County Manager Craig Honeycutt has announced that all Wayne County Government Offices will be closing at 4 p.m. today, August 3, 2020 in advance of Tropical Storm Isaias. A decision on tomorrow’s schedule will be made at a later time. The safety of the county’s employees and visitors is important, and this closure will allow…… read more »
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Wayne County Government Offices To Close At 4 P.M. Today
Goldsboro City Council Meeting Canceled Due To Storm
The Goldsboro City Council was scheduled to meet on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Due to the potential of inclement weather from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaias the meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled Council Meeting is Monday, August 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Large…… read more »
State Board Reverses Residency Ruling Against Foster
A candidate for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners is considered eligible for election after a state board upholds his appeal. The Wayne County Board of Elections had ruled that there was sufficient evidence to doubt District 3 Commissioner Candidate Bevan Foster was residing at his listed District 3 address of 610 Deveraux Street in…… read more »
County Adds Second Non-Emergency Medical Transport Service
WayneNET is shutting down and a new company is being brought in to assist with Wayne County’s non-emergency ambulance transport. During a public hearing before the Wayne County Board of Commissioners last week, County Manager Craig Honeycutt said the county needs additional capacity once WayneNET is closed, and that’s why the county looked to add…… read more »
County Resolution Urges Use Of Face Coverings
The Wayne County Commissioners say face coverings are necessary to help defeat the coronavirus. During Tuesday’s meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution in support of wearing a cloth face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19. County Board Chair Ray Mayo noted the obvious discomfort with a face mask, but says…… read more »
GPD To Hold CALEA Accreditation Public Input Session
As part of the CALEA assessment taking place July 20-22, Goldsboro Police Department personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public input session scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, July 20. The session will be conducted in the Large Conference Room located on the second floor of the City Hall Annex,…… read more »
Foster Challenges Election Board’s Decision; Commissioners Ask For New Primary
A candidate continues to fight for his spot on the Wayne County Board. Bevan Foster, who won the March 3rd Democratic Primary for the District 3 Commissioner, is appealing a July 7th decision by the Wayne County Board of Elections that found there was sufficient evidence to doubt Foster’s residency within District 3. The question…… read more »
Hardison Appointed District 4 Commissioner
A new commissioner is appointed to the Wayne County Board. Once Tuesday’s meeting was called to order, it barely took one minute for the county commissioners to unanimously appoint Freeman Hardison, Jr. to the vacant District 4 seat. Hardison is the former Chair of the Wayne County GOP. He will replace Commissioner A. Joe Gurley,…… read more »
Mount Olive Town Manager Announces Retirement
Mount Olive will need a new Town Manager. After nearly 15 years with the town, Mount Olive Town Manager Charles Brown has announced his retirement. Brown’s retirement was effective Monday, July 13, and the Mount Olive Town Commissioners accepted his retirement at Monday’s regular meeting. In a written statement, Brown says having recently passed his…… read more »
City Examines Making Juneteenth An Official Holiday
Could Juneteenth become an official holiday in the City of Goldsboro? At Monday’s city council meeting, Council member Gene Aycock brought up the possibility of marking June 19th as a city holiday. Aycock suggested at least recognizing the day and then making a decision on whether city employees would have Juneteenth off based on the…… read more »
