Category Archives: Local News
Winter Storm Watch Issued as Second Round of Snow, Extreme Cold
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A second round of winter weather is expected to move into central North Carolina beginning Friday, with Wayne County likely to be impacted by heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous...
Jan 29, 2026
NCDMVA Leads Discussion on Childcare Issues Affecting NC Military Community
Fayetteville, N.C. - Today, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA), in collaboration with Blue Star Families, held the North Carolina Military Community Childcare Roun...
Jan 29, 2026
Man Taken Into Custody After Reported Shooting Threat on Emmaus Church Road
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - A Wayne County man is in custody following a reported shooting incident that prompted a law enforcement response involving SWAT and hostage negotiators. According to the Wayne Count...
Jan 29, 2026
"Came From Goldsboro": Jarran Reed Reflects on Roots, Resilience, and a Super Bowl Dream Realized
GOLDSBORO, NC - As Jarran Reed prepares to take the field on football's biggest stage, the Goldsboro native isn't just thinking about the Super Bowl-he's thinking about where it all began. In a recent...
Jan 28, 2026
Heart Health in Focus
With Heart Awareness Month approaching in February, Carrie Stokes of UNC Health Wayne joined WGBR's Jeff Farrow for an informative conversation centered on protecting cardiovascular health and recogni...
Jan 28, 2026
WPA Opens Enrollment for 2026-2027, Offering Leadership-Focused Education in Wayne County
Goldsboro, NC - Wayne Preparatory Academy (WPA) is setting itself apart in Wayne County as the only school where leadership development is intentionally woven into daily instruction alongside core aca...
Jan 28, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Sawyer powered by Jackson & Sons
Things are slowly warming up outside - and at the Wayne County Animal Shelter, hearts are warming too, thanks to this week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons. Meet Sawyer, a well-beh...
Jan 28, 2026
Man Found Dead in Goldsboro Apartment; Police Investigating Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Goldsboro police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the 900 block of West Oak Street early Tuesday. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded...
Jan 27, 2026
Wayne County Board of Education Honors Students and Staff for Statewide Achievements
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Education recognized several students and staff members during its January 19 meeting, spotlighting achievements that reflect academic excellence, artist...
Jan 27, 2026
WCC Recognizes Newest Truck Driver Training Graduates
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Graduates of Wayne Community College's Truck Driver Training program were honored at a graduation ceremony for earning their new credentials. Graduates of the program were tested thr...
Jan 27, 2026