RALEIGH – Last week, the N.C. General Assembly gave final approval to the 2023 budget, which the Governor has indicated he will let become law without his signature. The budget appropriates $30 billion to fund new projects across the state, including significant investments in water and sewer improvements, education, mental health, school safety, teacher and state employee raises, and economic development.… read more »
Category Archives: Government
Local Lawmakers Secure Over $60 Million in State Budget for Wayne County
Town of Mount Olive to Begin Charging for Bulk Streetside Pickup
MOUNT OLIVE – Beginning on Oct. 1, the town of Mount Olive will begin charging for bulk streetside pickup (household furnishings, TV/computer, or other electronics.)… read more »
Wayne County Public Library to Host Voter Photo ID Event
Beginning with this fall’s municipal elections, North Carolina voters will be asked to present photo ID when voting.
For most voters, their driver’s license will satisfy the Voter Photo ID requirement, but there are many other acceptable forms of ID.… read more »
County of Wayne Announces Closings for Labor Day
The County of Wayne has announced the following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of Labor Day:… read more »
Nickel Hears From Community Members at Town Hall
Notable Wayne County dignitaries and numerous community members turned out to the Paramount Theatre on Aug. 28 to participate in a town hall with Congressman Wiley Nickel.… read more »
Congressman Nickel Hosting Town Hall at Paramount Theatre
Congressman Wiley Nickel is hosting a town hall in Goldsboro at the Paramount Theatre on Aug. 28th from 6-7pm.… read more »
White Vying for District 6 City Council Seat
Roderick C. White is vying for the District 6 seat on the Goldsboro City Council.
White attended Goldsboro City Schools and is a proud graduate of Goldsboro High School. He is also a retired Army Command Sergeant Major with 31 years of active duty service. … read more »
Princeton Mayor Rains Files for Re-Election
Princeton – Princeton mayor Don Rains, a local businessman and community leader, has filed for re-election.
“Princeton is in the middle of significant community projects such as drainage, water and sewer improvements, and we continue to raise funds to complete the construction of the new community center,” Rains said. The new center will be a venue for family and town events, as well as the Town Library. We have renewed economic success in our community, and I see an even brighter future with the completion of Interstate 42. Our community needs leadership that reaches out and involves the community. We know that change will be coming in our community but we will be prepared by supporting the vision and plans for growth.”… read more »
New Candidates Enter Local Races as Deadline to File Passes
The races in multiple elections in Wayne County changed considerably as the deadline to file arrived on Friday.… read more »
Local Election Races Beginning to Take Shape
Political races across Wayne County have begun to take shape as the deadline to file quickly approaches.
The election filing period began on July 7 and ends at noon on July 21.… read more »
