Category Archives: Government

County’s Financial Reporting Honored By GFOA

County’s Financial Reporting Honored By GFOA

(GDN) — Wayne County is very proud of its financial record-keeping and reporting.  The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently announced it has awarded the Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the County of Wayne for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30th,…read more »

Bobby Croom Selected As Goldsboro Engineering Director

Bobby Croom Selected As Goldsboro Engineering Director

The City of Goldsboro has selected Bobby Croom as the new director of the engineering department. Croom will replace Marty Anderson, who is retiring Jan. 1, 2022, after more than 13 years with the city. The new position is effective as of Jan. 3. His salary is $102,300. “The city staff, residents and visitors are…read more »

Closings For New Year’s Eve, Day

Closings For New Year’s Eve, Day

The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of New Year’s Day: County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Friday, December 31, 2021 and will re-open Monday, January 3, 2022 for normal business hours. All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed on the 31st and the 1st. All…read more »

City, County Offices Closed For Christmas

City, County Offices Closed For Christmas

The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Christmas: City of Goldsboro Offices will be closed December 23, 24 and 27 for Christmas. Thursday and Friday solid waste routes were serviced Wednesday, Dec. 22. There are no changes to the garbage collection schedule for Monday, Dec. 27. County of Wayne…read more »

County Government Considers Federal Vaccine Requirement For Its Employees

County Government Considers Federal Vaccine Requirement For Its Employees

(GDN) — The federal government and courts are making decisions on COVID vaccine requirements for large employers.  Wayne County Government is making sure it’s ready should it need to mandate vaccinations and/or regular COVID-19 testing for its employees per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements.  County Staff Attorney Andrew Neal explained some of the…read more »

Auditor: No Major Issues Detected In City’s Latest Delayed Audit

Auditor: No Major Issues Detected In City’s Latest Delayed Audit

(GDN) — The City of Goldsboro is waiting on another financial audit.  Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council heard an initial presentation on the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Audit from John Frank of accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP.  Frank says the General Fund’s available Fund balance was down this year, but still came in around…read more »

New Judge, Clerk Of Superior Court Sworn-In To Office (PHOTOS)

New Judge, Clerk Of Superior Court Sworn-In To Office (PHOTOS)

(GDN) — Wayne County welcomes a new judge and Clerk of Courts.  Thursday afternoon, the Wayne County Courthouse hosted a swearing in for Justin L. Minshew, the District Court Judge for the 8th Judicial District.  Minshew was appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper and replaces the Honorable Erika James.  Minshew’s new duties leave a vacancy in…read more »

Extended State Historic Preservation Tax Credits Aid Downtown Project (PHOTOS)

Extended State Historic Preservation Tax Credits Aid Downtown Project (PHOTOS)

(GDN) – Big things are happening in Downtown Goldsboro.  Thursday afternoon, Goldsboro’s Downtown Development Office hosted several state legislators, dignitaries and developers who highlighted the latest projects for the downtown area.  Rep. John Bell of Wayne County praised the General Assembly’s effort to expand the Historic Preservation Tax Credit through 2030 as part of the…read more »

Wayne County Awarded $750,000 For Neighborhood Revitalization

Wayne County Awarded $750,000 For Neighborhood Revitalization

Wayne County has been awarded $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Commissioner Antonio Williams made a motion to apply for the grant during the October 5, 2021 meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners after hearing of problems in the Dudley area. CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization funds are…read more »

Kenny Talton Named Goldsboro Planning Director

Kenny Talton Named Goldsboro Planning Director

The City of Goldsboro has selected Kenny Talton as the new director of the Planning Department. Talton has served as interim director since September. The new position is effective as of Dec. 15. His salary is $83,211.72. “I look forward to Mr. Talton’s continued leadership of the Planning Department,” said City Manager Tim Salmon. “I…read more »

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