Splotch is a pit bull mix. You may notice he got his name from his cute “Splotchy” coat! Click here to view all the pets available for adoption through Wayne County Animal Services. The Wayne County Animal Shelter is located at 1600 Clingman Street in Goldsboro. Jackson & Sons Pet of the Week: Splotch…… read more »
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Deadline Extended For City’s Small Business COVID-19 Grants
Small businesses in Goldsboro are urged to apply for the city’s COVID-19 Grant Program. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City created a grant program to provide up to approximately 30 small businesses with grants of $2,500 or $5,000, for a total of $100,000 in immediate relief. Craig Foucht, the Executive Director of the…… read more »
Reopened Wilber’s To Be Highlighted On TV Tonight
A landmark barbecue joint in Goldsboro will get some statewide attention on TV this evening. Host Bob Garner heads to the legendary Wilber’s Barbecue on tonight’s season premier of North Carolina Weekend on UNC-TV/PBS. The show airs at 9 PM tonight, Thursday, Oct. 1.… read more »
Cooper: N.C. Moves Into “Phase 3” On Friday
North Carolina will move in to “Phase 3” of its reopening this Friday. Gov. Roy Cooper made the announcement during a Wednesday press conference. Under Phase 3: Large outdoor venues (10,000+) will be allowed to open at 7% capacity Smaller outdoor venues may operate OUTDOORS at 30% or with 100 guests, whichever is less Movie…… read more »
Col. Helphinstine Looks At 4th Fighter Wing’s Future
With an economic impact of nearly $750 million annually, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base remains a critical asset for Wayne County. Tuesday, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Military, providing an inside look at the happenings at the local Air Force base. 4th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Kurt Helphinstine…… read more »
No One Injured In Train Vs. Vehicle Accident On Spence Ave
Just after 4:30 PM Tuesday, the Goldsboro Police Department, Goldsboro Fire Department, and Wayne County EMS responded to a traffic crash on Spence Avenue at the railroad crossing near Royall Ave. A westbound Norfolk-Southern Railroad train struck a northbound mini-van that was stopped on the railroad tracks. The driver of the mini-van advised her vehicle broke down and she…… read more »
County Joins Regional Partnership To Develop N.C. Global TransPark
Wayne County is joining two other counties in an arrangement to help support the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners heard about the potential partnership from Mark Pope, the Economic Development Director for the Global TransPark. Pope says it’s beneficial when entities, including neighboring counties, come together to win…… read more »
Virtual Non-Partisan Candidates Forum Being Held Thursday
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Phi Omega Chapter, Goldsboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and Community Voter Collaboration Group are partnering to host a Virtual Non-Partisan Candidates Forum this Thursday, October 1, from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The event will be held via Zoom. Candidates for 28 contested and uncontested…… read more »
Apply Now For Chamber’s Board Of Directors
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is accepting applications for members. This application will be used by the Chamber’s elected Nominating Committee to identify and evaluate potential board candidates. This committee will review all applications and make recommendations to the full Board of Directors. Directors are elected by a majority vote of current…… read more »
NCDOT Reimbursed For Wayne County Repairs Following Florence
The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1.5 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Hurricane Florence-related road and culvert repair in Wayne County. The grant brings the total to more than $52.5 million to reimburse NCDOT for Hurricane Florence-related expenses. FEMA’s total share for these projects is more than…… read more »
