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Finance Position Will Help Assist In Register Of Deeds Office

Finance Position Will Help Assist In Register Of Deeds Office

(GDN) – Assistance is coming for the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office.  Register of Deeds Constance Coram appeared before the Wayne County Commissioners last week.  She first apologized for her actions at the November 2nd county board meeting. Coram says her office is going to need the county’s board’s help and patience as new…read more »

PET OF THE WEEK: Macy Powered By Jackson & Sons

PET OF THE WEEK: Macy Powered By Jackson & Sons

Meet Macy! This pretty girl is quite friendly and laid back. She’s been at the shelter about one month, but all of her litter mates have already been adopted. Macy is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option…read more »

Application Period Closes Friday For N.C. HOPE Program

Application Period Closes Friday For N.C. HOPE Program

The application period for the Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program will close at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, with available federal funding committed to applications currently in-process and those expected in the week ahead. Since opening in October 2020, HOPE has promoted housing stability during the pandemic by providing rent and utility…read more »

GFD Responds To Structure Fire At Case Farms

GFD Responds To Structure Fire At Case Farms

Just after 3:30 PM Monday, Goldsboro Fire Department units were dispatched to a structure fire at 330 Westbrook Road, which is owned by Case Farms. Upon the arrival of the initial fire units, it was quickly recognized that additional units were needed, and a second alarm was called for. Five engines, one tower, a command…read more »

City Begins Planning For Redistricting In 2022

City Begins Planning For Redistricting In 2022

(GDN) — It appears changes are coming for Goldsboro’s city council districts.  Following new population figures in the 2020 Census, the city will have to undertake a decennial redistricting effort.   Caroline Mackie and Marshall Hurley with Local Redistricting Service gave an initial presentation on the reapportionment effort at last week’s Goldsboro City Council meeting.…read more »

Chamber Presents Awards During Annual Banquet (PHOTOS)

Chamber Presents Awards During Annual Banquet (PHOTOS)

(GDN) — The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce marks an exciting year in the local business community.  The Chamber held its annual banquet on Thursday at Walnut Creek Country Club.  Several awards were presented during the evening: Small Business of the Year: Regeneration by Design, PLLC Ollie Toomey Volunteer Service Award Winner: Sherry Archibald W.I.S.E.…read more »

Booze It & Lose It Holiday Enforcement Campaign Underway

Booze It & Lose It Holiday Enforcement Campaign Underway

Christmas lights won’t be the only thing lighting up the night this holiday season. Starting Monday, through Jan. 2, law enforcement officers will be stepping up patrols across the state to stop impaired drivers as part of the “Booze It & Lose It” holiday enforcement effort.  “If you’re out celebrating this holiday season, make sure…read more »

Minshew To Accept Judicial Appointment, Radford To Serve As Clerk

Minshew To Accept Judicial Appointment, Radford To Serve As Clerk

On Friday, December 3, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Justin L. Minshew as District Court Judge for the 8th Judicial District, to fill the seat formerly held  by the Honorable Ericka James. Justin Minshew currently serves as the Clerk of Superior Court in Wayne County, a position he has held since August…read more »

Goldsboro Library Holds Christmas Concerts In December

Goldsboro Library Holds Christmas Concerts In December

The Wayne County Public Library is continuing its seasonal live concerts in December with Christmas concerts. The first concert was held December 1st and featured the Waterbound Dulcimers, a group of local musicians who play the dulcimer. The group was led by Nancy Galambush through a history of dulcimer music, including everything from fiddle tunes…read more »

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