Category Archives: Local News

GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro police are asking for the public's assistance as they investigate a robbery reported late last year at a convenience store on East Ash Street. According to the Goldsboro Poli...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scam phone calls in which callers falsely claim to be law enforcement officials and demand money for an inmate's release...

RALEIGH, NC - Donald Godwin of Mount Olive is celebrating after taking a chance on a $10 Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket and winning a $1 million top prize. Godwin purchased the winning ticket from the...

GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro firefighters responded early Wednesday morning to a vehicle fire involving a semi-truck in the 2400 block of South Slocumb Street. According to officials, fire units were dis...

GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro police are asking for the public's assistance as they continue investigating a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, ...

This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Carl - a playful and affectionate young cat ready to find his fur-ever family. Carl is a 9-month-old male domestic shorthair mi...

GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro native Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr., a two-term legislator, U.S. Army combat veteran, and former public educator, formally launched his campaign Tuesday as a Democrat for North C...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners appointed Dr. Joe Democko to fill the vacant at-large commissioner seat during its first meeting of 2026. Commissioners interviewed five appl...

GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro's Commission on Community Relations and Development will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Luncheon at noon Monday, Jan. 19, at The First PH Church, located ...

GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro City Council officially swore in Beverly Weeks as Mayor Pro Tem during Monday's council meeting, marking the start of her new term in city leadership. The oath of office was ...