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YOUR SEYMOUR SALUTE

YOUR SEYMOUR SALUTE

Every week, Your Seymour Salute highlights an airman serving at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro.read more »

WCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inducts 77 New Members

WCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inducts 77 New Members

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Wayne Community College’s Upsilon Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held an induction ceremony to welcome 77 new members. Students are invited to become members of the international honor society if they have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the required number of semester hours for…read more »

Caterpillar Fluid Transfer Solutions Fair Share Investor Wins $10,000 Prize

Caterpillar Fluid Transfer Solutions Fair Share Investor Wins $10,000 Prize

GOLDSBORO, N.C.—Last night, November 26th, United Way of Wayne County celebrated those who gave their Fair Share this year by giving away $10,000 to one lucky finalist at Downtown Lights Up at The Hub in downtown Goldsboro.  Since August of this year, names have been randomly selected from the pool of Fair Share Investors for…read more »

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Opens on December 1, 2024

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Opens on December 1, 2024

Wayne County, NC – Households in Wayne County containing a person aged 60 or more, or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services can apply for help covering the cost of heating their homes starting Monday, December 2, 2024.  If your household meets the above criteria, currently receives…read more »

Wishing You a Safe and Joyful Thanksgiving

Wishing You a Safe and Joyful Thanksgiving

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this season of gratitude, the team here wants to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re enjoying a hearty meal, sharing memories, or simply taking time to relax, we hope this holiday brings warmth and happiness to…read more »

Thanksgiving Travel, Click It or Ticket, Watch for Deer

Thanksgiving Travel, Click It or Ticket, Watch for Deer

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is temporarily suspending most construction along major highways to facilitate smoother travel during the holiday season. Work on interstates, U.S. routes, and key state routes will be halted until the evening of December 2 to keep lanes open. Drivers traveling to or from Tennessee should note that Interstate…read more »

Two Arrested in Dudley Break-In and Larceny Investigation; One Suspect Escapes Custody Briefly

Two Arrested in Dudley Break-In and Larceny Investigation; One Suspect Escapes Custody Briefly

On November 11, 2024, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after receiving a report of Breaking and Entering and Larceny in the Genoa Road area of Dudley, NC. Authorities discovered that several buildings, including a residence, had been broken into on multiple occasions. The investigation led to the identification of two suspects, James…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Reebok Powered by Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Reebok Powered by Jackson & Sons

This week’s WGBR Pet of the Week powered by Jackson & Sons features Reebok. Meet Reebok, a playful 4-month-old male domestic shorthair kitten ready to find his forever home! With his adorable white coat and charming grey and black stripes on his head and tail, Reebok is as cute as can be. He’s full of…read more »

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