– From the Office of Sen. Jim Perry – Senator Jim Perry, along with his colleagues in the legislature, reached a deal with Gov. Roy Cooper to ensure $30 million is allocated as promised to the GREAT rural broadband program. Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) said, “This is a win for the people of rural North…… read more »
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Sen. Perry Announces Deal To Fund Rural Broadband Grants
Williams Leaves City Council Creating Vacancy
There’s a sudden vacancy on the Goldsboro City Council. Antonio Williams has stepped down from his position as the District 1 council representative. Williams was just elected and sworn in to serve as the District 2 Commissioner on the Wayne County Board. At Monday’s city council meeting, Williams noted there have been highs and lows during his…… read more »
County Board Reorganizes, Welcomes New Members
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is ready to begin its next term with four new members. With limited family and friends in attendance, the seven commissioners were sworn in during a ceremony at The Maxwell Center on Monday. Before administering the oath of office, Superior Court Judge Will Bland took a moment to remember the…… read more »
It’s Here! Election Day 2020!
Today, November 3rd, is Election Day in America! Polls in North Carolina are open from 6:30 AM until 7:30 PM. If you are in line before 7:30 PM, you will be allowed to vote. Voters are NOT required to show photo ID for today’s election. Wayne County Elections Director Anne Riskutells GoldsboroDailyNews.com that voters need to report…… read more »
County Adopts Process For Appointing New District 1 Commissioner
For the third time this year, Wayne County is working to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners. District 1 Commissioner E. Ray Mayo passed away earlier this month creating the opening on the Wayne County Board. This week, The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the schedule and process for filling Mayo’s seat.…… read more »
City Works To Set Goals, Members For New Race Relations Committee
Goldsboro is working on its new committee that will look at racial equity and relations in the city. At its last meeting, the Goldsboro City Council discussed the details for the new Race Relations Commission. Mayor Chuck Allen says this commission needs to be bigger than what the city’s Community Relations division should handle. Councilmember…… read more »
City’s IT Department Wins Award For Website Chatbot Feature
An innovative chatbot application earned the City of Goldsboro’s Information Technology department a Center for Digital Government Project Experience Award. Goldsboro was one of 30 municipalities recognized during the fourth annual Government Experience Awards. The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government…… read more »
City Approves CARES Act Funding For Non-Profits
Several non-profits in Goldsboro are expecting a share of the city’s CARES Act funding. At last week’s city council meeting, Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon went through how the $200,000 would be dispersed and what it could be used for. Salmon says the grants can support food, rent and utility expenses for residents. Also, the…… read more »
City’s Small Biz Grant Deadline Is Friday
Small businesses in Goldsboro have until the end of the business week to apply for the city’s COVID-19 grant program. Assistant to the Goldsboro City Manager Octavius Murphy talked about the program with Jeff Farrow on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Murphy says they’re trying to spread the word because the city wants up…… read more »
City Sets Trick-Or-Treat Hours, Includes COVID-19 Precautions
New health and safety measures should be followed as kids hit the streets for Halloween. Monday, the Goldsboro City Council approved its annual Halloween Safety Proclamation. Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon says the city added guidance to minimize the possibility of COVID-19 transmission during trick-or-treating activities. Goldsboro’s trick-or-treat hours will be observed from 6 –…… read more »
