships for Local Students
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Students in Wayne County will soon have an opportunity to gain real-world job experience while earning a paycheck through the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. Wayne County Gover...
Mar 30, 2026
UMO Prepares for March 31 Giving Day During 75th Anniversary Year
MOUNT OLIVE - The University of Mount Olive will host Giving Day on March 31 as part of its year-long 75th anniversary celebration, inviting alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents, and supporters to...
Mar 30, 2026
Gas Prices Surge in Goldsboro as National Average Nears $4 Per Gallon
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Drivers in Goldsboro and across Wayne County are feeling the pinch at the pump as gasoline prices continue to climb sharply, mirroring a nationwide surge fueled by global tensions an...
Mar 30, 2026