Category Archives: Local News

GOLDSBORO, NC - As the New Year approaches, the Wayne County Animal Shelter is hoping to help one special dog find the perfect fresh start. This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson and Sons...

GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro police have identified and charged a juvenile suspect in connection with a shooting that injured three people at the Tanglewood Mobile Home Park. The incident occurred on Dec...

RALEIGH, NC - The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released its required financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery, confirming the lottery's financial records are...

WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Local governments across Wayne County have announced office closures and service adjustments in observance of New Year's Day on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Wayne County government offic...

RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina has been awarded more than $213 million in federal funding to expand and strengthen health care services in rural communities across the state. The Centers for Medicare &a...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Goldsboro police have identified the three victims injured in a shooting that occurred Monday evening at Tanglewood Mobile Home Park. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, of...

Goldsboro, N.C. - Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) has narrowed 11 draft school calendar options for the Traditional Academic Calendar down to two proposed calendars for the 2026-2027 school year. T...

RALEIGH, NC - A Dudley man is celebrating a big win after taking a chance on a $5 scratch-off ticket and landing a $200,000 top prize. Mark Hicks of Dudley won the first top prize in the new $5 MONOPO...

GOLDSBORO, NC - As the holiday season and peak flu months continue, a sharp rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses has led to extremely high patient volumes in the Emergency Department, hospital ...

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Mount Olive's signature New Year's Eve Pickle Drop will carry special significance this year as the longtime tradition ushers in 2026 and officially launches Mt. Olive Pickle Compa...