Category Archives: Local News
Wayne County Commissioners Push for Expanded Property Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Residents
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the North Carolina General Assembly to expand property tax relief programs for elderly and...
May 07, 2026
Goldsboro Awards $1.07 Million Contract for Citywide Pavement Preservation Project
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro has awarded a $1,075,461.53 contract to Barnhill Contracting Company for the FY25-26 Pavement Preservation Program, bringing a series of road resurfacing and re...
May 07, 2026
Wayne Community College Instructor Deniz Tuck Receives National Excellence Award
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College English Instructor Deniz Tuck has earned national recognition for her dedication to student success and excellence in teaching. Tuck was named the recipient o...
May 07, 2026
Wayne County Students Honored During University of Mount Olive Awards Ceremony
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - Three Wayne County students attending University of Mount Olive were recognized Monday for academic achievement, leadership, and excellence in their respective fields during the un...
May 06, 2026
Officials Warn Residents About Fake IRS Letters
EASTERN N.C. - Residents across Eastern North Carolina are being warned about fraudulent letters claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service that are appearing in mailboxes and attempting to scam...
May 06, 2026
Goldsboro Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges Following Traffic Stop
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Goldsboro man is facing multiple felony drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop Monday night led to the seizure of narcotics and a weapon, according to the Goldsboro Police D...
May 06, 2026
Wayne Community College Students Showcase Neuse River Research at UNCW
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Three students from Wayne Community College recently took their research skills to the university level, presenting environmental findings at the research showcase hosted by Universi...
May 06, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Kong powered by Jackson & Sons
A big, lovable companion is taking center stage as this week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons. Kong, a 4-year-old Bullmastiff mix, is currently waiting for his forever home. This h...
May 06, 2026
Touch-A-Truck Event Returns to Wayne County Fairgrounds with Record Vehicles, Family Fun
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - One of Wayne County's most popular family events is back this weekend, promising a bigger and busier experience than ever before. The annual Touch-A-Truck fundraiser, hosted in pa...
May 05, 2026
$19.8 Million Project to Widen Wayne Memorial Drive Aims to Boost Safety and Reduce Congestion
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A major roadway improvement project is set to transform a busy stretch of Wayne Memorial Drive, with the North Carolina Department of Transportation awarding a $19.8 million construc...
May 05, 2026