Wayne County prepares for its decennial redistricting process. During last week’s Wayne County Board meeting, the commissioners listened to a presentation from Local Redistricting Service, which included information from Caroline Mackie from Poyner Spruill, LLP. Mackie says the delayed Census figures will complicate and shorten the redistricting process this year. Wayne County isn’t expecting to see…… read more »
Category Archives: Government
County Prepares For Redistricting Once Census Figures Available
Ten Apply For Vacant Mayoral Seat
Ten candidates throw their hat into the ring to try and be Goldsboro’s next mayor. After the application period closed at 5 PM on Friday, the City of Goldsboro announced the applicants for the open mayoral seat. They are: Stefanie Love Bostic Elton R. Brewington David Leonard Craig Trenton Devone Haire Walter David Ham Charles…… read more »
Deadline For Mayoral Applicants Approaches
There’s just two more business days for those interested in serving as Goldsboro’s next Mayor to submit an application. The Goldsboro City Council is looking for individuals who are interested in filling the vacant Mayoral seat, which occurred as a result of Mayor Chuck Allen resigning as of June 15th. The selected individual will serve…… read more »
Commissioners Ask To Name Bridge After Fallen State Trooper
There’s an effort to get a Wayne County bridge named after a fallen state trooper. At Tuesday’s meeting, Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chairman Wayne Aycock read the proclamation asking the NCDOT to name the O’Berry Road Bridge over U.S. 117 in honor of Trooper Nolan J. Sanders. Trooper Sanders was on duty in Wayne…… read more »
Register of Deeds Office Closed Until Thursday
Wayne County Register of Deeds Constance Coram has announced that the Register of Deeds office will be closed until Thursday, July 22, 2021. This follows a COVID-19 exposure at the office reported on Monday. At that time, the Register of Deeds Office was closed for cleaning and disinfecting. All questions regarding the Register of Deeds…… read more »
City Seeks Applicants For Vacant Mayoral Seat
Official notice from the City of Goldsboro The City of Goldsboro operates under a council-manager form of government. The Goldsboro City Council establishes the City’s policies and appoints the City Manager, who oversees day-to-day city operations and executes Council-established laws and policies. The Goldsboro City Council is soliciting individuals who are interested in filling the…… read more »
Council Plans To Appoint New Mayor Aug. 16
Goldsboro is looking for its next mayor. At Monday’s meeting, the Goldsboro City Council set the timeline for appointing the new mayor, as read by Councilman David Ham. The dates for selecting the new mayor include: July 23 – 5 PM deadline for applications to be turned in at the City Clerk’s Office August 2…… read more »
Solid Waste Director Retiring After 37 Years of Service
Wayne County announced Friday that Solid Waste Director Tim Rogers will be retiring effective July 31, 2021. Tim started with Wayne County Solid Waste in 1984 and held numerous positions in the department before becoming director. As the director, Tim oversees the Wayne County Landfill as well as all recycling and convenience centers. “After 37…… read more »
Closings For Independence Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Independence Day: Goldsboro City Government Offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. Monday’s solid waste routes in the city will be collected Wednesday, July 7. County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, July 5,…… read more »
APPLICANTS WANTED: Get Involved With Your County Government
It’s your chance to get involved and have a voice in your local government. Wayne County is seeking applicants for its numerous boards, committees and commissions. Wayne County Public Information Officer Joel Gillie says they’re constantly looking for residents to get involved and “help shape the community.” For instance, there is a board that oversees…… read more »
