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DMV on Your Schedule: North Carolina Adds More Saturday Service Locations

DMV on Your Schedule: North Carolina Adds More Saturday Service Locations

Goldsboro, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is bringing back its popular Saturday walk-in service hours, with an expanded lineup of office locations available to serve residents across the state. Beginning Saturday, May 31, and running through August 23, 20 DMV offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.…read more »

Hurricane Season Begins Sunday: Be Aware and Be Prepared

Hurricane Season Begins Sunday: Be Aware and Be Prepared

Goldsboro, N.C. — Hurricane season officially begins Sunday, June 1, and state and local officials are urging residents to take steps now to ensure they are prepared for whatever the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season may bring. The season, which runs through November 30, is a time when coastal and inland communities alike face the risk…read more »

Join the Movement: EJ’s Parade of Hope Marches On for Missing Children

Join the Movement: EJ’s Parade of Hope Marches On for Missing Children

Goldsboro, N.C. — On Saturday, May 31, the community will come together for EJ’s Parade of Hope, an inspiring day dedicated to resilience, unity, and raising awareness for missing and exploited children. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1901 Branch Street and is free and open to the public.…read more »

More Than Medicine: NC Event Highlights Real-Life Impact of Medicaid Expansion

More Than Medicine: NC Event Highlights Real-Life Impact of Medicaid Expansion

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Friday, May 30, state leaders, health care professionals, and researchers will gather at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for a symposium exploring the transformative impact of Medicaid expansion and the state’s pioneering Healthy Opportunities Pilots program. Hosted by the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the…read more »

Shrimp, Shag, and Sips: Hinnant Vineyards Hosts Shrimp N’ Shag Fest 2025

Shrimp, Shag, and Sips: Hinnant Vineyards Hosts Shrimp N’ Shag Fest 2025

Pine level, N.C. — Hinnant Family Vineyards is set to kick off the summer season with a flavorful fusion of food, music, and wine at the highly anticipated Shrimp N’ Shag Fest 2025 on Sunday, June 1. Featuring the legendary Jim Quick & Coastline, steamed shrimp by Bricklanding Calabash Seafood, and a day full of…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Marco Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Marco
Powered by Jackson & Sons

This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons spotlight, shines on a handsome heartthrob with four paws and a purr that melts hearts—Marco! Marco is a two-year-old male cat with a sleek black coat adorned by charming white features that make him stand out in the crowd. But it’s not just his looks that…read more »

Four-Car Pileup Snarls Traffic on US-117 — Cause Remains Unclear

Four-Car Pileup Snarls Traffic on US-117 — Cause Remains Unclear

Wayne County — On May 26, a four-vehicle rear-end collision on US Highway 117 resulted in a chain-reaction crash involving multiple cars, though no injuries or citations were reported at the scene. The incident occurred during active traffic conditions and is under investigation by local authorities. According to the official report, the crash involved a…read more »

Leadership in Transition: Daughtery Appointed to Wayne Community College Board

Leadership in Transition: Daughtery Appointed to Wayne Community College Board

Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery has been appointed to the Wayne Community College (WCC) Board of Trustees, continuing his long-standing service to the community in a new educational leadership role. Daughtery was officially sworn in during the Board’s regular May meeting, following his appointment by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He…read more »

Final Eight Teams Set for 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship in Cary

Final Eight Teams Set for 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship in Cary

Cary, N.C. — The 2025 NCAA Division II Baseball Championship will begin Friday, May 30, at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. Hosted by the University of Mount Olive and the Town of Cary, the event features eight regional champions, including two former national titleholders—Tampa and Central Missouri. Top-seeded Tampa, aiming…read more »

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