In honor of Veterans Day, Goldsboro city government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11. There will be no changes to the solid waste collection schedule. There will be no bulk waste pickup on Wednesday. Wayne County will observe the following schedule changes this week in observance of Veterans Day: County of Wayne Government Offices…… read more »
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City, County Offices Closed For Veterans Day
City Works To Set Goals, Members For New Race Relations Committee
Goldsboro is working on its new committee that will look at racial equity and relations in the city. At its last meeting, the Goldsboro City Council discussed the details for the new Race Relations Commission. Mayor Chuck Allen says this commission needs to be bigger than what the city’s Community Relations division should handle. Councilmember…… read more »
City’s IT Department Wins Award For Website Chatbot Feature
An innovative chatbot application earned the City of Goldsboro’s Information Technology department a Center for Digital Government Project Experience Award. Goldsboro was one of 30 municipalities recognized during the fourth annual Government Experience Awards. The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities and counties that are radically improving the experience of government…… read more »
City Approves CARES Act Funding For Non-Profits
Several non-profits in Goldsboro are expecting a share of the city’s CARES Act funding. At last week’s city council meeting, Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon went through how the $200,000 would be dispersed and what it could be used for. Salmon says the grants can support food, rent and utility expenses for residents. Also, the…… read more »
City’s Small Biz Grant Deadline Is Friday
Small businesses in Goldsboro have until the end of the business week to apply for the city’s COVID-19 grant program. Assistant to the Goldsboro City Manager Octavius Murphy talked about the program with Jeff Farrow on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3. Murphy says they’re trying to spread the word because the city wants up…… read more »
City Sets Trick-Or-Treat Hours, Includes COVID-19 Precautions
New health and safety measures should be followed as kids hit the streets for Halloween. Monday, the Goldsboro City Council approved its annual Halloween Safety Proclamation. Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon says the city added guidance to minimize the possibility of COVID-19 transmission during trick-or-treating activities. Goldsboro’s trick-or-treat hours will be observed from 6 –…… read more »
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 »
Council Approves Mural Honoring George Floyd
George Floyd died in late May when a Minneapolis Police officer knelt on the back of his neck for over eight minutes. Floyd’s death sparked a national movement calling for equality and justice for the Black community. Mahalia Jones is George Floyd’s aunt. She is a Goldsboro native and she currently lives in Kinston. Jones…… read more »
City Leaders Urge Residents To Complete Census
Time is running out to take part to the 2020 Census. At Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, a proclamation was approved pushing for everyone’s participation in the 2020 population count. Goldsboro Public Information Officer LaToya Henry urged residents to fill out their Census forms if they have not already done so. Without complete participation from all households,…… read more »
City Now Accepting Applications For Small Business COVID-19 Grants
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 »
