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July 19, 2019 No Responses

Fair set for Sept. 26-Oct 5; Official book released

Tears will likely fall when the queen is crowned. A group of rescued dogs will steal hearts and dazzle crowds with high-flying tricks. Mud and metal will fly during the demolition derby. And ribbon after ribbon will be awarded to...

July 15, 2019 No Responses

Lack of response delays Edgewood decision

Only 36 percent of the families of Pre-K through fourth-graders have indicated whether they want their children to attend Meadow Lane Elementary or Edgewood Developmental School this fall, school officials say. Wayne County’s Exceptional Children’s Program...

July 15, 2019 No Responses

Breaking News: Williams will not be censured

A contentious censure hearing that included the removal of two residents by the Goldsboro Police Department — several others were issued multiple warnings — resulted in a 4-3 vote to censure District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams, an outcome that fell...

July 15, 2019 No Responses

Foster asks for dismissal in Williams censure case; his motion fails

Within 10 minutes of the beginning of a censure hearing convened as a result of an investigation into District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams, Councilman Bevan Foster called for its dismissal. His motion, seconded by Williams himself, failed, but Williams&#8217...

July 3, 2019 No Responses

Records request yields Williams investigation exhibits

A records request fulfilled by the city resulted this afternoon in the release of more than a dozen exhibits that detail, in his own words, District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams’ attempt to have Community Relations Director Shycole Simpson-Carter fired ...

June 26, 2019 No Responses

BREAKING NEWS: Nelson named new GHS principal

Greenwood Middle School principal Ryan Nelson was named the new Goldsboro High School principal Tuesday evening after a vote by the Wayne County School Board, WCPS communications and public relations director Ken Derksen confirmed this morning. Nelson, who rep...

June 25, 2019 one Response

Strickland emotional as Edgewood decision looms

Still mourning the death of her mother, Wayne County School Board member Jennifer Strickland’s voice cracked when she commented ahead of a vote on a new proposal made by WCPS Superintendent Michael Dunsmore — a plan that would allow parents,...

June 11, 2019 one Response

Receipts released in city dispute

A records request for receipts from the city of Goldsboro validate statements made by Community Affairs director Shycole Simpson-Carter that she paid for lodging for displaced residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — a claim disputed, at least part...

June 8, 2019 No Responses

Investigators: Case against Williams could justify councilman’s removal

An investigation into District 1 City Councilman Antonio Williams opened in October 2018 — one Williams has characterized as a “conspiracy” — concludes that the city can be held liable for the board member’s actions toward Community Affairs director ...

June 6, 2019 No Responses

BREAKING NEWS: City releases Williams investigation report

Moments ago, the city of Goldsboro released a redacted version of an investigation report of District 1 Councilman Antonio Williams. The investigation has been characterized by Williams as a “conspiracy” and has resulted in numerous explosive excha...

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