Category Archives: Government

Mount Olive Extends Water Bill Late Fee Deadline for May and June
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. - The Town of Mount Olive has announced a temporary extension on water bill late fees for the months of May and June 2026. Effective immediately, the town will delay the application ...
Amy Roux 23h ago

Goldsboro City Council to Discuss Budget, PFAS Funding and Community Event Requests Monday
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro City Council will meet Monday evening with a packed agenda that includes public hearings on the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, funding matters related to PFAS tre...
Amy Roux May 17, 2026

Goldsboro Leaders Push for New Public Safety Complex Following Facility Tour
GOLDSBORO, NC - Federal, state, and local leaders toured the City of Goldsboro's aging Public Safety Complex on Friday as officials continue efforts to secure funding for both immediate repairs and a ...
Amy Roux May 09, 2026

Wayne County Commissioners Push for Expanded Property Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled Residents
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the North Carolina General Assembly to expand property tax relief programs for elderly and...
Amy Roux May 07, 2026

Goldsboro City Council to Tackle Budget, Infrastructure, and Community Proclamations at Monday Meeting
GOLDSBORO, NC - Goldsboro City Council members will convene Monday evening for their regular meeting, with a full agenda that blends major policy decisions, infrastructure planning, and a slate of com...
Amy Roux May 03, 2026

Wayne County Leaders Push for Regional Sewer Authority to Support Growth and Control Costs
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - Local leaders across Wayne County are taking a major step toward improving sewer infrastructure, controlling rising costs, and preparing for future growth through a proposed regio...
Amy Roux May 01, 2026

City Council Reviews FY2027 Budget Priorities, No Tax Increase Proposed
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - The Goldsboro City Council has begun early discussions on the fiscal year 2027 budget, highlighting a plan that aims to maintain services while avoiding a property tax increase. Duri...
Amy Roux Apr 28, 2026

Wayne County Commissioners Pass Resolution Opposing Property Tax Limits, Cite Service Impacts and Unfunded Mandates
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to approve Resolution 2026-6, formally opposing efforts to limit or cap county property tax authority, during their April 21 meetin...
Amy Roux Apr 26, 2026

Wayne County Commissioners Approve Opioid Settlement Participation, Fund Post-Overdose Response Team
WAYNE COUNTY, NC - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved two key measures aimed at addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, including participation in a new settlement agreemen...
Amy Roux Apr 23, 2026

Wayne County Commissioners to Consider Opioid Settlement, Economic Development Agreement at Tuesday Meeting
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 21, at 9 a.m., with a full agenda that includes special recognitions, a public hearing on economic deve...
Amy Roux Apr 20, 2026


