Group takes walking tour to promote healthy life

Go, Wayne, Go, a health initiative designed to build a healthier Wayne County, is starting to get its message of lifestyle change out to the community. And its members are doing so -- one step at a time. Go, Wayne,...

Published: Jun 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Slocum takes guidon

The act was simple enough -- an Air Force colonel clutching the symbolic flag extended by a major general. But when Col. Mark Slocum looked 9th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo in the eyes this morning --...

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New bill seeking $3 million for local ag center

A bill seeking a $3 million state appropriation for Wayne County's proposed $12 million regional agricultural center Wednesday passed its first reading in the state Senate and was referred to the Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee. If the bill receives a...

Published: Jun 2, 2014 1:46 PM Full Story

Gurley officially files for seat on board

Joe Gurley, retired director of the Wayne County Office of Emergency Services, Monday morning filed for the District 4 seat on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. He is a Republican. No Democratic candidate has announced an intention to...

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Councilmen skip some committee meetings

District 1 Goldsboro City Councilman Michael Headen has not been to a single meeting of either the Transportation Advisory Committee or the Historic District Commission since at least October. Mayor Al King has not attended a single one of...

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County wants public input on budget

A public hearing on Wayne County's $136 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2014-15 has been set for Tuesday. The draft budget retains the current tax rate of 66.65 cents per $100 of appraised property value. There are no...

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