(GDN) – Wayne County is celebrating Black History Month. At its Tuesday, February 1st meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed February as Black History Month in Wayne County. Commissioner Antonio Williams read the proclamation. The proclamation states “much of Wayne County’s honor, strength and stature can be attributed to the diversity of…… read more »
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Commissioners Proclaim Black History Month In Wayne County
UPDATE: Wayne County Health Department Already Out Of N95 Masks
The Wayne County Health Department posted the following message on its Facebook page today: ALL of the Wayne County Health Department’s distribution locations are out of N95 masks at this time. 10,000 masks were distributed in the community in just a couple hours Tuesday morning. The county is working on receiving additional masks and will…… read more »
Wayne County Health Department Announces N95 Mask Distribution
The Wayne County Health Department will begin distributing N95 masks this Tuesday at four locations across the County. Each household will receive one box of 20 masks, first come, first served, while supplies last. N95 masks will be available at the following locations on weekdays: Pikeville Library at 107 W. Main Street in Pikeville Goldsboro…… read more »
Goldsboro Hires Temporary Assistant City Manager
The City of Goldsboro has hired Roe O’Donnell as temporary assistant city manager while searching for the next assistant city manager. The previous assistant city manager, Randy Guthrie, retired Jan. 1, 2022. O’Donnell’s start date was Jan. 26. He will be paid an hourly rate of $62.50. O’Donnell retired as deputy town manager for the…… read more »
Library, Landfill & Convenience Centers Closed On Saturday
Due to the threat of winter weather overnight, the following Wayne County facilities will be closed Saturday, January 29, 2022: All branches of the Wayne County Public Library Wayne County Landfill and convenience centers All Wayne County offices will resume normal schedules on Monday. Black ice and minimal snow accumulations are expected overnight from this…… read more »
City Praises Snow Removal Efforts Ahead Of More Winter Weather
(GDN) — If the flakes fly, City of Goldsboro crews are ready to clear the roads. This week, the Goldsboro City Council praised the efforts of the city departments to remove snow from city streets following last weekend’s winter storm. City Manager Tim Salmon thanked the Public Works and Parks and Rec employees, and says…… read more »
Council OKs 5% Fire Department Retention Pay Increase
(GDN) — The City of Goldsboro makes an attempt to hang on to its firefighting brigade. This week, the city council signed off on a plan to provide retention pay for the Goldsboro Fire Department. Goldsboro Fire Chief Ron Stempien explained the need for the 5% pay increase for firefighters and engineers. Stempien says other…… read more »
City Agrees To Fiscal Accountability Agreement With LGC
(GDN) — The state is getting involved in Goldsboro’s finances. Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council members were asked to put their signatures on a Fiscal Accountability Agreement presented by Local Government Commission. This followed delays in the city’s financial audit reporting over the past several fiscal years. All of the council members in attendance…… read more »
Wayne County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Resumes On Monday
The Wayne County Health Department will resume free rapid COVID-19 testing on Monday, January 24, 2022 starting at 8:30 a.m. at 1320 W. Grantham Street in Goldsboro (former Food Lion building in the Little River Square shopping center.) The Health Department will have 200 tests available per day Monday through Friday. Testing will be first…… read more »
Goldsboro City Offices Closed Today
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Goldsboro city offices will be closed today, Friday, January 21. Friday solid waste routes will be serviced Wednesday, Jan. 26.… read more »
