This week, state House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed HB 1001, Uniformed Civil Service Act, to provide employment protections for members of the North Carolina Civil Air Patrol, which is a volunteer organization that serves as the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The legislation prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against…… read more »
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Lawmakers File Bill to Provide Employment Protections for N.C. Civil Air Patrol Members
Applications Open for Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants
Applications for Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants are now open in Wayne County for 501(c)(3) organizations and local governmental entities. A total of $1.5 million is available to three projects in Wayne County that address job creation and economic investment, agriculture, and workforce preparedness. Applications are due to the County Manager by May 27, 2022 for…… read more »
Audit Of Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court Released
State Auditor Beth Wood released a performance audit report for the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court. Robin A. Radford is the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court. The audit objective was to identify improvements needed in internal control over selected financial matters. Wood stated in her report to Governor Roy Cooper “Our audit…… read more »
County Manager Craig Honeycutt Announces Resignation
County Manager Craig Honeycutt announced his resignation today to accept an assistant city manager position with the City of Burlington, North Carolina. Honeycutt was hired by Wayne County on March 13, 2017 as the assistant county manager and was promoted to county manager on January 3, 2018. His last day of work is June 30,…… read more »
SJAFB Adds An F-15C Eagle To Its Fleet
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C — Seymour Johnson Air Force Base recently received an F-15C Eagle from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The F-15C Eagle will be used for weapons load training (WLT) and aircraft maintenance qualification program (AMQP) to train on without having to take the F-15E Strike Eagles from combat airpower missions. “Right…… read more »
Democrats Aim To Follow Retiring NC Reps Price, Butterfield
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The retirements of two veteran North Carolina Democratic congressmen have opened the way for robust primaries Tuesday for the shot to serve on Capitol Hill. Eight Democrats are running to try to succeed 4th District Rep. David Price, who won’t be on the ballot for the first time since 1986. And…… read more »
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New Kiwanis Train Arrives [Photo Gallery]
(GDN)–It was a very happy day Saturday morning as the brand new Kiwanis Miniature Train arrived at its new home at Herman Park in Goldsboro. A very special group of strong supporters showed up early to catch the arrival of the brand new train that will take the place of the old train that left…… read more »
GUEST OP-ED: Working Together To Create A More Resilient Wayne County & Eastern NC
– Editorial Opinion submitted by Majority Leader John Bell and Representative Raymond Smith who represent portions of Wayne County in the N.C. House. A few weeks ago, we were pleased to have N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Secretary Elizabeth Biser visit Goldsboro to see firsthand flood-prone areas along Stoney Creek and hear directly from…… read more »
4th Fighter Wing Conducts Change Of Command Ceremony
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — Col. Kurt Helphinstine relinquished command of the 4th Fighter Wing to Col. Lucas Teel during the official 4th FW Change of Command ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 11, 2022. Teel, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot with more than 2,500 flight hours was previously…… read more »
4th Fighter Wing Gets New Commander
A change of command ceremony is scheduled for 9 AM Wednesday at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base as they bring in a new commander for the 4th Fighter Wing. During the ceremony, Col. Kurt C. Helphinstine, 4th FW commander, will relinquish command to Teel. Helphinstine assumed command in July 2020. Helphinstine will assume his new…… read more »
