Wednesday, May 6, 2015
County to award raises by merit
Wayne County commissioners by a 6-1 vote Tuesday morning adopted a new pay plan that replaces across-the-board raises with merit pay increases based on employee evaluations. Commissioners John Bell and Ed Cromartie voiced concerns that merit-based salary increases could...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Honoring their fallen
Flags flew at half staff this morning as law enforcement officers and their families gathered at Wayne Community College to commemorate officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Law enforcement officers live constantly on a subtle...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board approves $25.9 million budget plan
The Wayne County Board of Education voted Tuesday to send the county a $25.9 million budget request, which includes $2.5 million in capital outlay money to fund maintenance projects at all 31 schools and administrative offices. The district's finance officer,...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
A field day
Victor Prezbindowski stretches his body toward the inflatable hoop while competing in the 4-Man Tug and Dunk at the Wayne Community College Spring Spectacular Tuesday on the graduation field. Students enjoyed giant slides, an inflatable obstacle course, games and...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Board honors MODEL teachers
Forty-two employees in Wayne County Public Schools have been named MODEL Educators and were recognized earlier this week by the Board of Education. MODEL, an acronym that embodies five areas -- master educator, obligation to a respectful learning environment, demonstrates...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Wayne County to have hazardous waste collection day this month
Wayne County will have a Household Hazardous Waste and Pesticide Disposal Collection Day Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the county landfill (Dudley convenience site). County residents can bring unwanted and old pesticides that they...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story
Crime of the week
On Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Goldsboro police officers responded to shots being fired in the 1000 block of North James Street. The officers' investigation led to the discovery of two churches being damaged by gunfire. The churches listed...Published: May 6, 2015 1:46 PM Full Story