This week, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution honoring the 100th birthday of Woodrow Anderson. Commissioner Wayne Aycock presented the resolution to Anderson at Tuesday’s meeting. Aycock asked the audience to consider the things that had changed in the world over Anderson’s lifetime. In brief comments to the county Board, Anderson says Wayne…… read more »
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Honoring The Life Of A Wayne County Centenarian
County Resolution Urges Use Of Face Coverings
The Wayne County Commissioners say face coverings are necessary to help defeat the coronavirus. During Tuesday’s meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution in support of wearing a cloth face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19. County Board Chair Ray Mayo noted the obvious discomfort with a face mask, but says…… read more »
Hardison Appointed District 4 Commissioner
A new commissioner is appointed to the Wayne County Board. Once Tuesday’s meeting was called to order, it barely took one minute for the county commissioners to unanimously appoint Freeman Hardison, Jr. to the vacant District 4 seat. Hardison is the former Chair of the Wayne County GOP. He will replace Commissioner A. Joe Gurley,…… read more »
County Plans To Add New Non-Emergency Medical Transport Service
Wayne County is working toward doing away with WayneNET, the county’s non-emergency medical transport service. During a public hearing last week, County Manager Craig Honeycutt explained the proposed change to the Wayne County Commissioners. North State Medical Transport already provides overnight non-medical transport services for the county, but Honeycutt says the county will need additional…… read more »
Board Meets District 4 Commissioner Candidates
There are four candidates vying for an open seat on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. The board has been looking to fill the vacancy left due to the passing of Commissioner A. Joe Gurley, III in May. At this week’s meeting, the Commissioners were introduced to the four candidates: Freeman Hardison, David Jackson, Doug…… read more »
Commissioners Discuss COVID Testing, Reopening Measures
The coronavirus pandemic continues to be a hot topic for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. At Wednesday’s county board meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt brought up the success of the recent free testing sessions, and said nearly 150 residents took advantage of Tuesday’s free testing at Spring Creek Middle School. Commissioner Ed Cromartie asked…… read more »
County Commissioners Honor Memory Of George Floyd
Since George Floyd died while in police custody in Minneapolis in late May, demonstrations across the country have protested police brutality and pushed for racial equality. That effort left the streets and entered the Wayne County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room Tuesday in the form of a proclamation honoring the life of George Floyd. Sylvia…… read more »
Public Hearing Set For County’s Non-Emergency Medical Transport
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners has a public hearing scheduled for its next meeting. The county board holds its next regular meeting at 1 PM on Wednesday, July 8th. During that meeting, the commissioners will receive public comment on a proposed franchise for North State Investment Group, LLC (doing business as North State Medical…… read more »
County Commissioners Approve Process For Filling Vacant Seat
At their meeting on Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a process in which interested parties can apply to fill the vacant District 4 seat on the Board. This vacancy came from the sudden passing of Commissioner A. Joe Gurley, III after serving on the Board since 2014. All interested applicants will…… read more »
Wayne County Mourns Passing Of Commissioner Gurley
The County of Wayne is saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne County Commissioner A. Joe Gurley, III. Commissioner Gurley served the citizens of Wayne County in District 4 since July 2014, and was appointed to serve as the chairman of the Board from December 2018 through December 2019. Flags at all County facilities…… read more »
