Wayne County will keep vaccinating residents until no one else wants a shot. County Manager Craig Honeycutt provided an update on the immunization efforts from the Wayne County Health Department at this week’s county board meeting. The Wayne County Health Department reports demand has been decreasing in recent weeks, and supply now outpaces demand. Over…… read more »
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County Keeps Up Vaccination Effort As Demand Drops
PET OF THE WEEK: Jelly Bean Powered By Jackson & Sons
Meet Jelly Bean! He is a 1 – 2-year-old male domestic shorthair cat. Jelly Bean has a beautiful grey and white coat. He is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find his forever home! To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected] Click here to view…… read more »
United Way Seeks Volunteer Tutors For ‘Unlimited Impact’
Volunteer tutors are needed for a summer learning program in Wayne County. The First Church and United Way of Wayne County in partnership with Wayne County Public Schools, are launching ‘Unlimited Impact,’ a K-8 tutoring program. United Way Executive Director Sherry Archibald appeared on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Archibald says students may suffer from heavy learning…… read more »
Suspect Charged For March Drive-By Shooting In Kinston
A suspect is charged for a drive-by shooting in Kinston. On March 10, Kinston Police officers responded to the 700 block of Dixon Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were notified a 26-year-old male had been shot in the leg and transported himself to UNC-Lenoir Hospital. The victim was treated for his…… read more »
Wayne Prep Holds Food Distribution On Saturday
Wayne Preparatory Academy is hosting a food distribution event this weekend. The drive-thru food distribution begins at 9 AM on Saturday, May 22, and will run until all of the food is gone. The distribution location is 1404-B Patetown Road in Goldsboro. The event is made possible by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern…… read more »
Wayne County Public Library Hosts Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Wayne County Public Library are happy to announce that the annual book sale will be held this Thursday, May 20th through Sunday, May 23rd! In order to keep patrons and Friends of the Library safe, this book sale will be a little different in comparison to past book sales. The book…… read more »
GPD, SJAFB Carry Torch For Special Olympics (PHOTO GALLERY)
Goldsboro Police run to support the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Wednesday morning, GPD officers met at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to carry the Special Olympics Torch. The officers were joined by local leaders, including Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon, as well as Seymour Johnson’s 4th Security Forces Squadron. They carried the Special Olympics…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans For Spending $5.7 Billion From ARP
“An unprecedented pandemic requires unprecedented investment.” So says Gov. Roy Cooper who wants to use the $5.7 billion coming to North Carolina through the American Rescue Plan to meet the moment and help residents thrive. The budget recommends funding for affordable housing, education and food security, as well as another round of extra credit grants…… read more »
Proposed County Budget Includes Tax Increase To Cover Facility Projects
It is budget season and Wayne County is looking at a potential tax increase. County Manager Craig Honeycutt presented his proposed budget to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The new budget asks for a property tax rate increase of $.054 from $.6635 per $100 evaluation to $.7175 if capital projects are included.…… read more »
Delayed Audit Presented To City Council
After months of delays, the City of Goldsboro received its much-anticipated audit. John Frank from accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP presented the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year audit at Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. Bottom line — the net impact of all the adjustments has increased the city’s net position and Fund Balance. However, Frank noted…… read more »
