GOLDBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro Mayor Charles Gaylor recently introduced April Johnson as the city’s new Director of Development Services on WGBR, highlighting her local roots and professional expertise as key assets for the community’s future development. “April Johnson is a hometown girl who went away for a while, worked on other commitments, finished up school…… read more »
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Department of Transportation crews are working around the clock to assess and repair damage from Tropical Storm Chantal, which brought heavy rainfall and powerful winds to the central region of the state this week. The storm caused significant disruption to the transportation network, with more than 100 roads forced to…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Paramount Theatre will showcase two of North Carolina’s most promising emerging bands when Third Thursday returns on July 17, featuring Raleigh dream-pop trio Slow Teeth and Chapel Hill indie rockers Tacoma Park. The monthly concert series, curated by the Paramount’s Chip Cannon, has established itself as a premier platform for discovering…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 34-year-old man was shot Thursday afternoon in Goldsboro and remains hospitalized in stable condition following the incident. Incident Details Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Day Circle at approximately 12:41 p.m. on July 10, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jarvis Godwin, 34, suffering from a gunshot wound.…… read more »
Carolina Athletic Park, Goldsboro——- Coach Adam Pate knew down 2 games to 1 with a banged up pitching rotation, he had to give the ball to closer Ayden West. And West was as good as advertised, striking out 14 of 19 batters faced through 6, allowing just 1 hit and walking none. West had the…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic violation on Independence Day resulted in the arrest of a driver with outstanding felony warrants and multiple violations. Details of the Arrest On July 4th at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a brown Chevrolet Tahoe for a lane violation. The…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Allied Health programs have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with both the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Dental Hygiene programs’ 2025 graduating classes achieving 100% pass rates on their respective licensing examinations. Nursing Program Surpasses National Average The ADN program’s 29 graduates successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination for…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on Independence Day evening resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly provided false identification to police and concealed narcotics on her person. Traffic Stop Initiated Over Suspended License On July 4th at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A comedy tour that has been selling out venues across the country is making a stop in Goldsboro at the Paramount Theatre, promising an evening of unfiltered humor about the realities of modern motherhood and adult life. “Moms Unhinged,” an 18-and-over standup comedy show, will feature three female comedians tackling topics ranging…… read more »
Carolina Athletic Park—–Goldsboro. After another tough loss on the road last night at Pitt County, Post 11 now finds themselves down 2 games to 1 in the best of five Area 1 first round playoff series. Tonight is a must win for the defending state champs to force a deciding game 5. Game time is…… read more »
