“An unprecedented pandemic requires unprecedented investment.” So says Gov. Roy Cooper who wants to use the $5.7 billion coming to North Carolina through the American Rescue Plan to meet the moment and help residents thrive. The budget recommends funding for affordable housing, education and food security, as well as another round of extra credit grants…… read more »
Category Archives: Government
Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans For Spending $5.7 Billion From ARP
Proposed County Budget Includes Tax Increase To Cover Facility Projects
It is budget season and Wayne County is looking at a potential tax increase. County Manager Craig Honeycutt presented his proposed budget to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The new budget asks for a property tax rate increase of $.054 from $.6635 per $100 evaluation to $.7175 if capital projects are included.…… read more »
Delayed Audit Presented To City Council
After months of delays, the City of Goldsboro received its much-anticipated audit. John Frank from accounting firm Dixon, Hughes, Goodman, LLP presented the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year audit at Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. Bottom line — the net impact of all the adjustments has increased the city’s net position and Fund Balance. However, Frank noted…… read more »
City Donates Property For Sheriff’s New Addiction Recovery Program
A Goldsboro home is being donated to assist persons struggling with drug abuse and addiction. At Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce asked the council to bestow the property at 807 Nile Street to Hope Restorations, Inc. Pierce says this is part of the sheriff’s office new program to help reduce…… read more »
Wayne County Health Department Hosting Two Weekend Vaccine Events
The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting two weekend Pfizer vaccine clinics for anyone needing a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The county asks that recipients schedule an appointment at www.waynegov.com/vaccine, but walk-ups will also be accepted. The weekend vaccine clinics will be: May 15, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goldsboro High…… read more »
City Planning For $8.7 Million From The American Rescue Plan
Another round of coronavirus relief funding is coming to local governments, and the City of Goldsboro is planning how to spend its share. At the last council meeting, Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon explained the city is expecting $8.7 million through the American Rescue Plan – $4.375 million this year and another $4.375 million next…… read more »
Wayne County Emergency Management Monitoring Fuel Disruptions
On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in a temporary shutdown of that line. The Colonial Pipeline is a fuel pipeline that delivers a majority of the fuel products to North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper has loosened restrictions on vehicles transporting petroleum products in North Carolina to assist in keeping…… read more »
Bill To Expand Care For Children With Autism Approved By Legislature
On Monday, the state legislature gave final approval to legislation introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) and Senate Majority Whip Jim Perry (R-Lenoir) to streamline and expand access to care for children with autism. The bill, which passed both the House and Senate unanimously, now goes to the Governor for his signature. Currently,…… read more »
Council Adopts Decorum Rules For Public Comment Sessions
The Goldsboro City Council approves new decorum for its public comment sessions. At the last April meeting, the council approved returning to holding a public comment period at each of the council’s two regular monthly meetings. Speakers will be limited to three minutes each and the entire public comment session is not to exceed 30…… read more »
Commissioners Meet With Wayne County Delegates
On Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met with Wayne County’s General Assembly delegation to receive a legislative review and update. Representative John R. Bell, IV shared positive news regarding CARES Act funding and American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding that will be distributed to the County, municipalities, and…… read more »
