Sheriff Larry Pierce presented resolutions honoring the life of Sergeant Matthew Fishman and the heroic actions of Deputy Alexander Torres and Corporal Andrew Cox during the Wayne County Commissioners Meeting. Deputy Torres and Corporal Cox were on a call with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office when an individual within the premises fired upon Sgt. Fishman…… read more »
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Commissioners Honor Fallen Deputy
Convenience Centers to Adjust Hours
Wayne County convenience centers will have new operating hours beginning November 1st. Solid Waste Director Randy Rogers brought proposed changes to the convenience center hours before the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and these changes were approved unanimously. New hours for all convenience centers will be Monday through Saturday from 8 am-6 pm. This expands…… read more »
Tax Assessor’s Update to Commissioners
Alan Lumpkin, Wayne County Tax Administrator, provided an update on the settlement and collections for 2021 and prior years during the Wayne County Commissioners Meeting. The tax department has a current collection rate of 98.45%. This collection rate is higher than last year and is important because it allows the county to budget up to…… read more »
Fremont Elementary Groundbreaking
Yesterday was a special day for Wayne County Public Schools, Wayne County Government, and the Town of Fremont with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fremont Elementary. Dozens of elected officials, dignitaries, invited guests, local leaders, and members of the public came together for the historic event. “I sincerely appreciate my colleagues on the Wayne…… read more »
County Commissioners Discuss Sales Tax Increase
County Manager Craig Honeycutt provided an updated budget presentation to the Board of Commissioners before the public hearing on next year’s budget. The updated budget presentation included a $.035 tax increase to fund operations adjustments and debt service for capital projects. The County is faced with significantly increased costs on school construction, fuel, health insurance,…… read more »
