Goldsboro, N.C. — On May 19, The City of Goldsboro has officially recognized the enduring legacy and educational contributions of Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. with a formal proclamation, presented just days ahead of the organization’s highly anticipated 70th annual homecoming celebration. The proclamation, issued by the Goldsboro City Council on May 19, 2025, commends…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 22) — Wayne Community College (WCC) celebrated the achievements of its 2025 Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Assisting graduates during a heartfelt pinning ceremony, marking their transition from students to healthcare professionals. The event, a longstanding tradition in healthcare education, recognized the dedication, perseverance, and academic success of the graduates. Each…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), a critical lifeline for uninsured residents affected by Hurricane Helene, will officially end on May 31, 2025, state officials announced this week. Launched in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), FEMA, North Carolina Emergency Management, and local pharmacies, the program has…… read more »
This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons features a sweet soul who’s ready to steal your heart — Emma! Emma is a 2-year-old white American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a heart as big as her puppy-dog eyes. Full of love and personality, this gentle girl is looking for her FUR-EVER home…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. – A North Carolina pilot program is offering a fresh start for formerly incarcerated individuals by helping them land transportation-related jobs and obtain state identification—key tools for rebuilding their lives after prison. Launched in 2024 under Executive Order 303, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Transitional Work Pilot Program is showing early success…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — As the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, emergency officials are urging residents across North Carolina and the southeastern U.S. to prepare early and understand the full scope of hurricane hazards—not just wind, but the far-reaching impacts that come with every tropical system. While hurricanes are often defined by wind…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) English instructor Deniz Tuck has been named the recipient of the 2025 George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award, the college’s highest honor for instructional excellence. Tuck received the award during the college’s second spring commencement ceremony, where she was presented with a framed certificate and a monetary…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. – Wayne Community College (WCC) marked a significant milestone as it graduated the 86th class of its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, recognizing 14 cadets who have completed the rigorous program and are now eligible to serve as sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Each graduate completed 648 hours of instruction…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — (May 21) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the NC AIDS Action Network came together today to spotlight the state’s progress in combating HIV—and to raise alarm about how proposed federal funding cuts could reverse decades of hard-won gains. Speaking at a joint event, NCDHHS Secretary…… read more »
Goldsboro, N.C. — A two-vehicle collision occurred on Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro near Coor’s Pharmacy, involving a 1998 Toyota and a 2019 Toyota. The incident took place on the afternoon of [insert date], causing significant damage to both vehicles and temporarily disrupting traffic flow in the area. According to initial reports from local law…… read more »
