Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County to Host $5 Rabies Clinics to Help Pet Owners Stay Compliant with State Law
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - Wayne County Animal Services is offering residents a convenient and affordable way to protect their pets this spring, announcing four low-cost rabies vaccination clinics scheduled f...
Amy Roux Mar 19, 2026

WCC to Offer Welding Training in New Lab at Southern Wayne High School
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College and Southern Wayne High School (SWHS) celebrated their new shared welding space at a ceremony attended by local elected officials, educators, and students. Th...
Amy Roux Mar 19, 2026

Congressman Don Davis Highlights $54 Million Investment in Eastern North Carolina Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Don Davis (NC-01) is spotlighting major federal investments across eastern North Carolina after securing nearly $54 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding. During a r...
Amy Roux Mar 19, 2026

New NCDMV Tool Lets Drivers Check Wait Times Before Heading to the Office
RALEIGH, NC - The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles has launched a new online feature designed to save drivers time and reduce frustration by providing real-time wait times and capacity update...
Amy Roux Mar 19, 2026

UMO Receives $215,000 Scholarship Award from Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
MOUNT OLIVE, NC-The University of Mount Olive has received a $215,000 scholarship award from the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc. for the upcoming academic year. "This scholarship support not on...
Amy Roux Mar 18, 2026

Prolec GE Waukesha Breaks Ground on $140M Expansion
GOLDSBORO, NC - State and local leaders gathered in Wayne County on Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major expansion at Prolec GE Waukesha Inc., marking a significant investment in both th...
Amy Roux Mar 18, 2026

Community Honors Judge Charles Gaylor with Tree Planting at Union Station
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Community members, along with state and local representatives, gathered last week to honor the legacy of Judge Charles Gaylor with a tree planting ceremony in front of Union Station ...
Amy Roux Mar 18, 2026

PET OF THE WEEK: O'Malley powered by Jackson & Sons
This week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, is a charming feline named O'Malley who is ready to find a loving forever home. O'Malley is a 6-year-old domestic shorthair/mix with a s...
Shaun Johnson Mar 18, 2026

Goldsboro Proclaims March as St. Baldrick's Foundation Month; "Cuts for Cures" Event Set for Saturday
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro is recognizing the fight against childhood cancer by proclaiming March as St. Baldrick's Foundation Month and encouraging residents to support this weekend's an...
Amy Roux Mar 17, 2026

United Way of Wayne County Strengthens Church Partnerships to Expand Community Assistance Network
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - United Way of Wayne County is continuing its mission to serve neighbors in need by building meaningful partnerships with local churches that have historically supported United Church...
Amy Roux Mar 17, 2026


