Category Archives: Government

 Ash Street Corridor Study Open House

 Ash Street Corridor Study Open House

The City of Goldsboro, lead planning agency for the Goldsboro Metropolitan Planning Organization, will host a public open house from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Herman Park Center, 901 Ash Street, to discuss the future of Ash Street from George Street to Berkeley Boulevard. Staff will be available to talk about the Ash Street…read more »

52 New Driver License Examiners to Help Improve Customer Service at DMV

52 New Driver License Examiners to Help Improve Customer Service at DMV

As part of the effort to improve customer service at driver license offices statewide, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will add 52 new driver license examiner graduates to 35 offices in time for the summer peak season. Locally, Taishon Hooks will be stationed at the Goldsboro office while Nina Romero will be stationed at…read more »

Fans Needed For Seniors

Fans Needed For Seniors

With near record setting heat the last few days a summer program called Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR) needs your help. The program is intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and to reduce heat related illnesses. Summer can be a dangerous time for our seniors in Wayne County especially when they do not…read more »

Wayne County Selected For Our State, Our Work Initiative

Wayne County Selected For Our State, Our Work Initiative

A community team, led by Wayne County Public Library, has been selected by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Across 100 initiative as one of 13 groups in North Carolina to expand education and employment pathways for young adults. The 13 groups – made up of business, civic, education, nonprofit, faith-based, and…read more »

$16 Million In Grants For ENC Public Housing Hurricane Recovery

$16 Million In Grants For ENC Public Housing Hurricane Recovery

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is now accepting grant applications for the Public Housing Restoration Fund Program, with approximately $16 million to be awarded to public housing agencies experiencing unmet hurricane recovery needs in Wayne and surrounding counties. The economic support aims to increase the availability of safe, affordable housing in areas…read more »

Wayne County Animal Shelter Begins Independence Day Adoption Event

Wayne County Animal Shelter Begins Independence Day Adoption Event

With the Memorial Day weekend behind us, the Wayne County Animal Shelter is now counting down to Independence Day with an adoption event that waives adoption fees for dogs and cats who have been in the shelter for 30 days or more. This event runs now through July 8, 2022. Residents can view available animals…read more »

Closings For Memorial Day

Closings For Memorial Day

The following schedule changes will take place next week in observance of Memorial Day: · County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 30, 2022. Offices will re-open Tuesday, May 31, 2022 for normal business hours. · All branches of the Wayne County Public Library will be closed Monday. Library branches will re-open…read more »

Lawmakers File Bill to Provide Employment Protections for N.C. Civil Air Patrol Members

Lawmakers File Bill to Provide Employment Protections for N.C. Civil Air Patrol Members

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 »

Applications Open for Golden LEAF Community-Based Grants

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 »

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