(GDN) — The Future Farmers of America are helping to preparing the nation’s youth for careers in agriculture. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed this as National FFA Week (February 19 – 26) in Wayne County. The proclamation was read to commissioners by Luke West, President of the Charles B. Aycock High FFA…… read more »
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Wayne County Proclaims National FFA Week
County Moves Toward Designing Next DSS/Health Department Facility
(GDN) — Wayne County is taking the next steps toward updating its DSS and Health Department facilities. Earlier this week, the full Wayne County Board of Commissioners instructed the Facilities Committee to have Moseley Architects proceed with the schematic design of the new building. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says the county will be be working…… read more »
Wayne County Asks For Acceleration Of U.S. 70 Bypass Projects In Kinston, Princeton
(GDN) — Wayne County is hoping the N.C. Department of Transportation will speed up plans to continue the Highway 70 bypasses in nearby communities. Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution requesting the acceleration of the U.S. 70 bypass projects around Kinston and Princeton. Commissioner Chris Gurley, who is also a member…… read more »
Commissioners Proclaim Black History Month In Wayne County
(GDN) – Wayne County is celebrating Black History Month. At its Tuesday, February 1st meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed February as Black History Month in Wayne County. Commissioner Antonio Williams read the proclamation. The proclamation states “much of Wayne County’s honor, strength and stature can be attributed to the diversity of…… read more »
New Grant Could Ease County’s Burden For Fremont Elementary School
(GDN) — Wayne County is dealt a beneficial surprise as it works to build the new Fremont Elementary School. The state has made some changes to a funding source for school construction. Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell explained the good news at this week’s school board meeting. Under…… read more »
County Approves Incentives For New Hosokawa Facility
(GDN) — Wayne County approves economic incentives for a new employer. This week, the Wayne County Commissioners gave the okay for a $240,000 incentive grant for Hosakawa Micron International. Wayne County Development Alliance President Mark Pope gave information on the incentives during Tuesday’s County Board meeting. The incentive grant is payable over over ten years…… read more »
County Commissioners To Hold Evening Meeting Today
(GDN) — In what has been a rare occurrence of late, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold an evening meeting today (Tuesday). In late 2022, the commissioners agreed to hold one evening meeting per quarter in the new year in an effort to attract more attendance and allow for more participation from the…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office To Add Emergency Mobile Command Center
(GDN) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office got an early Christmas gift to help its response to large emergency situations. At the December 7th county board meeting, the commissioners approved a budget amendment for the purchase of an Emergency Response Mobile Command Center. Sheriff Larry Pierce told the commissioners there have been numerous incidents where…… read more »
County Praises GDBG Funds For Rollingwood Community
A Wayne County community is grateful for a Neighborhood Revitalization grant. $750,000 from the Community Development Block Grant’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program will be used in the Rollingwood Community in Dudley. Commissioner Antonio Williams praised the county’s effort to secure the funding at this week’s Wayne County Board meeting, calling it “team effort.” Williams also stated…… read more »
Finance Position Will Help Assist In Register Of Deeds Office
(GDN) – Assistance is coming for the Wayne County Register of Deeds Office. Register of Deeds Constance Coram appeared before the Wayne County Commissioners last week. She first apologized for her actions at the November 2nd county board meeting. Coram says her office is going to need the county’s board’s help and patience as new…… read more »
