A change of command ceremony is scheduled for 9 AM Wednesday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base as they bring in a new commander for the 4th Fighter Wing. During the ceremony, Col. Kurt C. Helphinstine, 4th FW commander, will relinquish command to Teel. Helphinstine assumed command in July 2020. Helphinstine will assume his new…… read more »
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4th Fighter Wing Gets New Commander
Officials Urge Wayne County Residents To Plan For Hurricane Season
(GDN) – Tomorrow wraps up National Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina. Wayne County Emergency Management says with warmer weather quickly approaching, now is the time to prepare. They say it’s important for everyone to write down a plan and gather important documents such as driver’s license, insurance policies, medicals records and bank account statements.…… read more »
Mathew Livingston Selected As New Assistant City Manager Of Goldsboro
The City of Goldsboro announced Matthew Livingston is the new Assistant City Manager. According to City Manager Tim Salmon, Livingston is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of experience. Livingston is currently serving as Town Manager in Ayden and was previously Interim Town Manager in Plymouth, Executive Director of the Eastern Carolina Council of…… read more »
Fort Bragg Officer To Replace Commander At Fort Benning
The current deputy chief of staff for the United States Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, Major General Curtiss Buzzard, will replace the top commander at Fort Benning. Army officials say Major General Patrick Donahoe plans to retire in July as commanding general at the base in Georgia. Donahoe has served nearly 34 years in…… read more »
Early Voting Underway At One-Stop Sites In Wayne County
(GDN) – Early voting for the May 17th primary and delayed Town of Mount Olive municipal elections runs April 28- May 14, 2022. Citizens can vote at the Wayne County Public Library on 1001 East Ash Street in Goldsboro or the Mount Olive Train Depot on 110 West Main Street in Mount Olive. A full…… read more »
Rep. Bell And State Officials Survey Flood Areas In Goldsboro
House Majority Leader John Bell welcomed N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser to Goldsboro on Wednesday. Biser was able to view flood-prone areas along Stoney Creek. She also heard directly from property owners impacted by chronic flooding. Bell and Biser were also joined by representatives from the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency…… read more »
New Existing Industry Director Named For Wayne County
Julie Graham will be the new Existing Industry Director for Wayne County beginning May 1, 2020. Graham currently serves as the HR/Business Manager for the North Carolina Global TransPark Region. Graham has worked in Industry for many years as an HR Manager, Business Manager, and Safety Manager. She has also served as Office and Business…… read more »
Wayne County Commissioners Highlight National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Volunteers were honored at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners Meeting in Goldsboro on April 19, 2022. United Way of Wayne County Executive Director, Sherry Archibald, presented a proclamation naming April 17-22, 2022 as National Volunteer Appreciation Week in Wayne County. During the presentation, nominees of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award were awarded a certificate…… read more »
Substance Abuse Help Available To Wayne County Residents
The Wayne County Health Department is reminding the public that Narcan is available free of charge to all Wayne County residents. With the support from local partners, Wayne County is able to sustain efforts in addressing one of the most urgent public health threats throughout the country. Presently, drug overdose is the leading cause of…… read more »
NCDOT To Close Part Of NC 42 In Wilson County This Weekend
Starting tomorrow, the NCDOT says expect delays if you are driving in Wilson County. Officials say both directions of N.C. 42 east of U .S. 301 are scheduled to close beginning at 7 p.m. Construction crews will be installing a larger-diameter drainage pipe underneath the pavement. A detour will send motorists along Varnell Road, Weaver…… read more »
