During the monthly meeting of the Wayne County Board of Education, Superintendent David Lewis discussed House Bill 983 with the Board. Essentially, the bill allocates $15 million for Goldsboro High, $5 million for Dillard Middle, and $5 million for Brogden Middle for renovations and repairs. After some discussion, the Board unanimously approved a Joint Resolution with the Board of…… read more »
During its monthly meeting this week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved the hiring of Beddingfield High assistant principal, Chris Barnes. He was named the principal of Eastern Wayne Middle. Barnes is replacing Eric Waters, who was recently named principal of Eastern Wayne High for the coming school year. “Mr. Barnes has a variety…… read more »
Meadow Lane Elementary second grade student, Jaelynn Sutherland, was recently named a winner in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2022-23 “NC Farm to School” calendar art contest. She was recognized Monday evening by the Wayne County Board of Education for this achievement. The calendar art contest was open to all North…… read more »
This weeks spotlight is on Orbit. He is 2 year old lab mix that has been neutered and has received his immunizations and had his microchip implanted. He is friendly and very sweet to be around. He has been here a long time and his adoption fee has been waived. He is waiting at the…… read more »
On June 7, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Allen Carmichael turned himself in to investigators at the Goldsboro Police Department. Allen was transported to the Wayne County Magistrates Office, where the warrant for Felony Carrying a Concealed Weapon was served. Allen received a $5,000 secured bond with a first appearance in court scheduled for June 9.…… read more »
Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Assistant County Manager Chip Crumpler to the county manager position after Craig Honeycutt’s departure at the end of the month. Crumpler will begin at midnight on June 30, 2022 and his annual salary will be $177,500. The Board began the search for a county manager…… read more »
(NCNN WeatherCenter)– Humidity will start to increase with Wednesday and Thursday being classified as “tropical.” Wednesday will be even hotter, with a high around 90 degrees. There is also a Level 1 risk for severe weather in place as a cold front inches closer to our area, leaving the atmosphere unsettled, muggy and warm. A…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro, lead planning agency for the Goldsboro Metropolitan Planning Organization, will host a public open house from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Herman Park Center, 901 Ash Street, to discuss the future of Ash Street from George Street to Berkeley Boulevard. Staff will be available to talk about the Ash Street…… read more »
Chickel from Goldsboro is a semifinalist in the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®! 21 heroic hounds from across the United States, including Chickel, were selected by the American public to advance from a field of nearly 400 remarkable candidates. Now, voting is open to choose the seven finalists, and Chickel needs your support! Chickel’s…… read more »
On Monday Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 262 to provide up to eight hours of paid Personal Observance Leave to employees of Cabinet Agencies. Other state agencies, commissions, boards or offices may choose to adopt the policy for their personnel. The leave may be used by eligible employees for any single shift or calendar day of…… read more »
