Beginning this Wednesday, September 23, the Wayne County Health Department will be offering free COVID-19 testing at their office at 301 N Herman St. in Goldsboro every Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m, weather permitting. Pre-registration is recommended to ensure an appointment time, but is not required. Individuals may call the Health…… read more »
North Carolina prepares to take the next step in easing its coronavirus restrictions. Gov. Roy Cooper says the state continues to remain stable in its key metrics. So, Cooper announced Tuesday that larger outdoor event venues with seating capacity of over 10,000 will be able to open at 7% capacity if current trends hold. Cooper…… read more »
In an effort to be proactive, the University of Mount Olive is calling a temporary, two-week pause in face-to-face instruction effective at 5 PM on September 22 through October 2, 2020. The University is calling a pause to all formal team activities as well. The announcement comes as result of a recent increase in positive…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro will not offer reparations to the Black community at this time. Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council voted 3 – 4, shooting down a resolution supporting reparations for the Black community. The proposal — which was essentially a copy of the resolution passed by the City of Asheville earlier this year…… read more »
Saturday evening, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit were conducting a foot patrol near the Econo Lodge on the 700 block of Corporate Drive. During an investigation in one of the rooms, 33-year-old Jamarcus D. Lennox of Goldsboro was arrested. Lennox was charged with Possession with: Intent to Sell and…… read more »
The Wayne County Board of Education plans to discuss the potential reopening of the district’s elementary schools. Last week Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced North Carolina’s school systems can reopen K-5 schools starting October 5th. Those schools will still need to adhere to certain guidelines such as face coverings for all students, teachers and staff,…… read more »
Applications are being accepted now through Friday, October 2nd at 5 p.m. for the City of Goldsboro’s Small Business 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…… read more »
Today, September 22, is the last day to submit applications for the Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award. Since 2014, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and has partnered with Duke Energy to award the annual Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award. This is a tribute to individuals or groups who make a difference in their…… read more »
Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council voted 3 – 4 and did not approve a resolution supporting reparations for the Black community. The proposal — which was essentially a copy of the resolution passed by the City of Asheville earlier this year — had been brought up by former city council member Bevan Foster. Foster’s…… read more »
This Tuesday, September 22, the Wayne County Public Library will join other libraries across the state in celebrating National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday and cross-country effort to assist voters in registering to vote. From 10 AM until 1 PM on Tuesday, the Library will join with the local chapter of the League…… read more »
