Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr. has announced his intention to run for Goldsboro’s mayor in the city’s2023 municipal election.Smith, a Goldsboro native and Goldsboro High School graduate, said he is running for mayorbecause he wants to use his extensive governmental and public service experience to help restoreGoldsboro’s Grandeur.He said restoring the city starts with bringing…… read more »
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Smith to Run for Mayor
Solar Farms Short Circuited for Now
Two Solar farms planned for Wayne County were delayed this week when public concerns about pollution and property values were aired in front of the County Board of Commissioners. “I know I can’t stop this,” said Larry Grady, a retired electrician who would be living next door to one of the solar farms. Grady lives…… read more »
Giorgio Kristev Named Director of Information Technology
Wayne County is pleased to announce that Giorgio Kristev has been promoted to the director of information technology. Kristev replaces Ryan Preble, who left Wayne County in January to pursue a role in county management. As director of information technology, Kristev will oversee networking, telecommunications, database and application development, web services, financial and emergency systems,…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Explores Options to Ease Downtown Parking
Business owners, residents, and stakeholders expressed their concerns during Thursday’s Public Parking forum. DGDC Director Erin Fonseca, welcomed everyone and explained the input and feedback will assist the City of Goldsboro with the next steps. The event moderated by Dwight Bassett, Director of Economic Development and Parking Services for the Town of Chapel Hill. Bassett…… read more »
Inspections Department On Call to Respond to Wind Damage
With high winds across the area today, the Wayne County Inspections Department is on call to respond to storm-related damage. Residents who suffered electrical damage due to high winds or downed trees, and need an electrical inspection before next Wednesday, leave a voicemail for the Inspections Department at 919-731-1169. Staff are monitoring this number and…… read more »
City Experiencing Delays with Leaf & Limb Collection
The City of Goldsboro Solid Waste Division is experiencing delays. In a statement today, the City of Goldsboro stated, “The City’s Solid Waste Division continues to experience significant delays with leaf and limb collection throughout the city.” According to the statement, Solid Waste is experiencing the same personnel, equipment, and parts supply chain issues as…… read more »
Town of Seven Springs Awarded Grant
Governor Roy Cooper announced that 42 local governments in rural areas across the state including the town of Seven Springs have been awarded grants from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund, supporting rural economic development projects in North Carolina. A total of $19.76 million will be issued in this second round of grantmaking from the Fund,…… read more »
Pikeville Regains Fiscal Autonomy Through Dedication, Hard Work
Pikeville Mayor Garrett Johnston is the first to admit his small town of 720 residents was in financial disarray and operational dysfunction when the Local Government Commission (LGC) exercised statutory authority to impound its books. Through hard work, sharp focus on transparency and governance, and sheer determination, the Wayne County municipality has climbed out of…… read more »
Aycock to Serve as Chair of the Board of Commissioners
At the Wayne County Commissioner’s Meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Barbara Aycock was nominated by the Board of Commissioners to serve as the Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Chris Gurley was nominated to serve as the Vice-Chairman for the next year. Commissioner Barbara Aycock joined the Board of Commissioners in November 2020 after 15…… read more »
Bell Re-Elected to House Majority Leader
The NC House Republican Caucus has unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) as their House Majority Leader for the 2023-2024 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. “I am very grateful to have the continued support and trust of my Republican colleagues to serve as their Majority Leader,” said Rep. Bell. “I am excited…… read more »
