(GDN) — The state is getting involved in Goldsboro’s finances. Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council members were asked to put their signatures on a Fiscal Accountability Agreement presented by Local Government Commission. This followed delays in the city’s financial audit reporting over the past several fiscal years. All of the council members in attendance…… read more »
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City Agrees To Fiscal Accountability Agreement With LGC
City Honors Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
(GDN) — Decades later, the work and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates across the nation. For the second year in a row, the City of Goldsboro hosted its annual MLK Day event in an online format. Wayne County Public Library Director Donna Phillips urged everyone to answer Dr. King’s call to be…… read more »
REMINDER: City’s MLK Day Event Set For Monday
(GDN) — The City of Goldsboro’s Commission on Community Relations and Development will host its virtual event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this Monday, January 17 at 12 PM. The event will stream live on the City’s Facebook Page. Dr. Jessie L. Tucker, president and CEO of Wayne UNC Health Care, will be the…… read more »
State Auditor Asked To Investigate Goldsboro’s Fiscal Records
– From the Office of the State Treasurer – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, Wednesday requested State Auditor Beth Wood to conduct a thorough audit of the financial books of Goldsboro over concerns that its finances might be in disarray and therefore vulnerable to mismanagement or misappropriation. Folwell, who chairs the Local Government Commission (LGC), which is staffed by the Department of State…… read more »
State Treasurer’s Department Urges Goldsboro To Prioritize Financial Audits
(GDN) – It’s a gentle reminder urging Goldsboro to get back on track with its annual financial audits. This week, Sharon Edmundson, Deputy Treasurer and Director of the Local Government Finance Division with the State Treasurer’s Department, impressed upon the Goldsboro City Council the importance of providing the audits on time to the state. She…… read more »
City To Host Virtual Event Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For the second year, the City of Goldsboro’s Commission on Community Relations and Development will host a virtual event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of this year’s event is “Empowering Our Community, Building Peace: It Starts with Me.” The event will stream live at noon Monday, Jan. 17, on the City’s Facebook…… read more »
Hope Restorations Ready To Begin Renovating Nile Street Home
(GDN) — More help for those recovering from addiction in Wayne County. The County of Wayne and City of Goldsboro donated 807 Nile Street to Hope Restorations in 2021. Hope Restorations has received a grant and will work with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office to renovate the property. Chris Jenkins, Executive Director of Hope…… read more »
Bobby Croom Selected As Goldsboro Engineering Director
The City of Goldsboro has selected Bobby Croom as the new director of the engineering department. Croom will replace Marty Anderson, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2022, after more than 13 years with the city. The new position is effective as of Jan. 3. His salary is $102,300. “The city staff, residents and visitors 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 »
More Water & Sewer Rate Hikes Recommended For Goldsboro
(GDN) — Once again, the City of Goldsboro is having to consider a potential water and sewer rate increase for its residents. Dave Hyder of Stantec presented the new water and sewer rate study at Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. Hyder says the study shows the city would need: A 15% increase in the rates…… read more »
