This is officially EMS Week in Wayne County. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wayne County Board, the commissioners approved the 2020 EMS Week Proclamation. Wayne County EMS Director Dave Cuddeback read the proclamation to the board. Cuddeback noted the week got off to a difficult start for Wayne County’s EMS crews as they took part…… read more »
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Wayne County Marks 2020 EMS Week
Commissioners Approve Funding For School Land Purchase
Dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s as Wayne County takes steps to build a new elementary school. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved using $312,000 in WCPS sales tax funds for the purchase of 20.8 acres from Evans Farms in Fremont. County Manager Craig Honeycutt explained that property would be used…… read more »
Wayne County Celebrates National Nurses Week
Compassion. Expertise. Trust. Nurses around the world exhibit these three qualities on a daily basis. On Tuesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved its National Nurses Week Proclamation. County Manager Craig Honeycutt read the proclamation before its approval. The proclamation notes there are more than 3.9 million professional active RNs and licensed practical nurses…… read more »
Commissioners Ask For Regional Approach To Reopening State
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners is hoping for a regional approach to reopening North Carolina’s economy. At Tuesday’s meeting, the commissioners approved a new letter that will be sent to Gov. Roy Cooper asking that the area of North Carolina east of I-95 not be lumped in with the rest of the state —…… read more »
County & School District To Go After School Construction Grant
The County of Wayne and Wayne County Public Schools team up to pursue a grant for the construction of a new school. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners approved the joint application for the Tier 1 Lottery Grant Funds that would support building the new elementary school in Fremont.…… read more »
Commissioners Fill District 3 Vacancy
A new member will join the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Tuesday, the current commissioners selected Adrian Worrell to fill the vacant District 3 Commissioner seat. The vote to appoint Worrell to the vacancy was 3 – 1. The District 3 vacancy was created when Commissioner John M. Bell passed away suddenly after he had…… read more »
Commissioners Approve Resolution Honoring Fallen Trooper
The Wayne County Board offers its condolences to a fallen state trooper’s family. Last week, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution honoring the life of Trooper Nolan J. Sanders. County Manager Craig Honeycutt thanked the local emergency responders for their work during the private services for Trooper Sanders. County Board Chair Ray…… read more »
County Extends Application Deadline For District 3 Seat
There are still a few more days to apply for the open seat on the Wayne County Board. This week, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the deadline to apply for the vacant District 3 seat until April 14th. At Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioner Joe Daughtery said the application deadline was the only…… read more »
Commissioners Address COVID-19, Discuss Internet Access
In what’s becoming a common occurrence for local governments, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday with newly implemented measures to keep attendees safe and healthy. Some commissioners attended the meeting over-the-phone and a public comment session was not held Tuesday. Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt asked the commissioners to approve a new temporary…… read more »
