Wayne County, N.C. — The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has officially opened the application process to fill the vacant at-large seat left after the unexpected passing of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr. Aycock had served on the Board since 2012. During their December 2, 2025 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved the procedure that will guide…… read more »
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Wayne County Commissioners Launch Application Process to Fill Vacant Board Seat
Goldsboro Announces Thanksgiving Schedule Changes for City Offices and Waste Collection
GOLDSBORO — The City of Goldsboro has released its Thanksgiving holiday schedule, including closures and adjustments to solid waste services. City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular operations will resume on Monday. Residents with Thursday or Friday solid waste collection will see their services moved…… read more »
Wayne County Announces Thanksgiving Week Schedule Changes
Wayne County, NC — Several Wayne County government offices and facilities have announced schedule changes for Thanksgiving week. County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025. All offices will resume normal operations on Monday, December 1. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will close…… read more »
Goldsboro Encourages Residents to Take Part in New Citywide Survey
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro is inviting residents to help shape the community’s future by participating in its first-ever citywide community survey. City officials say they want to hear from residents in every City Council district to ensure all voices are represented as they plan for future services and priorities. The survey is…… read more »
Supreme Court Ruling Halts Full SNAP Benefits for North Carolinians
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) says it was forced to pause the distribution of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following a late-night U.S. Supreme Court decision on Friday granting the Trump Administration’s appeal to temporarily halt the payments. Earlier that day, NCDHHS had already issued…… read more »
City Council Approves Temporary Pause on Water Cutoffs During Federal Shutdown
GOLDSBORO, NC – The City Council has approved a temporary pause on water cutoffs for customers affected during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Under the approved measure, no water service disconnections or late fees will occur during the shutdown and for 14 days afterward. Following that period, customers will be required to bring their accounts…… read more »
City Announces Change to Cash Payment Policy Following Discontinuation of the Penny
Goldsboro, NC – Due to the Federal Reserve’s discontinuation of the penny, the City has announced an update to its cash payment policy. Effective immediately, all cash payments made at City Hall in the Revenue Collections Department will require exact change. If exact change is not provided, cash totals will be rounded up to the…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Launches Community Survey to Guide Future Planning
Goldsboro, N.C. — The City of Goldsboro is asking residents to share their input and help shape the future of their community through the City’s first-ever community survey. As part of ongoing strategic planning efforts, the City has partnered with ETC Institute, one of the nation’s leading governmental research firms, to gather feedback from residents…… read more »
Governor Stein Announces Nearly $18 Million in Contributions for North Carolina Food Assistance
State and private donors mobilize as federal SNAP benefits face suspension NORTH CAROLINA — Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina will provide $10 million to local food banks across the state as federal nutrition assistance programs face unprecedented disruption. The state’s contribution is part of a broader $18 million relief effort that includes $5…… read more »
North Carolina SNAP Benefits Face November Delay Amid Federal Shutdown
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — More than 1.4 million North Carolinians who depend on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) face delayed benefits in November if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced. Federal Government Halts Funding Authorization On October 10, 2025, the U.S.…… read more »
