(GDN) — The City of Goldsboro makes an attempt to hang on to its firefighting brigade. This week, the city council signed off on a plan to provide retention pay for the Goldsboro Fire Department. Goldsboro Fire Chief Ron Stempien explained the need for the 5% pay increase for firefighters and engineers. Stempien says other…… read more »
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Council OKs 5% Fire Department Retention Pay Increase
City Agrees To Fiscal Accountability Agreement With LGC
(GDN) — The state is getting involved in Goldsboro’s finances. Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council members were asked to put their signatures on a Fiscal Accountability Agreement presented by Local Government Commission. This followed delays in the city’s financial audit reporting over the past several fiscal years. All of the council members in attendance…… read more »
Wayne County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Resumes On Monday
The Wayne County Health Department will resume free rapid COVID-19 testing on Monday, January 24, 2022 starting at 8:30 a.m. at 1320 W. Grantham Street in Goldsboro (former Food Lion building in the Little River Square shopping center.) The Health Department will have 200 tests available per day Monday through Friday. Testing will be first…… read more »
Goldsboro City Offices Closed Today
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Goldsboro city offices will be closed today, Friday, January 21. Friday solid waste routes will be serviced Wednesday, Jan. 26.… read more »
Wayne County Government Offices Closed Friday & Saturday
Due to the threat of winter weather tomorrow, Wayne County Government offices will be closed Friday, January 21, 2022 and Saturday, January 22, 2022. This includes all branches of the Wayne County Public Library, Wayne County Landfill and convenience centers, Peggy M. Seegars Senior Center, and the COVID-19 vaccination clinic. All branches of the library…… read more »
Closings For Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Goldsboro City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Monday solid waste routes in the City of Goldsboro will be serviced Wednesday, Jan. 19. County of Wayne Government Offices closed Monday, January…… read more »
State Auditor Asked To Investigate Goldsboro’s Fiscal Records
– From the Office of the State Treasurer – State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, Wednesday requested State Auditor Beth Wood to conduct a thorough audit of the financial books of Goldsboro over concerns that its finances might be in disarray and therefore vulnerable to mismanagement or misappropriation. Folwell, who chairs the Local Government Commission (LGC), which is staffed by the Department of State…… read more »
New Grant Could Ease County’s Burden For Fremont Elementary School
(GDN) — Wayne County is dealt a beneficial surprise as it works to build the new Fremont Elementary School. The state has made some changes to a funding source for school construction. Wayne County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Dr. Tim Harrell explained the good news at this week’s school board meeting. Under…… read more »
State Treasurer’s Department Urges Goldsboro To Prioritize Financial Audits
(GDN) – It’s a gentle reminder urging Goldsboro to get back on track with its annual financial audits. This week, Sharon Edmundson, Deputy Treasurer and Director of the Local Government Finance Division with the State Treasurer’s Department, impressed upon the Goldsboro City Council the importance of providing the audits on time to the state. She…… read more »
Goldsboro’s Assistant City Manager Retires
(GDN) — Goldsboro says goodbye to its Assistant City Manager. Randy Guthrie retired from the Assistant City Manager role on January 1st after more than 17 years with the city. At Monday’s meeting, the Goldsboro City Council approved a resolution honoring Guthrie’s service. City Manager Tim Salmon thanked Guthrie for all he had done for…… read more »
