Remembering a commissioner’s service to his county and district. Tuesday, the Wayne County Commissioners all paused to remember Ray Mayo and passed a proclamation in the late commissioner’s honor. Commissioner Wayne Aycock read the proclamation before it was approved. Commissioner Bill Pate remembered his friend, and said Mayo was a man of family, church, and…… read more »
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Commissioners Remember Mayo’s Work For Wayne County
Manager Discloses COVID-19 Diagnosis As Council Updated On Virus
If we’ve learned one thing about COVID-19 in the last several days, it’s that the virus can hit anyone, even those in government. Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon is an example of that, as he announced at last night’s city council meeting. After feeling mild flu-like symptoms, Salmon tested positive for COVID-19 before the last…… read more »
County Mourns Loss Of Chairman E. Ray Mayo
The County of Wayne is announcing the passing of Wayne County Board of Commissioners Chairman E. Ray Mayo. Commissioner Mayo served the citizens of Wayne County in District 1 since July 2011, and was appointed to serve as the chairman of the Board in December 2019. Vice-Chairman Joe Daughtery said, “I, along with all of…… read more »
Deadline Extended For City’s Small Business COVID-19 Grants
Small businesses in Goldsboro are urged to apply for the city’s COVID-19 Grant Program. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City created a grant program to provide up to approximately 30 small businesses with grants of $2,500 or $5,000, for a total of $100,000 in immediate relief. Craig Foucht, the Executive Director of the…… read more »
County Joins Regional Partnership To Develop N.C. Global TransPark
Wayne County is joining two other counties in an arrangement to help support the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners heard about the potential partnership from Mark Pope, the Economic Development Director for the Global TransPark. Pope says it’s beneficial when entities, including neighboring counties, come together to win…… read more »
City Leaders Urge Residents To Complete Census
Time is running out to take part to the 2020 Census. At Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, a proclamation was approved pushing for everyone’s participation in the 2020 population count. Goldsboro Public Information Officer LaToya Henry urged residents to fill out their Census forms if they have not already done so. Without complete participation from all households,…… read more »
Council Votes Down Reparations, Looks To Form Race Relations Committee
The City of Goldsboro will not offer reparations to the Black community at this time. Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council voted 3 – 4, shooting down a resolution supporting reparations for the Black community. The proposal — which was essentially a copy of the resolution passed by the City of Asheville earlier this year…… read more »
City Now Accepting Applications For Small Business COVID-19 Grants
Applications are being accepted now through Friday, October 2nd at 5 p.m. for the City of Goldsboro’s Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City created a grant program to provide up to approximately 30 small businesses with grants of $2,500 or $5,000, for a total of $100,000 in immediate…… read more »
BREAKING: City Council Shoots Down Reparations For Black Community
Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council voted 3 – 4 and did not approve a resolution supporting reparations for the Black community. The proposal — which was essentially a copy of the resolution passed by the City of Asheville earlier this year — had been brought up by former city council member Bevan Foster. Foster’s…… read more »
City Eyes Redevelopment Of Union Station
The City of Goldsboro is looking at potential reuse plans for the old Union Station. The dilapidated train station on the 100 block of S. Carolina Street has stood unused for years after the passenger rail service through the station came to an end in 1968. Earlier this month, the Goldsboro City Council heard a…… read more »
