SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, NC – Long before the policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was even enacted – much less, repealed – one Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Airman was a pioneer for change, paving the way for the LGBTQ+ Airmen who now serve. Lt. Col. Barbara Wujciak, 4th Medical Group optometrist and…… read more »
Category Archives: Government
SJAFB Airmen Strengthen, Empower LGBTQ+ Community
July 4th Government Closings
The following schedule changes will be taking place next week in observance of Independence Day: County of Wayne Government Offices closed Monday, July 4, 2022. Offices will re-open Tuesday, July 5, 2022 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library closed Monday. Library branches will be open on Tuesday for normal…… read more »
Goldsboro Water Customers Asked To Conserve
In accordance with City ordinance 52.17, upon notification by the City Manager that the Neuse River water level is below 52 feet mean sea level and potentially impacting the City’s raw water supply, the Mayor declares that voluntary water conservation conditions exist. All water customers are requested to use the indoor and outdoor water conservation measures…… read more »
NCDOT Removing Lane Closures For Independence Day Travel
N.C. Department of Transportation contractors in Wayne County and across the state will remove nearly all lane closures to reduce traffic congestion over the Independence Day holiday weekend. Crews will remove lane closures and open all lanes where possible on interstates and highways on the morning of Thursday, June 30 and keep the lanes open…… read more »
Councilwoman Matthews Holds Listening Tour Today
District 4 residents are invited to come out Saturday to meet with your City Council representative, Councilwoman Brandi Matthews, as she hosts a listening tour throughout District 4. Come share your concerns, ideas and questions with Councilwoman Matthews and the special guests joining her for the tour. Joining Matthews on the tour are the Police…… read more »
Bell Receives N.C. League of Municipalities Community Champion Award
State Rep. John Bell was presented this week with the 2022 NC League of Municipalities Community Champions award for his legislative work benefiting North Carolina cities and towns over the past year. “I am honored to be recognized with this award for my efforts to support our local communities,” Bell said. “We are very proud…… read more »
Resolution Honoring Craig Honeycutt
During this weeks Wayne County Commissioners meeting, Scott Satterfield, President of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, presented a resolution in honor of County Manager Craig Honeycutt and his work for Wayne County. Honeycutt has led the County since 2018 and is leaving Wayne County at the end of this month. The Board unanimously approved…… read more »
Local Teens Represent Wayne County At YouthVoice
At this weeks Wayne County Commissioners meeting, Wayne County Boys and Girls Club Teen Director Raytrelle Caldwell introduced six local teens who will be representing Wayne County at the annual North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) YouthVoice event. YouthVoice, which takes place on Friday and Saturday of the NCACC’s Annual Conference, offers sessions that…… read more »
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Goldsboro’s “The Record Rack” Gets New Life [Photo Gallery]
For decades when a new record came out, everyone in Goldsboro knew that Stan da Man, aka Stanley Hartley, would have it at The Record Rack on North Center Street. From 1984 to 2008 the latest 45’s, LP’s, cassettes, and yes even 8-tracks were all lined up for shoppers to flip through. How we listen…… read more »
Wayne County Health Dept. To Close COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Annex
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wayne County Health Department has been a leader in providing free testing and vaccinations to residents across the area. With tests and vaccines readily available through providers in the community, and the demand at our annex diminishing, the Health Department will begin downsizing COVID-19 operations at our Grantham…… read more »
