This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, shines the spotlight on a truly special pup—Goldie, a 6-month-old spayed Terrier-Pit Bull mix with a heart as golden as her name. Goldie has been patiently waiting at the shelter since February, hoping each day will be the one her forever family walks through…… read more »
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Wayne Community College to Celebrate 520 Graduates in Dual Ceremonies on May 13
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne Community College (WCC) will honor its spring 2025 graduating class during two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 at the Maxwell Center in Goldsboro. The college will confer a total of 801 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to 520 students during the ceremonies, which will highlight the achievements of graduates from…… read more »
Affordable Housing Initiative Expands in Wayne and Lenoir Counties
Goldsboro, N.C .— A major affordable housing initiative is underway in Wayne and Lenoir counties, where a local nonprofit organization is currently building 103 homes. The effort is focused on expanding access to quality housing and fostering diverse communities across the region. Most of the construction to date has taken place in Lenoir County, especially…… read more »
Mount Olive’s Jackson Lahey Named AVCA All-American Honorable Mention
Lexington, K.Y. — (May 5) — University of Mount Olive junior setter Jackson Lahey has been named an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American Honorable Mention, marking just the third time in program history that a player has received this national honor. Lahey, a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, joins the elite ranks of former Trojan…… read more »
Seegars Fence Company Expands into Georgia, Led by Promising New Talent
Goldsboro, N.C.— Seegars Fence Company, a long-standing leader in the fencing industry across the Carolinas, is making a bold leap into new territory with the opening of its first branch in Augusta, Georgia. The move marks the company’s 15th branch location and its first venture beyond the Carolinas. The Georgia expansion officially took root with…… read more »
NC House Passes Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, Restoring Parental Consent for Minors’ Medical Care
Raleigh, N.C. – In a 68-41 vote on Tuesday, the North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 519, also known as the Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, which seeks to reestablish the authority of parents in making medical decisions for their children in cases involving sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse, and mental health issues.…… read more »
Wayne County Public Schools Hosting Job Fair on May 13
Goldsboro, N.C. — Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) will host its second Job Fair of the year on Tuesday, May 13, as the district continues efforts to recruit a wide range of certified and classified staff to support its schools. The event will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Gertrude Weil Auditorium…… read more »
Wayne County Register of Deeds to Pause Marriage License Services on May 7 for Staff Training
Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Register of Deeds Office has announced that it will temporarily suspend marriage license services on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, due to mandatory staff training. While marriage licenses will not be issued that day, all other services offered by the office will continue as normal. “We understand the importance…… read more »
Hurricane Preparedness Week Kicks Off: Officials Urge Readiness Ahead of Storm Season
North Carolina — As Hurricane Preparedness Week begins across the United States, emergency management officials and weather experts are urging residents in coastal and hurricane-prone areas to take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property ahead of the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which officially starts on June 1. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed from May 5…… read more »
North Carolina Residents Urged to Obtain REAL ID Before May 7, 2025 Enforcement
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina residents are being reminded that beginning Wednesday, May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card will be required to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities, including military bases and nuclear power plants. Axios+4AP News+4The Telegraph+4 The REAL ID Act, enacted by Congress in 2005 following…… read more »
