(GDN) – Big things are happening in Downtown Goldsboro. Thursday afternoon, Goldsboro’s Downtown Development Office hosted several state legislators, dignitaries and developers who highlighted the latest projects for the downtown area. Rep. John Bell of Wayne County praised the General Assembly’s effort to expand the Historic Preservation Tax Credit through 2030 as part of the…… read more »
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Extended State Historic Preservation Tax Credits Aid Downtown Project (PHOTOS)
Local Wreaths Across America Ceremonies Set For Saturday
(GDN) — Wreaths will be laid on the graves of veterans at three area cemeteries this weekend. American Legion Post 541 in Pikeville will be conducting the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at 11 AM on Saturday, December 18, at Pikeville Cemetery. The scheduled speakers include Col. D. Hall, and Wayne County Commissioner’s Wayne Aycock and…… read more »
BREAKING: WCC Selects Next President
(GDN) — Wayne Community College selects its next leader. Friday, the Trustees of WCC met and heard from the State Board of Community Colleges which approved the college’s selection for its new president. Dr. Patty Pfeiffer will be the new president of WCC following the vote by the trustees. Dr. Pfeiffer will replace Dr. Thomas…… read more »
Over 60,000 Now Fully Vaccinated In Wayne County
(GDN) – Nearly 50% of Wayne County’s population is now vaccinated against the coronavirus as cases continue to edge up. According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, 326 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wayne County over the past two weeks. Wayne County has recorded 329 coronavirus-related deaths since the…… read more »
Wayne County Awarded $750,000 For Neighborhood Revitalization
Wayne County has been awarded $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Commissioner Antonio Williams made a motion to apply for the grant during the October 5, 2021 meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners after hearing of problems in the Dudley area. CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization funds are…… read more »
Kenny Talton Named Goldsboro Planning Director
The City of Goldsboro has selected Kenny Talton as the new director of the Planning Department. Talton has served as interim director since September. The new position is effective as of Dec. 15. His salary is $83,211.72. “I look forward to Mr. Talton’s continued leadership of the Planning Department,” said City Manager Tim Salmon. “I…… read more »
Grads “Turn The Tassel” At WCC (PHOTO GALLERY)
(GDN) — Grads safely celebrate the end of another semester at Wayne Community College. Nearly 400 total Summer and Fall 2021 graduates who have earned either combined degrees, diplomas and certificates were eligible to take part in Wednesday’s “Turn the Tassel” celebration at WCC. 79 ended up taking part in the event. Guests watched as…… read more »
Rep. Bell Named 2021 “Jobs Champion” By NC Chamber
– From the Office of Rep. John Bell – The NC Chamber has named Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne, Johnston, Greene) a 2021 Jobs Champion in its annual How They Voted report for his strong pro-jobs voting record. This comes as just last week The NC FreeEnterpise Foundation (NCFREE) also recognized Leader Bell with one…… read more »
Crunch Time For Getting Holiday Packages In The Mail
(North Carolina News Network) — Time is running out to get your package in the mail in time to reach its destination before Christmas. 2.3 billion pieces of mail are expected to be delivered this week. Phillip Bogenberger of the U.S. Post Office tells ABC11 says that Wednesday was the deadline for group shipping. He…… read more »
Incident At Seymour Johnson AFB Resolved, Berkeley Gate Reopens
(GDN) — An incident at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base led to a gate closure and a shelter-in-place Wednesday morning. According to a Facebook post, emergency responders from the 4th Fighter Wing and the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the incident at the Berkeley gate. The area was evacuated and cordoned off to ensure the…… read more »
