Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Commissioners tour schools
"Do you see the steam coming out of my ears?" Wayne County Commissioner Joe Daughtery said. "I just find it hard to imagine county taxpayers spending $10 million to build new classrooms when classrooms are available," Daughtery said. "I'm sorry,...Published: May 2, 2018 11:00 PM Full Story
Expo to offer shopping, screenings
The Wayne WOMAN Magazine Expo will offer live cooking demonstrations, interactive booths, boutiques, home decor information and much more. Visitors can shop and also pamper and treat themselves at the event. It will take place May 5 from 10 a.m. to...Published: May 2, 2018 11:00 PM Full Story
Two officers retire from the Goldsboro Police Department after more than 20 years
For two Goldsboro Police officers, Monday was bittersweet.For Capt. Teresa Cox and Sgt. Dale Foster, Monday was their official last day of service as members of the Goldsboro police force. The time had come for them to say farewell...Published: May 2, 2018 3:28 PM Full Story
School system names district honoree
Tracy Hand already knew she was going to be recognized Tuesday afternoon as an instructional assistant representative for her school, Greenwood Middle, and that she was one of three finalists for Wayne County Public Schools, as those announcements had...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story
Simulation reveals what it means to make do with less
One in four people in Goldsboro are living in poverty.In Wayne County, with one in five people living in poverty, the reality is similar.And, perhaps more staggering are the poverty statistics for African-American children -- 53 percent in the...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story
Tax hike possible for Wayne County
Wayne County taxpayers should brace for what could be up to a 3-cent increase in their property taxes July 1.A 3-cent hike would increase the tax rate from the current 66.35 cents to 69.35 cents per $100 worth of...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story
Chamber hosts small business seminars
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is focusing on small business, offering seminars throughout the week in celebration of National Small Business Week.Free sessions focusing on financial freedom, entrepreneurial aspirations, social media marketing and customer and vendor management are...Published: May 2, 2018 8:58 AM Full Story