The City of Goldsboro says it discovered a discharge of untreated wastewater from a failed section of the sewer force main located at 1100 U.S. 70 West and U.S. 117 South. After assessing the area surrounding the discharge and lift station pump data, it is estimated that roughly 1 million gallons was discharged to surrounding…… read more »
Wayne County has received $4.6 million dollars in CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relieve and Economic Security) Act funding. Almost $967,000 from that will be allocated to the City of Goldsboro. At last week’s meeting, the Goldsboro City Council was informed of how those funds would be spent. Assistant to the City Manager Octavius Murphy explained where…… read more »
Goldsboro City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Monday’s solid waste routes in the city will be collected on Wednesday, September 9. Wayne County will observe the following schedule changes in observance of Labor Day: County of Wayne Government Offices closed Monday, September 7, 2020. Offices will re-open Tuesday, September…… read more »
Due to the prediction of inclement weather as a result of Tropical Storm Isaias, the City of Goldsboro will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 4. Residents are encouraged to monitor the City’s website, Facebook, Twitter and local media outlets for additional information regarding closings and delays.… read more »
Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen wants city residents to be prepared for Tropical Storm Isaias. Mayor Allen tells Goldsboro Daily News the city’s fire and police departments are setting up their command posts. The Goldsboro Public Works Department has been out clearing storm drains in advance of the heavy rainfall expected from Isaias. To prevent flying…… read more »
Could Juneteenth become an official holiday in the City of Goldsboro? At Monday’s city council meeting, Council member Gene Aycock brought up the possibility of marking June 19th as a city holiday. Aycock suggested at least recognizing the day and then making a decision on whether city employees would have Juneteenth off based on the…… read more »
Goldsboro city offices will be closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day. The County of Wayne will observe the following schedule changes this week in observance of Independence Day: County of Wayne Government Offices closed Friday, July 3, 2020. Offices will re-open Monday, July 6, 2020 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County…… read more »
Goldsboro water and sewer customers have about one more month of leeway if they’ve had trouble paying their utility bills. In a letter to residents, the city says customer account disconnections for nonpayment have been suspended until July 29th, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city is also not imposing any new penalties for…… read more »
Protesters and a shaky budget situation greet Goldsboro as the city starts to reawaken from the coronavirus pandemic. During an interview with Jeff Farrow on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and 98.3, Goldsboro Mayor Chuck Allen talked about the precarious financial situation for the city this year. He says the city is unsure how revenues will…… read more »
City of Goldsboro boards and commissions will continue meeting remotely to limit the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, the Commission on Community Relations and Development, the Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course Committee, Historic District Commission, Recreation Advisory Committee, Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Planning Commission and Goldsboro Tourism Council will meet remotely unless notice…… read more »
