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Congressman Don Davis Supports Defense Funding Package to Protect Seymour Johnson AFB and Boost National Security

Congressman Don Davis Supports Defense Funding Package to Protect Seymour Johnson AFB and Boost National Security

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) voted in support of a significant defense funding package during the U.S. House Armed Services Committee’s first-ever budget reconciliation markup, reinforcing his commitment to national security, military personnel, and economic development in eastern North Carolina. “One of my top priorities has been preventing the retirement of the F-15E…read more »

Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Earns No. 8 Spot in Final NCAA South Regional Rankings, Secures NCAA Tournament Berth

Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Earns No. 8 Spot in Final NCAA South Regional Rankings, Secures NCAA Tournament Berth

INDIANAPOLIS (April 30) — The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team has been ranked eighth in the final NCAA Division II South Regional rankings released Tuesday morning by the NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Committee, solidifying its place in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. With an 11-7 overall record, Mount Olive clinched an automatic bid…read more »

Wayne Community College Celebrates Graduation of 16th Evening Truck Driver Training Class

Wayne Community College Celebrates Graduation of 16th Evening Truck Driver Training Class

Goldsboro, N.C. — Eight students have successfully completed Wayne Community College’s Truck Driver Training evening course, earning their place in one of the nation’s most essential industries. The graduates, who make up the 16th cohort of the program, were awarded Class A Commercial Driver’s Licenses, DOT 380 certificates, and Workforce Continuing Education credentials after passing…read more »

NC Values Coalition Hosts Press Conference Supporting Bills for Detransitioners and Women’s Safety

NC Values Coalition Hosts Press Conference Supporting Bills for Detransitioners and Women’s Safety

Raleigh, N.C. — Wednesday April 30, The NC Values Coalition held a press conference this morning in support of two controversial bills: House Bill 606, which would extend the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims by individuals who have detransitioned, and the Women’s Safety and Protection Act (Senate Bill 516/House Bill 791), which seeks…read more »

Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex Honored with Top Workplace Safety Award

Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex Honored with Top Workplace Safety Award

Goldsboro, N.C. – Case Farms’ Goldsboro Complex has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL), recognizing the facility’s outstanding commitment to workplace safety and its industry-leading safety performance. The NCDOL Gold Award is the highest honor granted by the department and is only awarded to facilities that achieve…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Kahuna Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Kahuna
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This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons, spotlights Kahuna, a truly special feline ready to find his forever home! Kahuna is a 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix with a soft, white-and-black coat and a heart as big as his purr. Sweet, friendly, and absolutely beautiful, Kahuna charms everyone he meets with his gentle…read more »

Volunteers Needed for Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive on May 10

Volunteers Needed for Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive on May 10

Goldsboro, NC – (April 30, 2025) — One of the nation’s largest single-day food drives is coming to Goldsboro, and volunteers are urgently needed to help make it a success. The “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, across multiple locations in the community. This vital event helps collect…read more »

First Responders Memorial in Honor of K9 Lark’s Years of Service

First Responders Memorial in Honor of K9 Lark’s Years of Service

Goldsboro, N.C .– On Tuesday, April 29, the Goldsboro Police Department held a First Responders Memorial at Wayne Community College honoring the life and service of K9 Lark, a German Shepherd who served with the Goldsboro Police Department. Many of first responders, students, and community members gathered to pay tribute to the loyal and courageous…read more »

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