Category Archives: Local News
City of Goldsboro Lifts Voluntary Water Conservation Declaration After Improved River Conditions
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The City of Goldsboro has officially lifted its voluntary water conservation declaration after improving conditions at Falls Lake Dam and along the Neuse River. City officials announ...
Aug 03, 2026
Dudley Man Arrested After Alleged Motor Vehicle Theft in Southern Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Dudley man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into a stolen vehicle reported in southern Wayne County. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, dep...
Aug 03, 2026
Goldsboro City Council to Consider Rezoning Requests, Noise Ordinance Changes and More at Monday Meeting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro City Council will meet Monday evening with a full agenda that includes several public hearings, proposed ordinance changes, budget matters, and community recognitions. ...
Aug 02, 2026
Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP to Host Candidates Forum Ahead of November Election
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro-Wayne Branch of the NAACP is inviting residents to engage with local candidates and learn more about issues impacting their community during its Road to November Candid...
Aug 02, 2026
Former 3HC Employee Sentenced to Up to 39 Years for $941,000 Fraud Scheme
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - A Wayne County jury has found a former Senior Systems Administrator for 3HC Home Health and Hospice Care, Inc. guilty of orchestrating a years-long fraud scheme that stole more than ...
Jul 31, 2026
NCDHHS Seeks Public Input on 2027 Home Energy Assistance Plan
RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is inviting residents to review and comment on the state's proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Low Income Home Energy ...
Jul 31, 2026
Dental Assisting Class Graduates from WCC
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College celebrated its 2026 Dental Assisting graduating class at a pinning ceremony held to mark the graduates' transition from students to dental professionals. Cait...
Jul 30, 2026
Two Men Arrested After Goldsboro ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Felony Firearm Charges
GOLDSBORO, NC - A ShotSpotter alert in Goldsboro has led to the arrest of two men now facing multiple felony firearm charges following an investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department. According to...
Jul 30, 2026
WCC's Practical Nursing Class Honored at Pinning Ceremony
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Wayne Community College's 2026 Practical Nursing graduates were celebrated at a formal pinning ceremony held to honor their achievements. The new graduates received pins that were de...
Jul 29, 2026
PET OF THE WEEK: Paisley powered by Jackson & Sons
If you're looking for a loyal companion with a heart full of love, this week's WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons may be the perfect match. Meet Paisley, a 2-year-old American Stafford...
Jul 29, 2026