If you’ve ever been in a meeting at work and noticed that it is longer than you planned, the Goldsboro City Council has you beat. Last night’s meeting was five and a half hours long. The City of Goldsboro has honored two men for service to the community. Dennis Goodson was honored with a city…… read more »
Goldsboro City Councilors and some residents generally agreed that something needs to be done to help alleviate parking issues downtown — but there was no agreement at last night’s meeting about how to go forward. Residents spoke about the trouble that a two hour parking restriction would cause while others said there is no need…… read more »
The Goldsboro City Council holds a meeting tonight — and 5 public hearings. The council will hear from citizens on Downtown parking regulations. In 2016 there was a study determining there were 1,929 parking spaces in the area — but the number of upper story apartments has doubled. A meeting to discuss the issue was…… read more »
Here are some pictures of the wonderful fundraisers who volunteered to go “hairless” for a good cause.… read more »
An investigation is underway in the death of a 7-month old boy in thre City of Goldsboro. Sunday afternoon at approximately 1:26 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to UNC Health Wayne for a report of a child death. Upon arrival, officers spoke with medical staff who informed them that a 7-month-old…… read more »
Would you like to comment on the quality of policing in Goldsboro? The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) has transitioned from receiving in-person public feedback to a web-based public comment portal. Access to the portal is provided as an opportunity for the public to submit comments or commendations regarding the Goldsboro Police…… read more »
After a successful home build on McCaskill Drive in 2022, we are excited to announce we are opening up our next application process as we are looking for two qualified homeowners to build with in Lenoir County in 2024. Applications will be accepted on our website and in-person until 4PM, Friday, May 12, with all documentation due…… read more »
Five hundred and fourteen students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, including part-time student Sandy Lofton of Dudley. according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost. There are no longer distinctions between highest honors, high honors, and honors; instead, all students who…… read more »
Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County has a mission to keep kids in school. There are around 100 volunteers working in ten schools in Wayne County — with reading programs in elementary schools and success coaches helping older students. Selena Bennett — the Executive Director of the organization — says funding the programs is always…… read more »
Wayne County broke ground on a new detention facility Thursday. The new lockup will be next to the Carey A. Winders Detention Center on North William Street. Commissioners will meet Tuesday, March 21 to discuss funding for a new DSS/Health facility. The commissioners are expected to set a Public Hearing for April 4th to discuss…… read more »
