Pikeville Mayor Garrett Johnston is the first to admit his small town of 720 residents was in financial disarray and operational dysfunction when the Local Government Commission (LGC) exercised statutory authority to impound its books. Through hard work, sharp focus on transparency and governance, and sheer determination, the Wayne County municipality has climbed out of…… read more »
Category Archives: Government
Pikeville Regains Fiscal Autonomy Through Dedication, Hard Work
Aycock to Serve as Chair of the Board of Commissioners
At the Wayne County Commissioner’s Meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Barbara Aycock was nominated by the Board of Commissioners to serve as the Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Chris Gurley was nominated to serve as the Vice-Chairman for the next year. Commissioner Barbara Aycock joined the Board of Commissioners in November 2020 after 15…… read more »
Bell Re-Elected to House Majority Leader
The NC House Republican Caucus has unanimously re-elected Representative John Bell (R-Wayne) as their House Majority Leader for the 2023-2024 legislative session. He was first elected to the position in 2016. “I am very grateful to have the continued support and trust of my Republican colleagues to serve as their Majority Leader,” said Rep. Bell. “I am excited…… read more »
City Celebrates the 175th Anniversary
2022 marks the 175th anniversary of Goldsboro’s founding. To celebrate this milestone, The City of Goldsboro will host an event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Goldsboro Event Center, 1501 S. Slocumb St. This event is free and open to the public. The celebration will include a cake and punch reception, history…… read more »
Town of Pikeville Restores Fiscal Health, in Line to Regain Control of Finances
The town of Pikeville, once considered among the most financially troubled government units in North Carolina, has made such an impressive recovery that it soon could regain administrative control of its finances from the state. Deputy Treasurer Sharon Edmundson, who is director of the Department of State Treasurer’s (DST) State and Local Government Finance Division…… read more »
Wayne County Observes Veterans Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Veterans Day: · County of Wayne Government Offices closed Friday, November 11, 2022. Offices will re-open Monday, November 14, 2022 for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library closed Friday. Library branches will be open on Saturday for normal…… read more »
Lawmakers Announce School Safety Funding for Wayne County
Representative John Bell announced that Wayne County Public Schools will receive funds for additional school safety resources. Thanks to funding from the N.C. General Assembly, Wayne County Schools has been awarded $984,000 in additional school safety resources for the 2022-2023 school year. The funding, which is part of more than $74.1 million in school safety grants…… read more »
New Hours for Wayne County Convenience Centers Start November 1
Beginning November 1, 2022, all Wayne County Recycling and Convenience Centers will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Convenience Centers will remain closed on Sunday. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved this schedule change on September 20, 2022, after a recommendation by the Solid Waste Department. “This new…… read more »
Support of Sales Tax Referendum Continues as Early Voting is Underway
During their recent meetings, the Village of Walnut Creek, Town of Pikeville, Town of Fremont, Town of Mount Olive, Wayne Community College Board of Trustees, Wayne County Board of Education, Wayne County Republican Party, and Wayne County Democratic Party all approved resolutions of support for the sales tax referendum on the November general election ballot.…… read more »
One Stop Voting
North Carolina’s one-stop early voting period starts Thursday, October 20 at ends Saturday, November 5. North Carolinians who still need to register can do so during the early voting period which offers a same-day register at select voting sites in their county. Wayne County one-stop early voting sites, dates, and times. The Maxwell Center, 3114…… read more »
