September 25 – October 4, 2025 WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair is set to return for its 76th year, promising 10 days of entertainment, competitions, and family-friendly activities from September 25 through October 4, 2025. The fair, owned and operated by the Wayne County Livestock Development Association (WCLDA), continues its tradition…… read more »
15,000-Square-Foot Facility Reopens with Enhanced Offerings for Goldsboro Families GOLDSBORO, NC – What was once known simply as “Playdates” is undergoing a major transformation, evolving from a basic drop-in childcare center into a comprehensive family entertainment destination. Play Dates Academy, under new ownership since December, is set to celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, September…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Foundation of Wayne Community College will present its biannual Arts and Humanities series this fall, featuring five diverse programs designed to engage the local community in educational and cultural experiences. All events will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium, located in the Wayne Learning Center on the college’s main…… read more »
Event Aims to Strengthen Police-Community Relations in Goldsboro GOLDSBORO, N.C. – In an effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community, local DJ and educator Bryan Rashon Lewis has partnered with Goldsboro Police Officer Hunter Whitaker to organize a Family Fun Night scheduled for September 20, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00…… read more »
This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, features Mirabella — a beautiful 4-year-old female domestic shorthair mix who is ready to find her forever family. Mirabella has a striking brown and black striped coat with the sweetest little white paws. She has been at the shelter since May, patiently waiting for the perfect…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A Wayne Community College Spanish instructor recently brought her research on language education equity to an international stage, presenting at a prestigious conference in Manchester, England. Hakima Harris, who teaches Spanish at WCC, delivered a presentation at the inaugural International Conference on Globalization in Languages, Education, Culture, and Communication. The conference drew…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College officially opened its new Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE) on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 community leaders, donors, employees, and students. The 42,000-square-foot facility, now the second-largest building on WCC’s campus, represents a significant investment in technical education and workforce development for…… read more »
Inner Bloom Beauty Celebrates Growth with New Location on East Walnut Street GOLDSBORO, N.C. – What started as a passion project in 2020 has blossomed into a thriving full-service salon and spa, as local entrepreneur Lindsey Simmons prepares to celebrate the grand reopening of Inner Bloom Beauty at its expanded location. Simmons, a Goldsboro native…… read more »
Community leaders and businesses invited to recognize outstanding contributions by October 31 deadline WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are now open for its 2026 Annual Dinner awards, inviting the community to recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the region. The Annual Dinner…… read more »
Wayne County jewelry store offers a Limited-Time Gift Certificate Special for Holiday Shoppers that provides 30% savings on gift certificates with an exclusive promotion WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Barnes Jewelers, a cornerstone of the local jewelry community for over four decades, is offering customers significant savings with a special gift certificate promotion. The family-owned business…… read more »
