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 »
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City Council Approves Temporary Pause on Water Cutoffs During Federal Shutdown
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 »
Federal Government Shutdown Threatens November Food Benefits for Wayne County Residents
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – Thousands of Wayne County families who depend on Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits may face disruptions in November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to an announcement from state and local health officials. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Wayne County Department of…… read more »
North Carolina Food Assistance Programs Secure Through October Despite Federal Shutdown
State Officials Work to Protect 1.4 Million SNAP Recipients as Uncertainty Looms NORTH CAROLINA — As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, North Carolina officials are racing to minimize disruptions to critical food assistance programs that serve more than 1.4 million residents across the state. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human…… read more »
Social Security Administration Announces Executive Leadership Restructuring to Enhance Service Delivery
Commissioner Bisignano Unveils New Organizational Structure Focused on Operational Excellence NORTH CAROLINA – Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano announced significant changes to the agency’s executive leadership team and organizational structure today, aimed at strengthening accountability, improving performance, and modernizing service delivery for Americans nationwide. The restructuring comes as the agency continues to…… read more »
Congressman Don Davis Held August Recess Press Conference in Goldsboro
GOLDSBORO, NC — U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) held a press conference Tuesday morning at his Goldsboro district office to recap his August recess activities and outline upcoming legislative priorities. The press availability, which took place at 9:30 a.m. at the congressman’s office on Cashwell Drive, provided Davis an opportunity to highlight his extensive outreach…… read more »
Federal Agency Directs North Carolina to Remove Gender Identity Content from Sex Education Program
Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Compliance Deadline NORTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has ordered the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to eliminate all references to gender identity from federally-funded sex education materials within 60 days, according to an announcement from the…… read more »
