The Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program is back, and applications are open for the summer of 2023! This exciting program opens paid work opportunities for high school and college students to learn valuable skills in local government, financial literacy, and workplace training. The application deadline is May 12, 2023, and work will begin on…… read more »
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Summer Youth Employment Program Returns in Wayne County
Bill to Relax Degree Requirements for State Jobs Moved Forward
By a vote of 111-2, the N.C. House approved a bill today to re-evaluate four-year college degree requirements for state jobs. House Bill 210, Reduce Barriers to State Employment, directs the State Human Resources Commission to assess state government jobs and remove academic degree requirements when practicable. The bill also instructs the commission to determine when…… read more »
Rep. Nickel Holds Briefing on Domestic Violence
Last week, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) held a domestic violence awareness and prevention briefing with actress and activist Thora Birch and advocates on Capitol Hill. Nickel and Birch were joined by U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and advocates from the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV),…… read more »
Wayne County Breaks Ground on Jail
Wayne County broke ground on a new detention facility Thursday. The new lockup will be next to the Carey A. Winders Detention Center on North William Street. Commissioners will meet Tuesday, March 21 to discuss funding for a new DSS/Health facility. The commissioners are expected to set a Public Hearing for April 4th to discuss…… read more »
Anthony Williams Continues to Press for His Job Back
The case of a former Wayne County science teacher fired after an incident with a School Resource Officer is in the hands of a Wayne County Superior Court judge. Anthony Williams requested the review after being fired in 2022. The latest court filing is dated February 27th and is part of a back and forth…… read more »
Wayne County Accepts “Second Wave” of Opioid Funding
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners this week agreed to accept a second wave of funding through the settlement of the opioid lawsuit. In July 2021 North Carolina became a part of a $26 billion agreement with drug manufacturers to settle lawsuits over the marketing of opioids. The county will get $6,252,521.88 in the first…… read more »
Smith to Run for Mayor
Dr. Raymond E. Smith Jr. has announced his intention to run for Goldsboro’s mayor in the city’s2023 municipal election.Smith, a Goldsboro native and Goldsboro High School graduate, said he is running for mayorbecause he wants to use his extensive governmental and public service experience to help restoreGoldsboro’s Grandeur.He said restoring the city starts with bringing…… read more »
Solar Farms Short Circuited for Now
Two Solar farms planned for Wayne County were delayed this week when public concerns about pollution and property values were aired in front of the County Board of Commissioners. “I know I can’t stop this,” said Larry Grady, a retired electrician who would be living next door to one of the solar farms. Grady lives…… read more »
Giorgio Kristev Named Director of Information Technology
Wayne County is pleased to announce that Giorgio Kristev has been promoted to the director of information technology. Kristev replaces Ryan Preble, who left Wayne County in January to pursue a role in county management. As director of information technology, Kristev will oversee networking, telecommunications, database and application development, web services, financial and emergency systems,…… read more »
City of Goldsboro Explores Options to Ease Downtown Parking
Business owners, residents, and stakeholders expressed their concerns during Thursday’s Public Parking forum. DGDC Director Erin Fonseca, welcomed everyone and explained the input and feedback will assist the City of Goldsboro with the next steps. The event moderated by Dwight Bassett, Director of Economic Development and Parking Services for the Town of Chapel Hill. Bassett…… read more »
