Category Archives: Local News
Traffic Advisory Issued for Sunday's 35th Annual Wayne County Toy Run
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Drivers across Wayne County should expect temporary road closures and delays this Sunday as the 35th Annual Wayne County Toy Run rolls through the area.The Toy Run, hosted by America...
Nov 15, 2025
PET OF THE WEEK: Taffy Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Taffy - a sweet, playful ball of fur who's ready to melt your heart and find her forever home! Taffy is a 9-month-old female Do...
Nov 14, 2025
November Gardening Tips: Preparing Your Landscape for Winter
By Jessica Strickland Wayne County Horticulture Extension Agent As November arrives and thoughts turn toward the upcoming holiday season, gardeners shouldn't overlook the important tasks that remain i...
Nov 14, 2025
Register Now for WCC's Spring 2026 Semester
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Registration is now open for Wayne Community College's spring 2026 college credit classes.New and current students can sign up for the spring semester on WCC's website or o...
Nov 13, 2025
Full November SNAP Benefits to Be Issued by Friday, NCDHHS Confirms
North Carolinians can expect full SNAP benefits by Friday after days of uncertainty.RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says full November SNAP benefits will be ...
Nov 13, 2025
House Fire Contained on Oleander Avenue; No Injuries Reported
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Firefighters with the Goldsboro Fire Department quickly contained a blaze Tuesday night that broke out at a home on North Oleander Avenue, preventing the fire from spreading beyond t...
Nov 12, 2025
Goldsboro Police Searching for Missing 21-Year-Old
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man last seen over the weekend.Police say 21-year-old Tra'sond Marquail McNeil was reported miss...
Nov 12, 2025
One Firefighter Injured in Goldsboro House Fire; Cause Under Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Firefighters battled a two-story house fire Tuesday evening that left one firefighter injured and caused extensive damage to a home on North Slocumb Street.According to the Goldsboro...
Nov 12, 2025
Cary Man Arrested in Connection with October Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Cary man has been arrested in connection with an October shooting that left a Goldsboro man critically injured, according to the Goldsboro Police Department.On October 11, 2025, ar...
Nov 12, 2025
Power Outage Affects Hundreds in Eastern Wayne Area
Goldsboro, NC – A power outage is impacting approximately 900 Duke Energy customers in the Eastern Wayne area this morning.According to Duke Energy, the outage is affecting customers along Highw...
Nov 12, 2025