GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College has announced the recipients of its 22nd annual Distinguished Chair awards, recognizing two exceptional faculty members for their outstanding contributions to education and community service. Award Recipients Excel in Teaching and Innovation Language and Communication Department Chair Allyson Daly and Nursing Simulation Coordinator Bryan Johnson were selected for the…… read more »
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Wayne Community College Honors Two Faculty with 2025 Distinguished Chair Awards
Greenville United Makes History with First U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Entry
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Greenville United Football Club will make club history this fall when it competes in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying tournament for the first time since the organization’s founding in 2020. The semi-professional soccer club, which serves as the region’s only team at its competitive level, will enter the Open…… read more »
Triangle YP Civitan Hosts 10th Annual Cornhole Tournament to Benefit Special Olympics NC
Raleigh, N.C. – Triangle Young Professionals Civitan will host its 10th Annual Cornament cornhole tournament this Saturday, August 16, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Maywood Hall and Garden in Raleigh. The fundraising event supports . and features a unique rappelling challenge tied to donation goals. The tournament, which begins registration at 1:00 p.m. with…… read more »
Getting to Know Jon Reep: From “That Thing Got a Hemi” to Netflix Comedy Stardom
Small Town Roots, Big Stage Dreams Jon Reep’s path to comedy stardom began in the most unexpected place—a college campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. Growing up in Hickory as the quintessential class clown, Reep never imagined comedy clubs existed outside of Los Angeles or New York. That changed when he discovered Charlie Goodnight’s comedy club…… read more »
North Carolina Recovers $2.5 Million in Unpaid Wages Across 87 Counties
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has released a comprehensive breakdown of wage violations investigated across the state, following its July 31 announcement of successfully recovering more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages for North Carolina workers. Statewide Investigation Reveals Extensive Violations Between July 2024 and June 2025, the department’s Wage…… read more »
Big Deals, Bigger Savings: Put Money Back in Your Pocket
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Shopping local just got more rewarding in Goldsboro, North Carolina, thanks to Big Deals – a community-focused program that offers substantial savings on gift certificates for area businesses. This innovative platform allows residents to support their favorite local establishments while stretching their dollars further. How Big Deals Works The concept is simple…… read more »
Smithfield DMV Office Remains Closed Through Friday Due to Weather Delays
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles driver license office in Smithfield will remain closed through Friday, August 15, as maintenance crews work to complete necessary office repairs that have been delayed by inclement weather. The office, located at 3783 U.S. Highway 310 South, was originally scheduled to reopen Wednesday, August 14,…… read more »
NCDOT Proposes Major Improvements to East Ash Street in Wayne County
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to significantly improve East Ash Street in Wayne County, proposing to widen the roadway, construct two roundabouts, and reconfigure traffic patterns at the U.S. 70 intersection. The department will host a public open house from 5-7 p.m. on August 19 at…… read more »
La Grange Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run After Week-Long Investigation
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — A 53-year-old La Grange man has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run involving serious injury or death after a woman’s body was discovered along a rural Lenoir County road this past weekend. Steven Hawkins was taken into custody following an investigation that began Saturday afternoon when two pedestrians…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Dundee
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This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons features Dundee! Dundee is a handsome male Terrier, American Pit Bull mix who is looking for a family to call his own. Dundee may be a diamond in the rough, but his heart is pure gold. He needs love, care, and a patient hand…… read more »
