With the two-year anniversary of Gov. Cooper’s COVID-19 state of emergency declaration this Thursday, March 10th, the entire House Republican Caucus today sent a letter organized by Majority Leader John Bell to the Governor calling on him to end his emergency order and allow the state to move forward. “After two years of executive orders…… read more »
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Bell, House Republicans Call on Governor to End COVID-19 State of Emergency
Rep. John Bell Files For Re-Election
On Thursday, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) officially filed for re-election to continue representing House District 10, which will now only include a larger portion of Wayne County following redistricting. The district previously comprised of Greene County and portions of Johnston and Wayne counties. “After much prayer and consideration with my family, I have…… read more »
GPD Chief: Crime Down, Homicides Up In 2021
(GDN) — It’s a mixed bag when looking at the latest crime statistics in the City of Goldsboro. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West talked about the numbers during the Goldsboro City Council’s Annual Retreat this week. West says, overall, crime has dropped over the past five years, with a 13% reduction in crime in 2021.…… read more »
City Selects New Travel And Tourism Director
The City of Goldsboro has selected Amanda Justice as the new director of the travel and tourism department. Justice’s start date is February 23. Her salary is $70,000. “We are excited to have Ms. Justice lead our talented Goldsboro and Wayne County travel and tourism team,” City Manager Tim Salmon said. “Her significant tourism and…… read more »
Goldsboro Fire Department Hopes To Retain Staff, Improve Vehicle Fleet
Goldsboro’s public safety departments are hoping to boost their staffing in 2022. During Tuesday’s city council retreat, Goldsboro Fire Chief Ron Stempien provided an update on his department’s three main concerns: staffing, salaries and apparatus. Stempien says, by the end of this month, the GFD will have lost nine employees since the end of December.…… read more »
County Moves Toward Designing Next DSS/Health Department Facility
(GDN) — Wayne County is taking the next steps toward updating its DSS and Health Department facilities. Earlier this week, the full Wayne County Board of Commissioners instructed the Facilities Committee to have Moseley Architects proceed with the schematic design of the new building. County Manager Craig Honeycutt says the county will be be working…… read more »
Governor Visits Goldsboro Child Care Center, Touts Stabilization Grants
Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured Fundamentals Child Development Center in Goldsboro on Thursday where he provided an update on the North Carolina Child Care Stabilization Grants and encouraged all eligible child care centers to apply for funding. “High-quality early childhood education is critical to parents who need child care and to employers who need workers,”…… read more »
Finance Director: City Close To Completing Next Delayed Audit
(GDN) — The City of Goldsboro continues to make headway on its delayed audits. Goldsboro Finance Director Catherine Gwynn provided an update on the audit at Monday’s city council meeting. Gwynn says the 2020 Fiscal Year audit will likely be ready and presented to the council at its March 7th meeting. That leaves just the…… read more »
Audit Shows Wayne County Remains Strong Financially
(GDN) – Wayne County takes a look at its financial health. Danna Layne with the firm Nunn, Brashear, and Uzzell presented the audit for the county’s Fiscal Year 2021 to the Wayne County Commissioner last week. Layne says they did find a significant deficiency in the Register of Deeds Department. There was also a non-compliance…… read more »
Commissioners Proclaim Black History Month In Wayne County
(GDN) – Wayne County is celebrating Black History Month. At its Tuesday, February 1st meeting, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed February as Black History Month in Wayne County. Commissioner Antonio Williams read the proclamation. The proclamation states “much of Wayne County’s honor, strength and stature can be attributed to the diversity of…… read more »
