The N.C. Department of Transportation is encouraging disadvantaged businesses to compete for state transportation contracts. Starting in June, NCDOT’s Division of Highways in partnership with its Office of Civil Rights will host in-person, outreach events in all 14 highway divisions to educate disadvantaged business owners, or DBEs, about how to do business with the NCDOT.…… read more »
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NCDOT Hosting Workshop To Help Small, Disadvantaged Businesses Compete For Contracts
Proposed Goldsboro Budget Gets Public Hearing
The City of Goldsboro is looking at tax and water and sewer rate increases, and some residents are not happy about it. The Goldsboro City Council held a public hearing on the City Manager’s recommended 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget Monday evening. City Manager Tim Salmon says the new budget includes $68.2 million in revenue, an…… read more »
City’s New Budget Includes Tax, Water & Sewer Rate Increases
The City of Goldsboro is working on its new budget which includes proposed tax increases. The City Manager’s recommended 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget includes a three-cent property tax increase as well as a water and sewer rate increase of 15% for all rate categories. There is also a suggested change in public utility surcharges and…… read more »
Goldsboro Youth Council Holds Year-End Awards Ceremony
On Wednesday, the Goldsboro Mayor’s Youth Council held its final meeting of the 2020-2021 Youth Council year. The meeting also included an awards ceremony. Members were recognized for their service to the Youth Council, and nine graduating seniors were also recognized. GYC graduates will be attending Campbell University, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, ECU, Liberty University, Montclair…… read more »
UPDATE: County Lowers Tax Increase In New Budget
Wayne County is moving forward with a tax increase as part of its new budget. At Tuesday’s county board meeting, County Manager Craig Honeycutt explained they have reduced the tax increase from what was first proposed thanks to a few cuts and savings found in the recommended plan. Commissioners Chris Gurley and Barbara Aycock both…… read more »
Storm Preparedness & Flood Prevention Bill Advances In N.C. House
– From the Office of House Majority Leader John Bell – On the first day of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the House Environment Committee gave unanimous approval to House Bill 500, “Disaster Relief and Mitigation Act,” which was introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne). The legislation allocates over $200 million to prevent…… read more »
City, County Offices Closed For Memorial Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place this week in observance of Memorial Day: Goldsboro City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021. Monday’s solid waste routes in the City of Goldsboro will instead be serviced on Wednesday, June 2. County of Wayne Government Offices closed Monday, May 31, 2021. Offices will…… read more »
City Says Untreated Wastewater Reached Low-Lying Area Near I-795
The City of Goldsboro discovered a discharge of untreated water on Friday, May 28, from a failed section of their sewer force main located at 1100 W. Grantham Street and I-795. After assessing the area surrounding the discharge and lift station pump data, it is estimated that roughly 13,600 gallons was discharged to surrounding low-lying…… read more »
Harnett County Hires Former Wayne County Manager, Goldsboro City Clerk
The former Wayne County Manager and former Goldsboro City Clerk are heading to Harnett County. Harnett County released the following information this week: The Harnett County Board of Commissioners has appointed George Wood as Acting County Manager. The Board has also hired Melissa Capps as the new Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. Wood’s…… read more »
County Keeps Up Vaccination Effort As Demand Drops
Wayne County will keep vaccinating residents until no one else wants a shot. County Manager Craig Honeycutt provided an update on the immunization efforts from the Wayne County Health Department at this week’s county board meeting. The Wayne County Health Department reports demand has been decreasing in recent weeks, and supply now outpaces demand. Over…… read more »
