RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a groundbreaking partnership with Talkspace, making virtual therapy services available at no cost to justice-impacted teenagers aged 13 to 17 throughout the state. The first-of-its-kind initiative addresses a critical gap in mental health care for vulnerable youth, as recent state data…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating what appears to be a domestic violence-related murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a married couple on July 21, 2025. Initial Discovery Leads to Welfare Check Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a welfare check request on Central Heights Road at approximately 5:20 p.m.…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A new iteration of the Global Leadership Development Program is set to launch, featuring a specialized “Key Leader Edition” designed to accelerate professional growth for both established and emerging leaders. Program Overview The comprehensive eight-week course will be facilitated by Andrea Freile and focuses on critical leadership competencies. The program aims…… read more »
This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons is ready to steal the stage—and your heart! Meet Stevie Nicks, a one-year-old tan German Shepherd mix who has all the charm and charisma of a true rock star. Stevie Nicks has been patiently waiting at the shelter since June, dreaming of the day…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A University of Texas at San Antonio student is spending her summer in Wayne County, N.C. helping local families with their educational needs through a century-old entrepreneurial program that combines business training with community service. Crystal Ledesma, a Business Management major from San Antonio, Texas, is participating in Southwestern Advantage, a…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Education has announced a special called meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 1:00 p.m. to address key matters including the selection of architectural and engineering services for a planned classroom addition at Rosewood Elementary School. The meeting will take place in the boardroom of Wayne County…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Eleven students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have reached a significant milestone in their pursuit of becoming certified aircraft mechanics, earning certificates that advance them toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. Path to FAA Certification Ten students successfully earned Powerplant and/or Airframe Certificates of Completion, qualifying them to take…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon following a violent family dispute that occurred earlier this month in Wayne County. Kyrique Laquay Sampson was taken into custody and booked into the Wayne County Detention Center after an investigation into a July 8 altercation that…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Rural Center has announced that applications are now open for its Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), the organization’s premier leadership development program designed to strengthen rural communities across the state. The three-month intensive training initiative, which has been operating since 1990, targets both established and emerging leaders who are…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a Goldsboro police officer during a traffic stop last week has surrendered to authorities and faces multiple serious charges, including assault with a firearm on law enforcement. Tyler Jalik Davis turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025, nearly a…… read more »
