The weather was just about right on Saturday morning as the largest crowd ever gathered at the Highway 117 boat ramp in Mar-Mac for the annual Cruise the Neuse. Goldsboro Parks and Recreation officials said there were over 200 people that took part in Saturday’s float down the river. Safety was a priority for the…… read more »
A record number of children – 11,850 total – across the state will be receiving lifesaving bicycle helmets through the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Bicycle Helmet Initiative, part of ongoing efforts to reduce bicycle injuries and deaths in North Carolina. NCDOT uses funds from the sale of “Share the Road” specialty license plates to pay…… read more »
Goldsboro Parks and Rec is receiving nearly $100,000 from the CARES Act. At this week’s city council meeting, Goldsboro Finance Director Catherine Gwynn explained the Parks and Recreation Department applied for the funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. Gwynn says the city was notified it was a recipient of an award…… read more »
After an extensive search, the City of Goldsboro has selected Felicia Brown as the new director of the Parks and Recreation Department. Brown has served as interim director since December 2018. Her salary will be $85,053.11. “Felicia has done an excellent job as interim director, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said City Manager Tim Salmon.…… read more »
